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5-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Manali, Shimla, and Delhi in January 2024

  1. Day 1: Manali
    40 minutes (20 miles) from Bhuntar Airport

    In the morning, visit the Hadimba Devi Temple and take a stroll around the Van Vihar National Park. For lunch, try local delicacies at Johnson's Cafe or Cafe 1947. In the afternoon, enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and other snow activities at Solang Valley. In the evening, take a dip in the hot water springs of Vashisht Kund.

  2. Day 2: Shimla
    5 hours (150 miles) from Manali

    In the morning, visit the Viceregal Lodge and Army Heritage Museum. For lunch, try Indian cuisine at Eighteen71 Cookhouse & Bar or Wake & Bake Cafe. In the afternoon, take a walk along the Mall Road and visit the Jakhu Temple. In the evening, enjoy the scenic views and the sunset from Scandal Point or The Ridge.

  3. Day 3: Delhi
    7 hours (230 miles) from Shimla

    In the morning, visit the Red Fort, one of the most popular destinations in Delhi. For lunch, try traditional Indian food at Karim's or Paranthe Wali Gali. In the afternoon, visit the Lotus Temple, Humayun's Tomb, and the India Gate. In the evening, witness the light and sound show at the Red Fort.

  4. Day 4: Delhi

    In the morning, visit the Qutub Minar and the nearby Mehrauli Archaeological Park. For lunch, try the street food at Chandni Chowk. In the afternoon, visit the Akshardham Temple and the National Museum. In the evening, enjoy a live performance at the Kingdom of Dreams or watch a movie at PVR Plaza.

  5. Day 5: Delhi

    In the morning, visit the Gandhi Smriti and the Raj Ghat. For lunch, try the fusion food at Guppy by Ai or the international cuisine at Olive Bar & Kitchen. In the afternoon, visit the Swaminarayan Akshardham and the Hauz Khas Village. In the evening, shop at the Connaught Place or the DLF Promenade.

Recommendations

You can also consider visiting Manikaran Gurudwara and Kullu in Manali, the Kalka-Shimla Railway and Christ Church in Shimla, and the Jama Masjid and the Chhatarpur Temple in Delhi. You can also take a day trip to Agra to witness the beauty of the Taj Mahal. To maximize your fun, try to book your tickets and accommodation in advance, use public transport as much as possible, and try local food and drinks.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Hadimba Devi Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Solang Valley (2-3 hours, INR 500 for skiing or snowboarding)
  • Red Fort (2-3 hours, INR 35 for Indians, INR 500 for foreigners)
  • Qutub Minar (1-2 hours, INR 30 for Indians, INR 500 for foreigners)
  • Akshardham Temple (2-3 hours, free but INR 170 for exhibition)
  • Kingdom of Dreams (2-3 hours, INR 999 for show and dinner)
  • Connaught Place (2-3 hours, depends on shopping and eating)
  • Total Estimated Costs (per person): INR 10,000-15,000 (including accommodation, transportation, food, and activities)

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