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7-Day Himachal Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Shimla
    30 minutes (15.5 km) from Chandigarh International Airport

    In the morning, visit the Jakhu Temple and enjoy the panoramic views of Shimla. In the afternoon, explore the Mall Road and do some shopping. In the evening, watch a cultural show at the Gaiety Theater.

  2. Day 2: Manali
    4 hours 20 minutes (248 km) from Shimla

    In the morning, visit the Hadimba Temple and take a walk in the Van Vihar National Park. In the afternoon, enjoy adventure activities like paragliding and river rafting. In the evening, stroll around the Old Manali market and grab a bite at one of the local cafes.

  3. Day 3: Rohtang Pass
    1 hour 30 minutes (51 km) from Manali

    In the morning, start early to beat the crowds and enjoy the snow activities at Rohtang Pass. In the afternoon, visit the Solang Valley and try zorbing and skiing. In the evening, relax at your hotel in Manali.

  4. Day 4: Dharamshala
    7 hours (235 km) from Manali

    In the morning, visit the Namgyal Monastery and take a hike to Triund. In the afternoon, visit the Kangra Fort and Museum. In the evening, attend a cricket match at the HPCA Stadium.

  5. Day 5: McLeod Ganj
    15 minutes (9 km) from Dharamshala

    In the morning, visit the Tsuglagkhang Complex and the Tibetan Museum. In the afternoon, take a cooking class and learn how to make momos. In the evening, attend a cultural show at the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts.

  6. Day 6: Kasauli
    4 hours 30 minutes (220 km) from McLeod Ganj

    In the morning, visit the Christ Church and the Gurudwara Shri Guru Nanak Ji. In the afternoon, take a stroll on Lover's Lane and visit the Kasauli Brewery. In the evening, enjoy the sunset at the Gilbert Trail.

  7. Day 7: Chandigarh
    2 hours (60 km) from Kasauli

    In the morning, visit the Rock Garden and the Sukhna Lake. In the afternoon, explore the Le Corbusier Center and the Government Museum and Art Gallery. In the evening, take a walk in the Rose Garden and enjoy the musical fountain.

Recommendations

Consider visiting the Kufri Fun World in Shimla or the Vashisht Temple in Manali. Take a side trip to the Bir Billing Paragliding site or the Chail Palace in Kasauli. To maximize your fun, try a Himachali thali or attend a traditional dance performance. Don't forget to pack warm clothes as the weather can be chilly in the evenings.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Jakhu Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Gaiety Theater (2-3 hours, INR 100-500)
  • Hadimba Temple (1-2 hours, INR 50-100)
  • Paragliding (1-2 hours, INR 1500-2500)
  • River Rafting (2-3 hours, INR 1000-2000)
  • Solang Valley (2-3 hours, INR 500-1000)
  • Namgyal Monastery (1-2 hours, free)
  • Kangra Fort and Museum (2-3 hours, INR 150-300)
  • Cricket match at HPCA Stadium (3-4 hours, INR 500-1500)
  • Tsuglagkhang Complex (1-2 hours, free)
  • Cooking class (2-3 hours, INR 500-1000)
  • Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (2-3 hours, INR 200-500)
  • Christ Church (1-2 hours, free)
  • Kasauli Brewery (1-2 hours, INR 500-1000)
  • Gilbert Trail (1-2 hours, free)
  • Rock Garden (1-2 hours, INR 20-50)
  • Sukhna Lake (1-2 hours, free)
  • Le Corbusier Center (1-2 hours, INR 20-50)
  • Government Museum and Art Gallery (2-3 hours, INR 10-30)
  • Rose Garden (1-2 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 6000-15000
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