Morning – Evening
Delhi - Narkanda: Early morning departure from Delhi, drive towards Chandigarh, then uphill via Shimla to Narkanda.
**Distance/Duration:** 420-460 km | 10--12 hours (with meal and fuel breaks) * Early morning departure from Delhi and drive on the highway towards Chandigarh * Continue uphill via Shimla to reach Narkanda by late evening * Check in to your stay, have a hot dinner and rest * This is the longest plains-to-hills transition day of the trip **Overnight:** Narkanda

