🏔️ Manāli Adventure: 5 Days of Thrills and Tranquility

Sinchana praveen

16 Jan 2024

Embark on an exhilarating journey to Manāli, where breathtaking landscapes and cultural wonders await. Discover hidden gems like Phuntsok café and indulge in mouthwatering Tibetan cuisine. Immerse yourself in the serenity of Van Vihar National Park and witness the grandeur of Himalayan Nyinmapa Buddhist Monastery. Soak in the therapeutic hot water spring and explore the mystical Anjani Mahadev Mandir. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Manāli

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Tibetan Delights and Natural Wonders

$153

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

35 - 42 min

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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

37 - 45 min

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National park in a tree-filled riverfront setting with a variety of animals in natural habitats.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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5 - 8 min

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Buddhist temple housing historic & cultural exhibits as well as a meditation centre & souvenir shop.

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

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13 - 16 min

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1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

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$54

2 - 3 min

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Sulfurous hot springs at Vashisht Temple featuring bathing pools for both men & women.

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Visitors can drink at this freshwater spring in a picturesque mountain environment.

4:15 PM - 4:45 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Hindu temple in the Solang Valley featuring a seasonal waterfall, accessible by horse or walking.

5:15 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

22 - 27 min

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This 1500s Hindu temple built of wood in a cedar forest has intricate carvings & a shrine.

No time set

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Free

Day 2Majestic Valleys and Divine Blessings

$132

Expansive mountain park featuring peaks, valleys & Himalayan cedars, plus Buddhist monasteries.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

594 - 713 min

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Storied Shiva temple on a mountain, offering expansive vistas of the valley & town.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

42 - 51 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$54

7 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$78

Day 3Exploring Nature's Abode and Cultural Riches

$128

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

167 - 201 min

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Small museum showcasing Himachal heritage with various traditional objects & building models.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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4 - 5 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$54

3 - 4 min

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1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

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$66

Day 4Gastronomic Delights and Mountain Thrills

$168

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$48

25 - 30 min

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Winter mountain resort offering ski slopes, paragliding, ATV rides & snowmobiling trails.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

33 - 40 min

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Traditional pagoda-style Hindu temple with an intricate wood facade in lush, forested surrounds.

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

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$66

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 5Adrenaline Rush and Cultural Extravaganza

$192

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

112 - 135 min

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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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$36

104 - 125 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$66

3 - 4 min

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This picturesque waterfall in a remote, tranquil setting has shrines below it & is sacred to locals.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

9 - 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.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Budget breakdown: $773 In total

Activities & Food:$773