About the Manali, Kasol & Shimla Trip
Two hill stations and the Parvati valley in between, with Volvo at both ends so the long legs happen while you sleep. Two nights in Manali for the market and Solang, then the drive down through Kasol and Manikaran to Shimla for two more.
Volvo up from Delhi, private cab through the hills, Volvo home from Shimla.
Day by day
01Delhi to Manali | Overnight Volvo
- Evening departure from Delhi by Volvo bus.
- Overnight journey towards Manali through the Himachal hill roads.
02Manali Arrival | Check-in & Local Exploration
- Morning arrival in Manali and transfer to the hotel to check in.
- Rest, then the Manali market, Mall Road and the cafes around Old Manali at your own pace.
- Back to the hotel in the evening.
- Dinner included. Overnight stay in Manali.
03Solang Valley
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Out to Solang Valley for the day and the views up the Beas.
- Adventure activities there are optional and at your own cost.
- Breakfast and dinner included. Overnight stay in Manali.
04Manali to Shimla via Kasol & Manikaran
- Breakfast, then check out and start the drive south.
- Stop at Kasol and Manikaran Sahib, with the hot springs and the Parvati valley.
- Carry on to Shimla, check in and settle.
- Breakfast and dinner included. Overnight stay in Shimla.
05Shimla | Kufri Sightseeing
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Kufri for the day: Green Valley, the Himalayan Nature Park and the stops around them.
- Back to Shimla for Mall Road and The Ridge in the evening.
- Breakfast and dinner included. Overnight stay in Shimla.
06Shimla to Delhi | Volvo Departure
- Breakfast, then check out, with the day free in Shimla.
- Evening transfer to the Volvo bus stand and departure for Delhi.
- Breakfast included. Overnight journey to Delhi.
On this trip
✓What’s included
- Two nights’ accommodation in Manali
- Two nights’ accommodation in Shimla
- Daily breakfast and dinner through the hotel stay
- Delhi to Manali Volvo bus ticket
- Shimla to Delhi Volvo bus ticket
- Pick-up from the Manali Volvo bus stand
- Manali to Shimla by private cab
- Manali local sightseeing
- Solang Valley sightseeing
- Kasol and Manikaran sightseeing en route to Shimla
- Shimla and Kufri sightseeing
- Drop at the Volvo bus stand in Shimla
- Private cab charges including fuel, toll tax, parking and driver allowance
- All applicable hotel taxes
✕Not included
- Lunch, and any meal other than those mentioned
- Entry fees for monuments, temples, parks and other attractions
- Adventure activities, paragliding, snow activities and the like
- Any activity or charge at Solang Valley
- Personal expenses such as shopping, laundry, tips, room service and telephone calls
- Any extra sightseeing or vehicle use beyond the itinerary
- Travel insurance
- Costs arising from weather, roadblocks, landslides or other unforeseen circumstances
- Any increase in government taxes or charges, where applicable
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions
✓What to pack
- A 40-60L rucksack plus a small daypack
- Warm layers — thermals, fleece and a windproof jacket (nights stay cold even in summer)
- Trekking shoes with grip, plus slippers for the stay
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, cap, lip balm and a personal water bottle
- Power bank, torch and any personal medication
- Original government photo ID — mandatory at all checkposts
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