Honeymoon Itinerary for Manali, Shimla and Ladakh

1. Day 1: Manali
   45 minutes (19 km) by road from Kullu Airport

   Explore the Hadimba Temple and indulge in adventure sports such as river rafting and paragliding.

2. Day 2: Manali
   26 minutes (7.8 km) from Hadimba Temple

   Enjoy a scenic drive to Solang Valley and go skiing or take a cable car ride.

3. Day 3: Manali - Shimla
   5 hours 13 minutes (249 km) by road

   Head to Shimla, reach by noon. Take a stroll around the city and visit the heritage architectural sites.

4. Day 4: Shimla
   10 minutes (2.5 km) from the Ridge

   Explore the Indian Institute of Advanced Study and take a nature walk in the scenic forests.

5. Day 5: Shimla - Ladakh
   2 hours 15 minutes (25 km) by road to Jubbarhatti Airport (Shimla) + 1 hour 15 minutes (438 km) by flight to Leh Airport

   Transfer to airport for flight to Ladakh. Arrive at Leh by noon, and rest for the day to acclimatize.

6. Day 6: Ladakh
   30 minutes (9.7 km) from Leh Market

   Visit the Shanti Stupa and explore the local markets.

7. Day 7: Ladakh
   10 minutes (3.4 km) from Leh Palace

   Go for a Bactrian Camel Safari in the beautiful Nubra Valley.

8. Day 8: Ladakh
   2 hours 35 minutes (140 km) from Leh City

   Drive to the charming village of Pangong Tso and spend a romantic night in a lakeside camp.

9. Day 9: Ladakh
   8 hours 34 minutes (255 km) from Pangong Tso to Leh City

   Head back to Leh and visit the ancient Alchi Monastery.

10. Day 10: Ladakh - Manali
    1 hour 15 minutes (438 km) by flight to Jubbarhatti Airport (Shimla) + 5 hours 13 minutes (249 km) by road to Manali

    Take a flight to Shimla and drive to Manali for a night stay. Enjoy the beautiful scenic view and local cuisine.

11. Day 11: Manali
    30 minutes (11.2 km) from Manali Mall Road

    Take a scenic drive to the Rahala Falls and explore the local markets for souvenirs.

12. Day 12: Manali
    1 hour and 12 minutes (34.8 km) from Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP)

    Visit the Great Himalayan National Park to see the exotic wildlife, flora, and bird species before departing for home.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Hadimba Temple (1 hour, free entry)
• Solang Valley (3-4 hours, cable car ride INR 600/person)
• Indian Institute of Advance Study (2 hours, INR 40/person)
• Shanti Stupa (1 hour, free entry)
• Bactrian Camel Safari (2 hours, starting at INR 600/person)
• Pangong Tso Lake Camps (1 night, INR 2,500-5,000/couple)
• Alchi Monastery (2 hours, free entry)
• Rahala Falls (2 hours, free entry)
• Great Himalayan National Park (2-3 hours, INR 100-200/person)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 6,000-12,000/couple per day

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a visit to the Khardungla Pass in Ladakh for adventure sports or take a detour to the Rohtang Pass in Manali. For a shorter trip, consider skipping Jawalamukhi Devi Temple in Manali.