7-Day Honeymoon Itinerary for Shimla and Manali

1. Day 1: Journey to Shimla
   Estimated Time: 5 hours (119 miles)

   Travel from Delhi to Shimla and enjoy the scenic views. Check in at the hotel and relax.

2. Day 2: Kufri and Shimla Local Sightseeing
   Estimated Time: 6 hours (20 miles)

   Visit Kufri, an amazing destination with dense forest, snow-covered peaks, and exotic flora and fauna. Later, explore local attractions like Jakhu Temple, the Christ Church, and The Ridge.

3. Day 3: Solang Valley and Manali Arrival
   Estimated Time: 6 hours (109 miles)

   Drive to Solang Valley, located between Beas Kund and Solang Village. Try adventure activities like skiing, paragliding, and zorbing. Then travel to Manali and check into your hotel.

4. Day 4: Rohtang Pass and Hadimba Temple
   Estimated Time: 8 hours (55 miles)

   Visit Rohtang Pass, which offers breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains. Then, explore Hadimba Temple, a unique shrine dedicated to Goddess Hidimba.

5. Day 5: Naggar Castle and Vashisht Temple
   Estimated Time: 4 hours (14 miles)

   Explore Naggar Castle, an ancient and beautiful palace built in the traditional Himalayan style and visit Vashisht Temple, a revered temple with hot water springs.

6. Day 6: Manikaran and Tirthan Valley
   Estimated Time: 8 hours (83 miles)

   Visit Manikaran, famous for its hot water springs, beautiful temples, and delicious food. Then, head to Tirthan Valley to enjoy the peaceful and scenic surroundings.

7. Day 7: Departure from Manali
   Estimated Time: 6 hours (308 miles to Delhi)

   After breakfast, check out from your hotel and drive back to Delhi.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Vehicle rental for entire trip (estimated cost) - INR 15,000
• Skiing at Solang Valley - INR 500 per person
• Paragliding at Solang Valley - INR 1500 per person
• Zorbing at Solang Valley - INR 500 per person
• Rohtang Pass entrance fee - INR 550 per person
• Naggar Castle entrance fee- INR 15 per person
• Tirthan Valley parking fee - INR 100 per vehicle
• Meals and accommodation budget per day - INR 2500
Total Estimated Costs: INR 30,515

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can add adventure activities like river rafting in Kullu or paragliding in Bir along with exploring nearby destinations like Kasol and Mandi. If you have less time, you can skip destinations like Naggar Castle and Tirthan Valley to focus on the main attractions of Shimla and Manali.