A 6-Day Himachal Family-Friendly Itinerary

1. Day 1: Shimla Walkthrough
   Estimated Time and Distance: 5 hours 47 minutes (152.7 km) from Chandigarh Airport

   The capital city of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, is the perfect place to start your family vacation in the hills. Begin by taking a leisurely walk on the famous Ridge Road. Later in the day, you can visit the Christ Church, Jakhu Temple, and the Mall Road for shopping and street food.

2. Day 2: Rohtang Pass Adventure
   Estimated Time and Distance: 4 hours 8 minutes (108.9 km) from Shimla

   Enjoy an adventurous day trip to the Rohtang Pass by hiring a taxi or SUV. Indulge in activities like skiing, snowmobiling, and sledging. This pass also gives breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.

3. Day 3: Manali Nature Trail
   Estimated Time and Distance: 1 hour 35 minutes (51.3 km) from Kullu Airport

   Spend the day in Manali walking through the beautiful, forested Jogini Waterfalls trail. Later visit the Hadimba Temple and Solang Valley and indulge in adventure activities.

4. Day 4: Dharamshala Peaceful Visit
   Estimated Time and Distance: 4 hours 8 minutes (147.3 km) from Manali

   Visit the cricket stadium in Dharamshala, and later visit the Naam Art Gallery. In the evening, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere at the famous St. John in the Wilderness Church.

5. Day 5: Khajjar Wild beauty
   Estimated Time and Distance: 3 hours 45 minutes (118.6 km) from Dharamshala

   Visit the beautiful Khajjar Lake which is also known as the Mini Switzerland of India. Indulge in adventure activities like paragliding and horse riding. Visit the Golden Devi Temple which is also located in the vicinity.

6. Day 6: Chail Nature's Paradise
   Estimated Time and Distance: 2 hours 34 minutes (92.8 km) from Khajjar Lake

   Chail is located in the lap of nature, and it's a peaceful place to end your family vacation. Visit the Chail Sanctuary which offers picturesque views of the region. Visit the Sadhu Pool and the famous Chail Palace.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Ridge Road (1-2 hours, Free)
• Rohtang Pass (8-9 hours, INR 6,000 approx.)
• Jogini Waterfalls (4-5 hours, INR 1,500 approx.)
• Naam Art Gallery (1-2 hours, INR 100 approx.)
• Khajjar Lake (3-4 hours, INR 800 approx.)
• Chail Palace (2-3 hours, INR 200 approx.)
• Total Estimated Costs (per person): INR 8,500 approx.

Useful Tips

If you have less time, you can consider skipping Rohtang Pass or Chail. Alternatively, if you have more time, you can add a day to explore Dharamshala more and visit McLeodganj, home to the official residence of the Dalai Lama.