Five days in Manali takes you from the cedar forests around Hidimba Temple through the snow fields of Solang Valley and the glacier views of Rohtang Pass, with river rafting on the Beas and evenings in the cozy cafes of Old Manali. It is the perfect mix of adventure and mountain calm.
Five days in Manali takes you from the cedar forests around Hidimba Temple through the snow fields of Solang Valley and the glacier views of Rohtang Pass, with river rafting on the Beas and evenings in the cozy cafes of Old Manali. It is the perfect mix of adventure and mountain calm.
Arrive in Manali from Delhi by overnight bus or drive. Check in and visit Hidimba Devi Temple, a unique 16th-century wooden pagoda temple in a cedar forest dedicated to the Mahabharata's Hidimba. Walk through Old Manali village lanes lined with cafes, apple orchards, and the ancient Manu Rishi Temple. Dinner at a Tibetan restaurant for thukpa and momos. Overnight Manali.
Morning drive 14 km to Solang Valley, Manali's adventure hub. Snow activities, zorbing, and tubing in winter. In summer, Solang is the best paragliding spot in Himachal with tandem flights over the valley. Optional quad biking and ATV rides. Afternoon return to Manali for rest. Overnight Manali.
Early morning drive to Rohtang Pass at 3978 metres, the gateway to Spiti and Lahaul with glaciers and permanent snow even in mid-summer. Dramatic views of the Himalayan peaks and the Chandra River valley below. Optional short walk towards Beas Kund, the glacial source of the Beas River. Return by afternoon. Overnight Manali.
Drive 40 km down to Kullu for white water rafting on Grade II-III rapids of the Beas River, about 1 hour and excellent fun. Visit a Kullu shawl factory to watch weavers create the famous geometric-patterned woollen shawls. Explore the Kullu Dussehra ground and Raghunath Temple. Return to Manali for a farewell dinner. Overnight Manali.
Final morning shopping in Manali Market for apricot jam, walnut products, woollen socks, and local handicrafts. Board the overnight Volvo bus or drive back to Delhi, arriving the next morning. End of tour.
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