Shimla & Manali essentials

Trip highlights

• Hill towns in Himachal Pradesh.
• Comfort stays in Himachal Pradesh.
• Scenic drives in Himachal Pradesh.
• Move through Himachal Pradesh at a classic pace — not a checklist of photo stops.
• Stay in a deluxe chosen for location and local character.
• Eat where residents eat: markets, home kitchens, and regional specialities.

What’s inside the package?

1. Day 1 · Arrival in Himachal Pradesh

   Meet your Escappa host, transfer to Himachal Pradesh, and ease in with a short orientation walk and the first meal together.

   Meals: Dinner

   Stay: Deluxe · Himachal Pradesh

2. Day 2 · Himachal Pradesh — orientation walk & first table

   A full day in Himachal Pradesh: Comfort stays of this classic trip, with meals and buffer time built in.

   Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

   Stay: Deluxe · Himachal Pradesh

3. Day 3 · Transfer to Himachal Pradesh circuit

   Checkout after breakfast and drive to Himachal Pradesh circuit. The afternoon is kept light so you arrive with time to walk and settle.

   Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

   Stay: Deluxe · Himachal Pradesh circuit

4. Day 4 · Himachal Pradesh circuit — landscape day — unhurried stops

   A full day in Himachal Pradesh circuit: Hill towns of this classic trip, with meals and buffer time built in.

   Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

   Stay: Deluxe · Himachal Pradesh circuit

5. Day 5 · Transfer to Himachal Pradesh heritage

   Checkout after breakfast and drive to Himachal Pradesh heritage. The afternoon is kept light so you arrive with time to walk and settle.

   Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

   Stay: Deluxe · Himachal Pradesh heritage

6. Day 6 · Depart Himachal Pradesh

   Breakfast, checkout, and a transfer to the airport or railway station after a 6-day circuit of Himachal Pradesh.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Stay: No stay (depart)

Know before you go

• Carry a government-issued ID (and passport for any restricted areas).
• Pack for the season: layers, walking shoes, and rain or sun protection as needed.
• Some village and highland roads are slow — buffer time is built into the itinerary.
• Follow host and monument rules; photography may be restricted in homes and places of worship.
• Alcohol and smoking policies follow the property and local law.
• This is a small-group or host-led trip. Last-minute hotel-style changes are limited.

FAQs

Are flights included?

Not in the base package. Ask at enquiry if you want a flight-inclusive quote.

Can this be customised?

Yes. Duration, stay category, and a private departure can be tailored for Himachal Pradesh.

What is the group size?

Immersive trips stay small. Classic trips may run as a scheduled departure.

What is the cancellation policy?

Free date change up to 15 days before departure on most packages. Standard cancellation slabs apply after that — confirmed on voucher.