Hill-station holidays

Shimla, Chail & Kasauli Hills

Shimla's Mall Road and toy train, the Patiala maharajas' palace at Chail, then Kasauli's pine walks and Sunset Point on the way down to Chandigarh.

Trip at a glance

Duration5 days / 4 nights
Starts inShimla
RouteShimla · Chail · Kasauli
Places3 destinations
StateHimachal Pradesh, India
Ideal forHill-station holidays, Family holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-1CA8ZO

Best time to visit: March to June; December to February for snow

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Chail, Himachal Pradesh

Trip overview

Shimla's Mall Road and toy train, the Patiala maharajas' palace at Chail, then Kasauli's pine walks and Sunset Point on the way down to Chandigarh.

The route spends 2 nights in Shimla, 1 night in Chail and 1 night in Kasauli, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits hill-station holidays and family holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

The Ridge and Mall RoadChrist ChurchViceregal Lodge (Rashtrapati Niwas)Chail PalaceChail Cricket GroundKali ka TibbaMonkey PointGilbert Trail

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Shimla

Arrive via Shimla Airport (SLV) has limited flights; Chandigarh (IXC) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Kalka–Shimla Railway: UNESCO-listed toy train

Day 2Shimla: Toy train ride and Mall Road walk

Toy train ride
Mall Road walk

Day 3Shimla to Chail

Travel from Shimla to Chail by private vehicle
Check in at your Chail hotel
Kali ka Tibba: Hilltop temple with Himalayan views

Day 4Chail to Kasauli

Travel from Chail to Kasauli by private vehicle
Check in at your Kasauli hotel
Gilbert Trail: Cliffside nature walk

Day 5Depart from Kasauli

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Chandigarh Airport (IXC) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Realistic drive times on hill roads
Viewpoints planned for clear mornings
Warm layers advised even in summer
Daily drives kept short, with stops for children
Family rooms, connecting rooms or extra beds requested and confirmed in the quote

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Shimla: Ride the toy train one way and drive the other, to see both the tunnels and the valley views.
Chail: Combine Chail with Shimla and Kasauli; the roads are narrow, so plan the drives in daylight.
Kasauli: Carry photo ID for Monkey Point; it is inside an Air Force station and closes at times.

At a glance

Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Route: Shimla, Chail, Kasauli
Ideal for: Hill-station holidays, Family holidays
Best time: March to June; December to February for snow; March to June and September to November
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-1CA8ZO

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 4 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Pick-up and drop at the arrival and departure point
Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel for the itinerary route
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

Flights or train tickets unless added to your quote
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Entry tickets, camera fees and optional activities unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and shopping
Travel insurance
GST as applicable

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Shimla: March to June; December to February for snow. Chail: March to June and September to November. Kasauli: March to June and September to November.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Shimla (Shimla Airport (SLV) has limited flights; Chandigarh (IXC), about 115 km). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.