Essential Travel Guide & Tips
Everything you need to know before your Himachal holiday.
How to Reach
By Air: Shimla (Jubbarhatti), Kullu-Manali (Bhuntar) and Dharamshala (Gaggal) airports, with Chandigarh as the nearest major airport.
By Rail & Road: Kalka-Shimla toy train, or overnight Volvo buses and private cabs from Delhi and Chandigarh.
Best Time to Visit
March to June: pleasant weather for sightseeing, Solang Valley adventures and Rohtang Pass.
December to February: snowfall season in Shimla, Kufri and Manali – perfect for a white holiday.
What to Pack
Clothing: warm layers and a jacket all year; heavy woollens, gloves and snow boots in winter.
Essentials: comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and any personal medicines for higher altitudes.
Local Flavours
Himachali dishes: Siddu, Dham, Chana Madra, Babru and Tudkiya Bhath.
Must try: fresh trout in Manali, hot momos and thukpa on the Mall Road, and local apples and apple juice.