12-Day Manali Adventure Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Rohtang Pass
    1 hour (52 km) from Manali

    A scenic drive to mountain pass.

  2. Day 2: Solang Valley
    20 minutes (9 km) from Manali

    A valley with adventure activities.

  3. Day 3: Hadimba Devi Temple
    10 minutes (2.9 km) from Manali

    A beautiful temple with intricate woodwork.

  4. Day 4: Vashist Hot Springs
    15 minutes (3.7 km) from Manali

    Relax your tired muscles in hot springs.

  5. Day 5: Naggar Castle
    1 hour (20 km) from Manali

    Visit a hilltop castle and museum.

  6. Day 6: Manikaran Sahib
    2 hours 30 minutes (78 km) from Manali

    Visit a famous gurudwara and hot springs.

  7. Day 7: Great Himalayan National Park
    3 hours 30 minutes (108 km) from Manali

    A hiking and camping spot for nature lovers.

  8. Day 8: Bhrigu Lake Trek
    30 minutes (20 km) from Manali

    A moderate trek to a beautiful lake.

  9. Day 9: Kullu Valley
    1 hour (40 km) from Manali

    Explore the lush Kullu valley with activities.

  10. Day 10: Hampta Pass Trek
    1 hour 30 minutes (35 km) from Manali

    A challenging trek to alpine meadows.

  11. Day 11: Jana Waterfall
    1 hour 20 minutes (30 km) from Manali

    A trek to a waterfall in a quaint village.

  12. Day 12: Mall Road
    10 minutes (1.9 km) from Manali

    Shop and eat at the popular market.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Rothang Pass (Rs. 550/person) - 4 hours
  • Solang Valley Adventure activities (Rs. 1000/person) - 3 hours
  • Hadimba Devi Temple (free entry) - 1 hour
  • Vashist Hot Springs (free entry) - 2 hours
  • Naggar Castle (Rs. 30/person) - 2 hours
  • Manikaran Sahib (free entry) - 3 hours
  • Great Himalayan National Park (Rs. 50/person) - 6 hours
  • Bhrigu Lake Trek (Rs. 1800/person) - 8 hours
  • Kullu Valley Adventure Activities (Rs. 1500/person) - 6 hours
  • Hampta Pass Trek (Rs. 3500/person) - 10 hours
  • Jana Waterfall Trek (Rs. 500/person) - 4 hours
  • Mall Road (free entry) - 3 hours

  • Total Estimated Costs: Rs. 15,780/person

Useful Tips:

If you have less time, skip the treks and focus on the main attractions like Rohtang Pass, Solang Valley, and Hadimba Devi Temple. For adventure enthusiasts, you can add activities like paragliding and rafting on the Beas River. If you have more time, you can plan a longer trek like the Pin Parvati Trek or explore nearby towns like Kasol and Tosh.

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