Best Route for Delhi to Shimla Manali Road Trip

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Best Route for Delhi to Shimla Manali Road Trip

ankursharma
Planning my first ever Shimla Tour from Delhi by car and completely confused about which route to take — there seem to be at least 3 different options people recommend and I don't know which one actually makes sense for a first-timer.

Here's what I'm trying to figure out:

Is the NH44 → Chandigarh → Kalka → Shimla route the safest and most scenic?

Should I take the Shimla bypass if Manali is my main destination?

Which route has better road conditions — via Mandi or via Narkanda?

What's the ideal 2-day driving plan to avoid fatigue and night driving on hills?

Any must-stop points between Delhi and Shimla that are actually worth it?

I came across a detailed breakdown Shimla Tour from Delhi by car which helped a bit, but I'd really love insights from people who've driven this route recently.

Which way did you go and would you recommend it to someone doing this for the very first time? 🚗🏔️