Himachal Honeymoon: Best Routes

For most couples the best Himachal honeymoon is Manali on its own for five days, or Shimla and Manali together for seven. If you want quiet more than snow, Dalhousie and Khajjiar is the underrated pick. Spiti is a wonderful trip, but rarely a honeymoon.

The mistake we see most is trying to fit four towns into five days. Himachal roads are slow, and a honeymoon spent in the back of a cab is not much of one. Pick a route that matches your days, not the other way round.

Route 1: Manali only, 5 days

The easiest and the most popular. Old Manali cafes, Hadimba temple in the cedar forest, Vashisht hot springs, and a day out to Solang Valley or through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu for snow. One hotel, no long drives, plenty of slow mornings.

Our Himachal honeymoon package does exactly this, from ₹16,999 to ₹38,000 per person depending on hotel band, excluding GST.

Route 2: Shimla and Manali, 7 days

The classic. Shimla gives you the Mall Road, Jakhu and colonial walks; Manali gives you the mountains. The drive between them takes most of a day through the Kullu valley, so seven days is the minimum that does not feel rushed. Our Shimla Manali tour package runs ₹19,999 to ₹42,000 per person, excluding GST, starting from Chandigarh.

Route 3: Dalhousie and Khajjiar, 4 days

For couples who would rather walk than queue. Pine forest, the Khajjiar meadow, Chamera lake, and far fewer people than Manali in peak season. See our Dalhousie Khajjiar tour package, ₹11,999 to ₹24,000 per person, excluding GST.

Route 4: Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj, 4 days

Monasteries, Tibetan food, the Bhagsu waterfall and, if you both like a walk, the Triund trek with a view of the Dhauladhar. Good for couples who want a bit of culture with the hills. Our Dharamshala McLeod Ganj package is ₹11,999 to ₹24,000 per person, excluding GST.

The one we usually talk couples out of

Spiti. The landscape is extraordinary, but the days are long on rough roads, stays at altitude are basic, and altitude headaches are common for the first night or two. It is a superb trip for a couple who already travel hard together. For a first holiday as a married couple, most people are happier in Manali.

When to go

• December to February for snow at Solang and around Manali. Expect cold nights and occasional road closures after heavy snowfall.
• March to June for clear days and open high roads. May and June are the busiest and priciest weeks.
• July and August bring monsoon landslides on Himachal roads. We would steer a honeymoon away from these months.
• September to November for crisp air, fewer crowds and better hotel rates.

For the bigger picture of where each Himachal trip fits, see our Himachal guide. Booking is by enquiry: tell us your dates and how you like to travel, and we send a quote with hotels for your band.

Questions we get

How many days do we need for a Himachal honeymoon?

Five days for Manali alone, seven for Shimla and Manali together. Fewer than that and you spend the trip in a car.

Which is better for a honeymoon, Shimla or Manali?

Manali, for most couples: more to do outdoors, snow within reach, and cosier hotels. Shimla works well as the first stop on a longer trip.

Where can we see snow on a Himachal honeymoon?

Solang Valley and Sissu beyond the Atal Tunnel are the usual places, most reliably from December to February.

Is Spiti good for a honeymoon?

Only for couples who already enjoy long road days and basic stays. For most, Manali or Dalhousie is the happier choice.

What does a Himachal honeymoon package cost?

Our Manali honeymoon package runs ₹16,999 to ₹38,000 per person depending on hotel band, excluding GST. Shimla and Manali together is ₹19,999 to ₹42,000.

Published by NorthYatra, a J&K Tourism registered agency operating since 2010. Package prices read from our live packages in November 2026.