Enchanting Himachal

WELCOME
TO SHIMLA & MANALI - THE VALLEY OF GOD'S

When it's about a tours with hills, mountains, snow, a cup of warm coffee and
the unparallel beauty of Mother Nature, the place comes in our mind is nothing
but a Manali
Package Tour.
In fact Manali is an amazing hill destination located in the in the Kullu
valley in the state of Himachal Pradesh. That is why it is also often referred
as Kullu Manali.



Due its amazing location in the lap of Himalayan mountain range, Manali offers
the best view one can imagine during their  mso-fareast-theme-font:major-fareast;color:#343434">Manali Tour Packages. In short, Manali is a power packed
destination with various kinds of adventure activities (Paragliding, Trekking,
Skiing, River Rafting, Zorbing), temple tour and snow viewing points. Literary
you can play with snow in Rohtang Pass which a must visit place during Manali
Tour. God has decorated this place with all his treasures and that’s why it is
rightly called - "Valley of Gods"

BEST
PLACES TO VISIT IN SHIMLA MANALI TRIP

Shimla - Why Shimla is among the top trending tourist destination
among the travellers in India? Actually not for the Indians, for foreigners
also Shimla is the buzzing destination because of its mystical magical woods,
snow capped mountains peak, beautiful crystal clear lakes and a rich history.
Shimla is the perfect combination of natural beauty with rich culture and
heritage.



Manali - is a popular destination for all seasons and for all
travellers. 40 kms away from Kullu to the north, Manali is situated near the
end of the valley on the National Highway leading to Leh. The landscape at
manali is breath taking. With the snow capped peaks, the Beas river with its
clear water, lash green deodar and pine trees, tiny fields and fruit orchards,
Manali has become a tourist hub for Trekkers, Travellers, Honeymoon Couples and
Foreigners. The most visited palce here are Arjun Gufa, Club House, Hidimba
Devi Temple, Jagatsukh, Kothi, Manu Temple, Mountaineering Institute, Nehru
Kund, Rahala Water Falls, Rohtang Pass, Solang Valley, Tibetan Monasteries,
Vashisht Hot Water Springs, Mandi, Keylong, Trilokinath, Kaza, Kangra, Shimla,
Chhatru, Batal.



Rohtang Pass - Located at an altitude of 13,050 feet or 3,978
meters above sea level, Rohtang Pass is a high mountain pass in the eastern
hills of the Pir Panjal Range and another adventure tourist site in Himachal
Pradesh. It is the highest point on the Manali-Keylong road and provides a wide
panoramic view of mountains rising far above clouds, which is truly breath
taking. Rohtang Pass is amongst the most visited tourist spot during Shimla
Manali Tour. It's a picture perfect destination with yearlong snow capped
mountain, innumerable waterfalls, small mountain lakes and valleys. Rohtang
Pass is closed for travellers from November to April mainly in winter due to
heavy snowfall and extreme weather of the region. The pass opens for travellers
in May and travel season remains on up to end of October generally before
starting snowfall.



Solang Valley - Popularly known as Snow Point, Solang Valley is
located at an altitude of 2,560 meters above sea level and is 13 km NorthWest
of Manali. This place is famous for its 300-meter ski lift. It is a picturesque
spot and offers splendid views of glaciers and snow-capped mountains. Solang
Valley is popular for hosting various winter adventure sports like skiing,
parachuting, paragliding, Zorbing, Horse riding, etc. Solang Valley is also one
of the favorite trekking hotspots in the region that offers magnificent views
of snow-capped peaks and glaciers.



Kothi - Away from the hustle bustle of Manali, Kothi is a small
hamlet (16 km from Manali) surrounded by magnificent hills and valleys. It is
popular among the trekkers for Rohtang and its nearby hills. People, who like
to spend some quality time relaxing in serenity, prefer to visit this place.
Kothi is also popular among Nature Photographers, Adventure lovers and
trekkers.



Kasol - Known as ‘mini Israel’ as it attracts a significant amount
of Israeli tourist, Kasol is a hidden gem in the lap of Himalayas and located
just 75 km away from Manali. It is picture perfect paradise of nature lovers.
Having very less population this is the first choice for the travellers who
want to spend some quality time in serenity. It’s a heaven for backpackers,
trekkers and nature lovers also.

HOW TO REACH SHIMLA FOR YOUR
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Well, this is a big question that frequently circulate on the web. You can
reach Shimla by 5 ways.



OPTION 1 - FROM DELHI BY TRAIN



Travelling to Shimla from Delhi by train is a dream journey for every traveller
that is fond of curving tracks, dark tunnel and forested hills. It is an epic
journey to the passengers through the hills of Himachal. The distance from
Delhi to Shimla by train is almost 342 km but there is no direct train that
takes you to Shimla from Delhi. Travellers need to change the train at Kalka
station. Delhi to Kalka is almost 303km and the train passes through the
important stations like Sonepat, Panipat, Karnal, Kurukshetra Junction, Ambala,
Chandigarh, and finally, Kalka. It’s a broad gauge line.



From Kalka the picturesque journey to Shimla begins. The Kalka-Shimla train
journey covers 109 tunnels, 20 railway stations, and 969 bridges. It is famous
for its spectacular views of snow capped peaks, rugged cliffs, lush green
terraced farm lands, and innumerable mountain streams. Take a fresh breath and
behold the beautiful countryside that passes by you through the entire journey
to Shimla.





OPTION 2 - FROM DELHI BY CAR



Actually there are no flights between Delhi and Shimla. So the best way to
travel and explore Shimla and its surrounded destinations are either train or
by road. Like train journey, the journey through road is adventurous also as it
offers some of the best breathtaking views while driving through the hills and
tunnels. While in long drive, do not forget to taste authentic Himachali
cuisines in the road side Dhabas.

There are lots of options to travel Shimla from Delhi. Travelling in AC Volvo
is a luxury one but there some guests who want to travel independently and
prefer safe and hassle free journey. For them there is lots of Car Rental
service in Delhi. You can book your Delhi to Shimla tour by Car Rental service
provider like Uber or Ola for a safe and secured journey with best deals.





OPTION 3: FROM CHANDIGARH BY TAXI/CAB



The best and comfortable way to reach Shimla from Chandigarh is by private cab
or local taxi. Travelers can hire an OLA / Uber or Local Taxi and travel direct
up to Shimla. It is almost 110 km long journey and takes roughly 3 hrs
depending on the traffic and road conditions. A hatchback can cost up to Rs.
2000 where as a Sedan and Suv can cost respectively Rs. 2200 to Rs. 3000 Per
Car.



OPTION 4: FROM CHANDIGARH BY BUS



There are lots of busses that travel daily from Chandgarh to Shimla at a
certain interval. Bus operators like Cityway Travels, Laxmi Holidays, Himachal
Travels and HRTC (Himachal Road Transport Corporation) operates daily buses
with experienced drivers to ensure safety and security. You can book a bus
ticket online from portal like www.goibibo.com, www.redbus.in, in.via.com etc.
The bus fare is very reasonable i.e. between Rs 500 to Rs. 800 per person
depending on the peak season rush, festivals and emergencies.



OPTION 5: FROM CHANDIGARH BY TRAIN



The third option that any traveler can choose is to travel up to Kalka station
from Chandigarh. The distance between Chandigarh to Kalka is only 27km and
hardly takes 1 hour. From there travelers can book train ticket for a
picturesque Kalka to Shimla Toy Train ride between the spectacular tunnels,
bridges, valleys and lush forestry mountain slopes. It’s a lifetime experience
to cherish in memory for rest of the life.

Q. When can we visit Shimla Kulu
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Mainly the summer,
especially end of March to end of June is a good time to visit Shimla, Kullu
and Manali. During this time weather stays pleasant and the sky is mostly
clear. For the one who would like to experience snowfall, October to February
poses to be a good time.

Q. When can we enjoy snowfall in
Shimla, Kullu & Manali?

Snowfall can be best
viewed and experienced during December to February. So if you book your Shimla
Manali Package Tour in winter, it would be a good choice.

Q. What kind of adventure sports
does Manali offer? color:#044293">

Manali is a
treasure-trove of adventure lovers. There are several sports here which can
feed the adrenalin in you. You can try sports like River Rafting, Camping,
Trekking, Paragliding, Skiing, Snowboarding, Mountain Biking, Quad biking,
Ziplining, Rappelling and Zorbing. Travellers can enjoy both way cable car
rides in Solang Valley. It cost Rs 650/- Per head both ways. Paragliding is
also is in full demand amongst the travellers in Manali and Solang Valley.
Paragliding varies from short 1 minute flight to 20 minutes long flight.1
minute short flight can cost Rs. 500 to Rs 700 based on the operator. The long
flight can cost Rs. 1000 to Rs. 1800 based on Paragliding flight operator and
travellers rush. One things to be noted, while booking Paragliding in Solang Valley
or in Manali, alwas go with licensed and trained pilot. Never do paragliding
during monsoon or foggy weather and to enjoy it full start it from top most
position of the valley.

Q. What are the famous Himachali
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Himachali delicacies are
sure to leave you mesmerized with the variety of flavours that are infused in
the cuisines. Some of the most famous Himachali traditional foods that you can
try out on your next Himachal Package Tour are:



Dham – An elaborate meal that included dal, rajma, rice, curd, boor
ki Kadi and gur. This authentic dish is mostly served during weddings and
festivals.

Siddu – mostly made with wheat flour, it is taken with mutton or
vegetables. It’s a must try that giver travellers the real taste of Himachali
cuisine.

Red rice – an extremely flavourful and nutritious of this popular
staple etc.

Aktori – Originated in spiti valley, it is mainly a pan cake made
with buckwheat leaves and wheat flower.

Q. Where can we shop in Manali?

Manali has a variety of
stores and markets to offer its visitors lots of trinkets to buy from. Shops
offer local handicrafts, shawls, woollen clothes, Kashmiri shawls, Kinnauri and
Kullu Shawls, Kullu Caps, jewellery, Prayers Wheels, Thangkas, Tibetan and
Himalayan Handicrafts, Dorjes, antiques, books etc. Some of the famous shopping
hubs of Manali are :



Old Manali Road

Manali Mall Market

Manu Market

The Polandball Shop

Bhuttico Showroom Manali

Khara Bazaar

Gadan Thekchokling Gompa

Charitable Trust Tibetan Handicrafts

Q. What are places to cover
during a Shimla Manali Tour Package?

If you are planning
your  mso-fareast-theme-font:major-fareast;color:#343434">Shimla Manali Trip, the following places always should be in your bucket
list:

Solang Valley

Rohtang Pass

Gulaba

Beas Kund Trek

Beas River

The Great Himalayan National Park

Manikaran

Kothi

Kasol

Hadimba Temple

Bhrigu Lake

Manu Temple

Manali Sanctuary

Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa

Sultanpur Palace

Basheshwar Mahadev Temple

Museum of Himachal Culture and Folk art

Q. How is the Night Life of
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Manali is known for
having a very happening nightlife which doesn’t let its visitors feel board
anytime. From the rustic eateries to the modern night clubs, Manali has it all.
Some of the places to experience the best nightlife of Manali are:



The Johnson's Cafe and Hotel

Traveller-friendly resort dining room for global food, chic low lighting and an
open air terrace

Address: Circuit House Road, Siyal, Kullu, Manali, Himachal Pradesh
175131

Phone: 086268 14404





The Lazy Dog Lounge

Live music & a western-style pub menu draw travelers to this casual venue
with a riverside patio

Address: Manu Temple Rd, Old Manali, Manali, Himachal Pradesh 175131

Phone: 070182 28644





Khyber Restaurant And Bar

Address: Siyal, Manali, Himachal Pradesh 175131

Phone: 098160 45972





Cafe Manali Bistro

Address: Manali Bistro, Manu Temple Rd, next to yes please guest house,
Old Manali, Manali, Himachal Pradesh 175131





Cafe 1947

Address: Near Nehru Kund, Leh Manali Hwy Vpo Bahang, Dist, Manali,
Himachal Pradesh 175103

Phone: 094184 61969

Q. Which is a more popular tourist
destination – Shimla or Manali?

In terms of scenic
beauties, attractions, vibes and amenities, both Kullu and Manali are equally
beautiful to vist, stay and relax. Though as per distances Shimla and Manali
are different spots, both serves as equal attractions amongst the travellers.

Q. What attires should we carry
in a Shimla Manali Trip?

Himachali stores offer
the travellers a variety of trinkets to choose from. One can buy Tibetan
handicrafts, Woollen clothes, Kullu shawls, Kullu caps, Prayer Wheels, Thangkas,
etc.

Day 1 : Pickup from Delhi / Chandigarh - Transfer to Shimla [360 kms/8 hrs]

Pickup from New Delhi / Chandigarh Railway Station / Airport and drive to Shimla - The Queen of Hills. From Delhi to Shimla it is almost 7 hrs journey or approx 342.1 km via NH 44 and NH5. This journey takes you through the picturesque hills filled with dense forests of oak and pine trees. On arrival check in Hotel. Evening roam around Mall Road in Shimla. Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 2 : Full Day Shimla Sightseeing

After morning breakfast, proceed for full day local sightseeing of Shimla and surrounding places covering Chail, Kufri and Fagu. Evening return to hotel, dinner and Overnight stay at Shimla.

Day 3 : Shimla to Manali transfer via Kullu [7 h 17 min (245.7 km) via NH205]

After morning breakfast, drive to Manali via Kullu through NH 205. Depending on the road condition the travel time may longer but the scenic beauty during the trip is breath-taking. Lots of road side Dhabas for food, drink and rest are available. During the trip you can find vegetarian and Jain Food also. It is advisable to carry some dry foods during Shimla to Manali Trip. Come to the Hotel. Take rest. Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Manali.

Day 4 : Manali Sightseeing [by local Taxi]

Morning after breakfast leave for excursion trip to Rohtang Pass, a mountain pass located 52km from Manali in the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas. It is the conjunction betewwn Kullu with Lahaul and Spiti Valleys. On return stop at Solang valley to enjoy the afternoon. Return to hotel in evening for dinner and night stay.

Day 5 : Manali - New Delhi / Chandigarh drop

After breakfast in hotel, drive back to New Delhi / Chandigarh airport / Railway station for onward journey.

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