Delhi-Agra-Delhi Shimla-Manali-Kullu Trip seek advice

vinaytrini · Sep 15th, 2008, 04:46

I have maximum 6 to 7 days with me. I would like to give great time to my young children and have a beautiful memory of India in their mind. I decided to experience with my family Shimla-Manali and for sure not to miss Taj to show it to my son & daughter (10 & 13 yrs old). Not interested in Delhi - just will be using as travelling hub. Plan is to travel in Dec 15-Dec 21

I intend to rent a vehichle and keep it for full time to go everywhere from Delhi. My day start at Delhi on 15th Dec at 12.00 noon.

I will be staying in Oberoi Cecil in Shimla. Original intention was to stay in Shimla for 4 days and take trips around but after reading some views I have decided to see Manali and around.

1. Can some one help me to build my itenerary to fit Delhi-Agra-Mathura-Brindavan (one day?) And Delhi-Shimla-Manali-Delhi (4 days full)?

2. How to maximize daytime in Shimla-Manali trip while travelling to & from Delhi. Is it safe to take a road trip from Delhi to Shimla at night? or better spend a day and enjoy views on the road and be safe?

3. Is there any chance to experience snow during 15-21 Dec in Shimla / Manali?

I am travelling from West Indies and any help will be greatly appreciated.

kullukid · Sep 15th, 2008, 17:20

I love Manali & would always recommend a visit, but 4 days from Delhi & back is not enough, you would be constantly driving. Stick to Shimla only this time. A much cheaper & nicer option than the Cecil is Woodville Palace Heritage Hotel IMHO. I decided to splash out & stayed there for 2 nts in August. We paid around Rs7000 for 2 people for two nights inc buffet B'fast & buffet evening dinner http://www.woodvillepalacehotel.com/

KK

tsk1979 · Sep 15th, 2008, 17:26

Shimla Manali through Jalori pass is a wonderful trip. Unfortunately due to heavy snow, Jalori pass may be closed.
I suggest you do either Shimla circuit(Shimla, Narkanda and back), or go towards Manali. Eg
Day 1:
Delhi - Aut - Tirthan valley area(Shoja, Ghusaini etc.)
Day 2:
Explore Jalori pass till you can go before you hit snow and explore Tirthan valley, its lovely
Day 3 :
Go to Manali
Day 4 and 5
Explore Manali rohtang, Solang velley
Day 6
Delhi - Manali

Shimla circuit
Day 1:
Delhi Shimla
Day 2 :
Explore shimla
Day 3 :
Excursions to Kufri, Fagu, etc. and go to Narkanda
Day 5 :
Trek or drive to Hatu peak
Day 6 :
Laze on banks of Sutlej, and start from Delhi after noon

kullukid · Sep 15th, 2008, 19:51

The OP only has 4 days! KK

tsk1979 · Sep 15th, 2008, 20:40

Skip shoja, and 4 days at manali is pretty easy

vinaytrini · Sep 21st, 2008, 01:34

Thanks kullukid & tsk1979 for advice. If I add extra two days to my trip can I get Manali area included?

vinaytrini · Sep 21st, 2008, 01:50

I am refining my trip, Please advise if it makes sense:
Day 1: Fly to Delhi - reach at 11.30 AM. Drive (taxi) to Shimla reach by 9.00 PM (Does it make sense?)

Day 2:Explore shimla

Day 3:Excursions to Kufri, Fagu, etc. and go to Narkanda

Day 4: Early morning to Manali (reach by noon?What to do?)

Day 5: In & around Manali (Please advise!)

Day 6: Laze on banks of Sutlej, and start FOR Delhi after noon

vinaytrini · Sep 30th, 2008, 08:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsk1979

Skip shoja, and 4 days at manali is pretty easy

I am refining my trip, Please advise if it makes sense:
Day 1: Fly to Delhi - reach at 11.30 AM. Drive (taxi) to Shimla reach by 9.00 PM (Does it make sense?)

Day 2:Explore shimla

Day 3:Excursions to Kufri, Fagu, etc. and go to Narkanda

Day 4: Early morning to Manali (reach by noon?What to do?)

Day 5: In & around Manali (Please advise!)

Day 6: Laze on banks of Sutlej, and start FOR Delhi after noon

kullukid · Sep 30th, 2008, 16:33

Once you reach Manali, you could pay a visit to the Hadimba Temple & take a stroll through the forest beyond there. Then take a stroll up hill to old Manali. Next day you could take a bus to Nagar in the morn & see the wooden castle/hotel & the Nicholas Roerich museum & gallery. In the afternoon bus back to Manali & walk upto Vashisht on the other side of the river.

Where are you going to "Laze on the banks of the Sutlej"????
The Sutlej is in the kinnaur valley not Kullu, do you mean the Beas?

KK

puchoo · Sep 30th, 2008, 18:44

I still, think its too tight and rushed , its doable , but i really dont think you are going to get much of a feeler for either place within the number of days you have.... my advice , pick 1.

vinaytrini · Oct 2nd, 2008, 05:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by kullukid

Once you reach Manali, you could pay a visit to the Hadimba Temple & take a stroll through the forest beyond there. Then take a stroll up hill to old Manali. Next day you could take a bus to Nagar in the morn & see the wooden castle/hotel & the Nicholas Roerich museum & gallery. In the afternoon bus back to Manali & walk upto Vashisht on the other side of the river.

Where are you going to "Laze on the banks of the Sutlej"????
The Sutlej is in the kinnaur valley not Kullu, do you mean the Beas?

KK

Kullukid, Thanks. I guess I under estimated travelling time so probably I will now try to stay around one place and enjoy the beuty - rather than try to see everything and cen enjoy nothing!

Quote:

Originally Posted by puchoo

I still, think its too tight and rushed , its doable , but i really dont think you are going to get much of a feeler for either place within the number of days you have.... my advice , pick 1.

Puchoo, thanks. I thought anything like 200 - 300 km distance means 2-3 hour on the road but appearantly not so I think I will take your and kullukids advice.

puchoo · Oct 3rd, 2008, 12:14

I wish it did....., really i do...

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinaytrini

Puchoo, thanks. I thought anything like 200 - 300 km distance means 2-3 hour on the road but appearantly not so I think I will take your and kullukids advice.

Sep 15th, 2008, 04:46	#1
vinaytrini Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Trinidad Posts: 5	Delhi-Agra-Delhi Shimla-Manali-Kullu Trip seek advice I have maximum 6 to 7 days with me. I would like to give great time to my young children and have a beautiful memory of India in their mind. I decided to experience with my family Shimla-Manali and for sure not to miss Taj to show it to my son & daughter (10 & 13 yrs old). Not interested in Delhi - just will be using as travelling hub. Plan is to travel in Dec 15-Dec 21 I intend to rent a vehichle and keep it for full time to go everywhere from Delhi. My day start at Delhi on 15th Dec at 12.00 noon. I will be staying in Oberoi Cecil in Shimla. Original intention was to stay in Shimla for 4 days and take trips around but after reading some views I have decided to see Manali and around. 1. Can some one help me to build my itenerary to fit Delhi-Agra-Mathura-Brindavan (one day?) And Delhi-Shimla-Manali-Delhi (4 days full)? 2. How to maximize daytime in Shimla-Manali trip while travelling to & from Delhi. Is it safe to take a road trip from Delhi to Shimla at night? or better spend a day and enjoy views on the road and be safe? 3. Is there any chance to experience snow during 15-21 Dec in Shimla / Manali? I am travelling from West Indies and any help will be greatly appreciated.

Sep 15th, 2008, 17:26	#3
tsk1979 Bitter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Noida Posts: 274	Shimla Manali through Jalori pass is a wonderful trip. Unfortunately due to heavy snow, Jalori pass may be closed. I suggest you do either Shimla circuit(Shimla, Narkanda and back), or go towards Manali. Eg Day 1: Delhi - Aut - Tirthan valley area(Shoja, Ghusaini etc.) Day 2: Explore Jalori pass till you can go before you hit snow and explore Tirthan valley, its lovely Day 3 : Go to Manali Day 4 and 5 Explore Manali rohtang, Solang velley Day 6 Delhi - Manali Shimla circuit Day 1: Delhi Shimla Day 2 : Explore shimla Day 3 : Excursions to Kufri, Fagu, etc. and go to Narkanda Day 5 : Trek or drive to Hatu peak Day 6 : Laze on banks of Sutlej, and start from Delhi after noon __________________ good morning

Sep 30th, 2008, 18:44	#10
puchoo Maha Guru Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi & Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) Posts: 5,411	I still, think its too tight and rushed , its doable , but i really dont think you are going to get much of a feeler for either place within the number of days you have.... my advice , pick 1. __________________ Cheers! Indiamike Mod team............ puchoo.wordpress.com

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Sep 15th, 2008, 17:20	#2
kullukid Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: u.k. Posts: 1,211	I love Manali & would always recommend a visit, but 4 days from Delhi & back is not enough, you would be constantly driving. Stick to Shimla only this time. A much cheaper & nicer option than the Cecil is Woodville Palace Heritage Hotel IMHO. I decided to splash out & stayed there for 2 nts in August. We paid around Rs7000 for 2 people for two nights inc buffet B'fast & buffet evening dinner http://www.woodvillepalacehotel.com/ KK

Sep 15th, 2008, 19:51	#4
kullukid Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: u.k. Posts: 1,211	The OP only has 4 days! KK

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tsk1979 Bitter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Noida Posts: 274	Skip shoja, and 4 days at manali is pretty easy

Sep 21st, 2008, 01:34	#6
vinaytrini Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Trinidad Posts: 5	Thanks kullukid & tsk1979 for advice. If I add extra two days to my trip can I get Manali area included?

Sep 21st, 2008, 01:50	#7
vinaytrini Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Trinidad Posts: 5	I am refining my trip, Please advise if it makes sense: Day 1: Fly to Delhi - reach at 11.30 AM. Drive (taxi) to Shimla reach by 9.00 PM (Does it make sense?) Day 2:Explore shimla Day 3:Excursions to Kufri, Fagu, etc. and go to Narkanda Day 4: Early morning to Manali (reach by noon?What to do?) Day 5: In & around Manali (Please advise!) Day 6: Laze on banks of Sutlej, and start FOR Delhi after noon

Sep 30th, 2008, 16:33	#9
kullukid Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: u.k. Posts: 1,211	Once you reach Manali, you could pay a visit to the Hadimba Temple & take a stroll through the forest beyond there. Then take a stroll up hill to old Manali. Next day you could take a bus to Nagar in the morn & see the wooden castle/hotel & the Nicholas Roerich museum & gallery. In the afternoon bus back to Manali & walk upto Vashisht on the other side of the river. Where are you going to "Laze on the banks of the Sutlej"???? The Sutlej is in the kinnaur valley not Kullu, do you mean the Beas? KK