Overview
A week in the hills where no drive takes more than three hours. You stay a night in Kasauli, three nights in Shimla and two in Chail, with hotels chosen for car access to the door, lifts where possible and quiet rooms. The plan leaves mornings slow and afternoons free, with short outings to Kufri, Mashobra and the Viceregal Lodge. Altitudes stay around 2,000–2,300 m, so there's no altitude worry. It's the trip we design most often for parents travelling with their children.
Best for: Senior citizens, families with elderly parents and anyone who wants the hills without long drives
- No drive longer than three hours
- Three nights in Shimla near the Mall lift
- Kasauli's quiet lanes
- Chail's palace and forest
- Viceregal Lodge and Kufri at a gentle pace
- Hotels with car access to the door
Day by day
- Day1
Chandigarh to Kasauli
About 60 kmOvernight: Kasauli
A short drive to Kasauli and a gentle afternoon on the level Upper Mall. Timings are flexible: tell your driver in the morning if you'd like to linger somewhere, skip a stop or add one along the way.
Road guide: Chandigarh to Kasauli → - Day2
Kasauli to Shimla
About 75 kmOvernight: Shimla
A leisurely drive to Shimla, about two and a half hours, with tea stops. Rest in the afternoon. Timings are flexible: tell your driver in the morning if you'd like to linger somewhere, skip a stop or add one along the way.
Road guide: Shimla to Kasauli → - Day3
Shimla's Ridge and Mall
Local sightseeing, short drivesOvernight: Shimla
Take the lift from Cart Road to the Mall and walk the level stretch to the Ridge and Christ Church. Lunch at one of the old restaurants.
- Day4
Kufri and Mashobra
About 60 kmOvernight: Shimla
A short drive to Kufri for the views and to Mashobra's orchards; back at the hotel by afternoon. Timings are flexible: tell your driver in the morning if you'd like to linger somewhere, skip a stop or add one along the way.
Road guide: Shimla to Kufri → - Day5
Viceregal Lodge and on to Chail
About 50 kmOvernight: Chail
The Viceregal Lodge's lawns and rooms in the morning, then the drive to Chail. Timings are flexible: tell your driver in the morning if you'd like to linger somewhere, skip a stop or add one along the way.
Road guide: Shimla to Chail → - Day6
Chail
Local sightseeing, short drivesOvernight: Chail
A day at leisure in Chail: the palace lawns, a short forest walk and the cricket ground. Timings are flexible: tell your driver in the morning if you'd like to linger somewhere, skip a stop or add one along the way.
- Day7
Chail to Chandigarh
About 105 km
A relaxed breakfast and the three-hour drive back to Chandigarh. Your driver helps with luggage at the station or airport, and if your train or flight leaves late we can add a lunch stop or a short detour on the way.
Designed for comfort
We keep every drive short, plan for rest each afternoon and choose rooms close to lifts or on the ground floor. Your driver will help with luggage and drop you as close as possible to each sight.
Three gentle hill towns
Kasauli is small and level; Shimla has history and the Mall; Chail is forest and quiet. Together they offer variety without long journeys.
Who this suits
Senior citizens, families with elderly parents and anyone with limited mobility or a dislike of long car journeys.
Health and comfort tips
Carry regular medicines for the whole trip plus a few days extra, and a copy of prescriptions. Hill roads can cause motion sickness; sit in the front seat and ask the driver to stop whenever needed. Evenings are cool even in summer, so pack a warm layer.
Route and price at a glance
The Himachal at an Easy Pace trip covers about 370 km by road over 7 days, with overnight stops in Kasauli, Shimla and Chail. The car is priced on the same basis as our private car tours: 1,750 billable km (the larger of the real distance and 250 km a day) at the vehicle's per-km rate, plus 6 nights of driver allowance, with fuel, tolls and parking included.
For two travellers on standard hotels, that comes to ₹24,000 for 6 hotel nights with breakfast and dinner, ₹42,650 for the car and driver and a ₹9,998 service fee: ₹76,648 in all, or ₹38,500 each. Larger groups share the car and pay less per person.
- Day 1: Chandigarh to Kasauli (about 60 km, overnight Kasauli)
- Day 2: Kasauli to Shimla (about 75 km, overnight Shimla)
- Day 3: Shimla's Ridge and Mall (short local drives, overnight Shimla)
- Day 4: Kufri and Mashobra (about 60 km, overnight Shimla)
- Day 5: Viceregal Lodge and on to Chail (about 50 km, overnight Chail)
- Day 6: Chail (short local drives, overnight Chail)
- Day 7: Chail to Chandigarh (about 105 km)
Himachal at an Easy Pace price
Per person, by hotel tier and group size. Prices last calculated 21 October 2026 from current rate cards and hotel listings.
3-star hotels, standard camps and homestays
| Travellers | Per person | Group total | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | ₹38,500 ≈ US$455 | ₹77,000 | Sedan |
| 4 | ₹30,500 ≈ US$360 | ₹1,22,000 | Innova |
| 6 | ₹31,500 ≈ US$370 | ₹1,89,000 | Tempo Traveller |
Per person, twin sharing, all-inclusive of the items listed below. Dollar prices are approximate (₹85 = US$1). Your exact price is confirmed in writing before you book; it depends on dates, hotel availability and group size.
Where the money goes: 2 travellers, standard hotels
- Hotels and camps (breakfast and dinner)₹24,000
- Private car and driver for the whole trip₹42,650
- Our service fee (15% on hotels and transport)₹9,998
- Total for both₹76,648
Included
- 6 nights in Kasauli, Shimla and Chail, twin sharing, with breakfast and dinner
- Private car with driver for all 7 days (sedan or Innova for two, Innova for four, Tempo Traveller for six), including fuel, tolls, parking, state taxes and the driver's allowances
- Pickup from Chandigarh and drop at Chandigarh
Not included
- ×Train, bus or flights to Chandigarh
- ×Lunches, drinks and snacks
- ×Entry fees, ropeways, activities and snow gear hire
- ×GST on the package, travel insurance and tips
Good to know: roads, permits and safety
- No permits are needed. All stops are at about 2,000–2,300 m, below altitude-sickness levels for most people.
- Shimla's Mall has a public lift from Cart Road; your driver drops you there to avoid steep climbs.
- We can arrange a wheelchair or a doctor on call through the hotels if needed.
When to go
The whole year at a glance
- Best time
- Snow likely, roads can close
- Monsoon, landslide risk
- Fine, check weather
- • March to June and September to November are best; avoid the coldest winter weeks.
- • Monsoon months are wet but the drives are short.
- • Shimla can be crowded in May and June; we choose quieter hotels.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Himachal at an Easy Pace package cost?+
About ₹31,500 per person for six travellers on standard hotels, or ₹38,500 per person for a couple, for all 7 days. Comfort hotels cost more; the price table shows every option.
Are the hotels suitable for elderly guests?+
We choose hotels with car access to the entrance and lifts or ground-floor rooms where possible.
Is Shimla too steep for elderly travellers?+
Parts are steep, but the lift and the level stretches of the Mall make it manageable.
Is there medical help nearby?+
Shimla has major hospitals, including Indira Gandhi Medical College.
Can we start from Delhi?+
Yes; it adds about 250 km each way.
Which car do we get on the Himachal at an Easy Pace trip?+
A sedan for two travellers, an Innova for up to four and a Tempo Traveller for six, with the same driver for the whole trip.
Plan the rest of your trip
Price and route sources: Wikipedia: Shimla · Wikipedia: Kasauli · Wikipedia: Chail, Himachal Pradesh · Shimla Manali Tourism: package prices by tier
