7-Day Itinerary for Shimla, Manali, Kullu in June 2023

1. Day 1: Shimla
   2 hours (70.5 km) from Chandigarh Airport

   In the morning, visit the Jakhu Temple for its scenic views. Afternoon at the Ridge for shopping. The evening at Kufri Fun World for adventure activities.

2. Day 2: Shimla
   1 hour (13.3 km) from Shimla

   Take a day trip to Mashobra Valley and visit the Reserve Forest Sanctuary and Sipi Fair.

3. Day 3: Manali
   7 hours (248 km) from Shimla

   Begin the day with paragliding at Solang Valley. In the afternoon, explore the Hidimba Devi Temple and Manu Temple. The evening can be spent at the Mall Road for shopping and food.

4. Day 4: Manali
   30 minutes (9.5 km) from Manali

   Explore the Rohtang Pass early in the morning. In the afternoon, visit the Vashisht Hot Water Springs. The evening can be spent at Naggar Castle.

5. Day 5: Kullu
   1 hour 30 minutes (43.5 km) from Manali

   Visit the Great Himalayan National Park for trekking. In the afternoon, visit the Raghunath Temple. The evening can be spent at the Kullu Dussehra Festival Ground.

6. Day 6: Kullu
   1 hour (31.7 km) from Kullu

   Visit the Bijli Mahadev Temple early in the morning. In the afternoon, visit the Kasol Village. The evening can be spent at the Tirthan Valley for its scenic beauty.

7. Day 7: Departure
   2 hours 30 minutes (91 km) from Kullu

   Depart from Chandigarh Airport for your journey back home.

Recommendations

Consider visiting the Pin Valley National Park and Jana Waterfall as a side trip from Manali. Also, visit McLeod Ganj, the residence of the Dalai Lama, in Dharamshala for a unique cultural experience.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Jakhu Temple (1-2 hours, free)
• Kufri Fun World (2-3 hours, INR 500-600)
• Mashobra Valley (6-8 hours, INR 2,000-3,000)
• Hidimba Devi Temple (1-2 hours, free)
• Manu Temple (1-2 hours, free)
• Rohtang Pass (3-4 hours, INR 2,500-3,000)
• Vashisht Hot Water Springs (1-2 hours, free)
• Naggar Castle (1-2 hours, INR 30-50)
• Great Himalayan National Park (6-8 hours, INR 3,000-4,000)
• Raghunath Temple (1-2 hours, free)
• Kullu Dussehra Festival Ground (1-2 hours, INR 50-100)
• Bijli Mahadev Temple (1-2 hours, INR 500-600)
• Kasol Village (3-4 hours, INR 500-1000)
• Tirthan Valley (2-3 hours, free)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 11,580-14,250