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7-Day Family Friendly Shimla and Manali Itinerary in October 2023

  1. Day 1: Shimla Ridge
    5 minutes (0.5 miles) from Mall Road

    In the morning, take a stroll along the Ridge, a flat open space offering beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. In the afternoon, visit the Christ Church, the second oldest church in North India, and explore Mall Road in the evening.

  2. Day 2: Kufri
    30 minutes (9.3 miles) from Shimla Ridge

    In the morning, head to Kufri and visit the Himalayan Nature Park. In the afternoon, enjoy a horse or yak ride and go skiing at the Kufri Fun World. In the evening, return to Shimla and relax at your hotel.

  3. Day 3: Hadimba Devi Temple
    15 minutes (4.5 miles) from Manali Mall Road

    In the morning, visit the Hadimba Devi Temple, a beautiful wooden temple surrounded by a cedar forest. In the afternoon, explore the Manali Mall Road and shop for souvenirs. In the evening, relax at your hotel or take a dip in the hot springs.

  4. Day 4: Rohtang Pass
    2 hours (40.3 miles) from Hadimba Devi Temple

    In the morning, take a scenic drive to Rohtang Pass, a high mountain pass offering breathtaking views and adventure activities like skiing and snowboarding. In the afternoon, return to Manali and visit the Museum of Himachal Culture & Folk Art. In the evening, enjoy a riverside dinner at Johnson's Cafe.

  5. Day 5: Solang Valley
    30 minutes (9.3 miles) from Manali Museum of Himachal Culture & Folk Art

    In the morning, head to Solang Valley and indulge in adventure activities like paragliding, zorbing and skiing. In the afternoon, visit the Vashisht Temple and take a dip in the hot springs. In the evening, enjoy a stroll along the Beas River and try the local street food.

  6. Day 6: Naggar Castle
    1 hour (14.7 miles) from Manali Mall Road

    In the morning, visit the Naggar Castle, a beautiful heritage property overlooking the Kullu Valley. In the afternoon, visit the Nicholas Roerich Art Gallery and explore the Naggar Village. In the evening, return to Manali and enjoy a cultural show at the Tibetan Monastery.

  7. Day 7: Great Himalayan National Park
    3 hours (78.1 miles) from Naggar Castle

    In the morning, take a scenic drive to the Great Himalayan National Park and enjoy a nature walk. In the afternoon, visit the Tirthan Valley and go fishing or trekking. In the evening, return to Manali and enjoy a farewell dinner at the Johnson's Cafe.

Recommendations

If you have more time, consider visiting the Pin Valley National Park, the Rewalsar Lake, and the Bhrigu Lake. To maximize your fun, try adventure activities like river rafting, bungee jumping, and rock climbing. Don't forget to try the local food and shop for souvenirs. Safe travels!

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