5-Day Family Friendly itinerary for Manali Kasol

1. Day 1: Manali
   No distance estimate. Spend a full day in Manali exploring the picturesque Old Manali. Stroll through the charming Manu Temple and admire its architecture dated back to centuries. Go shopping for hippie clothes and organic food at Manali's lively Mall Road, taking in the stunning sights of the Himalayas.

2. Day 2: Solang Valley
   Distance from Manali: 12km. Solang Valley is known for its adventurous activities such as skiing and paragliding. Hike or rent a bike for a scenic ride through the stunning landscape of Solang Valley. You can spot snow leopards at Solang Valley wildlife sanctuary and also enjoy a delectable lunch at several eateries nearby.

3. Day 3: Jogini Falls
   Distance from Solang Valley: 20km. Jogini Falls is an incredible, well-known waterfall near Vashisth temple. Take a moderate hike of 3 km and savor the breathtaking views of the mountain ranges on the way. Enjoy a picnic amidst nature while listening to the sound of birds chirping and the waterfall gushing. Soak in the healing power of Vashisth's wild hot water springs before heading back.

4. Day 4: Kasol
   Distance from Jogini falls: 33km. Kasol is a beautiful small village nestled in the verdant Parvati valley known for its scenic views and natural essence. Take a stroll through the lovely lanes of Kasol, shop for trinkets and souvenirs, and delight your taste buds with the lip-smacking Israeli cuisine at the nearby restaurants. You can also enjoy fishing at Parvati River and enjoy a sunset at Chalal village.

5. Day 5: Manikaran
   Distance from Kasol: 4.7km. Manikaran is a pilgrimage center with boiling hot water springs, known for their religious importance. Visit the gurudwara and temple in Manikaran and relish the popular Langar meal. Spend leisure time exploring the local markets of Manikaran and soak in the spiritual potency of the hot water springs before calling it a day.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Paragliding in Solang Valley (20-30 minutes, INR1500)
• Rent a bike in Solang Valley to admire the scenic beauty (2-3 hours, INR400)
• Vashisth hot water spring (1-2 hours, free entrance)
• Guided hike to Jogini falls (3-4 hours, INR750)
• Authentic Israeli cuisine in Kasol (1-2 hours, INR500)
• Langar and donation at Gurudwara in Manikaran (1-2 hours, free or giving a donation)
Total Estimated Costs: INR3650 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can add visiting Manikaran's castle and hot springs to your Day 5 itinerary. Also, you could spend a day in Kasol exploring Tosh, Malana and Camping on the banks of river Parvati. If you have less time, consider covering Manikaran on day 2 and Solang Valley and Jogini falls on day 3 along with a picnic to save a day.