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Foodie’s 5-Day Itinerary for Himachal Pradesh in December 2023

  1. Day 1: Shimla
    1 hour 20 minutes (34 miles) from Chandigarh Airport

    In the morning, visit Café Sol and try their pancakes with maple syrup. Afternoon is reserved for Himachali cuisine at Baljees, where you can try Chana Madra and Siddu. In the evening, head to the famous Wake & Bake Café for delectable desserts like Apple Pie and Blueberry Cheesecake.

  2. Day 2: Manali
    4 hours 30 minutes (141 miles) from Shimla

    Start your day with a breakfast at the Lazy Dog Café. In the afternoon, visit the Johnson’s Café for some Indian cuisine. In the evening, explore the famous Old Manali Market and try Momos and Thukpa from the local street vendors.

  3. Day 3: Kasol
    1 hour 20 minutes (33 miles) from Manali

    Begin your day with breakfast at the German Bakery and try their Black Forest Cake. In the afternoon, visit the Evergreen Café and try their Israeli cuisine. In the evening, go to the Jim Morrison Café and try their Nutella Pancakes and Cheese Maggi.

  4. Day 4: Dharamshala
    5 hours 20 minutes (144 miles) from Kasol

    Start your day with a breakfast at the Clay Oven Restaurant and try their Masala Chai and Paratha. In the afternoon, visit the Tibet Kitchen for some Tibetan cuisine. In the evening, head to the Namgyal Café and try their Thenthuk and Shapta.

  5. Day 5: Dalhousie
    4 hours 50 minutes (125 miles) from Dharamshala

    Begin your day with breakfast at the Kwality Restaurant and try their Aloo Paratha with curd. In the afternoon, visit the Café Dalhousie and try their Butter Chicken and Garlic Naan. In the evening, head to the Moti Mahal Deluxe and try their Dal Makhani and Tandoori Chicken.

Recommendations

If you’re looking for more food options, consider visiting the Tibetan Market in Manali and trying out the street food. You can also check out the McLeodganj Market in Dharamshala for some amazing Momos. Side trips to the Solang Valley and Rohtang Pass are also recommended. To maximize your fun, book a food tour with a local guide who can take you to hidden gems in the cities. Lastly, don't forget to try the famous Himachali Dham, a traditional multicourse meal, in any of the local restaurants.

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