March to June: Pleasant weather (ideal for family trips)
Package Overview
Experience the perfect blend of Himalayan beauty and spiritual devotion with our Himachal & Vaishno Devi Grand Yatra 2026. This carefully planned journey covers the most popular hill stations of Himachal Pradesh including Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala and Dalhousie, followed by the sacred pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra. From the colonial charm of Shimla and snow-capped valleys of Manali to the Tibetan culture of Dharamshala, scenic landscapes of Dalhousie and the divine blessings of Mata Vaishn…
Best Time to Visit Multi-State India
December to February offers the best chance of snow in higher-altitude areas such as Manali, Solang Valley, Kufri, Gulmarg, or nearby snow points. Snowfall depends on current weather conditions.
July to September can be scenic with lush greenery, but heavy rain, landslides, road delays, and local weather changes should be considered before travel.
Trip Highlights
- 🏔️ Scenic Chandigarh to Shimla Himalayan road journey
- 🛕 Visit Jakhu Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple and Himalayan Aviary
- ❄️ Full-day Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel & Sissu excursion
- 🚗 Enjoy breathtaking drives through Kullu Valley and Dhauladhar ranges
- 🕉️ Experience Tibetan culture at McLeod Ganj and Monasteries
- 🌲 Discover the beauty of Dalhousie and Khajjiar
- 📸 Explore Panchpula and Subhash Baoli viewpoints
- 🙏 Seek blessings at the sacred Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine
- 🚁 Optional helicopter service for Vaishno Devi Darshan
- 🛍️ Shopping at Mall Roads of Shimla and Manali
- 🌄 Witness beautiful Himalayan landscapes throughout the journey
🚗 Sightseeing / Journey Overview
Arrive at Chandigarh and enjoy a scenic drive to Shimla through the Himalayan foothills.
⏱️ Journey Details
📍 Distance: Approx. 113 kms
⏳ Travel Duration: Approx. 3–4 hrs
👉 Fresh mountain air aur scenic hill roads trip ko perfect beginning dete hain.
🏛️ Excursion Highlights
✔ Scenic drive through Himachal hills
✔ Beautiful valley views
✔ Relaxing arrival in Shimla
🌄 Leisure & Experiences
📸 Mountain photography
☕ Enjoy hill station cafés
🌲 Experience the cool climate of Shimla
📍 Sightseeing Points Covered
✨ Shimla Arrival
🌙 Overnight Stay
🏨 Stay in Shimla
🚗 Sightseeing / Journey Overview
Explore Shimla's famous attractions and enjoy a scenic excursion to Kufri.
⏱️ Journey Details
📍 Distance: Approx. 40–55 kms
⏳ Sightseeing Duration: Approx. 6–7 hrs
👉 Kufri ke panoramic views aur Shimla ki colonial beauty travelers ko instantly attract karti hai.
🏛️ Excursion Highlights
✔ Visit Jakhu Temple
✔ Explore Sankat Mochan Temple
✔ Visit Himalayan Aviary
✔ Excursion to Kufri
🌄 Leisure & Experiences
📸 Himalayan landscape photography
🐎 Optional horse riding at Kufri
☕ Café hopping at Mall Road
🛍️ Shopping at local markets
📍 Sightseeing Points Covered
✨ Jakhu Temple
✨ Sankat Mochan Temple
✨ Himalayan Aviary
✨ Kufri
✨ Mall Road
🌙 Overnight Stay
🏨 Stay in Shimla
🚗 Sightseeing / Journey Overview
Drive through scenic mountain valleys towards the beautiful town of Manali.
⏱️ Journey Details
📍 Distance: Approx. 247 kms
⏳ Travel Duration: Approx. 7–9 hrs
👉 Beas River ke saath scenic mountain drive Himachal ka asli charm dikhati hai.
🏛️ Excursion Highlights
✔ Scenic Himalayan drive
✔ Beautiful valley landscapes
✔ Arrival in Manali
🌄 Leisure & Experiences
📸 River valley photography
☕ Refreshment stops en route
🌲 Enjoy cool mountain weather
📍 Sightseeing Points Covered
✨ Kullu Valley Route
✨ Beas River Drive
✨ Manali Arrival
⚠️ Important Notes
• This day is mainly reserved for travel and relaxation.
🌙 Overnight Stay
🏨 Stay in Manali
🚗 Sightseeing / Journey Overview
Enjoy a memorable excursion to Snow Point and experience the beauty of the Himalayas.
⏱️ Journey Details
📍 Distance: Approx. 40–60 kms
⏳ Sightseeing Duration: Approx. 6–7 hrs
👉 Snow-capped peaks aur adventure-filled atmosphere aaj ke din ko unforgettable bana dete hain.
🏛️ Excursion Highlights
✔ Visit Snow Point
✔ Enjoy snow activities (seasonal)
✔ Explore scenic mountain landscapes
🌄 Leisure & Experiences
📸 Snow photography
🛷 Optional snow activities
☕ Mountain café experiences
📍 Sightseeing Points Covered
✨ Snow Point
✨ Himalayan Viewpoints
⚠️ Important Notes
• Snow availability depends on season and weather.
• Activities are on direct payment basis.
🌙 Overnight Stay
🏨 Stay in Manali
🚗 Sightseeing / Journey Overview
Explore Manali's famous temples, monasteries and natural attractions.
⏱️ Journey Details
📍 Distance: Approx. 25–35 kms
⏳ Sightseeing Duration: Approx. 5–6 hrs
👉 Ancient temples aur peaceful Himalayan surroundings Manali ko truly special banate hain.
🏛️ Excursion Highlights
✔ Visit Hadimba Temple
✔ Explore Vashist Hot Springs
✔ Visit Tibetan Monasteries
✔ Enjoy Club House activities
🌄 Leisure & Experiences
📸 Heritage photography
☕ Explore local cafés
🛍️ Evening leisure time
📍 Sightseeing Points Covered
✨ Hadimba Temple
✨ Jagatsukh Temple
✨ Vashist Hot Water Springs
✨ Club House
✨ Tibetan Monasteries
🌙 Overnight Stay
🏨 Stay in Manali
🚗 Sightseeing / Journey Overview
Travel through scenic valleys and mountain roads towards Dharamshala.
⏱️ Journey Details
📍 Distance: Approx. 237 kms
⏳ Travel Duration: Approx. 7–8 hrs
👉 Changing landscapes aur mountain views journey ko extremely scenic bana dete hain.
🏛️ Excursion Highlights
✔ Scenic Himalayan drive
✔ Beautiful mountain landscapes
✔ Arrival in Dharamshala
🌄 Leisure & Experiences
📸 Valley photography
☕ Scenic refreshment stops
🌲 Enjoy peaceful surroundings
📍 Sightseeing Points Covered
✨ Dharamshala Arrival
⚠️ Important Notes
• This day is mainly reserved for travel and relaxation.
🌙 Overnight Stay
🏨 Stay in Dharamshala
🚗 Sightseeing / Journey Overview
Explore Dharamshala before continuing to the charming hill station of Dalhousie.
⏱️ Journey Details
📍 Distance: Approx. 118 kms
⏳ Travel & Sightseeing Duration: Approx. 5–6 hrs
👉 Tibetan culture aur colonial-era charm aaj ke din ko unique experience banate hain.
🏛️ Excursion Highlights
✔ Visit McLeod Ganj
✔ Explore St. John's Church
✔ Visit local monasteries
✔ Scenic drive to Dalhousie
🌄 Leisure & Experiences
📸 Monastery photography
☕ Explore Tibetan cafés
🛍️ Handicraft shopping
📍 Sightseeing Points Covered
✨ Dharamshala
✨ McLeod Ganj
✨ St. John's Church
✨ Tibetan Monasteries
✨ Dalhousie Arrival
🌙 Overnight Stay
🏨 Stay in Dalhousie
🚗 Sightseeing / Journey Overview
Explore Dalhousie attractions and enjoy an excursion to Khajjiar.
⏱️ Journey Details
📍 Distance: Approx. 45–60 kms
⏳ Sightseeing Duration: Approx. 5–6 hrs
👉 Khajjiar ki green meadows aur pine forests nature lovers ko instantly refresh kar dete hain.
🏛️ Excursion Highlights
✔ Visit Panchpula
✔ Explore Subhash Baoli
✔ Excursion to Khajjiar
🌄 Leisure & Experiences
📸 Meadow photography
🐎 Optional horse riding
☕ Relax amidst pine forests
📍 Sightseeing Points Covered
✨ Panchpula
✨ Subhash Baoli
✨ Khajjiar
🌙 Overnight Stay
🏨 Stay in Dalhousie
🚗 Sightseeing / Journey Overview
Drive from Dalhousie to Katra, the gateway to the sacred Vaishno Devi shrine.
⏱️ Journey Details
📍 Distance: Approx. 204 kms
⏳ Travel Duration: Approx. 5–6 hrs
👉 Spiritual atmosphere aur Trikuta Hills ke views pilgrimage experience ko special bana dete hain.
🏛️ Excursion Highlights
✔ Scenic drive through Jammu region
✔ Arrival in Katra
✔ Preparation for Vaishno Devi Yatra
🌄 Leisure & Experiences
📸 Mountain photography
☕ Relax before pilgrimage
🙏 Spiritual atmosphere
📍 Sightseeing Points Covered
✨ Katra Arrival
🌙 Overnight Stay
🏨 Stay in Katra
🚗 Sightseeing / Journey Overview
Undertake the holy pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Devi Temple.
⏱️ Journey Details
📍 Trek Distance: Approx. 12–14 kms (One Way)
⏳ Darshan & Trek Duration: Approx. 8–12 hrs
👉 Mata Rani ke darshan aur spiritual journey life-long memorable experience deti hai.
🏛️ Excursion Highlights
✔ Vaishno Devi Darshan
✔ Trek through Trikuta Hills
✔ Spiritual pilgrimage experience
🌄 Leisure & Experiences
📸 Scenic mountain views
🙏 Temple darshan
🚁 Optional helicopter service (Direct Payment)
📍 Sightseeing Points Covered
✨ Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan
✨ Trikuta Hills
⚠️ Important Notes
• Helicopter, pony and palki services are subject to availability and direct payment.
• Carry valid ID proof for Yatra registration.
🌙 Overnight Stay
🏨 Stay in Katra
🚗 Sightseeing / Journey Overview
After breakfast, transfer to Jammu Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey.
⏱️ Journey Details
📍 Distance: Approx. 44 kms
⏳ Travel Duration: Approx. 1–1.5 hrs
👉 Himalayan beauty aur spiritual blessings ke saath trip ka perfect conclusion hota hai.
🏛️ Excursion Highlights
✔ Comfortable transfer to Jammu
✔ Departure assistance
🌟 Journey Ends
🚗 Transfer to Jammu Airport / Railway Station
Carry back beautiful memories of your journey and the unforgettable experiences shared along the way.
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- AC Sedan vehicle provided as per the itinerary (ac will not work in hills OR when the vehicle is parked)
- All toll tax, state tax, parking charges included
- Comfortable double sharing rooms (Twin/Double Bed)
- Daily 2 mineral water bottles (1 Ltr each) per person
- Professional driver support throughout the journey
- Any extra cost due to Bad weather, Landslides, Road blockage, Natural calamities.
- Entry tickets & sightseeing charges
- Extra sightseeing : Naldehra ,Narkanda, Tattapani, Chail, Naggar, Manikaran
- GST
- Laundry, tips, porter charges,Camera / video fees, Shopping & personal expenses
- Pony / Horse / Doli charges (Yamunotri trek) Charges
- Tea, coffee, cold drinks & table beverages
- Travel insurance not included