Delhi Shimla Delhi Volvo Tour Package
4 days by overnight Volvo - the colonial Ridge, Kufri snow meadows, Jakhu Temple, and 2 full hotel nights in the hills, no driving required.
Itinerary
Day 1 / (Delhi to Shimla)
Day 1: Overnight Volvo(1 Night)
Stay: Overnight Volvo
Pick up from Delhi Volvo boarding point in the evening. Board the Volvo luxury bus and settle down for the overnight journey to Shimla (approx. 8-10 hrs). Night. On the bus.
Day 2 / (Shimla)
Day 2: Shimla(1 Night)
Stay: Shimla
You will arrive in Shimla ISBT in the morning, where you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel for check-in and to freshen up. Local sightseeing including Mall Road, the Ridge, Christ Church and Lakkar Bazaar with evening free for a leisurely walk. Night Stay Shimla.
- Arrival
- Mall Road
- The Ridge
- Christ Church
Day 3 / (Kufri & Jakhu)
Day 3: Kufri & Jakhu(1 Night)
Stay: Kufri & Jakhu
Morning drive to Kufri via Green Valley. Visit the Kufri Adventure Park and mini zoo of the Himalayan Nature Park. Visit Jakhu Temple to see the giant statue of Hanuman and then return to Shimla. Overnight stay in Shimla.
- Green Valley
- Adventure Park
- Jakhu Temple
Day 4 / (Shimla Sightseeing to Overnight Volvo to Delhi)
Day 4: Return
Checkout, then visit the Institute of Advanced Study (Viceregal Lodge), the Army Heritage Museum and Sankat Mochan Temple. Drop at Shimla Volvo Bus Stand for overnight return trip to Delhi.
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Delhi Shimla Delhi Volvo Tour Package Overview
The Delhi Shimla Delhi Volvo Package is a no drive trip to the hills covering the journey by comfortable overnight Volvo instead of a self drive taxi. Both legs—Delhi to Shimla and Shimla back to Delhi—are overnight, giving you two full days in Shimla to explore Mall Road, the Ridge, Kufri and Jakhu Temple. The package already includes the hotel and meals in Shimla.
Travel Time
With Volvo, both the outbound and return journeys are overnight, so no travel day is lost to daytime driving – you arrive refreshed and can take advantage of all the daylight hours for sightseeing.
| Route | Distance | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi to Shimla (overnight Volvo) | 345 km | 8–9 Hours |
| Shimla to Kufri | 16 km | 45 Minutes |
| Shimla to Delhi (overnight Volvo) | 345 km | 8–9 Hours |
Best Time To Visit Shimla
Shimla can be visited throughout the year and the Volvo route is operated throughout the year irrespective of the season.
July–September: Monsoon greenery but occasional highway delays – we build in buffer time on both Volvo legs.
October–February: Clear autumn skies, with snowfall in Kufri and Shimla from late December to February.
Brochure
Wake in
Shimla.
without
the drive.
- Overnight Volvo from Delhi
- The Ridge & Mall Road
- Kufri & Jakhu Temple
- Viceregal Lodge & museums
- Overnight Volvo return
- Ease
- Slowing down
- Discovery
- Rest
- Return
Volvo
- Delhi–Shimla–Delhi Volvo tickets (AC Semi-Sleeper)
- Shimla ISBT pickup & drop to your hotel
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Shimla
- Daily breakfast & dinner at the hotel
- All local sightseeing by private cab as per the itinerary
- Flexible departure dates — book for your travel window
- Direct support line throughout your journey: +91 70181 23371
- Entry fees at Kufri Adventure Park, Himalayan Nature Park and museums
- Adventure activities and pony/yak rides
- Lunch, unless specified in your package
- Personal expenses — shopping, cafes, souvenirs
- Costs from weather delays or highway closures
The Volvo departs Delhi in the evening and arrives at Shimla ISBT the next morning; the return Volvo departs Shimla in the evening of Day 4 and reaches Delhi the following morning. Please plan onward travel from Delhi accordingly.
Luggage on the Volvo is limited to one main bag and one handbag per person. AC semi sleeper seating means bus is comfortable but not fully flat, so light sleepers may want a neck pillow.
This is a laid-back, family-friendly itinerary with no high altitude travel. July and August can bring monsoon delays on the highway and December to February can bring snow in Shimla and Kufri – both are accounted for with buffer time in the itinerary.
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Weather In Shimla
| Month | Temperature |
|---|---|
| March–April | 8°C to 22°C |
| May–June | 14°C to 28°C |
| July–September | 15°C to 24°C |
| October–November | 6°C to 20°C |
| December–February | -2°C to 12°C |
Road Conditions
The Volvo runs via the Delhi–Chandigarh–Kalka highway, which is smooth, well-maintained expressway for most of the route, with hill bends only on the final Kalka–Shimla stretch. Local roads to Kufri are narrow but in good condition.
How To Reach
The package starts from a Volvo boarding point in Delhi (details shared at the time of booking) and ends the same way on return. If you're arriving in Delhi by flight or train, plan to reach the boarding point by early evening on Day 1.
Altitude Information
| Location | Altitude |
|---|---|
| Shimla | 2,276 m |
| Kufri | 2,510 m |
These altitudes are moderate and do not require any acclimatisation, making this itinerary comfortable for families, senior citizens and children.
Permits Required
No special permits are required for this route. A valid government-issued photo ID is needed to board the Volvo and for hotel check-in.
Packing List For The Shimla Volvo Trip
- Light woollens or a jacket for the overnight bus and evenings
- Comfortable walking shoes for the Ridge and Mall Road
- Neck pillow and eye mask for the overnight legs
- Heavier winter wear if travelling December–February
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Government-issued photo ID (mandatory to board the Volvo)
- One main bag and one hand bag per person
Accommodation Options
Two nights of hotel accommodation in Shimla are already included in this package, in a comfortable, centrally located property within easy reach of Mall Road and the Ridge.
Nearby Attractions
- Jakhu Temple — hilltop Hanuman statue with panoramic views
- The Ridge & Christ Church — Shimla's colonial centre
- Kufri & Green Valley — snow point and adventure park
- Viceregal Lodge — Indian Institute of Advanced Study
- Army Heritage Museum — military history near the Mall
- Sankat Mochan Temple — hillside temple on the Kalka road
- Lakkar Bazaar — wooden handicrafts market
Mobile Network And Internet Connectivity
All major networks — Jio, Airtel and Vodafone — work reliably along the entire route, including on the Volvo highway stretch and throughout Shimla and Kufri.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Does The Volvo Bus Journey Work?
You board an AC semi-sleeper Volvo at a designated point in Delhi in the evening and arrive at Shimla ISBT the next morning, where our team picks you up and transfers you to the hotel. The same bus, in reverse, brings you back to Delhi on the night of Day 4.
Is Hotel Accommodation Really Included?
Yes. Unlike our self-drive taxi packages, this Volvo package includes 2 nights of hotel stay in Shimla with daily breakfast and dinner, so there is nothing extra to book for your stay.
Is This Package Suitable For Families And Senior Citizens?
Yes. There is no driving involved, the altitude is moderate, and the sightseeing pace is relaxed — this is one of our easiest itineraries for families and older travellers.
Can We Add Extra Nights In Shimla?
Yes, extra nights can be added at the time of booking if you'd like more time in Shimla before catching the return Volvo.
What Is The Total Distance Covered In This Package?
This 4-day package covers approximately 690 km round trip by Volvo between Delhi and Shimla, plus a short local excursion to Kufri.
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