Shimla & Manali, cool mountain air and proper hill towns.
Shimla’s colonial Mall Road, Manali’s valleys and pine forests, and the drive between them through some of Himachal’s best scenery — a good add-on after the heat of the plains, or a trip in its own right.
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A cooler, slower few days in the mountains
Popular as a standalone trip or tacked onto a bigger India itinerary for a break from the heat.
A genuine change of pace
Mountain air, pine forests and a slower rhythm after the cities and heat of the plains.
Shimla and Manali connected properly
The drive between them is part of the trip — we plan it as a scenic leg, not just a transfer to get through.
Flights, hotels and transfers together
One booking covering the whole route, priced properly and explained honestly.
Four steps, one point of contact
Tell us where this fits
A standalone trip, or an add-on to a bigger India itinerary.
We build the full package
Flights or trains to the region, hotels, and the scenic drive between Shimla and Manali.
You review and adjust
More time in one town, add Solang Valley, extend the trip — your call.
We’re with you throughout
Before you fly and while you’re there — same number, same team.
What a Shimla-Manali route usually covers
Two hill towns and the valley scenery connecting them.
We didn’t build this business to sell fares. We built it to stay part of the community.
Patel Travel started as, and still is, a family business serving London’s Indian community — Gujarati, Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu spoken in the office, not just on a translation app. We know the festival calendar, the wedding season, and the families who’ve booked with us for a decade or more.
Languages spoken
Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu & English — ask for someone in your language.
Festival-aware
We plan around Diwali, Navratri and wedding season, not just school holidays.
Word of mouth
Most of our clients are referred by family or friends we’ve already looked after.
Meet Mr. Patel
Patel Travel has always felt like family, not a booking engine. Mr. Patel is the face of that: the reminder that behind every reply is someone who understands the itinerary and the culture, and won’t rest until it’s sorted.
Recent hill station trips
“Adding Manali onto the end of our trip was the best decision — such a different pace after Delhi.”
“The drive between Shimla and Manali was one of the best parts of the whole trip.”
Shimla & Manali — common questions
Can we do this as an add-on to a bigger trip?
Yes — it’s a common extension to a Golden Triangle or Delhi-based itinerary for a cooler final stretch.
How long does the drive between Shimla and Manali take?
Around 8-10 hours depending on the route and stops — we can also arrange a flight leg to shorten it if you prefer.
What’s the best time of year to visit?
March to June and September to November for pleasant weather, December to February if you want snow in Manali.
Fancy a cooler few days in the mountains?
Message Mr Patel’s team with your dates — we’ll build the route.
