12-Day Itinerary: Kashmir, Shimla, Kullu, Manali

1. Day 1: Srinagar
   0 minutes (airport arrival)

   Enjoy stunning Dal Lake views and gardens.

2. Day 2: Pahalgam
   2.5 hours (88.3 km) from Srinagar

   Relax at Pahalgam's picturesque Lidder Valley.

3. Day 3: Gulmarg
   3 hours (142 km) from Pahalgam

   Ski resort town with a scenic gondola ride.

4. Day 4: Shimla
   12 hours (610 km) from Gulmarg

   Explore Shimla's colonial architecture and sights.

5. Day 5: Kufri
   1 hour (15 km) from Shimla

   Visit the Himalayan National Park and adventure park.

6. Day 6: Manikaran
   7 hours (220 km) from Kufri

   Experience Manikaran's hot springs and religious sites.

7. Day 7: Kullu
   2.5 hours (80 km) from Manikaran

   Scenic Kullu Valley with temples and adventure sports.

8. Day 8: Manali
   1 hour (40 km) from Kullu

   Explore picturesque Manali with temples and markets.

9. Day 9: Rohtang Pass
   Full-day tour from Manali

   High-altitude, scenic snow point with trekking and skiing.

10. Day 10: Solang Valley
    30 minutes (13 km) from Manali

    Adventure sports, views of glaciers and peaks.

11. Day 11: Naggar Castle
    1 hour (20 km) from Manali

    Historic castle and temples with gorgeous views.

12. Day 12: Departure
    1 hour (50 km) from Naggar Castle (to airport)

    Final relaxation and last souvenir shopping.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Dal Lake (2 hours, free)
• Lidder Valley (5 hours, free)
• Gondola ride (3 hours, ₹700)
• Shimla architecture (2 hours, free)
• Himalayan Park (4 hours, ₹200)
• Manikaran hot spring (3 hours, free)
• Kullu Valley (2 hours, free)
• Manali temples (2 hours, free)
• Rohtang Pass tour (6 hours, ₹2500)
• Solang Valley sports (3 hours, ₹800)
• Naggar Castle (2 hours, ₹20)

Total Estimated Costs: ₹3420 per person

Useful tips

If you have more than 12 days, add a day trip from Manali to the Great Himalayan National Park. If you have less than 12 days, skip Gulmarg in Kashmir and stay an extra day in Manali. Remember to bring warm clothing for the snow points.