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Himalayan Adventure: Manāli and Shimla

Rahul Ingle

Rahul Ingle

14 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 13-day journey through the enchanting landscapes of Manāli and Shimla. Discover hidden gems, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Himāchal Pradesh, India.

Trip to Manāli

Day 1Hot Springs, Delicious Delights, and Sacred Temples
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$28

Hotel Snow View Manali

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
2 - 3 min

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Hot Water Spring
Sulfurous hot springs at Vashisht Temple featuring bathing pools for both men & women.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Nehru Kund
Visitors can drink at this freshwater spring in a picturesque mountain environment.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Anjani Mahadev Mandir
Hindu temple in the Solang Valley featuring a seasonal waterfall, accessible by horse or walking.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
35 - 42 min

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Il Forno
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM
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$12
7 - 10 min

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Ghatotkach Tree Temple
Traditional pagoda-style Hindu temple with an intricate wood facade in lush, forested surrounds.
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$4
Day 2Skiing Adventures and Pizza Paradise
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$40

Hotel Snow View Manali

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Ride Inn
Motorcycle themed lifestyle cafe with a comprehensive menu for varied palates.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
15 - 18 min

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Solang Ropeway & Ski Center
Winter mountain resort offering ski slopes, paragliding, ATV rides & snowmobiling trails.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 3Waterfalls, Temples, and River Bliss
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$40

Hotel Snow View Manali

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Rainbow Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
14 - 17 min

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Jogini Falls
This picturesque waterfall in a remote, tranquil setting has shrines below it & is sacred to locals.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Manu Temple, Old Manali
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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South India Cafe
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM
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$16
2 - 3 min

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Manalsu River
Scenic river through Old Manali, with paths alongside, nearby accommodations & fly fishing.
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 4Conquer the Majestic Rohtang La
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$72

Hotel Snow View Manali

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Ride Inn
Motorcycle themed lifestyle cafe with a comprehensive menu for varied palates.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
98 - 118 min

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Rohtang La
This well-known hiking & driving pass with Himalayas views can be treacherous depending on weather.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$24
42 - 51 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
71 - 86 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 5Amusement Parks, Museums, and Cultural Delights
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$37

Hotel Snow View Manali

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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World Peace Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
11 - 14 min

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Him Valley Amusement & Cultural Park, Manali
Amusement park backdropped by mountains offering simple rides, cultural performances & a food court.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Museum of Himachal Culture & Folk Art
Small museum showcasing Himachal heritage with various traditional objects & building models.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$5
6 - 9 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$4
8 - 12 min

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Hadimba Dhabha
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
Day 6Exploring Markets and Monasteries
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$37

Hotel Snow View Manali

Depart from your stay 🏨

3 - 4 min

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Mount View Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
3 - 4 min

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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Himalayan Nyinmapa Buddhist Monastery
Buddhist temple housing historic & cultural exhibits as well as a meditation centre & souvenir shop.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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$5
13 - 16 min

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Vashishtha Temple
Elaborate Hindu temple made out of wood, featuring sacred hot spring baths.
11:45 AM - 1:45 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Chauhan Roof Top Restaurent
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
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$16
1 - 2 min

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Korean Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 7Tibetan Cuisine and Natural Wonders
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$37

Hotel Snow View Manali

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

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Phuntsok café - Tibetan Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
35 - 42 min

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Panduropa
Himalayan viewing point accessed by a day trek, known for spring blooms, nearby lakes & peak vistas.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
115 - 138 min

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Bijli Mahadev Temple
Storied Shiva temple on a mountain, offering expansive vistas of the valley & town.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
80 - 96 min

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Van Vihar National Park
National park in a tree-filled riverfront setting with a variety of animals in natural habitats.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$5
3 - 4 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$16
3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 8Temples, Cafes, and Local Flavors
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$44

Hotel Snow View Manali

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Blue Elephant Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
10 - 15 min

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Hadimba Devi Temple
This 1500s Hindu temple built of wood in a cedar forest has intricate carvings & a shrine.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Hadimba Dhabha
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 9Discover the Pristine Pin Valley National Park
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$0

Hotel Snow View Manali

Depart from your stay 🏨

479 - 575 min

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Pin Valley National Park
Expansive mountain park featuring peaks, valleys & Himalayan cedars, plus Buddhist monasteries.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 10Explore the Great Himalayan National Park
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$28

Hotel Snow View Manali

Depart from your stay 🏨

153 - 184 min

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Great Himalayan National Park
Sprawling national park with diverse plant & animal species in a scenic, high-altitude setting.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
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Сансар PHD
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20

Budget breakdown: $586 In total

Activities & Food:$561
Transport:$25

Trip to Shimla

Day 1Hot Springs, Delicious Delights, and Sacred Temples
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$76

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$ 7

Shimla Nature Ville

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Indian Coffee House
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
21 - 26 min

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Viceregal Lodge
This palatial former summer home of British viceroys, now a government office, offers guided tours.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$28
38 - 46 min

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Shri Hanuman Mandir Jakhoo
Scenic mountaintop Hindu temple with a massive sculpture of Lord Hanumaan & many wild monkeys.
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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$4
4 - 6 min

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Cafe Under Tree
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
24 - 36 min

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Snow King Resorts In Shimla (Kufri),One of the Best Hotel & Resort in Shimla .Situated at an altitude of 9000 feet in Himalayas Shimla Havens is a newly built resort surrounded by Pine , Cedar and Rhodo Dendron forests .
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 2Skiing Adventures and Pizza Paradise
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$47

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$ 9

Shimla Nature Ville

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Honey Hut
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
4 - 6 min

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Christ Church, Shimla
Neo-Gothic-style church in scenic, romantic surrounds with stained glass & a pipe organ.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
81 - 98 min

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Chail Sanctuary
Viewing of wildlife like birds & monkeys is a popular activity at this large, forested preserve.
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
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$15
59 - 71 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
41 - 50 min

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King's Dining, The Palace, Chail
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 3Waterfalls, Temples, and River Bliss
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$75

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$ 9

Shimla Nature Ville

Depart from your stay 🏨

59 - 71 min

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The Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
11 - 14 min

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Kufri Fun World
Large, year-round theme park offering rides, adventure sports & snow activities in winter.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
9 - 11 min

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Himalayan Nature Park Kufri
Zoo housing Himalayan species such as snow leopards & brown bears in a forested setting.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$10
4 - 5 min

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Cafe Lalit
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$16
11 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8

Budget breakdown: $586 In total

Activities & Food:$561
Transport:$25