Himachal Premium Circular Tour (15 Days)
Start/End: Kalka
Mode: 19-Seater Traveller Friendly
Route (minimum backtracking): Kalka → Shimla → Kufri → Narkanda → Sarahan (optional) → Sangla/Chitkul (optional premium) → Manali → Solang → Atal Tunnel/Sissu → Kullu → Dharamshala → McLeodganj → Dalhousie → Khajjiar → Chamba (optional halt) → Kalka
NOTE: To keep road practical for group tours, Sangla/Chitkul is marked optional. Main plan below keeps cost controlled.
Day-wise Exact Sequence (Morning / Afternoon / Evening)
Day 1: Kalka → Shimla (90 km | 4 hr)
Morning:
- Depart Kalka
Afternoon: - Check-in
- Mall Road
- The Ridge
Evening: - Christ Church lighting
Night Stay: Shimla
Day 2: Shimla Local (35 km local)
Morning:
- Jakhoo Temple
Afternoon: - Viceregal Lodge (outside/visit)
- Lakkar Bazaar
Evening: - Mall Road leisure
Stay: Shimla
Day 3: Shimla → Kufri → Narkanda (75 km | 4 hr)
Morning:
- Kufri viewpoints
Afternoon: - Drive to Narkanda
- Hatu Peak (if road permits)
Evening: - Rest
Stay: Narkanda
Day 4: Narkanda → Manali (190 km | 7–8 hr)
Travel day
Evening:
- Manali Mall Road
Stay: Manali
Day 5: Manali Local
Morning:
- Hadimba Temple
- Manu Temple
Afternoon: - Vashisht Hot Springs
Evening: - Old Manali / Mall Road
Stay: Manali
Day 6: Solang Valley (30 km up/down)
Morning:
- Solang sightseeing
Afternoon: - Adventure activities optional
Evening: - Return Manali
Stay: Manali
Day 7: Atal Tunnel → Sissu excursion (80 km round)
Morning:
- Atal Tunnel
Afternoon: - Sissu waterfall/viewpoints
Evening: - Return Manali
Stay: Manali
Day 8: Manali → Kullu → Dharamshala (235 km | 8 hr)
Morning:
- Depart
Afternoon: - Kullu Shawl Factory / River Rafting point photo stop
Evening: - Arrive Dharamshala
Stay: Dharamshala
Day 9: Dharamshala + McLeodganj (25 km local)
Morning:
- Dalai Lama Temple
Afternoon: - Bhagsu Waterfall
- St. John Church
Evening: - McLeod Market
Stay: Dharamshala
Day 10: Dharamshala → Palampur (optional stop) → Dalhousie (120 km | 5 hr)
Morning:
- Depart
Afternoon: - Tea Garden stop (Palampur optional)
Evening: - Dalhousie local walk
Stay: Dalhousie
Day 11: Dalhousie Local
Morning:
- Panchpula
Afternoon: - Subhash Baoli
- St. Francis Church
Evening: - Gandhi Chowk
Stay: Dalhousie
Day 12: Dalhousie → Khajjiar → Dalhousie (50 km round)
Morning:
- Khajjiar meadow
Afternoon: - Khajji Nag Temple
Evening: - Return Dalhousie
Stay: Dalhousie
Day 13: Dalhousie → Chandigarh side transit (310 km | 9 hr)
Break journey recommended
Stay: Chandigarh / Parwanoo
Day 14: Chandigarh / Parwanoo → Kalka + buffer sightseeing
Morning:
- Timber Trail (optional)
Afternoon: - Kalka arrival
Stay: Kalka
Day 15: Kalka Local / Departure Buffer
Tour End
Sightseeing Master Checklist
Shimla
- Mall Road
- Ridge
- Christ Church
- Jakhoo Temple
- Viceregal Lodge
Kufri/Narkanda
- Kufri
- Hatu Peak
Manali Circuit
- Hadimba Temple
- Manu Temple
- Vashisht
- Solang Valley
- Atal Tunnel
- Sissu
Kullu
- Shawl Factory
- River Viewpoints
Dharamshala
- Dalai Lama Temple
- Bhagsu Waterfall
- St. John Church
Dalhousie
- Panchpula
- Subhash Baoli
- Gandhi Chowk
Khajjiar
- Khajjiar Meadow
- Khajji Nag Temple
Approx Total Distance
~1,240 km + local sightseeing ≈ 1,450 km
Costing (19-Seater)
Traveller:
1450 × ₹30 = ₹43,500
Driver:
15 days = ₹18,000
Toll + Parking:
₹12,000
Hotels:
4 rooms × ₹2500 ×15 = ₹1,50,000
Food:
19 × ₹300 ×15 = ₹85,500
Local permits/parking buffer:
₹15,000
Total:
₹3,24,000
Emergency Buffer:
₹20,000
Final Safe Budget:
₹3,44,000
Per Person (19 pax)
₹18,105 approx
Suggested Selling Price (Profit)
₹21,500–₹23,500 per person
Potential group margin:
~₹64,000 to ₹1 lakh+