Kullu Manali Hill Station Summer Season best time to go Himachal Pradesh snow fall natural beauty

 Himachal Pradesh is a beautiful hill state in India, nestles in north west region of Western Himalayas. Every year thousands of tourists plan a trip to Shimla and Manali. In this blog I am going to suggest you a plan for your trip to Shimla and Manali.

Shimla is known as ''Queen of Hills'' and Manali is popular for his natural beauty. In comparison Manali has much more natural offerings than Shimla, so i suggest you to spend more time in Manali than in Shimla.

Shimla and Manali both are well connected to Delhi/Chandigarh by Volvo buses. Always prefer to take an HPTDC or HRTC Volvo. For reaching Shimla, you can also enjoy the toy train ride from Kalka to Shimla. The road condition between Delhi and Shimla is excellent.

7 Day Plan for a trip to Shimla and Manali.

7 Day trip plan which you can follow and have good time with your family. Your family will enjoy a lot. This trip is comfortable. If you like this plan you can comment in comment section and feel free to ask any question.

Day - 1  From Delhi you can travel by train or road. Train is available up to Kalka. After that you can travel by train or by road. Buses are available from Delhi to Shimla and Kullu - Manali. The tickets are available online on the htpdc website(www.hptdc.in). It takes 5.5 hrs to 7 hrs to reach Shimla.

Himalayan Queen, Kalka Mail, Kalka Shatabdi and Paschim Express are the trains that rund between Delhi and Kalka. The Kalka Shimla Toy Train takes passengers on an unmatched journey to Shimla. The journey between Kalka and Shimla takes about 5 hrs to 7 hrs. After reaching Shimla, check in and rest at hotel. In the second half explore local Shimla including Shimla Ridge, Mall Road, Lakkar Bazaar. Back to hotel by evening.

Day - 2   In the first half visit Kufri and in the second half explore Jakhoo Temple, State Museum etc.

Day - 3   Shimla to Manali. Manali is situated at a distance of approximately 257 kms from Shimla. The best way to go to Manali from Shimla is by cab. You can book cab online. Although there are many buses available between the two cities. The average fare of bus is about Rs. 500. It takes 5 to 7 hours to reach Manali. This day will be used by mostly traveling fro Shimla to Manali.

Day - 4   The Hadimba Temple and Maa Sharvari Temple are the attractions in Manali. Along with these, Manali is also famed for its Buddhist Monestries, The Manali Gompa, Van Vihar, Manu Temple and the lively Mall Road also attracts visitors. The Mall Road and the Tibet Market are the places for shopping. 

Day - 5  Snow Point either at Solang Valley or Marhi/ Gulaba on the way of Rohtang Pass. Enjoy in snow and come back to Manali. Rohtang Pass is the most popular tourist place in Manali. Rohtang Pass enthralls visitors with its captivating beauty. The Beas Kund and the Dassuar Lake in the proximity of the Pass also attracts tourists in the Manali.

Day - 6  Manali - Stay at Naggar Castle and enjoy the place. Visit Roerich Museum, Art Gallery and Krishna Temple at the top.

Day - 7  Check out from Naggar Castle by noon. Since the Volvo to Delhi will be around 5:30 pm types, so either you can spend a something hanging around  Naggar only and after lunch leave for Manali.
If you have time then try, Manali Sanctuary can also be covered as it is just about 2-3 kms. from Manali town.

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