Manali Tour

Day 1: Arrival & Riverside Relaxation

• Morning: Arrive in Manali and check into your hotel/resort.

• Afternoon: Take a slow walk through Old Manali. It’s quieter than the main town, filled with charming cafes like Cafe 1947 or The Lazy Dog.

• Evening: Visit the Beas River bank for a peaceful sunset.

• Stay: Manali

Day 2: Local Sightseeing & Heritage

• Morning: Visit the Hadimba Devi Temple, a 16th-century wooden temple nestled in a cedar forest.

• Afternoon: Head to Vashisht Village to see the ancient temple and take a dip in the natural hot springs.

• Late Afternoon: Walk through Van Vihar (a lush municipal garden) and explore the Tibetan Monastery.

• Evening: Shop for souvenirs and try local street food (like Siddu or Momos) at Mall Road.

• Stay: Manali

Day 3: Solang Valley & Adventure Sports

• Morning: Drive to Solang Valley (14 km from Manali). This is the hub for adventure.

• Activities: Try paragliding, zorbing, or the ropeway for panoramic mountain views.

• Winter Note: If you’re visiting in winter, this is the prime spot for skiing and tube slides.

• Evening: Return to Manali and relax at the hotel.

• Stay: Manali

Day 4: High Altitude Wonder (Rohtang Pass or Atal Tunnel)

• Full Day Excursion: * Option A (Rohtang Pass): If open (usually June–Oct), drive up to 13,050 ft for spectacular snow views. Note: Requires a permit.

  • Option B (Atal Tunnel & Sissu): Drive through the world’s longest high-altitude tunnel to enter Lahaul Valley. Visit Sissu Lake and the waterfall for a completely different “Moonland” landscape.

• Stay: Manali

Day 5: Kullu Valley & Manikaran Sahib

• Morning: Depart for Manikaran (approx. 80 km). Visit the famous Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara, known for its powerful hot springs where food is cooked in the water.

• Afternoon: On the way back, stop in Kasol (Mini Israel) for a quick lunch and visit the Kullu Shawl Factories to see traditional weaving.

• Activity: Optional white-water rafting in the Beas River at Kullu.

• Stay: Manali

Day 6: Naggar Castle & Departure

• Morning: Visit Naggar Castle, a historic stone and wood palace with stunning views of the Kullu Valley. Don’t miss the Nicholas Roerich Art Gallery nearby.

• Afternoon: Final stroll through the local markets for any last-minute shopping.

• Evening: Departure for your onward journey (Delhi/Chandigarh).