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Snow-covered hillside houses and trees of Shimla seen from the Ridge

Shimla · Manali · Dalhousie · Amritsar

Snowy Escapades: Himachal with Amritsar

The ultimate winter wonderland backpacking

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Shimla after snowfall, seen from the Ridge. Photo: UnpetitproleX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Duration
7 nights / 8 days
Starts
New Delhi Railway Station
Ends
Delhi
Departures
Saturday start · dates on request
Price
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Overview

7N / 8D · Himachal Pradesh & Punjab

The longer group itinerary. It runs from Delhi to Shimla, Kufri, Manali, the snow points, Kullu and Kasol, then continues overnight to Dalhousie for Khajjiar and the old hill-station market. The last full day is in Amritsar for the Attari–Wagah border parade, the Golden Temple, dinner at the langar, the local market and a heritage walk, before the overnight journey back to Delhi.

  1. Delhi
  2. Shimla
  3. Kufri
  4. Manali
  5. Snow points
  6. Kullu
  7. Kasol
  8. Dalhousie
  9. Khajjiar
  10. Amritsar
  11. Delhi
  • Shimla's Mall Road, Scandal Point, The Ridge, Lakkar Bazar, Jakhoo Temple and Christ Church
  • A day towards the snow points: Rohtang Pass / Sissu / Koksar / Solang / Atal Tunnel
  • Kasol market and dinner at the Manikaran Sahib langar
  • Khajjiar, Dalhousie market, Gandhi Chowk and the church
  • The Attari–Wagah border parade and the Golden Temple, Amritsar
  • Bollywood songs night / DJ night and bonfire

Departure: Boarding point at New Delhi Railway Station, 10 AM on Day 1 (Saturday). Trip ends: Reach Delhi by 8–9 AM on Day 8 (Saturday). This itinerary does not list departure dates. Message us on WhatsApp to confirm upcoming dates.

Day by day

01Day 1 · SaturdayDelhi to Shimla
  • Gather at the boarding point at New Delhi Railway Station at 10 AM
  • Start the journey to Shimla
  • En-route lunch at a good restaurant (self-paid)
  • Reach Shimla by evening
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel, Shimla

Hotel, Shimla

02Day 2 · SundayShimla & Kufri
  • 9 AM breakfast and check-out
  • Head towards Kufri (the winter wonderland of Shimla), Green Valley and Fagu Valley
  • Evening visit to Mall Road, Scandal Point, The Ridge, Lakkar Bazar, Jakhoo Temple and St. Christ Church
  • Night departure to Manali

Overnight journey to Manali

03Day 3 · MondayLocal Manali
  • Reach Manali in the morning (early check-in depends upon availability)
  • Breakfast and rest
  • Afternoon visit to Hidimba Temple, the monastery, Mall Road, Club House, Van Vihar and Old Manali market
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel, Manali

Hotel, Manali

04Day 4 · TuesdaySnow points
  • Early morning breakfast and proceed towards the snow points
  • Rohtang Pass / Sissu / Koksar / Solang / Atal Tunnel
  • Evening small hike to Vashisht Temple and Jogni Waterfall (if time permits)
  • DJ night and bonfire
  • Dinner and overnight stay, Manali

Hotel, Manali

05Day 5 · WednesdayKullu & Kasol
  • Breakfast and check-out from Manali
  • Kullu rafting point
  • Evening visit to Kasol market and Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara
  • Dinner at the langar (where food is prepared with the healthy sulphur water)
  • Night journey to Dalhousie

Overnight journey to Dalhousie

06Day 6 · ThursdayDalhousie
  • Breakfast and check-in, Dalhousie
  • Explore Khajjiar, Dalhousie market, Gandhi Chowk and the church
  • Dinner and overnight stay, Dalhousie

Hotel, Dalhousie

07Day 7 · FridayAmritsar
  • Early morning breakfast and proceed to Amritsar
  • Evening visit to the Attari–Wagah border to witness the parade
  • Later visit the Golden Temple
  • Dinner at the langar (the world's largest kitchen)
  • Explore the local market and a heritage walk
  • Night journey to Delhi

Overnight journey to Delhi

08Day 8 · SaturdayReach Delhi (trip ends)
  • Reach Delhi by 8–9 AM
  • A bucket and phone gallery full of wonderful memories

What’s included

Included

  • Transportation from Delhi to Delhi
  • Transportation for local sightseeing
  • Accommodation for 4 nights: 1 night in Shimla, 2 nights in Manali, 1 night in Dalhousie
  • Total 6 breakfasts and 6 dinners (with 2 langars)
  • Bollywood songs night / DJ night and bonfire
  • All the permits and taxes
  • Refreshments

Not included

  • 5% GST
  • Any entry or adventure tickets
  • Any medical expenses, emergencies or insurance
  • Lunch or any other meals apart from the plan
  • Any personal expenses
  • Any expenses apart from the plan

Stay, transport & meals

Stay

  • 4 nights: 1 night in Shimla, 2 nights in Manali, 1 night in Dalhousie
  • Day 2, Day 5 and Day 7 nights are spent travelling (Shimla to Manali, Kasol to Dalhousie, and Amritsar to Delhi)
  • Room sharing depends on the travel option you choose (see Travel options)

Transport

  • Transportation from Delhi to Delhi
  • Transportation for local sightseeing

Meals

  • Total 6 breakfasts and 6 dinners (including 2 langars)
  • The en-route lunch on Day 1 is self-paid
  • Refreshments are included

Travel options

  • Tempo Traveller, triple share (3 members share 1 room)
  • Tempo Traveller, double share (2 members share 1 room)
  • SUV / Innova / Ertiga, ideal for families and friends groups (minimum 4 members required)
  • Prices vary by option, so enquire for price.

Booking, practical notes & terms

Booking & payment

  • Book your slot by paying an advance per person (non-refundable); the rest of the amount has to be paid on travel Day 1. Ask us on WhatsApp for the current advance amount.
  • Christmas and New Year departures (20 December to 5 January) carry an extra per-person charge because of peak time.
  • During the Himachal season, 1 May to 30 June, there is an extra per-person charge due to summer holidays.
  • Rohtang Pass will be included after 15 May.
  • The SUV / Innova / Ertiga option requires a minimum of 4 members.

Practical information

  • All guests must carry a valid government-issued ID card.
  • Early check-in in Manali depends upon availability.
  • The Vashisht Temple and Jogni Waterfall hike on Day 4 happens only if time permits.
  • The trip organiser or coordinator may change the itinerary according to on-the-spot conditions.
Terms & conditions for this trip
  1. We will not be responsible for any loss or damage to goods belonging to the travellers.
  2. We accept no responsibility for any injuries or loss/theft of personal property during the tour.
  3. All guests must carry a valid government-issued ID card.
  4. In case of any breakdown or delay due to the breakdown of transport during the journey, you may have to wait until the transport is repaired. We will not provide backup transport.
  5. We are not responsible for any delay in reaching the destination due to traffic. Sightseeing or activities of the day may be cancelled if we do not reach the destination on time.
  6. The trip organiser/coordinator has the right to change the itinerary as per the on-the-spot condition.
  7. We strictly prohibit the use of narcotics and banned substances during our tours. The company will not be responsible for any harm or adversities caused by such usage.
  8. We will not be responsible for any force majeure. Force majeure means any circumstances which are beyond the company's limits, such as landslides, sudden changes in weather, lockdowns, riots, terrorist activities, and train/flight cancellations.
  9. Any loss or damage to camping, hotel or transport materials, such as tents, pillows, mattresses, or any property belonging to the campsite, hotel or transfer vehicle, will be subject to full payment of the product MRP.
  10. The use of weapons, fireworks and toxic substances is strictly prohibited during the tour.
  11. We reserve the right to evict any traveller from the tour if their actions violate our terms and conditions or if they exhibit misbehaviour towards co-travellers. No refunds will be given in such cases.

See also our booking terms and cancellation & refund pages.

Photos from the route

Photographs of places on this itinerary by independent photographers, shared under open licences. They are not photos from our own trips.

Christ Church, Shimla, after snowfall
Old Manali
The Chandra valley near Koksar, seen from Rohtang Pass
Sissu, Lahaul
Parvati river at Manikaran Sahib
Khajjiar, near Dalhousie
Mountain view from Dalhousie
Attari–Wagah border arena
The Golden Temple, Amritsar

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