8-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Manali in November 2023

1. Day 1: Rohtang Pass
   2 hours 20 minutes (52.1 km) from Bhuntar Airport

   Experience snow at the highest pass in the area. Due to weather, the pass may close so confirm on the day of travel.

2. Day 2: Hadimba Devi Temple
   22 minutes (5.2 km) from Rohtang Pass

   Visit this 16th-century wooden temple dedicated to the Goddess Hadimba. Closed on Tuesdays.

3. Day 3: Vashisht Temple
   10 minutes (3.3 km) from Hadimba Devi Temple

   Bathe in the natural hot springs and visit the ancient temple dedicated to sage Vashisht.

4. Day 4: Beas River
   11 minutes (4.2 km) from Vashisht Temple

   Take a scenic walk along the beautiful Beas river and enjoy the serenity of nature.

5. Day 5: Solang Valley
   20 minutes (7.5 km) from Beas River

   Enjoy the scenic views of snow-capped peaks, ski slopes, and paragliding activity at this picturesque valley.

6. Day 6: Manu Temple
   24 minutes (9.7 km) from Solang Valley

   Visit this ancient temple dedicated to the sage Manu and take in the beautiful views of the surrounding valleys.

7. Day 7: Pin Valley National Park
   4 hours and 8 minutes (174 km) from Manu Temple

   Explore the beauty of the Himalayas and spot rare animals such as snow leopards and ibexes in this one-of-a-kind national park.

8. Day 8: Mall Road
   2 hours and 42 minutes (53.7 km) from Pin Valley National Park

   Take a relaxing walk on this popular street lined with shops, restaurants, and local vendors.

Time and Costs Estimates:

• Rohtang Pass (5 hours, ₹ 550 rental for snow boots and jackets)
• Hadimba Devi Temple (1 hour, Free)
• Vashisht Temple (2 hours, Free)
• Beas River (1 hour, Free)
• Solang Valley (3 hours, ₹ 500-1000 for adventure activities)
• Manu Temple (1 hour, Free)
• Pin Valley National Park (4 hours, ₹ 100 entry fee)
• Mall Road (2 hours, Free)

Total Estimated Costs: ₹ 1150 - 1550 per person

Useful tips:

If you have more time, take a day trip to the nearby town of Kullu or indulge in adventure activities such as skiing in Gulaba, paragliding in Marhi, or zorbing in Solang Valley. If you have less time, skip Pin Valley National Park and spend more time exploring the town of Manali.