Hill Station Tours
Shimla, Manali, Naldhera & Kasol Tour
This 5-day Himachal tour is the classic hill-station escape from Delhi, looping through Shimla, Naldhera and Kufri, up to Manali and the high drama of Rohtang Pass and Solang Valley, and out via the pine-and-river valley of Kasol. It packs the Colonial-era charm of the "Queen of the Hills", the highest golf course in the region, snow points and adventure sports, and a mellow riverside finish into one comfortable long-weekend-plus journey through the Himachal Himalaya.
Tour overview
The route runs the classic Himachal circuit: up from the plains to Shimla, the former summer capital of British India, then across to Manali in the Kullu valley for the highest passes and the adventure country, before descending through the Parvati valley at Kasol on the way back to Delhi. It is an ideal introduction to the Indian hills — enough variety to feel a real journey, but compact enough to fit a short break.
Era Tours has run Himalayan road trips privately since 1997, and we operate this as a fully chauffeur-driven, tailor-made tour with hand-picked hotels. Several of the mountain highlights — the Rohtang Pass, Solang Valley activities, river rafting near Pandoh, pony rides at Kufri — are seasonal and weather-dependent, with permits and local surcharges, so we plan honestly around road and weather conditions and arrange the local logistics for you.
Rohtang Pass or Solang Valley
A full day towards the 3,978m Rohtang Pass, or Solang Valley for snow skiing and paragliding — subject to weather, permits and the local NGT rules we handle for you.
Naldhera and Kufri
Naldhera holds one of the highest golf courses in the region, while Kufri is the area's high snow point, with pony rides and Himalayan views.
The road to Manali
The drive through Mandi, the Pandoh Dam and the Beas river rafting stretch is a highlight in itself, with the option to raft on the way.
Day-by-day itinerary
5 daysYou are picked up in Delhi and begin the journey up to Shimla, the former summer capital of the British Raj. On arrival you check into your hotel, and the rest of the day is at leisure — you may stroll the Mall Road, the pedestrian heart of the town, and visit the neo-Gothic Christ Church on the Ridge. Dinner and overnight in Shimla.
- Mall Road & The Ridge
- — Shimla's colonial-era promenade and open square.
- Christ Church
- — Landmark 19th-century neo-Gothic church on the Ridge.
After breakfast you set out to Naldhera, home to one of the highest golf courses in the region, and then to Kufri, the highest snow point in the area, where you can take pony rides at your own cost. Later you visit the Sankat Mochan temple, the Viceregal Lodge and the hilltop Jakhoo temple with its Hanuman shrine and sweeping views. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight in Shimla.
- Naldhera golf course
- — One of the highest golf courses in the region, set among cedars.
- Kufri
- — High snow point with pony rides and mountain views.
- Viceregal Lodge & Jakhoo Temple
- — Colonial-era mansion and hilltop Hanuman temple.
After breakfast you check out and drive to Manali. The road follows the Beas river, passing Mandi, the Pandoh Dam and a river-rafting point where you can raft at your own cost. You reach Manali in the evening, with the rest of the day free to wander the market and the old town. Dinner and overnight in Manali.
- Pandoh Dam
- — Turquoise reservoir on the Beas river en route to Manali.
- Beas river rafting
- — Optional white-water rafting stretch (own cost).
After breakfast you proceed for a full-day tour towards Rohtang Pass, passing the scenic spots of Kothi and Gulaba and the Rahala Waterfalls. The stop point is Rohtang Pass at 3,978m, which connects the Kullu and Lahaul valleys and offers a panoramic sweep of the Himalaya — subject to road and weather conditions, permits and the NGT and local taxi-union surcharge. Alternatively you visit Solang Valley for snow skiing and paragliding at your own cost. The evening is free at the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Manali.
- Rohtang Pass
- — 3,978m pass linking the Kullu and Lahaul valleys (weather/permit permitting).
- Solang Valley
- — Adventure meadow for skiing, paragliding and zorbing.
- Rahala Waterfalls
- — Glacial cascade on the road towards Rohtang.
After breakfast you check out from the Kasol campsite, with the day free at leisure to enjoy the pine forests and the Parvati river before, on schedule, beginning the drive back to Delhi. You reach Delhi as per schedule and are dropped for your onward journey. Tour ends.
- Kasol
- — Riverside village in the Parvati valley, ringed by pine and mountains.
This itinerary is a suggested flow and is fully customisable — hotels, pace and sightseeing are tailored to you. Ask us to adjust it →
Places on this tour
What's included
- Accommodation on twin-sharing basis in your chosen hotels and campsite
- Daily breakfast and dinner as per itinerary
- Private vehicle with an experienced hill driver throughout
- Delhi pick-up, drop and all inter-town transfers
- All applicable taxes on the services quoted
Not included
- Rohtang Pass permits, NGT and local taxi-union surcharges
- Solang Valley activities, river rafting and pony rides
- Monument entry, camera and video charges
- Lunches, drinks and beverages unless specified
- Any airfare, visa, travel insurance and tips
- Single-room supplement for single occupancy
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Ideal for: Couples, families and groups wanting a short, varied Himachal hill-station break from Delhi.
FAQ
Shimla, Manali, Naldhera & Kasol Tour — your questions answered
This is a 5-day, 4-night tour from Delhi. It gives you two nights around Shimla with Naldhera and Kufri, two in the Manali area for Rohtang and Solang, and a Kasol stop on the drive back — a compact but full circuit of the classic Himachal hill stations.
No — Rohtang Pass is seasonal and weather-dependent. It sits at 3,978m and can be closed by snow, and access requires permits and is subject to NGT and local taxi-union rules and surcharges. We plan around the day's road and weather conditions, and if Rohtang is not accessible we substitute Solang Valley, which offers snow and adventure sports.
March to June is the most popular window, with pleasant hill weather and lingering snow at Rohtang and Kufri. October to February brings crisp, quieter mountains and the chance of fresh snowfall, while July to September sees monsoon rain that can trigger landslides on the mountain roads.
The tour begins with a full day's drive from Delhi up to Shimla, and the Shimla-to-Manali leg is another scenic mountain drive via Mandi and the Pandoh Dam. Hill roads are winding, so the driving days are a real part of the experience; we keep the pace comfortable and build in stops along the Beas river.
Adventure activities such as Beas river rafting, Solang Valley paragliding and skiing, and Kufri pony rides are available but on direct payment at your own cost. They are optional and weather-dependent; our driver and team help you arrange them locally so you can add whichever appeal to you.
