Reach Chandigarh comfortably, Now your trip to Himachal Pradesh will begin from Chandigarh. After you arrive in the city beautifully, the expedition will start on a drive to Shimla. It can take you 4 hours to reach this destination. The night stay will be in The Grand Welcome, a hotel with 4-star amenities.

During this road journey, you will cross Kalka, Parwanoo, Timbertrail, Dharampur, Solan, and in the end, Shimla. It is after Parwanoo that you will officially enter Himachal Pradesh. It is when you can receive the Welcome to Himachal message on your mobile. 

When passing these locations, the soothing air will touch your face. With the better half by your side and the essence of mountains, you can embark on a creation of an indelible impression. 

Now, let us take you on the virtual journey of Shimla City!

Shimla:

Did you know that the city was initially called Simla? Until 1972, Simla was the official name of the largest city and the capital of Himachal Pradesh. It has a remarkable history of forming into the place it is today! In the whole event of unrevealing it, you can make life-long promises to each other. 

Now, let us talk about what this city has for you! Shimla has various tourist spots, including The Mall road, The Ridge, Jakhoo Temple, Kufri, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Tara Devi temple, Sankat Mochan temple, Kali bari temple, and many others. No matter whatever period you choose to visit this place, the soothing temperature of the city will base many memories.

Imagine it is snowing and you are enjoying warm tea on the roadside with your partner. How about gobbling the street food? The Kulchas from Navbahar should be the must-have on your list. You never know that you might even discover your favorite momos stall for your next visit.

The second day, you will have a day loaded with fun and adventure activities in Kufri. It will be followed by sightseeing in other locations in Shimla. The hotel will serve breakfast, and then, you can go for

Okay, now let us talk about Kufri! This resort hill station falls at a distance of 20 km from Shimla. You can find a Himalayan wildlife zoo hosting rare antelopes, birds, and felines. If you visit the location in winter, you can find a popular ski track, which is originally a zigzag route via potato plantations. When you visit this location with your partner, you can have fun the whole day. You can go to the amusement park or go to Chini Bungalow. You can also take sights from an Indian tourist park or shop from souvenir shops situated on the Avenue.

On getting back from Kufri, you already have an extensive list of places to visit in Shimla.

Please note: Many of these locations, such as Jakhoo Temple, Mall Road, and The Ridge, are not accessible through vehicles, so the city can make you walk, walk, and walk! 

Also, the package includes breakfast in the hotel, so yes, you can gulp the local delicacies from different restaurants around there.

Day 3 is Manali day! It will begin with breakfast at The Grand Welcome, and then it will follow your drive to Manali. The distance you will have to cover will be 248 km, which can take 7 hours approximately. The locations you have to cross can include Arki, Bilaspur, Sunder Nagar, Mandi, Kullu, and then your destination Manali. 

The entire journey can take you to the essence of different traditions in the districts as you will be crossing almost 2-3 of them. From Bilaspur’s authentic boondi curry to Choti Kashi Mandi, you can get a glimpse of all. You and your better half will have a lot to explore and different poses to click. Be camera ready!

Manali

You can define Manali town for its uncompromised beauty and natural charm. It falls in the Kullu Valley’s northern end and is at a distance of 270 km from your next destination from Shimla. There are many places you can visit in the city. The leading ones are Hadimba Temple, Solang Valley, Manu Temple, Jogini Waterfalls, Nehru Kund, Hampta pass, Rohtang Pass, and the list goes on. We will give you a clearer picture of Rohtang pass and Solang Valley again.

Wait! How about the visual description of the Manali town first?

You can enjoy river rafting, paragliding, skiing, trekking, and camping. You must note that the activities you can perform will depend upon when you visit the city. By the way, do you know that Manali can also captivate you with its rich handicraft? You can find all of them on Mall Road in Manali. 

Upon your arrival in Manali, you will check in at the Sarthak Regency. The hotel is at a fine distance from all the recognized places in the town. Along with all the top-class amenities, it also offers to add on facilities such as the spa and banqueting.

You have the evening for leisure time in the manner you want to spend before heading to day 4 of the expedition. 

The next first morning in Manali, get uo earlier to depart for next part of your trip, which will be visiting Rohtang Pass and Solang Valley. The two destinations are known to be iconic destinations in Manali town. By the way, do you know that after a specific point, only the limited vehicles that have the pass are permitted? You now know that!

Please note: The day expedition to Rohtang pass will be at your own cost. 

Rohtang Pass and Solang Valley

So, here comes the third tier of your trip to Himachal Pradesh- Rohtang Pass and Solang Valley! Rohtang valley lies at a distance of 51 kilometers from Manali. It links two states, Kullu Valley and Lahaul Spiti, with each other. The location follows a polar climate Koppen. You might even get to play with snow during summers

Would it be wrong to call Solang Valley the second half or the last stop for your Himachal Pradesh trip? It may not be, but right now, let us uncover what Solang valley has for you!  

Solang Valley

This location falls at a distance of 14 km northwest of Manali when heading towards Rohtang pass. It has gained popularity among tourists because of its winter and summer sports conditions. Over here, you can indulge yourself in various sports activities such as skating, zorbing, paragliding, and parachuting. 

So, you have a lot to do!

Dinner and Overnight Stay At Hotel In Manali. 

So, here it comes-the concluding day 5 of your trip in Himachal Pradesh! Now that you have explored the soothing environment and locations of the state, it is time to head back to Chandigarh so we can reach home sweet home. But yes, In the morning, the first thing is to have breakfast which the hotel will provide. Second you have enroute sightseeing left..So it's not an end yet!

Reach chandigarh by evening and depart for onwards journey.