Himachal Pradesh
Spiti Valley Circuit: Shimla to Manali
8 Nights / 9 Days
Shimla - Sarahan - Kalpa - Tabo - Kaza - Chandratal - Manali
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Package ID 0142
Four Hill Stations of Himachal
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Nine days across Himachal's four best-known hill stations — Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala and Dalhousie — with Khajjiar on the last morning, from Chandigarh to Pathankot.
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Quick facts
In short: Four Hill Stations of Himachal is a 8-night, 9-day tour from Chandigarh that also covers Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie and Khajjiar. It starts in Chandigarh and ends in Pathankot. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0142
- Duration
- 8 Nights / 9 Days
- Places
- Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Khajjiar
- Starts
- Chandigarh
- Ends
- Pathankot
- Stay
- Stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Best time
- March to June and October to November are the best times for sightseeing in Himachal; choose December to February for snow.
- Customizable
- Yes
Day-wise itinerary
- Package ID
- 0142
- Tour
- Four Hill Stations of Himachal
- Duration
- 8 Nights / 9 Days
- Destination
- Himachal Pradesh
- Price
- Price on request
This is a suggested day-by-day plan. Timings, the order of sightseeing and hotels are confirmed with your quote.
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Day 1 — Chandigarh to Shimla
Arrive in Chandigarh, where our representative meets you at the airport or railway station. Drive to Shimla (about 115 km, 3–4 hours) through the Shivalik hills. In the evening, walk along the Mall Road and the Ridge, with Christ Church lit up above the town. Overnight stay in Shimla.
Overnight: Shimla
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Day 2 — Kufri and Shimla
After breakfast, drive to Kufri (about 16 km) for views of the snow ranges and pony rides (paid locally). In the afternoon, visit the Jakhoo temple on Shimla's highest hill and the Viceregal Lodge at Summer Hill (entry paid locally). Overnight stay in Shimla.
Overnight: Shimla
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Day 3 — Shimla to Manali
After breakfast, drive to Manali (about 250 km, 8–9 hours) along the Sutlej and then the Beas river, through Mandi and the Kullu valley, with a stop at the Pandoh dam. Overnight stay in Manali.
Overnight: Manali
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Day 4 — Manali sightseeing
After breakfast, visit the Hadimba Devi temple in its cedar forest, the hot springs at Vashisht, the Tibetan monastery and Manu temple in old Manali. Evening on the Mall Road. Overnight stay in Manali.
Overnight: Manali
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Day 5 — Solang valley and Atal Tunnel
After breakfast, drive to Solang valley (about 14 km) for paragliding, zorbing or the ropeway (all paid locally), then continue through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu in Lahaul when the road is open. Return to Manali in the evening. Overnight stay in Manali.
Overnight: Manali
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Day 6 — Manali to Dharamshala
After breakfast, drive to Dharamshala (about 230 km, 7–8 hours) through Mandi, Baijnath and Palampur's tea gardens. Overnight stay in Dharamshala.
Overnight: Dharamshala
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Day 7 — McLeod Ganj
After breakfast, explore McLeod Ganj above Dharamshala: the Tsuglagkhang complex, home of the Dalai Lama's temple, the Bhagsunag temple and waterfall, and the old stone church of St. John in the Wilderness among the deodars. Evening in the Tibetan market. Overnight stay in Dharamshala.
Overnight: Dharamshala
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Day 8 — Dharamshala to Dalhousie
After breakfast, drive to Dalhousie (about 120 km, 4 hours). In the afternoon, walk around Gandhi Chowk and the Mall. Overnight stay in Dalhousie.
Overnight: Dalhousie
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Day 9 — Khajjiar – Pathankot
After breakfast, drive to Khajjiar (about 22 km) for its meadow and the Khajji Nag temple, then drive to Pathankot (about 100 km, 3–4 hours) for your onward journey. The tour ends here.
Route: Shimla → Manali → Dharamshala → Dalhousie
View route on Google MapsInclusions & exclusions
Included (standard)
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Not included (standard)
- Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not specifically mentioned.
- Monument/attraction entry fees unless specifically included.
- Optional activities.
- Camera/video charges where applicable.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa/permit charges where applicable.
- Tips/gratuities.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
- Expenses caused by delays, weather or circumstances beyond reasonable operational control where applicable.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions. Local transfers and sightseeing listed above are included.
Important information & booking terms
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Air and train tickets need full payment.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
- Check-in and check-out as per hotel policy.
- A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- If a listed hotel is unavailable, accommodation is arranged in a hotel of similar standard.
- Transport is provided as per the itinerary and is not at disposal; sightseeing depends on the time available.
- Cancellation 30 days or more before departure: non-refundable deposit (25% of the total package).
- Between 29 and 20 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 25% of the holiday cost.
- Between 19 and 14 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 50% of the holiday cost.
- Between 13 and 8 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 75% of the holiday cost.
- Within 7 days of departure: 100% of the holiday cost.
- Any refund due is paid after Holiday Guru Travel receives the refund from the service providers; processing charges are deducted.
Where you stay
| Nights | Place | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Nights 1–2 | Shimla | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 3–5 | Manali | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 6–7 | Dharamshala | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 8 | Dalhousie | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged. Ask us to upgrade any night.
Price
Package price
Price on request
We quote this package for your dates, travellers and hotel choice. No current rate is published for this tour.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.
How this package is priced
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
Want this trip your way?
Change hotels, add nights or sightseeing, or combine it with another destination.
Questions about this package
What is included in the Four Hill Stations of Himachal?
For this 8-night tour of Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala and Dalhousie:
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Which places does the Four Hill Stations of Himachal cover?
The route is Shimla → Manali → Dharamshala → Dalhousie. Overnight stays: 2 nights in Shimla, 3 nights in Manali, 2 nights in Dharamshala and 1 night in Dalhousie.
How long is the Four Hill Stations of Himachal, and where does it start and end?
8 nights and 9 days (8 Nights / 9 Days). It starts in Chandigarh (Day 1: Chandigarh to Shimla) and ends in Pathankot (Day 9: Khajjiar – Pathankot).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Four Hill Stations of Himachal?
No. The Four Hill Stations of Himachal starts from Chandigarh and ends in Pathankot, so plan your arrival and return tickets for those points. The standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare. We can quote tickets separately. This package’s exclusions say: “Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.”
Which hotels are used on the Four Hill Stations of Himachal?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala and Dalhousie. This applies to all 8 nights of the tour. Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged.
Which meals are included on the Four Hill Stations of Himachal?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala and Dalhousie each morning after an overnight stay, so 8 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 9). Other meals are included only where specifically stated; lunch and dinner are otherwise at your own cost.
How do I book this package?
To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure. A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
How are extra adults and children charged?
Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
Can the Four Hill Stations of Himachal itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 8-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Shimla, Manali and Dharamshala, add sightseeing, or combine it with another Himachal Pradesh trip. Tell us in the enquiry form or on WhatsApp.
Planning your Himachal Pradesh trip
Best time: March to June and October to November are the best times for sightseeing in Himachal; choose December to February for snow.
Most itineraries use a private cab from Chandigarh or Delhi. Volvo packages include overnight Volvo seats from Delhi to Manali (about 12 hours) and back, with a cab for local sightseeing.
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