3-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Shimla Manali Kullu in September 2023

1. Day 1: Shimla
   2 hours (70 miles) from Chandigarh Airport
   • The Ridge (1-2 hours)

   The Ridge is a spacious open-air platform situated at the heart of Shimla. Early morning, enjoy the scenic beauty of the mountain ranges of Shimla. Afternoon, take a leisure walk to do some shopping such as shawls, caps, silver and brass jewelry, woolen clothes, and hand-carved wooden sticks.

   • Christ Church (30 mins)

   The Christ Church is a beautiful architectural landmark in Shimla with stained glass windows, elegant lamps, and a pipe organ. It is considered as the second oldest church in North India.

   • Mall Road (2-3 hours)

   Mall Road is a well-known shopping center where you can buy different kinds of handicraft items, Himachali shawls, woolen clothes and wooden artifacts. Evening, enjoy delicious street food such as Momos, Chana Bhatura, and Kulcha.

2. Day 2: Kullu and Manali
   5 hours (135 miles) from Shimla
   • Kullu Shawl Factory (1-2 hours)

   The Kullu Shawl Factory is a place where you can learn about the traditional Kullu Shawls, which are made from the wool of angora rabbits. You can also buy some of these shawls, stoles, and mufflers from the Factory.

   • Hadimba Devi Temple (1-2 hours)

   The Hadimba Devi Temple is a wooden shrine located in the midst of the Van Vihar forest. The temple is surrounded by cedar forests at the foot of the Himalayas.

   • Solang Valley (2-3 hours)

   Solang Valley is a picturesque valley surrounded by snow-capped mountains and glaciers. You can enjoy adventure activities such as paragliding, zorbing, skiing, and horse riding.

3. Day 3: Rohtang Pass
   3 hours (51 miles) from Manali
   • Rohtang Pass (4-5 hours)

   Rohtang Pass is a high mountain pass situated in the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas. You can enjoy the scenic beauty of snow-capped mountains and glaciers. You can play in the snow and enjoy adventure activities such as skiing, snowboarding, and sledging.

   • Rahala Waterfalls (30 mins)

   The Rahala Waterfalls is a beautiful waterfall located on the way to Rohtang Pass. The waterfall is surrounded by the dense deodar forests of the Himalayas.

   • Manu Temple (1-2 hours)

   The Manu Temple is a beautiful temple located in the old Manali town. The temple is dedicated to Lord Manu, who is considered as the creator of the human race.

Recommendations

You can also visit the Shimla State Museum, Naggar Castle, Beas River, and Hampta Pass. You can maximize your fun by booking adventure activities at Solang Valley and Rohtang Pass. A side trip to Kasol and Tosh can be added to your itinerary. You can also hire a taxi and visit the nearby villages of the Kullu valley.

Time and Costs Estimates

• The Ridge (1-2 hours, Free)
• Christ Church (30 mins, Free)
• Mall Road (2-3 hours, $20-30 for street food and shopping)
• Kullu Shawl Factory (1-2 hours, $10-15 for a shawl)
• Hadimba Devi Temple (1-2 hours, Free)
• Solang Valley (2-3 hours, $25-40 for adventure activities)
• Rohtang Pass (4-5 hours, $50-70 for taxi ride and adventure activities)
• Rahala Waterfalls (30 mins, Free)
• Manu Temple (1-2 hours, Free)
• Total Estimated Costs: $155-225 per person (excluding hotel and flight expenses)

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