8 days in Shimla, Manali & Chamba Itinerary
8 days in Shimla, Manali & Chamba Itinerary
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8 days in Shimla, Manali & Chamba Itinerary
Start: New Delhi
Drive:
5h 30min
1
Shimla
— 2 nights
Drive:
4h 30min
2
Manali
— 2 nights
Drive:
7h
3
Chamba
— 2 nights
Drive:
10h 30min
End: New Delhi
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2
nights
Shimla
2
nights

Queen of Hills
The city of Shimla spreads out across a ridge, offering views of Himalayan scenery all around.Shimla is known for historic sites, nature, museums, parks, and winter sports. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to The Mall, explore and take pictures at Indian Institute of Advanced Study, take in the spiritual surroundings of Jakhu Temple, and pause for some serene contemplation at Christ Church.
To see photos, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Shimla travel planning tool .
New Delhi to Shimla is an approximately 4.5-hour combination of flight and taxi. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to drive to Manali.
Things to do in Shimla
Highlights from your plan

Kufri Fun World
10:30am, Mon May 20

The Mall
4:30pm, Sun May 19

Jakhu Temple
11:00am, Sun May 19
2
nights
Manali
2
nights

People visit Manali for a number of reasons, but all of them revolve around the landscape.Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): take in the spiritual surroundings of Hidimba Devi Temple, explore the activities along Beas River, then appreciate the views at Solang Valley, and finally take in the natural beauty of Vashisht Baths. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu): get outside with Rohtang Pass.
To see maps, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read our Manali attractions planner .
You can drive from Shimla to Manali in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can travel to Chamba.
Things to do in Manali
Side Trip
Rohtang Pass
Highlights from your plan

Beas River
11:30am, Wed May 22

Hidimba Devi Temple
10:00am, Wed May 22

Rohtang Pass
10:30am, Thu May 23
2
nights
Chamba
2
nights

Beloved for its temples, palaces, and jatras (or fairs), Chamba represents an enchanting destination with plenty of things to do.Kick off your visit on the 24th (Fri): see human ingenuity at work at Chamera Dam and then explore the activities along Khajjiar Lake. On the 25th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the spiritual surroundings of Chamunda Devi Temple, take in the spiritual surroundings of Laxmi Narayan Temple, and then examine the collection at Bhuri Singh Museum.
To see ratings, photos, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Chamba trip itinerary maker .
Drive from Manali to Chamba in 11.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.
Things to do in Chamba
Highlights from your plan

Khajjiar Lake
2:30pm, Fri May 24

Laxmi Narayan Temple
11:30am, Sat May 25

Chamunda Devi Temple
10:00am, Sat May 25
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