Trip overview
This is our simplest Manali plan, made for travellers who want three relaxed nights in the mountains without spending half the trip in a car. You stay in one hotel the whole time, so there is no daily packing and unpacking.
The first day is kept light so you can settle in and walk around Mall Road and Old Manali. Day two covers the classic Manali sights at an easy pace: the cedar-forest Hidimba Devi Temple, the hot springs at Vashisht and the Tibetan monastery. Day three is for Solang Valley, which is snowy from roughly December to February and turns into a green adventure base for paragliding and the ropeway in summer.
If you are coming from Delhi or Chandigarh, we can add an overnight Volvo or a private cab. Tell us your dates and we will suggest the best option for your group.
Trip highlights
- Three nights in one Manali hotel, no hotel hopping
- Hidimba Devi Temple, Vashisht hot springs and Old Manali
- A full day at Solang Valley for snow or summer adventure
- Easy add-ons: Atal Tunnel and Sissu, river rafting or a Kasol day trip
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1
Arrive in Manali and settle in
Check in to your hotel and rest after the journey. In the evening, take a walk along Mall Road or head up to Old Manali for its cafes and riverside lanes.
- Day 2
Manali local sightseeing
Visit Hidimba Devi Temple in its deodar forest, the small Manu Temple in Old Manali, the hot water springs at Vashisht and the Tibetan monastery near Mall Road. The day is planned at an easy pace with plenty of time for photos.
- Day 3
Solang Valley excursion
Drive about 14 km to Solang Valley. In winter it is usually the nearest place to play in the snow; in summer you can try paragliding, the ropeway or simply enjoy the meadows. When the road is open, you can extend the day through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu.
- Day 4
Check out and depart
After breakfast, check out and leave for your onward journey, with an optional stop at the Kullu shawl factories on the way.
This is a suggested plan. We adjust the route, pace and stays to your dates, group and the road and weather conditions at the time.
What's included
Included
- Manali Local Sightseeing
- Solang Valley
- Hotel Stay
- Transfers
- Trip Assistance
Not included
- Train, flight or bus tickets to the starting point unless added to your plan
- Meals not listed under Included
- Entry tickets, ropeway and monument fees
- Adventure activities such as paragliding, skiing, river rafting and zorbing
- Permits and local union taxis where the route needs them (for example Rohtang Pass)
- Personal expenses, tips and travel insurance
Questions about this trip
Is Rohtang Pass included?
Not by default. Rohtang needs a separate government permit with a daily vehicle limit and is usually open from about May to November. We can add it when it is open and permits are available.
Can this trip start from Delhi or Chandigarh?
Yes. We can add an overnight Volvo bus or a private cab from Delhi or Chandigarh. A Volvo is cheaper; a cab is more comfortable and lets you stop on the way.
Will there be snow?
Snow at Solang Valley is likely from about December to February, but it depends on the year. If snow is your main goal, tell us and we will plan the dates and route around the latest conditions.
Which hotel will we stay in?
That depends on your budget. We share the exact hotel name and room type before you confirm, so you know what you are paying for.
