Manali Tour Packages

Day 1 — Drive from Delhi / Chandigarh to Manali

Distance & Time from Delhi: ~520 km | ~12 hours

Distance & Time from Chandigarh: ~275 km | ~7 hours

The Journey: Your private driver picks up your family from Delhi or Chandigarh early in the morning to maximize daylight during the scenic mountain drive through the Kullu Valley.

Highlights & Activities:

• Stop by Pandoh Dam and Hanogi Mata Temple along the route for photos.
• Enjoy lunch at a highway restaurant near Mandi or Sundernagar.
• Reach Manali by late afternoon or evening, check into your hotel and relax for the night.

Stay: Overnight stay and dinner at the hotel in Manali.

Day 2 — Manali Local Sightseeing & Family Strolls

Distance: ~20–25 km

Time: ~4–5 hours total

The Journey: After breakfast, explore Manali's cultural landmarks, peaceful nature spots and lively shopping areas. This relaxed day is ideal for families looking to enjoy the town at a comfortable pace

Highlights & Activities:

• Hadimba Devi Temple: Surrounded by tranquil cedar pine forests (~3 km from city center).
• Club House: An entertainment complex along the Manalsu River offering indoor games and boating.
• Tibetan Monastery: A peaceful shrine featuring colorful prayer wheels and a large statue of Lord Buddha.
• Van Vihar: A tall deodar park stretching along the Beas River, ideal for peaceful nature walks.
• Mall Road: A vibrant street market ideal for evening walks, local food and souvenirs.

After exploring the sightseeing, return to the hotel.

Stay: Overnight stay and dinner at the hotel in Manali.

Day 3 — Rohtang Pass | Atal Tunnel | Solang Valley

Distance | Time: ~80-90 km | ~6-8 hours

The Journey: After an early breakfast, set out to explore Manali's spectacular mountain landscapes. Depending on road accessibility, permits and weather conditions, visit the scenic viewpoints along the Rohtang Pass (3,978 m) route and explore the Atal Tunnel and Solang Valley.

Sightseeing points:

• Kothi Village: A scenic mountain village on the way to Rohtang Pass, offering views of deep river gorges, steep cliffs and the surrounding valleys.
• Gulaba: Surrounded by green slopes, forests and panoramic mountain views, Gulaba is a popular scenic stop on the Rohtang route.
• Rahala Waterfall: A beautiful roadside waterfall fed by melting snow, surrounded by rocky slopes and forested mountains.
• Marhi: A popular roadside halt before Rohtang Pass, known for mountain scenery and small eateries.
• Rohtang Pass: Experience breathtaking high-altitude Himalayan scenery, subject to permits and seasonal access.
• Atal Tunnel: A 9.02 km engineering marvel connecting the Kullu Valley to the alpine region of Lahaul.
• Solang Valley: A adventure hub popular for paragliding, ropeway rides, quad biking and winter snow sports.
• Palchan & Beas River Bank Stops: Scenic stops along the river bank on your way back to Manali.

Activities: Try adventure sports like paragliding, zorbing, ropeway rides or quad biking together.

Evening: Return to Manali for cozy leisure time and dinner at the hotel.

Stay: Overnight stay at the hotel in Manali.

Day 4 — Kullu Sightseeing & Naggar Castle

Distance: ~44 km

Time: ~4-5 hours

The Journey: After breakfast, head towards the beautiful Kullu Valley for a day filled with scenic drives, local culture and optional adventure activities. Explore traditional handicrafts before continuing to the historic village of Naggar and Roerich Art Gallery.

Highlights & Activities:

• Paragliding and River Rafting Point: Stop at Dobhi and Babeli for paragliding and river rafting.
• Kullu Shawl & Handicraft Workshops: Local weaving centers along the river where you can watch live handloom craft and buy authentic shawls.
• Naggar Castle: A historic timber-and-stone palace offering panoramic views of the Kullu valley.
• Roerich Art Gallery: The former estate of Russian painter Nicholas Roerich displaying regional landscape art.

In evening, return to Manali.

Stay: Overnight dinner and stay at the hotel in Manali.

Day 5 — Manikaran Excursion & Return Drive to Chandigarh / Delhi

Distance from Manali to Manikaran | Time: ~80 km | ~3 hours

Distance from Manikaran to Delhi | Time: ~510 km | ~12 km

Distance from Manikaran to Chandigarh | Time: ~270 km | ~7.5 hours

The Journey: After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Manali and drive towards the scenic Parvati Valley. Enjoy beautiful mountain views and visit the famous pilgrimage sites of Manikaran before beginning your return journey to Delhi / Chandigarh.

Highlights & Activities:

• Kasol: Enjoy the picturesque riverside scenery and explore the local market, if time permits.
• Gurudwara Manikaran Sahib: Visit the sacred Gurudwara, renowned for its natural hot springs and community kitchen (Langar).
• Manikaran Hot Springs: See the natural geothermal springs located near the Parvati River.
• Parvati River: Enjoy the surrounding mountain scenery and riverside views.

After visiting sightseeing of Manikaran, begin your direct drive back to Chandigarh or Delhi. Arrive late at night or early the following morning depending on your final destination.

Tour ends here with happy memories.

Day 1 — Arrival in Manali & Altitude Acclimatization

Route: Arrival Point (Bus Stand / Hotel) - Hotel - Mall Road - Old Manali

Distanc: ~5–10 km within town

Time: 15–20 mins driving

Altitude: 2,050 m (6,725 ft)

Day Schedule & Highlights:

• Morning / Midday: Check into your hotel or eco-lodge. Dedicate the first few hours to rest and hydration to help your body adapt to the elevation.
• Late Afternoon: Attend an interactive evening briefing with your adventure guide. You will review the activity itinerary, equipment requirements, safety protocols and health / acclimatization checks.
• Evening: Take a relaxed stroll down Mall Road and Old Manali. Enjoy local Himachali Siddu (steamed stuffed bun), explore local handicraft shops or relax at a café along the Manali stream.

Stay: Overnight dinner and stay at the hotel in Manali.

Guide Note: Hydration is essential on Day 1. Drink plenty of water and avoid intense physical exertion tonight to prepare for the active days ahead.

Day 2 — Solang Valley Adventure Sports

Route: Manali Town - Palchan - Solang Valley - Manali

Distance | Time Required: ~28 km | ~2 hours

Altitude: 2,560 m (8,400 ft) at Solang Valley

Day Schedule & Highlights: Morning (8:30 AM), depart for Solang Valley after an early breakfast.

Activities at Solang:

• Paragliding: Tandem flights taking off from high ridges (flight time: 5 to 15 mins depending on wind conditions).
• Zipline & Zorbing: Zipping across the valley floor or rolling down grassy slopes inside a dual-sphere zorbing ball.
• Skiing / Snowboarding (Winter/Spring) or Horse Riding & ATV Rides (Summer/Monsoon): Seasonal activities conducted under certified supervision.

Late Afternoon: Head back to Manali to rest.

Evening: Gather around a cozy campsite or hotel bonfire, enjoy group games and receive a safety briefing for tomorrow's high-altitude pass drive.

Stay: Overnight dinner and stay at the hotel in Manali.

Day 3 — Rohtang Pass, Atal Tunnel & Solang Valley

Route: Manali - Gulaba - Rohtang Pass - Koksar - Atal Tunnel - Solang - Manali

Distance | Time Required: ~80-90 km | ~6-8 hours

Altitude:

• Rohtang Pass: 3,979 m (13,054 ft)
• Atal Tunnel: 3,060 m (10,039 ft)

Day Schedule & Highlights:

• Early Morning (6:00 AM Departure): Early start to beat mountain traffic and make the most of the weather window.
• Rohtang Pass (3,979 m): Ascend the winding switchbacks past Gulaba and Marhi to reach Rohtang. Experience high-altitude snow fields, try snow skiing, tube rides or photo stops against the Pir Panjal range.
• Drive to Lahaul Valley via Koksar: Descend down toward the Chandra River valley into Lahaul.
• Atal Tunnel Return Drive: Return to Manali by driving through the 9.02 km long Atal Tunnel, emerging back into Solang Valley.

Evening: Free time in Manali; early sleep to rest before river rafting tomorrow.

Stay: Overnight dinner and stay at the hotel in Manali.

Day 4 — River Rafting on the Beas River & Mountain Biking

Route: Manali - Babeli / Palsa (Rafting Point) - Kullu Orchards - Manali

Distance | Time Required: ~70–80 km | ~2-3 hours

Altitude: 1,250 m-2,050 m

Day Schedule & Highlights:>

• Morning (9:00 AM): Drive down along the Beas River toward Kullu (Babeli or Palsa rafting entry point).
• White Water Rafting (14 km Stretch): Gear up with life jackets, helmets and paddles. Experience Grade II and Grade III rapids along a exciting 14 km stretch on the glacier-fed Beas River (~45–60 mins on the water).
• Lunch: Riverside lunch at Kullu / Raison.
• Afternoon Mountain Biking (MTB): Rent full-suspension or hardtail mountain bikes for an off-road ride through apple orchards, village trails and forest tracks around Raison/ Naggar or Old Manali hills (~10–15 km biking loop).
• Evening: Pack your gear for tomorrow's overnight trek to Chika.

Stay: Overnight dinner and stay at the hotel in Manali.

Day 5 — Hampta Pass Trek (Day Hike & Overnight Camping at Chika)

Drive: Manali - Prini - Sethan - Jobra (Trek Base)

Trek: Obra Roadhead - Rani Nallah Stream - Chika Campsite

Drive Distance | Time: ~16 km | ~1 hour drive over 40 hairpin bends

Trek Distance | Time: ~2.5–3 km | ~2 hours of gradual uphill trekking

Altitudes:

• Jobra (Trek Start): 2,743 m (9,000 ft)
• Chika Campsite: 3,050 m (10,000 ft)

Day Schedule & Highlights:

• Morning (8:30 AM): Drive from Manali to Jobra via Prini and Sethan, offering overhead views of the Kullu Valley.
• Trek Begins at Jobra: Start your hike through mixed pine, maple and birch forests along the gushing Rani Nallah stream.
• Chika Campsite: Reach Chika by early afternoon—a serene alpine meadow framed by rocky cliffs, waterfalls and grazing pastures.
• Afternoon: Set up your dome tents, enjoy hot tea and soup and take an orientation walk around the campsite.
• Night: Enjoy a hot dinner served at camp, followed by a bonfire under the clear Himalayan stars. Overnight stay in sleeping bags inside alpine tents.

Stay: Overnight dinner and stay at the Camping site in Chika.

Day 6 — Return Trek & Departure

Trek: Chika Campsite - Jobra Roadhead

Drive: Jobra - Manali Town / Bus Stand

Trek Distance | Time: ~2.5–3 km downhill | ~1–1.5 hours

Drive Distance | Time: ~16 km | ~1 hour drive

Altitude: 3,050 m down to 2,050 m

Day Schedule & Highlights:

• Morning (7:30 AM): Wake up to morning mountain views at camp. Have a hearty breakfast and pack up the campsite.
• Return Hike to Jobra: Easy downhill hike through the valley back to the Jobra vehicle pickup point.
• Drive Back to Manali: Arrive in Manali town by 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
• Afternoon Departure: Store luggage, pick up souvenirs at Mall Road and board your afternoon/evening AC Volvo bus or private taxi back home.

Tour ends here with happy memories.

Day 1 — Arrival, Local Sightseeing & Mall Road

Distance Covered | Time: ~15–20 km locally | ~3–4 hours

The Route: Arrive at Manali Bus Stand between 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Pickup by a private cab and check in to your romantic hotel/resort. After resting and freshening up, head out for a relaxing local sightseeing tour.

Sightseeing Points:

• Hadimba Devi Temple: Surrounded by tranquil cedar pine forests (~3 km from city center).
• Club House: An entertainment complex along the Manalsu River offering indoor games and boating.
• Tibetan Monastery: A peaceful shrine featuring colorful prayer wheels and a large statue of Lord Buddha.
• Van Vihar: A tall deodar park stretching along the Beas River, ideal for peaceful nature walks.
• Mall Road: A vibrant street market ideal for evening walks, local food and souvenirs.

Evening: Candlelight dinner with special honeymoon setup (cake/bed flower decoration) at the hotel.

Stay: Overnight stay at the hotel in Manali.

Day 2 — Rohtang Pass | Atal Tunnel | Solang Valley

Distance | Time: ~80-90 km | ~6-8 hours

The Route: After an early breakfast, set out to explore Manali's spectacular mountain landscapes. Depending on road accessibility, permits and weather conditions, visit the scenic viewpoints along the Rohtang Pass (3,978 m) route and explore the Atal Tunnel and Solang Valley.

Sightseeing points:

• Kothi Village: A scenic mountain village on the way to Rohtang Pass, offering views of deep river gorges, steep cliffs and the surrounding valleys.
• Gulaba: Surrounded by green slopes, forests and panoramic mountain views, Gulaba is a popular scenic stop on the Rohtang route.
• Rahala Waterfall: A beautiful roadside waterfall fed by melting snow, surrounded by rocky slopes and forested mountains.
• Marhi: A popular roadside halt before Rohtang Pass, known for mountain scenery and small eateries.
• Rohtang Pass: Experience breathtaking high-altitude Himalayan scenery, subject to permits and seasonal access.
• Atal Tunnel: A 9.02 km engineering marvel connecting the Kullu Valley to the alpine region of Lahaul.
• Solang Valley: A adventure hub popular for paragliding, ropeway rides, quad biking and winter snow sports.
• Palchan & Beas River Bank Stops: Scenic stops along the river bank on your way back to Manali.

Activities: Try adventure sports like paragliding, zorbing, ropeway rides or quad biking together.

Evening: Return to Manali for leisure time and dinner at the hotel.

Stay: Overnight stay at the hotel in Manali.

Day 3 — Manali to Kullu, Naggar Castle & River Rafting

Distance | Time: ~44 km | ~4-5 hours round trip

The Route: Enjoy breakfast and take a day excursion towards Kullu and Naggar. Visit Kullu and Naggar, via Adventure activities point of Hot air balloon, paragliding, river rafting and after that local market for shopping — dry fruits, Himachali (Kullu) shawls, handicrafts. After that visit Maa Vaishno Devi temple, Naggar Castle and Roerich Art Gallery.

Sightseeing Points:

• Paragliding and River Rafting Point: Stop at Dobhi and Babeli for paragliding and river rafting.
• Kullu Shawl & Handicraft Workshops: Local weaving centers along the river where you can watch live handloom craft and buy authentic shawls.
• Naggar Castle: A historic timber-and-stone palace offering panoramic views of the Kullu valley.
• Roerich Art Gallery: The former estate of Russian painter Nicholas Roerich displaying regional landscape art.

In evening, return to Manali and way back to home.

Stay: Overnight journey.

Tour ends here with happy memories.