10-Day Itinerary for Manali

1. Day 1: Visit Hadimba Devi Temple
   20 minutes (4.2 km) from Manali bus stand

   Explore the ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Hadimba Devi with beautiful carvings and lush green surroundings.

2. Day 2: Rohtang Pass
   2 hours (52 km) from Hadimba Devi Temple

   Drive through the scenic roads with snow-covered mountains to reach Rohtang Pass, perfect for trekking, skiing and snowboarding.

3. Day 3: Solang Valley
   45 minutes (14 km) from Rohtang Pass

   Enjoy adventure activities like paragliding and zorbing with serene views of snow-capped peaks at the Solang Valley.

4. Day 4: Manikaran
   2 hours 30 minutes (77.5 km) from Solang Valley

   Visit the hot water springs, Gurudwara, and ancient temples in Manikaran while enjoying scenic views of the Parvati Valley.

5. Day 5: Naggar Castle
   1 hour (25 km) from Manikaran

   Explore the historic Naggar Castle and its interesting architecture with the beautiful Kullu valley as a backdrop.

6. Day 6: Hampta Pass
   2 hours 25 minutes (67 km) from Naggar Castle

   Enjoy trekking through the beautiful Hampta Pass and admire spectacular views of lush green valleys, snow-capped mountains and waterfalls.

7. Day 7: Bijli Mahadev Temple
   2 hours 10 minutes (51 km) from Hampta Pass

   Visit the ancient Bijli Mahadev Temple with stunning views of Kullu valley and the Himalayan mountains from the top.

8. Day 8: Great Himalayan National Park
   2 hours 45 minutes (106 km) from Bijli Mahadev Temple

   Explore the diverse flora and fauna with picturesque landscapes and trekking trails at the Great Himalayan National Park.

9. Day 9: Mall Road
   2 hours 30 minutes (70 km) from Great Himalayan National Park

   Shop for souvenirs, enjoy local food, and take a leisurely stroll through the vibrant Mall Road in Manali.

10. Day 10: Visit Vashisht hot water springs
    20 minutes (5.8 km) from Mall Road

    Relax in the natural Vashisht hot water springs while enjoying scenic views of the Beas river and Kullu Valley.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Hadimba Devi Temple (30 mins, Free)
• Rohtang Pass (5-6 hours, INR 500 for permit, INR 2,500 for taxi)
• Solang Valley (4-5 hours, INR 500 for adventure activities)
• Manikaran (5-6 hours, INR 500 for taxi)
• Naggar Castle (2 hours, INR 100 entry fee)
• Hampta Pass (2-3 days trek, INR 6,000 per person for trek guide and necessary equipments)
• Bijli Mahadev Temple (1 hour, INR 30 entry fee)
• Great Himalayan National Park (1 day, INR 100 entry fee)
• Mall Road (2 hours, Free)
• Vashisht hot water springs (1 hour, Free)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 9,730 per person

Useful tips

If you have more time, add a visit to the nearby Kullu and explore the unspoiled beauty of villages like Kasol, Tosh and Malana. If you have less time, skip Manikaran or Hampta Pass trek and add a relaxing day at the hot water springs in Vashisht or a visit to the beautiful Jogini Falls.