Christmas and New Year are the most popular times for holiday travel. Since both festivals fall within just a week, most people plan trips during this period. If you’re also planning a winter vacation, then IRCTC has launched a special Shimla tour package that is not only affordable but also tension-free.

Usually, during the holiday season, hotel prices, cab fares, and food expenses skyrocket. But IRCTC’s package includes hotel stay, meals, local sightseeing, and road travel—saving you from heavy expenses and all the planning stress.

Which Places Will Be Covered in This Tour?

Shimla, located in Himachal Pradesh and known as the “Queen of the Hills”, is famous for its snow-covered mountains, pine forests, peaceful valleys, and historic temples. This IRCTC tour package is named:

Shimla – Hatu Mandir – Narkanda – East Chandigarh (NCH38)

The tour will cover:

• Shimla

• Kufri

• Hatu Mandir

• Narkanda

Travel Duration & Dates

• Total Duration: 3 Nights & 4 Days

• Mode of Travel: Road (AC Cab)

• Package Validity: 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026

• Blackout Dates: 25 December (Christmas) & 31 December (New Year’s Eve)
  No departures on these two extremely crowded days.

• Daily departures available before and after these blackout dates.

Complete Day-Wise Travel Program

Day 1

• Pickup from Chandigarh Railway Station or Airport

• Transfer to Shimla hotel

• Evening free at Mall Road

• Overnight stay at hotel

Day 2

• Breakfast at hotel

• Visit Hatu Temple & Narkanda

• Return via Kufri

• Evening Mall Road visit

• Overnight stay

Day 3

• Breakfast at hotel

• Visit:

  • Jakhu Temple

  • Hanuman Temple

  • Buddhist Monastery, Panthaghati

• Return to hotel

Day 4

• Breakfast at hotel

• Drop at Chandigarh Railway Station or Airport

• Tour ends

Package Price Details

Travel by Etios / Indigo / Dzire (or similar)

• Single Person: ₹34,880

• Two Persons (Double Room): ₹19,330 per person

• Three Persons: ₹15,160 per person

• Child (5–11 yrs) with Extra Bed: ₹11,280

• Child (5–11 yrs) without Bed: ₹10,140

Travel by Innova / Tavera / Xylo (or similar)

• Single Person: ₹22,970

• Two Persons (Double Room): ₹16,360 per person

• Three Persons: ₹15,160 per person

• Child (5–11 yrs) with Extra Bed: ₹12,770

• Child (5–11 yrs) without Bed: ₹11,630

Hotel Stay Details

• 3 Nights stay included

• Hotels:

  • Regenta Place Mashobra

  • CK International

  • Or similar category hotel

Important Terms & Conditions

• Booking and cancellation only through www.irctctourism.com

• Refund amount depends on how many days before departure you cancel

• Lunch is not included (only breakfast & dinner will be provided)

• Entry tickets at tourist spots must be paid separately

• Camera charges (if applicable) are extra

• Any personal hotel services will be chargeable

• Pickup & drop will be provided by AC vehicle only

• Pickup points:

  • Kalka Railway Station

  • Chandigarh Railway Station

  • Chandigarh Airport

Why This Package Is a Great Deal

• Perfect for Christmas & New Year vacation

• Hotel + Travel + Breakfast & Dinner + Sightseeing included

• No worry of bookings, local travel, luggage handling, or hotel searching

• Much cheaper than planning everything separately during peak season

Conclusion

If you are planning a budget-friendly snowfall trip this Christmas or New Year, this IRCTC Shimla Tour Package starting from around ₹15,000 is a great opportunity. You get comfortable travel, scenic destinations, hotel stay, and meals—all in one well-managed plan.