Collect luggage at Bhuntar airport or arrive by road; transfer to your hotel in Kullu to check in and freshen up — this is the logistical start for the valley visit.
Explore Old Manali’s riverside cafes and boutiques; stop at Cafe 1947 for tea and a relaxed riverside atmosphere (cafés usually open until 8:00–10:00pm).
Visit the 16th-century Hadimba (Hidimba Devi) Temple set in a tranquil cedar forest for classic mountain temple ambience; open 7:00am–6:00pm typically.
Short drive to Vashisht village to bathe in natural hot water springs and explore quaint lanes; the springs and temples are accessible daily, best visited in the afternoon.
Experienced pilots operate paragliding flights (weather permitting) and ATVs/zipline options are available in the valley; paragliding generally runs 9:00am–4:00pm.
Have an early breakfast and check out if you’re heading out on a day trip to the Atal Tunnel / Rohtang side or to Naggar Castle; breakfast from 7:00am is common.
Aim for the Atal Tunnel approach if road and permits allow (tunnel provides dramatic access to Lahaul-Spiti); if Rohtang is closed or permits restricted, head to Naggar Castle and the art gallery instead.
If you pass through the Atal Tunnel, stop at Sissu for high-altitude scenery; alternatively, Naggar Castle (open typically 9:00am–5:00pm) offers Himalayan history and architecture.