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Family-Friendly 7-Day Itinerary for Haridwar, Manali, Haridwar & Delhi in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Haridwar
    30 minutes (10 miles) from Jolly Grant Airport

    Visit the Har Ki Pauri ghat for the morning aarti ceremony, take a dip in the holy Ganges river, and explore the local street markets for souvenirs in the evening.

  2. Day 2: Manali
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    7 hours (250 miles) from Haridwar

    Explore the beautiful hill station of Manali by visiting the Hadimba Temple, Vashisht Hot Springs, and enjoying adventure sports like paragliding and river rafting.

  3. Day 3: Manali
    Full Day in Manali

    Spend the day at Solang Valley, enjoying scenic views of the Himalayas, zorbing, and other adventure sports. In the evening, visit the Mall Road for shopping and local delicacies.

  4. Day 4: Haridwar
    9 hours (300 miles) from Manali

    Explore Rishikesh, the 'Yoga Capital of the World'. Visit the Beatles Ashram, Lakshman Jhula, and Ram Jhula. Take a dip in the Ganges and enjoy a river-rafting session.

  5. Day 5: Haridwar
    2 hours (50 miles) from Rishikesh

    Visit the Chandi Devi and Mansa Devi temples, take a cable car ride, and later experience the evening aarti ceremony at Har Ki Pauri ghat.

  6. Day 6: Delhi
    5 hours (150 miles) from Haridwar

    Explore Old Delhi by visiting the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and Chandni Chowk. Later, visit the India Gate and the Lotus Temple.

  7. Day 7: Delhi
    Full Day in Delhi

    Visit the Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, and the Akshardham Temple. In the evening, shop and dine at the Connaught Place.

Recommendations

Other attractions in Haridwar include the Bharat Mata Mandir, Sapt Rishi Ashram, and the Daksh Prajapati Temple. In Manali, you can visit the Jogini Falls, Naggar Castle, and the Rohtang Pass. For side trips from Delhi, you can visit the Taj Mahal in Agra or the Golden Temple in Amritsar. To maximize your fun, try the local street food in all the cities, and enjoy the scenic beauty of the Himalayas.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Hadimba Temple (1 hour, ₹30)
  • Vashisht Hot Springs (2 hours, no entry fee)
  • Paragliding in Solang Valley (2 hours, ₹2500 per person)
  • River Rafting in Rishikesh (3 hours, ₹1500 per person)
  • Cable Car to Mansa Devi Temple (2 hours, ₹300 per person)
  • India Gate (1 hour, no entry fee)
  • Qutub Minar (2 hours, ₹600 per person)
  • Akshardham Temple (3 hours, no entry fee)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹11,530 per person
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