10-day Itinerary for Manali and Shimla

1. Day 1: Arrive in Manali
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   Check into your hotel and acclimatize to the altitude. Take a stroll through Old Manali and enjoy a cup of chai in a local café.

2. Day 2: Solang Valley
   30 minutes (8.6 miles) from Old Manali

   Visit the beautiful Solang Valley for a day of adventure sports, including paragliding and zorbing.

3. Day 3: Jogini Waterfalls
   45 minutes (5.8 miles) from Old Manali

   Hike to the stunning Jogini waterfalls and enjoy a picnic lunch by the river.

4. Day 4: Rohtang Pass
   3 hours (50.8 miles) from Old Manali

   Take a scenic drive through the mountains to Rohtang Pass, offering stunning views of the Himalayas.

5. Day 5: Manali to Shimla
   6 hours (170.2 miles) from Rohtang Pass

   Drive from Manali to Shimla, India's former summer capital. Enjoy the scenic view of the Himalayan mountains.

6. Day 6: Kufri
   30 minutes (9.4 miles) from Shimla

   Visit Kufri for a day of skiing, snowboarding, and sledding.

7. Day 7: Vice Regal Lodge
   20 minutes (2.8 miles) from Shimla

   Visit the historic Vice Regal Lodge, once the summer residence of the British viceroys.

8. Day 8: The Mall Road
   10 minutes (0.6 miles) from Vice Regal Lodge

   Stroll along The Mall Road and enjoy a cup of tea at one of the many cafes.

9. Day 9: Tara Devi Temple
   1 hour (12.5 miles) from Shimla

   Visit the beautiful Tara Devi Temple and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding hills.

10. Day 10: Departure
    4 hours (140.1 miles) from Tara Devi Temple

    Depart from Shimla and head back home with beautiful memories.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Solang Valley (4-6 hours, 1000-2000 INR)
• Jogini Waterfalls (3-4 hours, 500-1000 INR)
• Rohtang Pass (full day, 2500-4000 INR)
• Vice Regal Lodge (1-2 hours, 200-500 INR)
• Tara Devi Temple (3-4 hours, 200-500 INR)
• Total Estimated Costs: 7200-12000 INR

Useful Tips

To shorten the itinerary, consider skipping Rohtang Pass or Tara Devi Temple. To extend your stay, add another day of adventure activities in Manali or visit the ancient Hidimba Temple.