1. Hadimba Temple, Manali:
The Hadimba devi Temple of Manali also known as the Dungri temple among locals is an ancient temple that is one of the major tourist places of manali, this temple dedicated to Hadimba Devi, wife of Bhima, belongs to the Mahabharata period. This is an tranquil destination near city center and favorite place of tourists.
Opening Hours: 8AM to 6PM
Distance from city center: 2.2 km(30 min. walking distance)
2. Rohtang Pass, Manali:
Rohtang is a major skiing destination in Manali for summer holidays, which attracts especially the youth. Rohtang is a great place for adventure activities like paragliding, trekking, hiking, and mountain biking here. Also, Rohtang is the best place to experience snowfall in Manali We will go rohtang in a bus from Manali during our shimla manali tour.
Timings: Whole day during april to October
Distance from Manali: 61.4km
Transportation options: Bus, taxi, rented bike
3. Old Manali:
Old Manali is an ancient part of the city. History lovers can visit this place and get a glimpse of the ancient culture of Himachal. This area of the city reflects the traditional lifestyle in which the clothes, food habits, and way of living of the local people are worth exploring.
Timings: Whole day
Distanse from city: 2.2 km
4. Great Himalayan National Park, Manali:
Those who are fond of getting lost in the ravines who choose their own path, the Himalayan National Park will test their courage. This National Park is a biodiversity protected area which has been included in UNESCO World Heritage in 2014. Tourists who have a natural inclination should knock-in GHNP.
Timings: 24/7
Distance from Manali: 50km
5. Kufri, Shimla:
Situated at an altitude of about 8500 meters, Kufri is a lovely hill station which is 40 minutes’ far from main Shimla city. From the height of Kufri, tourists can easily see the surrounding snow-capped himalayan mountains. But Kufri is not only for sightseeing it is also an ideal tourist place in Shimla for long distance paragliding.
Opening hours: 6:00 am to 6:30 pm
Distance from Shimla: 15 km
Transportation options: Taxi, bus
6. Green Valley, Shimla:
Most of the tourists visiting Shimla avoid the Green Valley, which is a sin, more than any other idyllic place in the Himalayas, the gorgeous green valley holds the hearts of tourists. Go to the viewpoint and take a deep breath, the place will fulfill your lifelong oxygen deficiency.
Opening hours: 6:00 am to 6:30 pm
Distance from Shimla: 6.2 km
7. Mashobra Valley, Shimla:
Mashobra is a small town that attracts travelers for winter sports. Mashobra is a lovely town that is why couples coming to Shimla for their honeymoon prefer to stay in Mashobra.
Distance from Shimla: 11 km
8. The Ridge, Shimla:
The Ridge is the famous road of Shimla, which is connected to almost the entire Shimla, this wide road covers Lakkar Bazar, Mall Road, and Scandal Point. The Ridge becomes an important place in Shimla during the summer festival. The Ridge is included in every Shimla Manali package travel plan. This destination offers great excursions to the mountains under the open sky with family.
Distance from City: 120 met.
Timings: 24/7
8 Things To Do on Shimla Manali Tour
The foothills of the Himalayas have always been untouched, so there is always something new, worthy for your exploration. Apart from some traditional activities like river rafting, mountain trekking, and sightseeing, you can go on obsolete routes. Here are some things you will get to enjoy with our Manali Shimla tour packages.
- Ride in shimla toy train
- Visit Chadwick Waterfall, Shimla
- Ride bike from manali to rohtang pass
- Explore Shimla pine forest
- Paragliding in Kufri
- Ropeway Ride at Solang Valley, Manali
- Trek to Chandratal Lake via Hampta Pass
- Visit Bijli Mahadev, Manali
Best Time to Book Shimla Manali Travel Package
The ideal time to visit Shimla Manali completely depends on your travel style. During snowfall, most places are closed here, and you will have to spend all the time in hotel, but snow sports enthusiasts choose November to January wintery season. Usually, it rains most of the time in Shimla and Manali, which also hinders travelers’ experience. Summer season when all the south people are in distress want to move towards north for vacations that makes hotels expensive so the months of March and April just before summer are the best time to book tour packages for shimla & manali.
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