10-Day Adventure Itinerary for Manali, Kullu, and Bir

1. Day 1: Arrival in Manali
   From Kullu Manali Airport: 1 hour 15 minutes (50 km)

   Arrive in Kullu Manali Airport and Transfer to the hotel

2. Day 2: Solang Valley
   From Manali: 30 minutes (13 km)

   Go paragliding over the valley or take a cable car to the top of the mountains for an adventure.

3. Day 3: Manikaran Hot Springs
   From Manali: 2 hours 15 minutes (79 km)

   Take a scenic drive to Manikaran and enjoy the natural beauty of the town. Relax in the hot springs and visit the Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara.

4. Day 4: Great Himalayan National Park
   From Manali: 1 hour 30 minutes (60 km)

   Trek through the National Park and witness the beautiful flora and fauna of the Himalayas.

5. Day 5: Old Manali and Vashisht Temple
   From Manali: 10 minutes (3.4 km)

   Explore the charming streets of Old Manali and visit the Vashisht Temple for a spiritual experience. Try out cafes and food joints around the corner.

6. Day 6: Adventure activities in Kullu
   From Manali: 1 hour (41 km)

   Experience the thrill with white water rafting, kayaking, and trekking in Kullu.

7. Day 7: Prashar Lake
   From Kullu: 4 hours (104 km)

   Head to the serene Prashar lake and trek around it for a scenic view of the Himalayas.

8. Day 8: Billing for Paragliding
   From Kullu: 2 hours 30 minutes (70 km)

   Go to the Bir-Billing region, known as the Paragliding Capital of India, have an adventurous experience.

9. Day 9: Tea Factory in Palampur
   From Billing: 1 hour 20 minutes (32 km)

   Take a tour of the tea factory in Palampur and enjoy the lush green tea estates and the beauty of the Kangra Valley.

10. Day 10: Departure
    From Bir: 6 hours (248 km) to Chandigarh International Airport

    Leave for Chandigarh International Airport to head back home.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Paragliding (Solang Valley/Bir-Billing): 30 minutes-3 hours (INR 2,500-13,500)
• Cable Car Ride: 15-20 minutes (INR 1,100-1,300)
• Entry to Manikaran Hot Springs: Free
• Great Himalayan National Park: 1 day (INR 50)
• Entry to Vashisht Temple: Free
• White water rafting (Kullu): 1-2 hours (INR 500-1,000)
• Prashar Lake trek: 1 day (INR 200)
• Entry to Tea Factory Palampur: INR 30
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 5,680-17,030 (depending on activities chosen and if rent self-drive car)

Useful Tips

If you have time, you can add a visit to the Rohtang Pass, the Hadimba Devi Temple, the Jogini Falls, or the Naggar Castle in Kullu. If you have less time, skip visiting Manikaran Hot Springs or the Prashar Lake, some optional activities may also be done multiple times. Carefully plan your choices and optimize the itinerary based on your personal preferences and logistics.