7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary: Raison, Jispa, Sissu, Manikaran, Thirtan Valley

1. Day 1: Raison
   3 hours (100 km) from Chandigarh

   Explore the quaint town of Raison, visit the Raghunath Temple, and take a stroll along the banks of the Beas River.

2. Day 2: Jispa
   6 hours (337 km) from Raison

   Drive through stunning landscapes to reach Jispa. Trek to the famous Bhaga River and admire the scenic beauty of the valley.

3. Day 3: Sissu
   1 hour 20 minutes (43 km) from Jispa

   Travel to Sissu and admire the natural beauty of the valley. Visit the ancient Gondhla Monastery and see the old-style architecture.

4. Day 4: Manikaran
   3 hours (113 km) from Sissu

   Take a morning drive to Manikaran to visit the famous Rama Temple and unwind in the natural hot springs. Witness the langar (free food service) at the Gurudwara Sahib.

5. Day 5: Thirtan Valley
   2 hours 30 minutes (79 km) from Manikaran

   Hike to the hidden waterfalls in the valley and visit the oldest temple, the Chaini Kothi. Enjoy a picnic by the serene river banks for a perfect day out with family.

6. Day 6: Raison
   3 hours (105 km) from Thirtan Valley

   Get back to Raison and explore the Naggar Castle. Visit the Nicholas Roerich Art Gallery to admire his paintings and artifacts.

7. Day 7: Departure
   3 hours (100 km) from Raison to Chandigarh Airport

   Head to Chandigarh Airport for your flight back home.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Raghunath Temple (1 hour, free)
• Bhaga River Trek (2 hours, free)
• Gondhla Monastery (1 hour, free)
• Manikaran Rama Temple (1 hour, free)
• Manikaran Hot Springs (2 hours, INR 100 per person)
• Chaini Kothi (2 hours, free)
• Naggar Castle (2 hours, INR 15 per person)
• Nicholas Roerich Art Gallery (1 hour, INR 30 per person)
• Total Estimated Costs (11 hours, INR 170 per person)

Useful Tips

Some other places that can be added to the itinerary are the Solang Valley and Hadimba Temple in Manali. If you have more time, you can extend your stay in Thirtan Valley and go rafting in the Beas River. In case some places are closed, you can explore the nearby attractions.