Itinerary- Only Manali (Ex-Delhi or Chandigarh)

This is a Short-Break Itinerary for visiting Manali, premier hill station in Manali. Manali is situated at 6500 ft above sea level and is part of Kullu Valley with beas river flowing right through Manali and Himalayan snow peak views all around even in Peak Summer (April to Mid-July). Manali is also the base point for a adventure activities in the Lahaul Spiti region and legendary Manali-Leh Route which opens in June.

Day 1 - Proceed from Delhi and Reach Bilaspur (120 kms north of Chandigarh and 380 kms from Delhi - 8 hours). If Bilaspur is too long then reach Chandigarh (260 kms). Relax for rest of the day.
Day 2-  Proceed for Manali Via Mandi (4 1/2 hours - 170 kms). Visit Local Temples (Hadimba Temple, Vashisht hot water springs) in the Afternoon.
Day 3 - Proceed for Half day sightseeing for Rohtang (50 kms). Relax for the rest of the evening.
Day 4 - Visit Kullu region and Manikaran hot springs during the day. Visit Tibetan market and shopping areas around the Mall area.
Day 5 - Proceed after breakfast and reach Bilaspur by evening.
Day 6 - Proceed to Chandigarh or Delhi (380 kms)

Extension : 

• 1 night extension at Manali and you can visit Solang Valley Area where a lot of activities like Paragliding is conducted. Rafting is conducted in the entire Kullu Region.

Note: Bhuntar near Kullu (50 kms from Manali) Gets Direct Flights from Delhi and therefore recommended if the guests don't wish to undertake Road travel from Delhi (560 kms - oneway)

Recommended Accommodation Option

Access - Chandigarh (Gets daily flights from New Delhi and Mumbai). Ambala is a major railhead 30 kms South of Chandigarh. Bhuntar near Kullu (50 kms from Manali) now gets direct flights from Delhi.

Note: Above is an indicative itinerary and can be customised as per your requirements.

Please email to hp04@nivalink.com with dates of travel for a firm quote (hotel cost and transportation) with an indicative itinerary. 

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