Early-morning pickup from Chandigarh Airport and start the scenic drive to Manali, crossing plains into the mountains. The chauffeur-driven sedan and driver are provided; expect mountain driving with stops for tea and photos en route.
Arrive and check into your pre-booked hotel in Manali, freshen up and rest after the drive. Hotel check-in usually takes 30–60 minutes; MAP covers dinner tonight.
Visit the 16th-century wood-carved Hidimba Devi Temple set amid cedar forest — a peaceful cultural site and great for photos. Temple visiting hours are generally 6:00am–6:00pm, and the quiet late-afternoon light is lovely.
Short stroll in Van Vihar by the river Beas — a landscaped park ideal for a relaxed riverside walk and boat photos. Park typically open from 9:00am to 6:00pm.
Drop by the Tibetan Monastery to see colourful prayer flags and peaceful interiors (open roughly 9:00am–6:00pm); then a quick look at Club House for outdoor activities and river views.
Explore Mall Road’s shops, cafes and bakeries — great for souvenirs, local handicrafts and grab-a-cup moments. Shops usually open 10:00am–10:00pm, so evening is perfect for browsing.
Enjoy your included dinner at the hotel (part of MAP). If you prefer to eat out, Johnson's Café or Café 1947 on Mall Road are popular choices offering continental and Himachali dishes (check their opening times; most open till 10:00pm).
Relax at the hotel; room decoration (honeymoon inclusion) will be provided for one night as arranged. Use this time to rest for the next day's early start.
Hearty hotel breakfast to fuel a full day of sightseeing; typical hotel breakfast hours are 7:00am–10:00am. Enjoy local parathas, eggs, cereals and tea/coffee.
Drive to Sissu village crossing the Atal Tunnel (approx 3–3.5 hours one-way depending on stops). The Atal Tunnel is the world’s long high-altitude tunnel (9 km) and is open 24/7, offering spectacular high-mountain scenery.
Visit the serene Sissu Lake and nearby waterfall — quiet, scenic spots ideal for photos and short walks. These natural sites are open at all hours but plan visits in daylight.
Return drive through the Atal Tunnel back toward the Manali valley; allow time for photos at viewpoints and short tea breaks. Tunnel transit is quick but total driving time allows for scenic stops.
Arrive at Solang Valley for adventure activities — options include paragliding, zorbing, ropeway, yak rides and seasonal skiing. Most operators run 9:00am–5:00pm; activities are weather-dependent.
Visit Vashisht Temple and bathe/experience the natural hot springs in the Vashisht hamlet. The temple and springs are accessible typically 6:00am–8:00pm.
Enjoy the special candle-light dinner included as part of the honeymoon package — a private, romantic meal arranged by the hotel (verify menu preferences in advance).
Visit the Vaishno Devi temple in Kullu (local shrine popular with devotees) for a short darshan; temple timings commonly 5:00am–8:00pm. Spend time in the calm surroundings.
Explore Kullu’s busy market and shawl factories — great for buying Kullu shawls, woollens and handicrafts. Most shops and factories operate from 9:00am to 6:00pm.
Have lunch at a trusted local café or riverside dhaba in Kullu; try trout (seasonal), thukpa or Himachali specialities. Expect simple mountain-cuisine pricing.
Begin the return drive to Chandigarh Airport/Drop point. Drive time is approx 6–7 hours depending on traffic and road conditions — plan for tea and rest stops en route.
Dinner on day 3 is not normally included under MAP for this itinerary; if needed, stop at a highway dhaba or at Chandigarh’s airport food outlets — Pal Dhaba (if timing permits) is a popular north-Indian option.