Shimla Manali Tour in December 2026 — Snow, Christmas & New Year
Solang Valley covered in snow, Old Manali cafes glowing with fairy lights, Christmas and New Year in the Himalayas. December books out faster than any other month.
4 Package Tiers to Choose From
December has two phases. Book December 1-19 for the same snow experience at off-season prices, before peak season rates kick in from 20 December. All prices per person, minimum 4 persons.
68 travelers booked this package in 2025
Royal
Per Person
You save ₹11,701 in off season!
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Deluxe
Per Person
You save ₹5,101 in off season!
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Standard
Per Person
You save ₹3,601 in off season!
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Budget
Per Person
You save ₹2,401 in off season!
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👥 Minimum 4 persons required
Prices shown are for Dec 1-19 (off season). Peak season (20-31 Dec) rates: Christmas Special ₹18,999/person, New Year Special ₹22,999/person, Honeymoon Special ₹29,999/couple — ⚠️ limited availability, book immediately.
⚠️ Rohtang Pass, Atal Tunnel & Sissu charges extra — paid on spot directly
December — The Most Magical Month in Himachal
December is the most magical month in Himachal Pradesh. We have experienced 14 December seasons in these mountains — Solang Valley covered in snow, Old Manali cafes glowing with fairy lights, Christmas celebrations in the mountains, and New Year countdowns with a Himalayan backdrop. December books out faster than any other month. Last year we were fully booked by November 15. If you are reading this — book now.
December Has Two Phases
Phase 1 — December 1-19 (Off Season): Budget ₹7,999, Standard ₹11,999, Deluxe ₹16,999 per person. Book this phase for the same snow experience at a noticeably lower price.
Phase 2 — December 20-31 (Peak Season): Christmas Special ₹18,999/person, New Year Special ₹22,999/person, Honeymoon Special ₹29,999/couple. Availability is limited during this window — book immediately if these dates are what you want.
What's Special in December
Snow at Solang Valley is guaranteed from December, and the Atal Tunnel to Sissu becomes a genuine winter wonderland. Both Shimla and Manali get into full Christmas mode, with celebrations at hotels and cafes, and New Year countdowns at mountain-view restaurants draw travelers from across the country. Snow activities like sledging and snowman-building are in full swing, hotel rooms come with cozy mountain snow views, and Old Manali's cafes light bonfires most nights.
December Weather in Shimla and Manali
Shimla: 2-12°C during the day, -1 to 5°C at night. Manali: -2 to 8°C during the day, -5 to 2°C at night. Solang Valley has guaranteed snow. Rohtang Pass is closed, but the Atal Tunnel to Sissu remains open year round.
Recommended December Itinerary — Day by Day
Detailed itinerary — flexible and customisable to your preferences
5 Nights 6 Days
Depart Delhi or Chandigarh by overnight Volvo.
Arrive Shimla. Hotel check-in.
Mall Road and The Ridge, decorated for the season.
Jakhu Temple. Overnight: Shimla hotel.
Kufri — snow activities and horse riding.
Viceregal Lodge.
Free evening in Shimla. Overnight: Shimla hotel.
Checkout and depart for Manali via the Kullu Valley.
Arrive Manali. Hotel check-in.
Rest and settle in. Overnight: Manali hotel.
Solang Valley — snow sledging and snowman-building.
Hadimba Temple.
Old Manali evening — fairy lights and bonfire cafes. Overnight: Manali hotel.
Atal Tunnel to Sissu — a genuine winter wonderland.
Depart Manali and return home.
⚠️ Every December we see travelers who waited too long to book — by November 15 our December packages are typically sold out. December 2025 was fully booked by October 28th. Don't make the same mistake for December 2026 — book now.
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WhatsApp: +91-98162-67388What's Included & Not Included
✓Included
- ✓5 nights hotel accommodation (Shimla + Manali)
- ✓Daily breakfast
- ✓Private AC cab throughout the trip
- ✓Kufri and Solang Valley visits
- ✓Atal Tunnel to Sissu visit
- ✓All transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary
- ✓24/7 WhatsApp support
✕Not Included
- ✕Atal Tunnel and Sissu charges — paid on spot
- ✕Christmas/New Year celebration dinner (included only in peak-season Christmas, New Year and Honeymoon specials)
- ✕Adventure activities at Solang Valley
- ✕Personal expenses like shopping and tips
- ✕Flights or train tickets
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