Himachal Pradesh
Mandi and Parashar Lake
3 Nights / 4 Days
Chandigarh - Mandi - Parashar Lake - Rewalsar
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Package ID 0555
Shimla and Narkanda
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Four days in the Shimla hills: the Ridge and Mall Road, then the apple country of Narkanda, Hatu peak and the Stokes orchards of Kotgarh.
Package pricePrice on requestQuoted for your dates & group
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Quick facts
In short: Shimla and Narkanda is a 3-night, 4-day tour that also covers Chandigarh, Hatu Peak and Kotgarh. It starts in Chandigarh and ends in Chandigarh. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0555
- Duration
- 3 Nights / 4 Days
- Places
- Chandigarh, Shimla, Narkanda, Hatu Peak, Kotgarh
- Starts
- Chandigarh
- Ends
- Chandigarh
- 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
- 0555
- Tour
- Shimla and Narkanda
- Duration
- 3 Nights / 4 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.
Mountain roads are slow and can close for landslides in the monsoon or snow in winter. Paragliding, ropeways, local taxis and entry fees are paid locally.
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Day 1 — Chandigarh to Shimla
Our representative meets you at Chandigarh airport or station for the drive up to Shimla (about 115 km). Walk the Mall Road and the Ridge to Christ Church and the Scandal Point, and climb to the Jakhoo temple of Hanuman at sunset. Overnight stay in Shimla.
Overnight: Shimla
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Day 2 — Shimla to Narkanda
Drive east along the Hindustan–Tibet road via Kufri and Theog to Narkanda (about 65 km), a ridge of apple orchards and fir forest at about 2,700 m. Afternoon walk in the orchards. Overnight stay in Narkanda.
Overnight: Narkanda
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Day 3 — Hatu peak and Kotgarh
Drive up to Hatu peak (about 8 km) for the wooden Hatu Mata temple and the view of the snow ranges, then down to Kotgarh and Thanedar, where Samuel Stokes planted the first apple orchards, with the old St Mary's church. Overnight stay in Narkanda.
Overnight: Narkanda
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Day 4 — Narkanda to Chandigarh
After breakfast, drive back via Shimla to Chandigarh (about 180 km) for your onward journey, with a stop at the Tani Jubbar lake if time allows. The tour ends here.
Route: Shimla → Narkanda
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Shimla | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 2–3 | Narkanda | 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 Shimla and Narkanda?
For this 3-night tour of Shimla and Narkanda:
- 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 Shimla and Narkanda cover?
The route is Shimla → Narkanda. Overnight stays: 1 night in Shimla and 2 nights in Narkanda.
How long is the Shimla and Narkanda, and where does it start and end?
3 nights and 4 days (3 Nights / 4 Days). It starts in Chandigarh (Day 1: Chandigarh to Shimla) and ends in Chandigarh (Day 4: Narkanda to Chandigarh).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Shimla and Narkanda?
No. The Shimla and Narkanda starts in Chandigarh and ends in Chandigarh, 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 Shimla and Narkanda?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Shimla and Narkanda. This applies to all 3 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 Shimla and Narkanda?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Shimla and Narkanda each morning after an overnight stay, so 3 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 4). 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 Shimla and Narkanda itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 3-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Shimla and Narkanda, 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.
Itineraries start from Chandigarh, Delhi, Pathankot, Bhuntar or Shimla, with transfers and sightseeing as specified; some use a private cab. 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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