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✈️ Exploring the Enchanting Manāli 🏔️

Lucky Bhardwaj

Lucky Bhardwaj

21 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure to Manāli, where ancient temples, breathtaking waterfalls, and majestic mountains await. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and folklore of Himachal Pradesh as you visit sacred sites like Anjani Mahadev Mandir and Hadimba Devi Temple. Feel the adrenaline rush as you explore Rohtang La and indulge in the scenic beauty of Jogini Falls. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Himalayas!

Trip to Manāli

Day 1Temples and Folk Art Extravaganza
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$8

Anjani Mahadev Mandir
Hindu temple in the Solang Valley featuring a seasonal waterfall, accessible by horse or walking.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Hot Water Spring
Sulfurous hot springs at Vashisht Temple featuring bathing pools for both men & women.
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Hadimba Devi Temple
This 1500s Hindu temple built of wood in a cedar forest has intricate carvings & a shrine.
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Museum of Himachal Culture & Folk Art
Small museum showcasing Himachal heritage with various traditional objects & building models.
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
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$8
Day 2Buddhist Monastery, River Bliss, and Majestic Falls
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$8

Himalayan Nyinmapa Buddhist Monastery
Buddhist temple housing historic & cultural exhibits as well as a meditation centre & souvenir shop.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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$8
22 - 33 min

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Ghatotkach Tree Temple
Traditional pagoda-style Hindu temple with an intricate wood facade in lush, forested surrounds.
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Manalsu River
Scenic river through Old Manali, with paths alongside, nearby accommodations & fly fishing.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Jogini Falls
This picturesque waterfall in a remote, tranquil setting has shrines below it & is sacred to locals.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
42 - 51 min

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Panduropa
Himalayan viewing point accessed by a day trek, known for spring blooms, nearby lakes & peak vistas.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Conquer the Mighty Rohtang La
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$36

Rohtang La
This well-known hiking & driving pass with Himalayas views can be treacherous depending on weather.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$36
105 - 126 min

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Him Valley Amusement & Cultural Park, Manali
Amusement park backdropped by mountains offering simple rides, cultural performances & a food court.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 4Serenity at Vashishtha and Bijli Mahadev Temples
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$0

Vashishtha Temple
Elaborate Hindu temple made out of wood, featuring sacred hot spring baths.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
88 - 106 min

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Bijli Mahadev Temple
Storied Shiva temple on a mountain, offering expansive vistas of the valley & town.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 5Wilderness Adventure in Pin Valley and Great Himalayan National Park
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$0

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
761 - 914 min

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Great Himalayan National Park
Sprawling national park with diverse plant & animal species in a scenic, high-altitude setting.
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $51 In total

Activities & Food:$51