Himachal Pradesh Nature Itinerary - September 2023

1. Day 1: Shimla
   2 hours 45 minutes (70.7 miles) from Chandigarh Airport

   Explore the mall road, visit the iconic Christ Church, and take a scenic stroll through the Annandale.

2. Day 2: Manali
   6 hours 30 minutes (160.6 miles) from Shimla

   Experience local culture at Hadimba Temple, relax at hot water springs, and enjoy adventurous activities like paragliding and zorbing at Solang Valley.

3. Day 3: Kasol
   2 hours 30 minutes (51.5 miles) from Manali

   Take a trek to Kheer Ganga, experience the hippie culture, and relax by the Parvati river.

4. Day 4: Dharamshala
   7 hours (119.9 miles) from Kasol

   Visit the residence of Dalai Lama, Mcleodganj, explore the Kangra Fort, and take a stroll through the tea gardens of Palampur.

5. Day 5: Bir Billing
   2 hours 30 minutes (46.3 miles) from Dharamshala

   Experience the world's second-highest paragliding site, take a nature walk through the Bir forest, and visit the ancient Baijnath Temple.

6. Day 6: Chail
   6 hours 30 minutes (139.9 miles) from Bir Billing

   Visit the Chail Palace, explore the Kali temple, and take a nature walk through the Chail Sanctuary.

7. Day 7: Kinnaur
   10 hours (203.9 miles) from Chail

   Explore the quaint villages of Sangla and Chitkul, visit the ancient Kamru Fort, and experience the stunning views of the Kinnaur Kailash Range.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Hadimba Temple in Manali (1 hour, INR 30)
• Paragliding in Bir Billing (1-2 hours, INR 2500-3500)
• Dalai Lama Temple in Dharamshala (2 hours, free entry)
• Chail Palace (1 hour, INR 100)
• Travel by private car/taxi (total estimated cost, INR 20000-25000)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 2800-3800 (excluding private car/taxi expense)