Delhi – Shimla – Manali – Manikaran – Dharamshala – Amritsar Tour
A long, unhurried private car and driver circuit from Delhi through Himachal Pradesh's hill stations and on to Amritsar's Wagah Border — Shimla, Kufri, Manali, Solang Valley, Manikaran and Dharamshala, with your own private car and driver in Delhi for all 12 days. Price is on request; send us your dates and we'll quote you directly.
Delhi · Shimla · Kufri · Manali · Solang Valley · Manikaran · Dharamshala · Amritsar
This is a long-format hill tour for travellers who want to see Himachal Pradesh properly rather than rush through it — two nights each in Shimla and Manali, a day trip into the Parvati Valley at Manikaran, and a swing west to Dharamshala before finishing at Amritsar's Golden Temple city and the Wagah Border retreat ceremony, all before the drive back to Delhi. Meals are on MAP (room plus breakfast and one of lunch or dinner, vegetarian). This is a flexible plan — dates and stops can be adjusted to suit you.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1
Arrival in Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport or railway station, our driver meets you and transfers you to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Delhi.
2
Day at Leisure in Delhi
A free day in Delhi to rest after travel or explore at your own pace before the drive into the hills begins tomorrow. Overnight in Delhi.
3
Transfer to Shimla
After breakfast at your hotel in Delhi, we hit the road to Shimla. The capital of Himachal Pradesh and the north's most popular hill station was once the Himalayan summer capital of the British Raj, set at around 2,000m amid pine-covered hills and winding streets. Check in to your hotel on arrival and settle in. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Shimla.
4
Kufri Excursion & Shimla Local Sightseeing
A half-day excursion to Kufri, a small hill town known for its Himalayan viewpoints just outside Shimla, followed by local sightseeing around Shimla itself. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Shimla.
5
Transfer to Manali
After breakfast, drive on from Shimla to Manali, through the Kullu valley along the way. Check in to your hotel on arrival. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Manali.
6
Manali Local Sightseeing with Solang Valley
A day of local sightseeing in and around Manali, including Solang Valley — the base for many of Himachal's snow and adventure activities. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Manali.
7
Day Excursion to Manikaran
A full-day excursion from Manali to Manikaran in the Parvati Valley, known for its hot springs and its Sikh and Hindu pilgrimage sites. Return to Manali for dinner and overnight stay.
8
Transfer to Dharamshala
After breakfast, drive from Manali to Dharamshala. Check in to your hotel on arrival and rest for the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Dharamshala.
9
Full-Day Local Sightseeing in Dharamshala
A full day exploring Dharamshala and its surrounding hillside — home to the Tibetan government-in-exile and a very different pace from the Kullu-Manali valley. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Dharamshala.
10
Dharamshala to Amritsar (with Wagah Border)
Drive from Dharamshala down to Amritsar. Depending on arrival time, head to the Wagah Border in the evening for the retreat ceremony conducted jointly by the Border Security Force and Pakistan Rangers. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Amritsar.
11
Transfer to Delhi
After breakfast, drive back from Amritsar to Delhi. Check in to your hotel on arrival. Overnight in Delhi.
12
Departure from Delhi
Depending on your flight or train timing, our driver transfers you to Delhi airport or railway station for your onward journey. Tour ends.
Includes & Excludes
Includes
- Private car and driver for the full 11N/12D circuit
- Accommodation on MAP basis (room + breakfast + one of lunch/dinner)
- All fuel, tolls, state taxes, parking and driver allowance
- Airport/station pickup and drop
Excludes
- Monument entry tickets (Wagah Border viewing is free; local monuments extra)
- Alcohol and non-vegetarian meals (MAP is vegetarian only)
- Tipping
- Any meal not part of the MAP plan
- The MAP meal plan covers vegetarian meals only.
- Air conditioning does not function on the hill sections of this route (Shimla, Kufri, Manali, Manikaran, Dharamshala) — it works normally on the plains.
- Booking is confirmed with a 20% advance of the total package amount; balance is payable on the trip.
- In case of cancellation, any refund is made after deducting a retention amount — ask us for the exact terms when you enquire.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many days is the Delhi–Shimla–Manali–Amritsar tour?
It's 11 nights and 12 days, covering Delhi, Shimla, Kufri, Manali, Solang Valley, Manikaran, Dharamshala and Amritsar (with the Wagah Border ceremony), with a private car and driver throughout.
What is the meal plan on this tour?
The package is on MAP — room plus breakfast and one of lunch or dinner at the hotel each day. Meals under the MAP plan are vegetarian only.
Will the air conditioning work through Shimla, Manali and Dharamshala?
No — air conditioning does not function on the hill sections of this route. It works normally once you're back on the plains, including into and out of Delhi and Amritsar.
Is the price fixed, or do I need to ask?
Price is on request. Your hotel category, room type, vehicle choice and travel dates all affect the final cost, so send us your dates on WhatsApp or through the enquiry form and we'll quote you directly.
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