Shimla Manali Winter Special Tour Package - 5 Nights / 6 Days
The famous hill stations of Shimla and Manali are the paradise to experience the fresh snowfall on the most popular Winter Special Holiday Tour Package while staying in comfortable warm atmosphere of the hotels. Imagine yourself in the valley of snow, where you can touch the snow and play with each other flinging snowballs enjoy the magnificent views of the mountains, trees, houses all covered with thick layer of white snow. The sight must be enough to persuade you to come and spend your winter holidays in Himachal Pradesh.
Tour Overview & Description
Duration : 5 Nights / 6 Days
Location : Himachal Pradesh
Best Season : December to March
Category : Cultural, Heritage and Nature
Covering : Chandigarh, Shimla, Kufri, Kullu, Manali, and Solang valley
Special About Tour :
The famous hill stations of Shimla and Manali are the paradise to experience the fresh snowfall on the most popular winter special tour package while staying in comfortable warm atmosphere of the hotels. January to March is the best time to visit Himachal Pradesh for a winter special holiday tour. Every year after 10th January the tourist season slows down so you get the best travel deals and offers on Shimla Manali Winter Holiday Tour Package in Himachal Pradesh. If you have not been here in winters, then just imagine yourself in the valley of snow, where you can touch the snow and play with each other flinging snowballs enjoy the magnificent views of the mountains, trees, houses all covered with thick layer of white snow. The sight must be enough to persuade you to come and spend your winter holidays in Himachal Pradesh.
You can even take Shimla Manali Christmas and New Year tour package during the winters, to enjoy the winter carnival in Manali and spend thrilling time with each other in snow. Skiing, Snow Scooters Rides, Snow Sledges, Snow Zorbing, Tubing, Flinging Snowballs at one another are exciting activities that you can indulge in your Shimla Kullu Manali Winter trip.
Treat the below Shimla Manali winter holiday tour packages just as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you, around your interest and requirements. Summit Safari India will make your tour a memorable and extra ordinary travel experience, to cherish forever….!
Place Wise Itinerary : Chandigarh > Shimla (2 Nights) > Manali (3 Nights) > and back to Chandigarh at the end
Day 1 Arrival Chandigarh and Drive to Shimla
On your arrival at Chandigarh airport / railway station you will be met by our driver and we will drive you to Shimla (120 kms /4 hrs)via Solan.Enroute you will stop for lunch break, comfort breaks. You will reach Shimla in the evening and will transfer to the hotel.
In the evening if time permits we will take you to visit the Mall road of Shimla.Shimla’s Mall Road, a bustling pedestrian street is renowned for its charming blend of British-era architecture, historic buildings like Christ Church and Gaiety Theater, and scenic mountain views. Lined with lively shops, restaurants, Scandal Point of shimla, and the bustling Ridge and Lower Bazaar, it’s a hub of culture and history. Overnight stay at hotel in Shimla.
Please Note:You may also begin your tour from New Delhi (370 km, approx. 8.5 hours from Shimla) or Ambala Cantt Railway Station (150 km, approx. 5 hours from Shimla), which are well-connected by rail and air to various parts of India. We can arrange pickups or drop-offs from these locations at an additional cost; please inquire for details. Chandigarh Airport, the closest major airport to Shimla, offers flights from major Indian cities, while Shimla Airport provides limited seasonal flights due to its smaller runway.
Travelers can even take this winter Special tour package as a Volvo tour, where in the starting from New Delhi to Shimla and at the end of the tour from Manali to New Delhi you travel with a Luxury Volvo Coach. Rest of the all sightseeing and tour in Shimla Manali will be with a car.
Meal Plan :Breakfast Included
Day 2 Local Sightseeing in Shimla and Kufri
Today after breakfast our driver will take you for the sightseeing tour of Shimla and we will visit the Green valley with the beautiful views of the Shimla water catchment area, Yak Point where you can wear the local traditional dresses and ride the Yak- A Himalayan animal, Kufri Fun World where you can enjoy the joy rides, Himalayan Nature Park Kufri Zoo famous for Himalayan Pheasants, Leopards and Bears. We will also visit the famous Jakhoo Temple which is the highest point of Shimla. Later evening walk around the Mall road of Shimla where you can visit the Ridge, The Christ Church of Shimla, The Gaiety Theatre building, the scandal point of Shimla and the famous Mall Road Of Shimla. You can also include the pony rides at Kufri or Naldehra during your tour. Overnight stay at hotel in Shimla.
Meal Plan :Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 3 Shimla to Manali
Today morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Manali (260 kms / 7-8 hr). Manali and is the district headquarters of Kullu Manali valley. Just a step away from the adorable snow mountains with views of lush meadows situated on the banks of river Beas. Enroute we stop for comfort breaks / lunch break and drive pass Sundernagar, Mandi, Aut and Kullu. We will visit the shawl weaving factory at Kullu. On arrival check in to the hotel. Enjoy the evening at leisure followed by dinner. Overnight stay at hotel in Manali.
Meal Plan :Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 4 Day Excursion to Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel, Sissu Snow Point & Lake
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day excursion from Manali to Solang Valley and Sissu via the iconic Atal Tunnel. Explore the scenic beauty of Lahaul Valley, including Sissu Lake, snow points, and breath-taking Himalayan landscapes.
Located on the banks of the Chandra River, Sissu is a charming Himalayan village on the famous Manali–Leh Highway and a gateway to Lahaul, Spiti, and Ladakh. Surrounded by glaciers and towering peaks, it offers spectacular views and a glimpse into the traditional Lahauli way of life.
Optional adventure activities include the Solang Valley cable car, paragliding, dirt biking, snow scooters, pony rides, and rafting at Sissu (available at an additional cost).
Later, return to Manali and spend the evening exploring Mall Road, local cafés, and shopping markets. Overnight stay at hotel in Manali.
Please Note: Snow is generally available in Sissu from November to May, subject to weather conditions. During heavy snowfall, especially in January and February, roads may be temporarily closed for safety.
Optional Tour to Rohtang Pass (Direct Payment Basis) : Rohtang Pass remains closed from approximately mid-November to April due to heavy snowfall. When open, entry is subject to daily permits and local taxi regulations, so Rohtang Pass sightseeing is not included in the package. If you wish to visit, our driver will be happy to assist you in arranging a local taxi for Rohtang Pass at an additional cost, subject to permit availability and government regulations.
Meal Plan :Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 5 Local sightseeing around Manali
Today morning after breakfast make a relaxing start and our driver will take you for the sightseeing of Manali covering the famous sights of Manali including the Hadimba Devi Temple, Old Manali, Manu Temple, Vashisht Temple and Hot water sulphur springs, Club house, Buddhist Monastery, Van Vihar. Evening is free to visit the famous Tibetan Market and the Mall Road of Manali. Overnight stay at hotel in Manali.
Meal Plan :Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 6 Manali to Chandigarh Drop
Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Chandigarh (314 kms/ 6.30 hrs). Enroute we will stop for comfort breaks including the lunch break. By evening 5:00 PM we will drop you at the Chandigarh railway station / airport from where you will board your train / flight back to home.
Please Note: You can finish the tour at Pathankot railway station which is 85 kms/ 2.30 hrs far away from Dalhousie and is connected to the major cities in India by train.
You can even finish your tour at Ambala Cantt railway station (360 kms / 7 hrs) or New Delhi railway station / airport (620 kms / 11.30 hrs) connected to trains/ flights to all the major cities in India.
Meal Plan :Breakfast Included
Our travel expertise will discuss all this with you while planning your holiday tour with you.
End of the services and the tour with a lifetime memorable holiday experience...!
Important Note
This is the tour itinerary for the Shimla Manali Winter Tour Package which we run it regularly. It can be altered & customised as we like to discuss plans with clients and can make suggestions about special places to visit depending on our clients’ interests, and available time. You can get an idea of your holidays from the mentioned tour.
You can travel reassured, knowing our vast experience and provide you with around-the-clock support to smooth out anything unexpected. The safety and well-being of our guests is paramount.
You can even take this winter Special tour package as a Volvo tour, where in the starting from New Delhi to Shimla and at the end of the tour from Manali to New Delhi you travel with a Luxury Volvo Coach. Rest of the all sightseeing and tour in Shimla Manali will be with a car.
- Touch and enjoy the fresh snow fall during the winter tour.
- Take a stroll on Shimla’s famous Mall Road and visit the heritage building including the scandal point of Shimla
- A fun-filled trip to Kufri where you can enjoy yak and pony rides.
- Play with snow at Solang valley, Manali and Kufri.
- Visit the famous Hadimba Devi temple, and Vaishno Devi temple at Kullu.
- Visit the shawl weaving handloom factories in Kullu.
- Take a dip in the Sulphur hot springs at Manali.
- Embrace the beauty of Snow covered Mountains at Shimla and Kullu Manali.
- If interested you can enjoy skiing, dirt bike, snow scooters, tube slides and other adventure activities.
- Enjoy the cool refreshing air with the fascinating Himalayan views and seasonal fruits.
Accomodation / Hotels
Throughout the year a good number of tourists come to visit these parts of Himachal Pradesh in North India. These places have plenty of hotels, which are well equipped with all modern amenities and comprises variety of deluxe hotels, budget hotels, guest houses, home stay with local people, fixed luxury tented accommodation- which can be categorise from 2* to 4 * hotels. Most of these are run by the locals of these areas. One can choose the place of accommodation according to one’s requirement and budget.
You stay in comfortable Neat and Clean local hotels , guest houses including some charming home stay properties and in a luxury tented camp all as preferred by you.
Your living arrangements are not going to be 5 star on this tour, but we do believe that we cater to people requiring different levels of comfort, and most importantly where you stay is CLEAN and COMFORTABLE. We would like to discuss and make suggestions about accommodation at the time of planning your holidays with us.
Meals Plan: Room + Breakfast + Dinner
Cloths: Cottons with light woollens
Tentative List of Hotels to be used
| SrNo | Place | Standard Package | Deluxe Package |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shimla | Hotel Moonlight / Similar | Hotel Royal Regency , Hotel Twin Tower / Similar |
| 2 | Manali | Hotel Bodh International, Hotel New Harmony Inn , Hotel Om Palace / Similar | Hotel Manali Grand , Hotel Mastiff Grand / Similar |
Please Note: The above hotel list is tentative and subject to availability at the time of booking. In the event that any of the listed hotels are unavailable, we will provide similar hotels of the same category and standard.
Arrangements
You will follow the itinerary as a Private tour. Internal travel by road from New Delhi to Shimla, Kufri, Kullu, Manali, Solang Valley and back to New Delhi, is by a chauffeur-driven Toyota Etios/ Swift desire / similar vehicle.
On request Internal Flights / railway tickets will be provided, to and from New Delhi back at the end of the tour-or you can book your flights/ train tickets directly.
Tour Cost
Low Season Cost: 06 Jan to 14 Apr, 11 Jul to 14 Dec
| Package | Cost Per Person | Extra Adult |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | ₹ 14,900 Per Person - DBL Sharing | ₹ 4,900 Per Person - TRPL Sharing |
| Deluxe | ₹ 18,900 Per Person - DBL Sharing | ₹ 7,500 Per Person - TRPL Sharing |
Season Cost: 15 Apr to 10 Jul, 15 Dec to 05 Jan
| Package | Cost Per Person | Extra Adult |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | ₹ 19,370 Per Person - DBL Sharing | ₹ 7,500 Per Person - TRPL Sharing |
| Deluxe | ₹ 24,900 Per Person - DBL Sharing | ₹ 9,370 Per Person - TRPL Sharing |
Inclusions
- All accommodation on twin sharing using hotels with modern amenities.
- All transfers and sightseeing, including pickup and drop-off at Chandigarh, will be provided by a Sedan / SUV / Traveller, depending on the package, group size, and road conditions. Air conditioning may not operate in the hilly areas.
- Meals Including 05 Breakfasts and 05 Dinners during the entire tour.
- All sightseeing as per the tour itinerary including fuel, parking charges, toll taxes, green tax.
- All airport / railway station arrival and departures.
- All kind of hotel taxes and GST.
Exclusions
- Any kind of lunch during the tour
- Any kind of flights / Train tickets/ local guide.
- Any kind of tips to drivers/hotel staff.
- Any kind of alcohol drinks ( Beer/ wine etc).
- Any kind of entrance tickets to Monuments, Museum, Parks and camera fees.
- Any kind of room heater in hotels.
- Any kind of entrance tickets to Monuments, Museum, Parks and camera fees.
- Any kind of adventure activity skiing, paragliding, pony rides, rafting etc.
- Any change in the tour management / additional arrangement due to road blockage or sudden change in tour plan by you / flight cancellations/ flight missed or things beyond our control etc.
- Any Kind of Personal Expenses or things which are not mentioned In the “Cost Includes”.
- Please Note: Kindly contact the hotel reception directly, in case you need a room heater and any extra cost to use the room heater had to be paid directly by you, which is charged for per night basis by the hotelier.
- A/c in the car will not work in the hill area of Himachal Pradesh; it will be available in the plains during the rest of journey. In case you need full A/c service in the car during the tour, It is going to cost you extra and you need to discuss it with us while planning your holiday tour with us.
