Manali
Overview
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Durations: 3 Days/ 2 Nights
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Key Places: Rohtang Pass, Sissu, Atal Tunnel, Solang Ground, Jogini Waterfall, Sajla Waterfall, Kothi Village, Jispa, Sethan
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Duration: 3 Days/ 2 Nights
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Adventure activities: ATV Ride, Skiing, Zipline, Paragliding, River Rafting, Yak Ride etc
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Local Cuisine: Siddu etc.
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Manali Altitude: 2000m
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Offbeat Places: Soil Village, Sajla Waterfall, Jogini Waterfall, Kothi Village, Majach Bridge
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Best season: May-June (adventure) or Dec-Feb (snow).
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Permit: Rohtang Pass Permit( online via rohtangpermits.nic.in); Rs 550 per vehicle
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Manali & Local Sightseeing
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Morning: Arrival & Check-in Arrive in Manali by bus/volvo from Delhi/Chandigarh (or via Bhuntar Airport ~50 km away). Transfer to hotel (prefer Old Manali or Mall Road area for convenience). Freshen up and have breakfast (try local Siddu or Himachali thali).
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Hadimba Temple Visit the ancient Hadimba Devi Temple (built in 1553, pagoda-style wooden architecture amidst cedar forests). Explore the surroundings, click photos with yaks, and learn about Mahabharata legends.
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11:45 AM - 12:30 PM: Van Vihar Short walk/drive to this scenic park along the Beas River. Enjoy boating (if water levels permit), bird watching, and tall deodar trees. Entry fee: ₹10-20.
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12:45 PM - 1:30 PM: Tibetan Monastery & Nearby Gompas Head to Gadhan Thekchhoking Gompa or Himalayan Nyingmapa Gompa. Shop for handmade woolens, prayer wheels, and Tibetan artifacts. Try momos/thukpa for a quick snack.
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1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Lunch Break Relax at a cafe on Mall Road (recommend Johnson’s Cafe or Cafe 1947 for trout fish/pizza).
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2:30 PM - Evening: Mall Road Exploration Stroll through the bustling Mall Road – shop for souvenirs (shawls, spices, dry fruits), visit local markets, and enjoy street food (tikki, ice cream). Optional: Visit Club House for indoor games/adventure activities.
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Evening: Leisure & Dinner Return to hotel by 7 PM. Dinner at hotel or try Il Forno (wood-fired pizza). Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 2
Adventure to Solang Valley, Rohtang Pass & Atal Tunnel
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Early Morning: Breakfast & Departure (7:00 AM) Pack warm clothes, gloves, and sunglasses (high altitude). Start with packed breakfast or hotel meal. Hire a cab/union taxi (mandatory for Rohtang; permit required via online portal – apply in advance).
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8:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Solang Valley (14 km from Manali) Reach Solang (altitude ~8,500 ft). Enjoy adventure sports: paragliding (₹800-1500, 5-10 min flight), zorbing, ATV rides, or ropeway cable car (₹500-800). Winter: Skiing/snowboarding if snow present.
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Rohtang Pass (51 km from Manali, via Atal Tunnel route) Drive through Atal Tunnel (9.02 km, world’s longest high-altitude tunnel). En route stops: Kothi Village and Sissu.
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch Packed lunch or at local dhabas near Sissu/Rohtang (maggi, rajma-chawal).
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Return Journey with Stops Revisit Atal Tunnel for photos. Optional quick stop at Gulaba (snow point alternative if Rohtang closed).
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Evening: Back to Manali (by 6 PM) Relax, bonfire if hotel offers. Dinner with Himachali folk music. Overnight in Manali.
Day 3
Kullu Excursion – Rafting, Paragliding & Sajla Waterfall + Departure
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Morning: Breakfast & Departure (8:00 AM) Check-out from hotel (keep luggage in cab). Drive to Kullu (~40 km, 1-1.5 hrs).
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9:30 AM - 12:30 PM: White Water Rafting in Kullu Start at Babeli/Pirdi (Grade II-III rapids on Beas River, 7-14 km stretch). Cost: ₹800-1,200/person (incl. gear, guide). Duration: 1-2 hrs on water. Change into dry clothes post-rafting
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12:45 PM - 1:45 PM: Lunch Riverside or Kullu town (try trout at local eateries like Vaishno Dhaba).
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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Paragliding in Kullu Head to Dobhi or Bijli Mahadev base (tandem flights ₹2,000-3,000, 10-15 min). Soar over valleys with Himalayan views.
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3:45 PM - 4:30 PM: Sajla Waterfall Short drive (~15 km from Kullu town) to this cascading waterfall amidst pine forests. Trek lightly (10-15 min), picnic spot, photography.
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4:30 PM - Evening: Shopping & Departure Quick visit to Kullu shawl factories/markets for Pashmina/angora souvenirs. Drive back to Manali (~1 hr) or directly to Bhuntar Airport/bus stand for departure (evening volvo to Delhi).
Rs 9000
Starting From
Per person
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Duration: 3 Days & 2 Nights
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Place to visit: Manali
Hotel
Transfer
Sightseeing
Inclusions
Accommodation on twin sharing basis
Pick and drop from/to bus
All transfer by pvt car
Parking fee and toll tax
All applicable hotel taxes
All transfer by pvt car
Only mentioned in the itinerary
Exclusions
Air/ train fare
Any expenses for optional activities
Any additional meals
Anything not mentioned in Inclusions
Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay / cancellation / hike in fare, strike or any other natural calamities or any emergency evacuation expenses
Packing Essentials
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Warm layers (fleece, down jacket, thermals – nights drop to 0°C)
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Sunglasses, sunscreen (SPF 50+), lip balm
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Trek shoes, raincoat, gloves, beanie
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Power bank, headlamp, water bottle (4 L/day)
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Diamox (start 24 hrs before 3,500 m), ORS, dry fruits
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Camera, binoculars, tripod (for Chandratal night sky)
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Pro Tip: Book Chandra taal camp in advance (June–Sept fills fast). Carry cash (ATMs only in Kaza/Reakong Peo).