Start around 7:00 am at Humayun’s Tomb in Nizamuddin; it generally opens from sunrise to sunset, and plan about 1½ hours for the gardens and tomb. Entry for foreign visitors is typically around ₹600, with lower rates for Indian visitors; check the current ticket price before you go. A cab or app taxi is the easiest way to reach the next stop, India Gate—allow about 20–30 minutes, depending on traffic. Spend roughly 45 minutes on the broad lawns and around the monument; it’s an outdoor stop, so bring water and sun protection.
From India Gate, head to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib near Connaught Place (about 15–25 minutes by cab). Give the visit around an hour. Entry is free; cover your head, remove your shoes, and follow the signs for the shoe-storage area. The community kitchen welcomes visitors, though with your lunch planned next, you can simply take in the calm atmosphere. Walk or take a short cab ride into Connaught Place for lunch—choose a well-reviewed restaurant around the Inner or Outer Circle and budget ₹500–₹1,000 per person. Allow another 1½ hours to browse the colonnades and shops without rushing.
Keep the late afternoon flexible for a rest, an early dinner, and collecting your luggage. Your overnight bus to Manali will leave from its assigned boarding point, which may not be in central Delhi; confirm the exact location, departure time, and luggage allowance with the operator for all five travelers. Take an app cab there and aim to arrive 30–45 minutes before departure. The journey usually takes about 12–14 hours; carry a warm layer, water, and any snacks you’ll want overnight.
After arriving in Manali, check in, freshen up and keep the first couple of hours deliberately quiet after the overnight trip. Ask your hotel to confirm early check-in or arrange luggage storage; a late breakfast and rest will make the afternoon much more enjoyable. When you’re ready, take a taxi or auto to Hadimba Devi Temple in Old Manali. Set among tall deodars, it’s a peaceful stop of about an hour; it’s generally open during daylight hours, with no entry fee, though donations are welcome.
From Hadimba Devi Temple, continue to Manu Temple, a short but uphill walk through Old Manali—wear shoes with a good grip and take your time if you’re feeling the altitude. Allow around 45 minutes to visit and enjoy the quieter hillside setting. Temple timings can vary, so check locally, and dress modestly at both temples.
Head back to your hotel for lunch or a short rest, then take a local taxi toward Solang Valley, roughly 14 km north of town; allow about 30–45 minutes each way, more if traffic or road conditions are slow. Spend two to three hours taking in the mountain views and ask the operators on site which activities are actually running: in early November, weather, snow and maintenance can affect availability, and activity prices vary, so agree the price before setting off. Return to town before dark if conditions are poor.
Wind down at Johnson’s Café in Siyal, a relaxed choice for dinner after the valley outing. Budget roughly ₹700–₹1,500 per person, depending on drinks and what you order; for five, it’s sensible to call ahead or arrive a little early at the busy dinner hour. Keep warm layers handy—the evening temperature can drop quickly in November.
Leave Manali around 5:30–6:00 am in a locally authorized taxi, allowing roughly 1–1½ hours to reach the Atal Tunnel’s north portal. For five people, arrange a suitable vehicle the day before and confirm the fare, weather, and road status with your driver; a private day vehicle may cost roughly ₹6,000–₹10,000, depending on the vehicle and conditions. Carry warm layers, water, and snacks, and expect possible checks or delays. Tunnel access and onward travel can be restricted during bad weather, so don’t set out without a same-morning update.
Continue to Sissu in Lahaul and give yourselves about 1½–2 hours to stroll around the village and visit the waterfall viewpoint if the approach is open and safe. Roads can be icy in November, and the waterfall may be much less dramatic than in summer; follow local advice rather than walking onto slippery or snow-covered ground. Have a simple tea or breakfast stop in the village if a café is open, but bring provisions as services can be limited this late in the season.
Head back through the Atal Tunnel toward Manali in daylight; allow 2–3 hours from Sissu, with extra time for traffic, checks, or snow. Rohtang Pass is commonly closed by early November, and after returning to Manali there is no practical way to count on reaching it today. Treat it as a status check, not a promised stop: confirm with local authorities before travel and don’t attempt the pass if it is closed or conditions are unsafe. After resting, have dinner at The Lazy Dog Lounge in Old Manali; budget around ₹700–₹1,500 per person, and check that it’s open before heading over.
Take a brief, easy stroll along Mall Road and pick up snacks before checking out; allow about an hour. The central stretch is usually liveliest later in the day, so expect a quieter walk in the morning. Cafés and shops keep their own hours, and your hotel can hold luggage if you need time before departure.
The rest of today’s plan doesn’t fit the clock: Manali to Agra is typically a 12–15-hour drive or longer, so leaving on Nov 9 won’t get your group of five to Agra by 7 pm. The practical option is the overnight Volvo to Delhi, then a train to Agra on Nov 10; confirm bus and train timings and leave a buffer for the transfer between the Delhi bus stand and station. That means Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and dinner at Peshawri at ITC Mughal need to move to a later day or an overnight stay in Agra. The Taj Mahal is generally open Monday, but check current hours and ticket details before you go.
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