Shimla Manali Family Tour: Toy Train, Kufri & Solang Snow (7 Days)
Starting from ₹31,500 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
- 2–12
Activity level 1 of 4: Relaxed.Sightseeing by car. Two long drive days of 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 Shimla and Manali family tour from Chandigarh spends two nights in Shimla and four in Manali, with the Kalka–Shimla toy train, Kufri, Solang valley, the Atal Tunnel and Naggar Castle. It costs from ₹31,500 per person, and the best seasons are March to June and September to February.
Trip Overview
Himachal's two classic hill stations, planned for families. You spend two nights in Shimla for the Mall Road, Ridge and the famous toy train, then four nights in Manali for Hadimba temple, Solang valley's snow, the Atal Tunnel and Naggar Castle.
Family rooms and a private Innova or Tempo Traveller, with planned stops and child seats on request, keep it comfortable. We stay in quieter parts of Manali and leave for Solang early, before the traffic. Two long drive days (about 8 hours) can be softened with an extra night.
- Stays included
- Meals included
- Transfers included
- Sightseeing included
Trip highlights
- Shimla's Ridge, Mall Road and Christ Church
- A ride on the Kalka–Shimla toy train
- Kufri and the Jakhoo temple
- Solang valley snow and the Atal Tunnel
- Hadimba temple and Old Manali
- Naggar Castle and Roerich Art Gallery
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; up the hills to Shimla. Evening on the Ridge and Mall Road.
- The Ridge
- Mall Road
Hotel, Shimla D
- 2
Day 2Shimla and Kufri+
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, Shimla B · D
- 3
Day 3Shimla to ManaliShimla → Manali · 250 km · 8 hrs (with stops)+
A long scenic day via the Sutlej and Beas valleys, the Pandoh dam and Kullu's shawl factories.
- Pandoh dam
- Kullu
Hotel, Manali B · D
- 4
Day 4Manali+
Hadimba temple, the Club House, Vashisht hot springs, the Tibetan monastery and Old Manali's cafés.
- Hadimba
- Vashisht
- Old Manali
Hotel, Manali B · D
- 5
Day 5Solang and Atal Tunnel+
An early start for Solang valley: snow play, ropeway or paragliding. Through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu.
- Solang valley
- Atal Tunnel
- Sissu
Hotel, Manali B · D
- 6
Day 6Naggar and Kullu+
Naggar Castle and the Roerich Art Gallery, then optional river rafting near Kullu (seasonal).
- Naggar Castle
- Roerich Gallery
- Kullu rafting (optional)
Hotel, 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.
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 3-star hotels with family rooms on request
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Private Innova or Tempo Traveller throughout
- Toy-train tickets (subject to availability)
- Pickup and drop in Chandigarh
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)
- ✕ Solang activities and snow-gear rental (paid locally)
Before you go
Good to Know
- Long days: day 3 (about 8 hours) and day 7 (8–9 hours). Prefer to fly? Bhuntar airport has limited Delhi flights.
- From December to February, Solang often has snow; the road beyond may close after heavy snowfall.
- Toy-train seats sell out in peak season; we book as soon as you confirm.
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
Places on this trip
Destination Guides
Himachal Pradesh
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Explore Himachal Pradesh →Himachal Pradesh
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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How much does the Shimla Manali Family Tour cost?+
The Shimla Manali Family Tour starts from ₹31,500 per person on twin sharing, land only: stays, private transport, guides and the meals listed. The exact price depends on your dates, hotel category and group size, so send your dates for a written quote.
What is the best time to take the Shimla Manali Family Tour?+
The best time is Mar – Jun, Sep – Feb. Closures, festivals and seasonal notes are listed under Good to Know on this page.
How many days does the Shimla Manali Family Tour take?+
It runs 7 days and 6 nights from Chandigarh to Chandigarh. We can add or remove nights to suit your time.
Is the Shimla Manali Family Tour suitable for families?+
Yes. It is one of our Family trips, rated activity level 1 of 4 (Relaxed). Sightseeing by car. Two long drive days of 8–9 hours.
Can we start in Delhi?+
Yes. Add a night, or take the early Shatabdi to Chandigarh or Kalka (for the toy train).
Is it OK for toddlers?+
Yes. We use a bigger vehicle with planned stops and can add child seats.
Can we see snow in April?+
Usually at Solang or beyond the Atal Tunnel.
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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