🏔️ Shimla & Manāli Adventure

Praful Patel

17 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the picturesque landscapes of Shimla and Manāli. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Himalayas, visit ancient temples, explore wildlife sanctuaries, and experience the adrenaline rush of adventure activities. Get ready for an unforgettable escapade!

Trip to Shimla

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Wildlife Encounters and Sacred Temples in Shimla

$19

$ 2

Viewing of wildlife like birds & monkeys is a popular activity at this large, forested preserve.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$15

79 - 95 min

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Scenic mountaintop Hindu temple with a massive sculpture of Lord Hanumaan & many wild monkeys.

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

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Day 2Heritage Walks and Military History in Shimla

$15

$ 2

Bustling paved promenade with a no-cars policy lined with shops, cafes & historic architecture.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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8 - 10 min

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Cozy museum space offering educational displays on national army history, with weapons & uniforms.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$10

Day 3Colonial Grandeur and Spiritual Bliss in Shimla

$38

$ 2

This palatial former summer home of British viceroys, now a government office, offers guided tours.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$28

25 - 30 min

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Circa-1845 hilltop temple accessible by stairs & popular for picturesque mountain views.

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

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$10

Day 4Fun-filled Adventures and Serene Churches in Shimla

$25

$ 2

Large, year-round theme park offering rides, adventure sports & snow activities in winter.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

33 - 40 min

Directions

Neo-Gothic-style church in scenic, romantic surrounds with stained glass & a pipe organ.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

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Free

Day 5Nature's Wonders and Thrilling Rides in Shimla

$25

Zoo housing Himalayan species such as snow leopards & brown bears in a forested setting.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$10

26 - 39 min

Directions

Amusement park featuring zip-lines, rides, a cinema, a restaurant, an art gallery, crafts & more.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

Budget breakdown: $163 In total

Activities & Food:$156

Transport:$7

Trip to Manāli

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Wildlife Encounters and Sacred Temples in Shimla

Winter mountain resort offering ski slopes, paragliding, ATV rides & snowmobiling trails.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Visitors can drink at this freshwater spring in a picturesque mountain environment.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Heritage Walks and Military History in Shimla

This picturesque waterfall in a remote, tranquil setting has shrines below it & is sacred to locals.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

Directions

This 1500s Hindu temple built of wood in a cedar forest has intricate carvings & a shrine.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Colonial Grandeur and Spiritual Bliss in Shimla

$10

Elaborate Hindu temple made out of wood, featuring sacred hot spring baths.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

Directions

Buddhist temple housing historic & cultural exhibits as well as a meditation centre & souvenir shop.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

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5 - 8 min

Directions

National park in a tree-filled riverfront setting with a variety of animals in natural habitats.

11:45 AM - 1:15 PM

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Day 4Fun-filled Adventures and Serene Churches in Shimla

$24

Storied Shiva temple on a mountain, offering expansive vistas of the valley & town.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

188 - 226 min

Directions

This well-known hiking & driving pass with Himalayas views can be treacherous depending on weather.

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$24

Day 5Nature's Wonders and Thrilling Rides in Shimla

Sprawling national park with diverse plant & animal species in a scenic, high-altitude setting.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $163 In total

Activities & Food:$156

Transport:$7