Took me a while to find something that helped me compare Himachal trip costs without getting lost in dozens of hotel listings. I checked a few routes covering Shimla, Manali, and Solang Valley, and the travel time between stops made me rethink my original plan. A friend suggested keeping one extra day for Manali instead of rushing towards the next destination. Fair advice. While comparing hotel prices with transport expenses, I came across Himachal Tour Packages as another option to consider. I'm still checking departure options from Delhi, but having a rough itinerary makes it easier to work out the budget.