Himachal Tour Package from Mumbai
Short answer: from Mumbai, fly non-stop to Chandigarh (about 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes, roughly six flights a day from Mumbai and Navi Mumbai airports) and start your Himachal trip there. Our 5-night Shimla and Manali trip from Chandigarh starts at ₹12,499 per person (twin sharing, Deluxe, off-season). Flying to Delhi instead puts a 345 km drive in front of Shimla and costs more per person on the ground, so Delhi only makes sense if you are coming by the Rajdhani. There is no non-stop flight from Mumbai to Shimla, Manali (Kullu–Bhuntar) or Dharamshala. Below: the four ways from Mumbai, how your flight time decides the first day, the days off you need, and how Diwali, Christmas and the January snow fit our season dates.
Four ways from Mumbai to the start of your trip
| Route | Travel time | How often | Trip you join |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fly Mumbai → Chandigarh (BOM or Navi Mumbai NMI → IXC, non-stop) | about 2 h 10 min – 2 h 40 min in the air | IndiGo and Air India, around six non-stop flights a day between early morning and late evening | Chandigarh start, from ₹12,499 |
| Fly Mumbai → Delhi | a little over 2 hours in the air | many flights a day | Delhi start, from ₹14,499 |
| Mumbai Rajdhani to New Delhi (12951, from Mumbai Central) | overnight, about 15½ hours, evening departure, morning arrival | daily | Delhi start, from ₹14,499 |
| Through train to Chandigarh (22451 Bandra Terminus–Chandigarh Superfast) | leaves Bandra Terminus around midday, reaches Chandigarh the next afternoon (about 27–28 hours) | twice a week (Mondays and Thursdays) | Chandigarh start, from ₹12,499 |
Flight and train timetables change, so check your airline or IRCTC before you book. Himachal’s own airports at Kangra (Dharamshala), Kullu–Bhuntar and Shimla are served only by small aircraft from Delhi and a few north Indian cities, and those flights are the first to be cancelled in bad weather. From Mumbai, a big-jet flight into Chandigarh and a car from there is the dependable way in. Our Chandigarh airport taxi can meet you at arrivals.
Your flight time decides the first day
We don’t drive into the hills after dark, and Manali is a full day’s drive from the plains. So the plan for your first day depends on when you land.
| You land in Chandigarh | What we do |
|---|---|
| Early morning to about midday | Straight to Shimla (about 115 km, 3–3.5 hours). Day one is a full holiday day. |
| Afternoon | Still Shimla the same evening in summer. In winter, when it is dark by about 5:30 pm, we may suggest a shorter first leg or a night in Chandigarh. |
| Evening or night | A night in Chandigarh or Zirakpur, then Shimla after breakfast. The extra hotel night is added to your quote, or pick a morning flight and skip it. |
The return works the same way in reverse. Manali to Chandigarh is 7–8 hours by road, so on the last day we leave Manali early and you should book an evening flight home, or plan the last night nearer Chandigarh.
How many days off you need from Mumbai
| For a 5-night / 6-day trip | Days away from home |
|---|---|
| Morning flight in, evening flight out, via Chandigarh | 6 days |
| Late flight in (night in Chandigarh) | 7 days |
| Fly to and from Delhi | 6–7 days, with 7–8 hour drives on the first and last days |
| Rajdhani both ways | about 8 days, with a night on the train each way |
| Through train to Chandigarh | about 9–10 days, depending on which days the train runs |
Trips that work well from Mumbai
| Trip | Starts | Duration | From (per person, twin sharing, off-season) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimla Manali Tour Package from Chandigarh | Chandigarh | 5N / 6D | ₹12,499 (Deluxe) |
| Kullu Manali Honeymoon Tour | Chandigarh | 4N / 5D | ₹12,999 (Deluxe) |
| Beautiful Shimla Manali from Delhi | Delhi | 5N / 6D | ₹14,499 (Deluxe, four sharing the car) |
| Unforgettable Himachal | Chandigarh | 8N / 9D | ₹29,999 (Deluxe) |
From ₹12,499 per person · twin sharing · Deluxe · off-season rate. Rates vary by season, group size and hotel category. These are sample rates, not live availability, so send us your dates and we’ll confirm what’s open. On these hotel trips, Super Deluxe is priced 18% above Deluxe and Luxury 35% above (so ₹14,749 and ₹16,874 on the Chandigarh Shimla–Manali trip). Premium is quoted on request. Flights and trains from Mumbai are not included.
Chandigarh or Delhi start: the cost difference. The same Shimla–Manali circuit is ₹12,499 per person from Chandigarh and ₹14,499 from Delhi. The Delhi rate already assumes four people sharing the car, and the gap is the extra car time between Delhi and Chandigarh at each end. For a couple the per-person gap is larger, because the same extra car cost is split two ways. Mumbai–Chandigarh and Mumbai–Delhi air fares move around day to day, so compare both on your dates; for most travellers from Mumbai the Chandigarh start works out cheaper overall and saves a long drive on each end. Every Chandigarh-start trip, including Kinnaur and Spiti, is on our Himachal tour package from Chandigarh page.
Mumbai holidays and our season dates
Off-season (the rates shown above): 1 July – 30 September, 1 November – 19 December, and 6 January – 14 March.
Peak season (25% above the off-season rate): 15 March – 30 June, the whole of October, and 20 December – 5 January.
- Diwali 2026 (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 November, Bhaubeej on 11 November): the whole Diwali week falls in our off-season, so a Diwali trip is charged at the rates above. Expect cold nights and the first snow on the high passes. See our Diwali holidays in Himachal guide and Manali in November before you pack.
- Christmas and New Year: 20 December – 5 January is peak, and flights out of Mumbai fill early. Our Christmas and New Year in Manali page covers the two long weekends and the snow odds.
- The snow months, January and February: this is when Mumbai searches for Manali trips are highest, and from 6 January it is off-season again. Heavy snow in Manali town is likelier in January and February than at Christmas. Read Manali in January for what to expect.
- Summer holidays (May–June): peak season. Book flights and hotels together, well ahead.
From the coast to the cold: what Mumbai travellers often miss
- Warm clothes: Manali nights are close to freezing from November to February, and well below at Sissu. A padded jacket, thermals, a woollen cap and gloves are essential, not optional. Snow boots and suits can be rented on the snow day.
- Altitude, gently: Shimla and Manali are around 2,000 m, which most people manage without trouble. Going higher, to Spiti or Lahaul, needs a slower plan. Our Himachal tour package for family page covers drive times and altitude for children and elderly travellers.
- Winding roads: if anyone gets car-sick, tell us. We plan breaks, and front seats help.
- Snow day plans: in winter, the snow day from Manali goes through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu, not over Rohtang, which is closed for winter. Check our Rohtang permit and road status page before you travel.
Travel agents in Mumbai and Maharashtra
If you sell Himachal trips to clients in Mumbai, Pune or Nashik, we handle the ground arrangements from Chandigarh or Delhi under your brand. See our Himachal DMC for travel agents page for net rates and terms.
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Questions about Himachal trips from Mumbai
How much is a Manali tour package from Mumbai?
Our 5-night Shimla and Manali trip starts at ₹12,499 per person from Chandigarh, and our 4-night Kullu Manali trip for couples at ₹12,999 (twin sharing, Deluxe hotels, off-season). Your flight or train from Mumbai is extra. Peak-season dates are 25% higher.
Is there a direct flight from Mumbai to Shimla or Manali?
No. Neither Shimla nor Kullu–Bhuntar (the airport for Manali) has a non-stop flight from Mumbai. Fly non-stop to Chandigarh instead: Shimla is 3–3.5 hours from there by road, Manali 7–8 hours.
Is there a direct flight from Mumbai to Chandigarh?
Yes. IndiGo and Air India fly non-stop from Mumbai, and IndiGo also from Navi Mumbai, around six flights a day in all. The flight takes about 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes.
Is there a direct train from Mumbai to Chandigarh?
Yes. The Bandra Terminus–Chandigarh Superfast (22451) runs twice a week and takes about 27–28 hours. Most rail travellers take the daily Mumbai Rajdhani (12951) to New Delhi instead, about 15½ hours overnight, and start the trip in Delhi.
How many days do I need for Shimla and Manali from Mumbai?
Six days is enough if you fly to Chandigarh on a morning flight and fly home in the evening. Allow seven if your flight lands late, and about eight if you go by Rajdhani both ways.
Sources and dates: Mumbai and Navi Mumbai–Chandigarh non-stop flights, operators and flight times from published schedules on Goibibo, ixigo and Trip.com, checked 16 October 2026. Mumbai Rajdhani 12951 frequency and journey time from the Wikipedia page for the Mumbai Rajdhani Express. Train 22451 running days and journey time from the Wikipedia page for the Chandigarh–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express. Himachal airport routes from the Wikipedia pages for Kangra, Kullu–Manali and Shimla airports. Diwali 2026 dates as on our Diwali guide. Road times and rates are Suzu Travels’ own figures; rates last reviewed 16 October 2026. Timetables change, so check them before you travel.
