5-Day Itinerary for Manali

  1. Day 1: Rohtang Pass
    1 hour 40 minutes (50 km) from Manali

    Enjoy the beautiful views of the mountains while driving to Rohtang Pass, a high altitude mountain pass located in the eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas. Try out adventure activities like snow scooters, skiing, and horse riding at the top.

  2. Day 2: Beas Kund Trek
    1 hour 20 minutes (38 km) from Manali

    Embark on a 4-hour trek to Beas Kund, the source of the Beas river. The trail is surrounded by beautiful views of snow-capped mountains and lush green meadows. Get mesmerized by the blue water of the lake and the white mass of ice above it.

  3. Day 3: Solang Valley
    30 minutes (13 km) from Manali

    At Solang Valley, enjoy adventure activities such as paragliding, zorbing, quad biking, ropeway, and skiing. The valley is a beautiful place for nature lovers to enjoy the picturesque views of snow-capped mountains and lush greenery.

  4. Day 4: Hadimba Temple
    10 minutes (3 km) from Manali

    Visit the beautiful Hadimba Temple, an ancient cave temple dedicated to Hidimba Devi, wife of Bhima from the Mahabharata. The temple is surrounded by tall deodar trees and has beautiful carvings and wooden interiors.

  5. Day 5: Manikaran Gurudwara
    1 hour 30 minutes (80 km) from Manali

    Visit the Manikaran Gurudwara, a pilgrimage spot for Hindus and Sikhs at the banks of the Parvati river. The gurudwara has hot springs where you can take a bath for healing purposes. It is believed that the water has medicinal properties.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Rohtang Pass (5 hours, ₹500 for taxi)
  • Beas Kund Trek (6 hours, ₹1500 for guide)
  • Solang Valley (3 hours, ₹1000 for adventure activities)
  • Hadimba Temple (1 hour, Free entry)
  • Manikaran Gurudwara (3 hours, Free entry)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹3000

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit other popular attractions in Manali like the Naggar Castle, Van Vihar National Park, and the Mall Road. If you have less time, you can skip Manikaran Gurudwara or Solang Valley. It is recommended to carry warm clothes as the weather can get cold in the mountains.

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