Kullu – Manali – Narkanda – Shimla Circuit
Himachal Pradesh · 4-destination circuit — A 6-night circuit linking Kullu, Manali, Narkanda & Shimla in Himachal Pradesh, built around each destination's key sights and run as a single logical route. Distances between stops are kept realistic and confirmed at quotation; the day-by-day below is a flexible framework, priced on enquiry and tailored to your dates.
- Duration
- 6N / 7D
- Cities
- Kullu, Manali, Narkanda, Shimla
- States
- Himachal Pradesh
- Start → End
- Kullu → Shimla
- Transport
- Private air-conditioned car for all transfers & sightseeing
- Hotels
- 3★ / 4★ (confirmed at quotation)
- Meals
- Daily breakfast (meal plan configurable)
- Best season
- March to June & September to November
- Ideal for
- Nature lovers · adventure travellers · families
Day by day
Complete itinerary
Tap any day to expand. Drive distances and times are realistic approximations, stated up front and traffic-dependent — never hidden.
Day 1 Arrive KulluAirport → Kullu
- Private transfer & hotel check-in in Kullu
- Raghunath Temple
- Beas river rafting
- Bijli Mahadev
Begin the circuit in Kullu. The day is a flexible framework around the destination's key sights; the exact plan, specific hotels and inter-city transfers are confirmed at quotation for your dates.
Raghunath Temple: The town's principal temple, central to the Kullu Dussehra.
Beas river rafting: White-water stretches near Kullu (seasonal).
Bijli Mahadev: A hilltop temple reached by a short trek, with valley views.
🛏 Overnight: Kullu
Day 2 Kullu → ManaliKullu → Manali
- Route
- Kullu → Manali
- Distance
- Approx. — confirmed at quotation
- Travel time
- Approx. — confirmed at quotation
- Mode
- Private air-conditioned car
- Depart
- Morning
- Arrive
- Afternoon
- Alternative
- Train/flight where available
- Depart Kullu for Manali by private car (approx. distance & time confirmed at quotation)
- Arrive Manali & hotel check-in
- Solang Valley
- Atal Tunnel & Sissu
- Old Manali
Continue to Manali. The day is a flexible framework around the destination's key sights; the exact plan, specific hotels and inter-city transfers are confirmed at quotation for your dates.
Solang Valley: Paragliding, ropeway, snow in season. Closest of the big excursions.
Atal Tunnel & Sissu: Open far more reliably than Rohtang, and the Lahaul side is spectacular.
Old Manali: Cafés, orchards and the Manu temple. Walkable, and the pleasant half of town.
🛏 Overnight: Manali
Day 3 Manali — sightseeingManali
- Hadimba Temple
A further day exploring Manali and its surroundings, arranged to your interests.
🛏 Overnight: Manali
Day 4 Manali → NarkandaManali → Narkanda
- Route
- Manali → Narkanda
- Distance
- Approx. — confirmed at quotation
- Travel time
- Approx. — confirmed at quotation
- Mode
- Private air-conditioned car
- Depart
- Morning
- Arrive
- Afternoon
- Alternative
- Train/flight where available
- Depart Manali for Narkanda by private car (approx. distance & time confirmed at quotation)
- Arrive Narkanda & hotel check-in
- Hatu Peak
- Winter skiing
- Apple orchards
Continue to Narkanda. The day is a flexible framework around the destination's key sights; the exact plan, specific hotels and inter-city transfers are confirmed at quotation for your dates.
Hatu Peak: A high viewpoint with a hilltop temple.
Winter skiing: Beginner ski slopes in season.
Apple orchards: The surrounding orchard landscape.
🛏 Overnight: Narkanda
Day 5 Narkanda → ShimlaNarkanda → Shimla
- Route
- Narkanda → Shimla
- Distance
- Approx. — confirmed at quotation
- Travel time
- Approx. — confirmed at quotation
- Mode
- Private air-conditioned car
- Depart
- Morning
- Arrive
- Afternoon
- Alternative
- Train/flight where available
- Depart Narkanda for Shimla by private car (approx. distance & time confirmed at quotation)
- Arrive Shimla & hotel check-in
- The Ridge & Mall Road
- Jakhoo Temple
- Kalka–Shimla toy train
Continue to Shimla. The day is a flexible framework around the destination's key sights; the exact plan, specific hotels and inter-city transfers are confirmed at quotation for your dates.
The Ridge & Mall Road: Pedestrian, level, and the reason Shimla suits older travellers.
Jakhoo Temple: Steep climb or the ropeway. Watch your belongings — the monkeys are practised.
Kalka–Shimla toy train: UNESCO narrow gauge. Book weeks ahead in season.
🛏 Overnight: Shimla
Day 6 Shimla — sightseeingShimla
- Christ Church
A further day exploring Shimla and its surroundings, arranged to your interests.
🛏 Overnight: Shimla
Day 7 DepartureShimla → airport / onward
- At the hotel
- Private transfer for your onward journey
Private transfer for your onward journey (nearest airport: Chandigarh (IXC), 113 km). The final morning is planned around your real departure time.
Where you stay
Hotels
| Destination | Nights | Category | Meal plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kullu | 1 | 3★ / 4★ | Breakfast |
| Manali | 2 | 3★ / 4★ | Breakfast |
| Narkanda | 1 | 3★ / 4★ | Breakfast |
| Shimla | 2 | 3★ / 4★ | Breakfast |
Specific hotels are confirmed against your dates and budget at quotation — we never claim a named property is included unless your package explicitly specifies it.
Meals
What's included, day by day
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 · Arrive Kullu | — | Optional | Optional |
| Day 2 · Kullu → Manali | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 3 · Manali — sightseeing | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 4 · Manali → Narkanda | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 5 · Narkanda → Shimla | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 6 · Shimla — sightseeing | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 7 · Departure | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
✓ Included · Optional add-on · — not included. Meal plan (CP / MAP / AP) is configurable per booking.
Inclusions
What's in the price
- ✓Accommodation on twin sharing (category confirmed at quotation)
- ✓Daily breakfast
- ✓All inter-city transfers & sightseeing by private air-conditioned car
- ✓Toll, parking & driver allowance
- ✓Applicable taxes (GST)
Exclusions
Not included
- ✕Flights & train fares (can be added on request)
- ✕Monument entry, guide & activity charges
- ✕Lunch & dinner unless specified
- ✕Personal expenses, tips & shopping
- ✕Travel insurance
- ✕Anything not listed under inclusions
Good to know
Important information
- •This is a multi-destination circuit linking Kullu → Manali → Narkanda → Shimla; the exact routing, hotels and inter-city transfer distances/times are confirmed at quotation.
- •Best time varies along the route — first stop: March to June & September to November. We advise per destination for your dates.
- •Monument and attraction timings and weekly closures change; we confirm current details close to travel.
- •Carry a government photo ID (Aadhaar / passport) — hotels and some monuments require it.
Who is this for
Ideal travellers
Make it yours
Customize this trip
Change hotel category · add or remove nights · extend the route · upgrade transport · add flights, activities, meals or travel insurance. This is the default; almost everything is configurable.
Pricing
Starting from
We price the real configuration — your exact party, dates, hotel category and inclusions — rather than publish an average that changes the moment you ask.
| Occupancy | Price / person |
|---|---|
| Single occupancy | — |
| Double / twin sharing (per person) | — |
| Triple sharing (per person) | — |
| Child with bed | — |
| Child without bed | — |
Price varies with travel dates, hotel availability, season, number of travellers and selected inclusions. The occupancy grid above is the live structure; figures populate from configurable pricing fields — never hard-coded.
Questions
Package FAQs
Is this a fixed circuit or can it be customised?
It is a flexible multi-destination framework linking Kullu, Manali, Narkanda, Shimla. The exact day-by-day, hotels and inter-city transfers are tailored to your dates and pace at the quotation stage — add nights, stops or activities as you wish.
How are the inter-city distances and times decided?
They are confirmed at quotation against current road/rail conditions rather than printed as fixed figures here. All transfers are by private air-conditioned car unless you prefer train or flight where available.
How is the price calculated?
On enquiry. We price your exact party, dates, hotel category and inclusions; a consultant replies within one working day and no payment is required for a quote.
What is the best time to travel this circuit?
Broadly March to June & September to November for the first leg; seasons can differ between stops, which we advise on for your dates.
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