Family Friendly Itinerary for Delhi, Shimla, Manaki, Nainital in May 2023

1. Day 1: Delhi
   Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi

   Visit Red Fort and Jama Masjid. Authentic Delhi street food available at Karim's Restaurant for lunch.

2. Day 2: Delhi to Shimla
   Travel time: 9 hours (342 km)

   Explore the Mall Road in Shimla, and visit the Christ Church. Stop for lunch at Indian Coffee House.

3. Day 3: Shimla
   Explore the Viceregal Lodge, and enjoy scenic views from the Jakhoo Hill.

   Visit the Shimla State Museum and don't miss the city's famous ice-skating rink.

4. Day 4: Shimla to Manali
   Travel time: 7 hours (250 km)

   Marvel at the serene beauty of the Rohtang Pass, enjoy a ride on the Solang Valley Ropeway, and visit the Hadimba Temple.

5. Day 5: Manali
   Experience thrill at the Manali Adventure Park and Manali Nature Park.

   Stroll around the Manali Bazaar and visit the Vashisht Temple and Jogini Waterfall.

6. Day 6: Manali to Nainital
   Travel time: 12 hours (550 km)

   Explore the Naina Devi Himalayan Bird Conservation Reserve.

7. Day 7: Nainital
   Visit the Naini Lake, Tiffin Top, and G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo.

   For dinner, head to Machan Restaurant and try their delicious Indian and Chinese cuisine.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Red Fort (1-2 hours, 600 INR)
• Jama Masjid (1-2 hours, Free)
• Karim's Restaurant (1-2 hours, 400 INR)
• Indian Coffee House (1-2 hours, 300 INR)
• Christ Church (30 minutes, Free)
• Viceregal Lodge (1-2 hours, 40 INR)
• Jakhoo Hill (1 hour, Free)
• Shimla State Museum (1-2 hours, 20 INR)
• Rohtang Pass (1-2 hours, 550 INR)
• Solang Valley Ropeway (1 hour, 500 INR)
• Hadimba Temple (1-2 hours, Free)
• Manali Adventure Park (2-3 hours, 2,000 INR)
• Manali Nature Park (1-2 hours, 100 INR)
• Manali Bazaar (1-2 hours, Free)
• Vashisht Temple (1-2 hours, Free)
• Jogini Waterfall (1-2 hours, Free)
• Naina Devi Himalayan Bird Conservation Reserve (2-3 hours, 150 INR)
• Naini Lake (1-2 hours, Free)
• Tiffin Top (1-2 hours, Free)
• G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo (1-2 hours, 150 INR)
• Total Estimated Costs: 5,510 INR per person

Useful Tips

If time permits, you can visit Taj Mahal and Lotus Temple in Delhi. You can also include Chail Palace and Kufri Fun World in your Shimla itinerary. If traveling with children, add the Himachal State Museum in Shimla and Nainital Boat Club in Nainital. If need to shorten the itinerary, skip the travel from Manali to Nainital. Book your flights and hotels well in advance during the peak season.