Manali Fantasy

Itinerary: Delhi - Chandigarh - Manali - Delhi.
Duration: 6 Days and 5 Nights.

Day 01 Delhi - Nalagarh / Chandigarh (300 kms / 5 hrs). Leave Delhi at 8 A.M. Reach Chandigarh .
Overnight at Chandigarh.

Day 02 Chandigarh - Manali (260 kms / 6 hrs). Leave at 8 A.M. Step into the Valley of Gods with the grandeur of Himalayas and Beas River. Reach Manali at 2 P.M. After settling into hotel, visit the four-tiered Hadimba Temple amidst deodhar trees. Imbibe the local ambience on the Mall, shop for souvenirs at the Tibetan / Hong Kong Market. Enjoy the evening at Van Vihar.

Overnight at Manali.

Day 03 Manali. Drive to the mighty snowbound Rohtang Pass - at 3979 mtrs - the gateway to Lahaul-Spiti valley.
Revel in the breathtaking beauty of Kothi, Rahalla Falls and Marrhi en-route to Rohtang.

Overnight at Manali.

Day 04 Manali. Before lunch savour the picturesque Solang Valley with its rolling meadows, ski slopes (in winters) and paragliding activities (in summers), offering spectacular views. In the afternoon drive 22 kms to the beautiful heritage Naggar Castle, the old capital of Kullu. In Naggar is located, the Roerich Art Gallery museum, in a grove of deodhars with lovely views all around. It houses a collection of the paintings by the Russian artist. Naggar is very serene and picturesque.

Overnight at Manali.

Day 05 Manali. You can take a full day trip to Manikaran, 85 km from Manali and 45 km from Kullu, in the Parvati valley. Here icy cold waters of the Parvati river co-exists with boiling water side-by-side. The hot water springs are reputed for their healing properties. This trip is hectic and can also be given a pass. Instead, after a leisurely breakfast, go for a trek with a packed lunch.

Overnight at Manali.

Day 06 Manali - Delhi (570 kms / 11 hrs). Depart from Manali at 7 A.M. Reach Delhi at 6 P.M.