Himachal Family Holiday: Shimla, Naggar & Manali, 7 Days
Starting from ₹33,500 per person, twin sharing
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- Duration
- 6 nights / 7 days
- Pickup → drop
- Chandigarh → Chandigarh
- Best time
- Mar – Jun, Sep – Feb
- Activity level
- 1/4 · Relaxed
- Group size
- 3–10
Activity level 1 of 4: Relaxed.Sightseeing by car. Shimla to Naggar is about 6.5 hours, and the return from Manali is 8–9 hours.What the levels mean
- 1 · RelaxedSightseeing by car with short walks, under 2 hours on foot a day.All ages and fitness levels, including parents and young children.
- 2 · Light2–4 hours on foot a day, with stairs, uneven ground or some long drives.Anyone in normal health who can walk 30 minutes comfortably.
- 3 · Active4–6 hours of walking or a few long rough drives, some days at altitude.Regular walkers. Start walking 30–45 minutes a day a month before.
- 4 · ChallengingLong days, steep climbs or high altitude (above 4,000 m).Good fitness; check with your doctor if you have heart, lung or blood-pressure conditions.
Quick answer
A 7-day Himachal family holiday covers Shimla (2 nights), Naggar (1) and Manali (3), starting and ending in Chandigarh. It ends the long Shimla to Manali drive at Naggar and includes a toy-train ride, Naggar Castle and snow play. It costs from ₹33,500 per person, with family rooms and a big car, and suits March to June and September to February.
Trip Overview
A family route through the Himachal hills: two nights in Shimla with the toy train and Kufri, a night at Naggar Castle's village, and three nights in Manali with Solang's snow play and the Atal Tunnel.
Ending the long drive at Naggar leaves just an hour to Manali the next morning, though the Shimla to Naggar day is still about 6.5 hours with stops.
- Stays included
- Meals included
- Transfers included
- Sightseeing included
Trip highlights
- The Shimla toy-train ride and the Ridge
- Kufri and Jakhoo temple at sunset
- A night at Naggar and its castle and Roerich gallery
- Hadimba temple and the Manali Club House
- Snow play or the ropeway at Solang, and the Atal Tunnel
- Family rooms and a car sized for winter clothes
Day by day
Itinerary
Chandigarh → Chandigarh · 6N/7D
7 days · tap a day to open or close it
- 1
Day 1Chandigarh to ShimlaChandigarh → Shimla · 115 km · 3.5 hrs+
Pickup in Chandigarh and a drive up to Shimla. Evening on the Ridge and Mall Road.
- The Ridge
- Mall Road
Hotel with family rooms, Shimla D
- 2
Day 2Shimla and Kufri+
A morning toy-train ride from Shimla to Shoghi (or Barog) and back by cab, then Kufri, and Jakhoo temple at sunset.
- Toy train
- Kufri
- Jakhoo
Hotel with family rooms, Shimla B · D
- 3
Day 3Shimla to NaggarShimla → Naggar · about 230 km · 6.5 hrs with stops+
A scenic drive through the Sutlej and Beas valleys to Naggar, with stops at the Pandoh dam and Kullu's shawl factories. Naggar is a quiet village above the valley.
- Pandoh dam
- Kullu shawls
Heritage hotel, Naggar B · D
- 4
Day 4Naggar Castle and ManaliNaggar → Manali · 22 km · 1 hr+
Naggar Castle and the Roerich Art Gallery in the morning, then the short drive to Manali. Evening at Hadimba temple.
- Naggar Castle
- Roerich Gallery
- Hadimba
Hotel with family rooms, Manali B · D
- 5
Day 5Solang and the Atal Tunnel+
An early start for Solang valley: snow play, the ropeway or paragliding. Then through the 9 km Atal Tunnel to Sissu's waterfall in Lahaul.
- Solang valley
- Atal Tunnel
- Sissu
Hotel with family rooms, Manali B · D
- 6
Day 6Manali at leisure+
Vashisht hot springs, the Tibetan monastery and the Club House. Optional river rafting near Kullu (seasonal) for older children.
- Vashisht
- Tibetan monastery
- Rafting (optional)
Hotel with family rooms, Manali B · D
- 7
Day 7Manali to ChandigarhManali → Chandigarh · 300 km · 8–9 hrs+
A long drive down to Chandigarh for evening flights or trains. We suggest departures after 8 pm.
Trip ends B
Meals: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner. Drive times are typical and exclude stops.
What's included
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- 6 nights in family-room hotels (3-star)
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Private air-conditioned Innova or Tempo Traveller, with child seats on request
- Toy-train tickets and a local guide at Naggar Castle
- 24×7 trip support on WhatsApp
Not Included
- ✕ Flights or trains to the start point and from the end point
- ✕ Monument, temple-darshan and camera fees unless listed
- ✕ Lunches unless listed, tips, laundry and personal expenses
- ✕ 5% GST (added to the final quote)
- ✕ Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- ✕ Ropeway, paragliding, snow gear hire and rafting (optional)
Before you go
Good to Know
- The Shimla to Naggar drive is about 6.5 hours with stops. The Manali to Chandigarh return is 8–9 hours; it is the longest day.
- Snow at Solang depends on the season. In summer there is a ropeway and paragliding instead.
- The hill roads wind. Tell us if anyone gets motion sickness, and we plan for more breaks.
Packing list
Things to Pack
- Warm layers: fleece and a down or padded jacket
- Waterproof shell
- Walking shoes with grip
- Woollen cap and gloves (Oct–Mar)
- Lip balm and sunscreen
- Basic medicines and ORS
- Children's gloves, caps and thermals
- Motion-sickness tablets
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Manali, the Parvati valley, Jibhi and the Spiti desert.
Himachal has a mountain trip for everyone: family-friendly Shimla and Manali, the backpacker cafés of Kasol and the Parvati valley, the wooden villages of Jibhi and Tirthan, and Spiti's high-altitude desert.
- Best time
- March to June and September to November
- Ideal trip
- 6–7 days for Manali–Kasol–Jibhi; 10 days for Spiti
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Is this suitable for children under 5?+
Yes, but the long drives can be tiring. Infants and toddlers should have a quiet seat and a break every 2 hours. We plan them.
Can we avoid the last long drive?+
Yes, by flying from Bhuntar (Kullu–Manali airport) to Delhi. We can book a transfer.
Is there snow in summer?+
Not at Solang. There is a ropeway and paragliding. Snow is best from December to March.
Do you arrange child seats?+
Yes, on request.
How is this different from your classic Shimla–Manali trip?+
A night at Naggar to end the drive earlier, Naggar Castle, family rooms, a car sized to the group and a rest day in Manali.
Can I change the itinerary?+
Yes. Dates, hotels, pace and stops can all be changed; we'll re-quote.
Do I pay anything to enquire?+
No. You'll get a written plan and quote first. Payment only happens after you approve it.
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