Good to know before your Himachal Pradesh trip

Best timeMarch to June; December to February for snow
Getting thereFly to Chandigarh, Kullu or Dharamshala, or overnight Volvo from Delhi or Chandigarh
PermitsNo permit for towns; Rohtang Pass needs an online vehicle permit
How do I reach Himachal?

Fly to Chandigarh, which has direct flights from all major cities, then drive about 4 hours to Shimla or 8 to 9 hours to Manali. You can also fly to Kullu (Bhuntar) or Dharamshala (Gaggal), or take an overnight Volvo bus from Delhi or Chandigarh.

When can I see snow in Himachal?

Manali, Solang Valley and Shimla usually get snow from December to February, and Rohtang Pass and the Atal Tunnel area often have snow until April. Rohtang needs an online vehicle permit and may close in heavy snow.

How many days are enough for Shimla and Manali?

5 nights covers Shimla and Manali with Solang Valley. With 7 nights you can add Dharamshala, McLeodganj or Dalhousie.

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