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4-Day Honeymoon Itinerary for Manali and Shimla in December 2023

  1. Day 1: Manali
    50 minutes (24 miles) from Bhuntar Airport

    In the morning, visit the Hadimba Temple, an ancient cave temple dedicated to Hidimba Devi, wife of Bhima from the Mahabharata. Enjoy a peaceful stroll through the Van Vihar National Park and take a boat ride on the Beas River. In the afternoon, head to Manu Temple, a beautiful temple dedicated to sage Manu and situated on the banks of Beas River. In the evening, explore the Mall Road and indulge in local delicacies like momos and thukpa.

  2. Day 2: Manali
    1 hour 30 minutes (53 miles) from Solang Valley

    In the morning, head to Solang Valley for adventure activities like skiing, paragliding, and zorbing. In the afternoon, relax in the hot water springs of Vashisht Temple and take a dip in the medicinal water. In the evening, visit the Naggar Castle, an ancient castle built around 1460 AD and enjoy the beautiful view of the Kullu Valley.

  3. Day 3: Shimla
    4 hours 20 minutes (144 miles) from Manali

    In the morning, head to Shimla and visit the Viceregal Lodge, an exemplary building of British architecture and now the Indian Institute of Advanced Study. In the afternoon, visit the famous Kufri Wildlife Zoo and enjoy the beautiful view of the Himalayas. In the evening, take a stroll on the Mall Road and shop for souvenirs and handicrafts.

  4. Day 4: Shimla
    15 minutes (2.5 miles) from Annadale Ground

    In the morning, visit the Jakhu Temple, an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman and enjoy the stunning view of the Himalayas. In the afternoon, visit the Annandale Ground and indulge in adventure sports like zip-lining, Burma Bridge and Commando Net. In the evening, visit the Christ Church, a neo-Gothic structure built in 1857.

Recommendations

Make sure to experience the snowfall during December in Manali and Shimla. You can also take a side trip to Kasol, a small village in the midst of the Parvati Valley and enjoy the scenic beauty. To make the most of your trip, try to stay in hotels with beautiful mountain views and book your adventure activities in advance. Do not forget to try local delicacies like Dham, Babru and Chha Gosht.

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