MANALI

Manali is a town, near Kullu town in Kullu district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.^[2] It is situated in the northern end of the Kullu Valley, formed by the Beas River. The town is located in the Kullu district, approximately 270 kilometres (170 mi) north of the state capital of Shimla and 544 kilometres (338 mi) northeast of the national capital of New Delhi. With a population of 8,096 people recorded in the 2011 Indian census Manali is the beginning of an ancient trade route through Lahaul (H.P) and Ladakh, over the Karakoram Pass and onto Yarkand and Hotan in the Tarim Basin of China. Manali is a popular tourist destination in India and serves as the gateway to the Lahaul and Spiti district as well as the city of Leh in Ladakh.^[3]

📅 Day 1: :

Delhi ------------- Arrival-------------------- Manali (570 Km 12 - 13 Journey)

Guest has to reach by his own to Delhi Volvo Stand. From there proceed for Manali by Volvo. This will be an Overnight journey. Volvo Bus Stand RK Ashram Metro Station /Majnu Ka Tilla Delhi, (5:30 pm/6:30 pm )

10 hours

📅 Day 2: :

Arrival in Manali & Local Sightseeing

Morning: Arrive in Manali and check into the hotel.
- Visit Hadimba Devi Temple
- Explore Club House and Vashisht Temple (Hot Springs)
- Visit Tibetan Monastery and shop at Mall Road
Evening: Enjoy leisure time and dinner at the hotel.

Breakfast, Dinner

📅 Day 3: :

Solang Valley & Atal Tunnel Exploration

Morning:
- Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Solang Valley (14 KM, 40 mins)
- Enjoy adventure activities like skiing, paragliding, zip-lining
Afternoon:
- Proceed to Atal Tunnel (9 KM further)
- Enjoy breathtaking views and photography
Evening:
- Return to Manali, en route visit Nehru Kund & Sissu Valley (if time permits)
Night: Dinner and rest at the hotel.

Breakfast, Dinner

📅 Day 4: :

Kullu Sightseeing & Adventure Activities

Morning:
- After breakfast, drive to Kullu Valley (40 KM, 1.5 hrs).
- Visit Bijli Mahadev Temple – A sacred temple known for its breathtaking views.
- Enjoy White Water River Rafting at Beas River.
Afternoon:
- Visit Pashmina Shawl Factory and Angora Rabbit Farm.
- Explore Raghunath Temple – A beautiful 17th-century temple.
- Visit Vaishno Devi Temple (famous for its scenic surroundings).
Evening:
- Explore Kullu Market for handicrafts and souvenirs.
- Return to Manali in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Breakfast, Dinner

📅 Day 5: :

Manali - Delhi Departure

Morning:

08:00 AM: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 AM: Check-out from the hotel.
10:00 AM: Last-minute shopping at Mall Road (optional).

Afternoon:

12:00 PM: Departure from Manali to Delhi.
- By Volvo Bus: Approx. 12-14 hours journey.
- By Private Cab: Approx. 11-12 hours drive.
- By Flight (from Bhuntar Airport): 1.5-hour flight to Delhi.