Popular riverside café serving hearty breakfasts, eggs, pancakes and coffee — a great spot to acclimatise and plan the day. Open commonly from 8:30am, but check seasonal hours.
A peaceful 16th-century wooden temple set in cedar forest — visit for its unique pagoda architecture and forested surroundings. Typically open 6:00am–6:00pm.
A riverside café with Italian and continental dishes; relaxed lunch spot famed for pizzas and pastas. Usually open from mid-morning through the evening.
Natural hot sulphur springs beside the Beas — great for a short soak and to see the traditional Vashisht temple. Springs accessible daytimes; bathing areas available until early evening.
Stroll Mall Road for souvenirs, woollens and street snacks; stop at the Mall Road viewpoint for a sunset feel over the valley. Shops generally open 9:30am–9:30pm.
Choice of cosy restaurants in Old Manali offering multi-cuisine menus — comfortable dinner with local and international dishes. Typical dinner hours 7:00pm–10:30pm.
Choose adrenaline activities: paragliding (operators roughly 8:00am–4:00pm), ATVs and zorbing on marked sites — book with a licensed operator and confirm weather conditions.
Set off before dawn to reach Rohtang early (road permits and traffic rules apply). Bring a packed breakfast and warm layers; roads can be slow due to mountain traffic.
Spectacular high-mountain views, snowfields (seasonal) and photo opportunities; Rohtang is typically open in summer/early autumn but requires permits and can close without notice — check IMD and local road authorities.
Short hikes and snow activities are available depending on snow cover; local guides and vendors operate in the vicinity — timings vary with conditions.
Warm Himalayan massages and Ayurvedic treatments are popular to loosen muscles after mountain travel; many centres open afternoon–evening, book in advance.
Head south-west for about 30–45 minutes to Naggar: visit Naggar Castle and the Nicholas Roerich Art Gallery for Himalayan art and castle views — both typically open 9:00am–5:00pm.
Short drive to Kullu for afternoon rafting sessions on the Beas (rafting season typically runs spring–autumn; operators run trips 10:00am–4:00pm). Book in advance and follow safety instructions.
Choose a relaxed farewell dinner in Old Manali to savour one last meal of Himachali or international cuisine; most sit-down restaurants serve dinner until 9:30–10:30pm.