Escape to the Captivating Scenery of Manali- 3 Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Local Sightseeing of Manali
    Starting location: Manali Town
    Time and Distance estimate: 1 hour (5 miles) from your accommodations

    Begin your trip with the sightseeing in this beautiful hill station.Stroll around the Mall Road to experience the local culture, taste the street food and shop for souvenirs. Make a stop at the Hidimba Temple, a beautiful wooden temple dedicated to Hadimba, the wife of Bheema of Mahabharata. Proceed to the Manu Temple, which is a dedication to the Sage Manu who is known to be the creator of the human world. The last stop for the day is the Van Vihar National Park, a perfect place to spend time with family and friends and take a stroll around the park.

  2. Day 2: Solang Valley and Rohtang Pass
    Starting location: Manali Town
    Time and Distance estimate: 2 hours (10 miles) from your accommodations

    Get an early start to the day and proceed to the Solang Valley, a beautiful valley famous for winter sports and activities such as skiing, parachuting, paragliding, and zorbing. Next on the list is the Rohtang Pass, a high altitude mountain pass, and a popular destination for adventure enthusiasts. This place offers incredible panoramic views of the snow-capped Himalayan mountains.

  3. Day 3: Manali Naggar Castle and Jana Waterfall
    Starting location: Manali Town
    Time and Distance estimate: 1 hour 30 minutes (10 miles) from your accommodations

    On the last day of your itinerary, visit the Naggar Castle, which is a beautiful historical monument nestled in the valley of Kullu. Take a stroll through the galleries to explore the rich history and exquisite artifact collections. Next stop is the Jana Waterfall, which is on the way to Naggar Castle. The Jana Waterfall, housed amidst lush green surroundings, is perfect for nature lovers who want to take a dip in the water.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Mall Road (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Hidimba Temple (1-2 hours, INR 50 per person)
  • Manu Temple (1-2 hours, INR 30 per person)
  • Van Vihar National Park (1-2 Hours, INR 20 per person)
  • Solang Valley (2-3hours, INR 700 per person)
  • Rohtang Pass (4-5 hours, INR 2,500 per person)
  • Naggar Castle (1-2 hours, INR 50 per person)
  • Jana Waterfall (2-3 hours, INR 100 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 3,450 per person

Useful Tips

For those with more time, visit the Great Himalayan National Park, a paradise for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. For adventure lovers, go for trekking to Hampta Pass or Zanskar Range.

If you have limited time, reduce the duration of your visits to Hidimba and Manu temples. You can also cancel your visit to Van Vihar Park and Jana Waterfall if you want to spend more time at Solang Valley and Rohtang Pass.

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