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  • Snow-capped peaks above the Manali valley with flowering bushes and hill houses
  • Green Solang Valley meadow below snowy mountains and pine forest
  • Atal Tunnel north portal and curving road in the Lahaul valley near Sissu
  • Pagoda-style wooden Hadimba Devi Temple in a deodar forest, Manali
  • Wooden balcony of Naggar Castle overlooking the Kullu Valley
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Manali Mountain Holiday

Chandigarh → Kullu → Manali → Solang → Sissu → Naggar → Chandigarh

Four nights in Manali with Hadimba Temple, Old Manali, Solang Valley, the Atal Tunnel to Sissu and a day at Naggar Castle, all by private cab from Chandigarh.

  • Best: Mar–Jun, Oct–Feb
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Trip highlights

  • Four nights in one hotel – no daily packing
  • Hadimba Temple, Vashisht hot springs and Old Manali cafés
  • Solang Valley for snow, paragliding and ropeway rides in season
  • Drive through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu, subject to weather and permits
  • Naggar Castle and the Roerich Art Gallery
  • Scenic Beas river drive through Mandi and Kullu

Overview

If you want to settle into one place and explore it properly, a full four nights in Manali is a great choice. You unpack once, and each day goes to a different side of the valley: the temples and cafés of Old Manali, the snow slopes of Solang, the high country beyond the Atal Tunnel, and the old capital of Naggar.

It suits families and couples equally well. The only long drive is the journey up from Chandigarh and back, which takes most of a day each way along the Beas river through Mandi and Kullu. Once in Manali, sightseeing drives are short and you can return to the hotel early if the children are tired.

Be aware that trips to Rohtang Pass need a separate government permit and the pass is closed in winter, while the run through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu depends on weather and the road status on the day. We plan around both and suggest the best option for your dates. Flying from Pune or Mumbai to Chandigarh is the quickest way to reach the start point. Ask us about a Chandigarh to Manali taxi if you only need transport.

Day-wise itinerary

  1. Day1

    Day 1: Chandigarh to Manali

    Snow-capped peaks above the Manali valley with flowering bushes and hill houses

    An early pickup from Chandigarh gets you onto the highway before the traffic builds. The route runs through Ropar, Bilaspur and the Swarghat hills, then follows the Beas past Mandi and the Pandoh Dam. Beyond the Aut tunnel the valley narrows and the river runs alongside the road almost all the way to Kullu.

    There are stops for breakfast and lunch on the way, and a short break at a Kullu shawl outlet if you wish. Expect to reach Manali in the evening. Check in, freshen up and rest after the long drive. Dinner and overnight in Manali.

    • Meals: Dinner
    • Overnight: Manali
    • 310 km
    • 9–10 hrs
  2. Day2

    Day 2: Manali local sightseeing

    Pagoda-style wooden Hadimba Devi Temple in a deodar forest, Manali

    After breakfast visit the Hadimba Devi Temple, a wooden pagoda-style shrine set in a grove of giant deodars. Walk on to the Manu Temple and the lanes of Old Manali, full of cafés, guesthouses and apple trees. Next, head across the river to Vashisht village, where natural hot springs feed the temple baths.

    In the afternoon stop at the Tibetan monastery near the Mall and the Club House by the Manalsu stream, which children enjoy. End the day with a walk along Mall Road for shopping and street food. Dinner and overnight in Manali.

    • Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
    • Overnight: Manali
  3. Day3

    Day 3: Solang Valley and Atal Tunnel to Sissu

    Green Solang Valley meadow below snowy mountains and pine forest

    Drive north to Solang Valley, around 14 km from Manali. In winter and spring the slopes are usually snowy, with skiing, snow tubing and snow scooter rides on offer; in summer it is green and busy with paragliding and the ropeway. All activities are paid directly to local operators.

    If the road is open and permitted on the day, continue through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu in the Lahaul valley to see the waterfall and the wide, stark landscape on the other side. Snow or heavy traffic can close this section at short notice. When Rohtang Pass is open, it can be visited instead with a valid permit. Return to Manali for dinner and overnight.

    • Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
    • Overnight: Manali
  4. Day4

    Day 4: Naggar Castle and Kullu valley

    Wooden balcony of Naggar Castle overlooking the Kullu Valley

    Take the quieter road along the left bank of the Beas to Naggar, once the capital of the Kullu kings. The stone-and-wood castle is now a heritage hotel with a small museum and a terrace overlooking the valley. Nearby, the Roerich Art Gallery displays paintings of the Himalaya by Nicholas Roerich in his former home.

    On the way back, stop at a shawl weaving centre, and if the river level is right, try a short rafting stretch near Kullu. Afternoon free in Manali for café hopping or a last look around the Mall. Dinner and overnight in Manali.

    • Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
    • Overnight: Manali
  5. Day5

    Day 5: Manali to Chandigarh – departure

    Atal Tunnel north portal and curving road in the Lahaul valley near Sissu

    Check out after breakfast and begin the long drive back down the valley. The road passes Kullu, the Aut tunnel and Mandi before leaving the mountains near Swarghat. Your driver will stop for lunch and short breaks along the way.

    You reach Chandigarh in the evening, where you are dropped at the airport, railway station or bus stand. Because hill traffic can be unpredictable, we suggest booking a late evening flight or train, or adding a night in Chandigarh if you have an early departure the next morning.

    • Meals: Breakfast
    • 310 km
    • 9–10 hrs

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Inclusions

  • 4 nights hotel stay in Manali on twin sharing basis
  • Daily breakfast and dinner at the hotel (MAP plan)
  • Private cab for transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Tolls, parking, state taxes and driver allowance
  • Pickup and drop at Chandigarh airport, railway station or bus stand
  • Help with Rohtang permit application when the pass is open (permit fee extra)
  • On-trip phone and WhatsApp support

Exclusions

  • Air or rail fare to and from Chandigarh
  • Lunch, snacks and beverages
  • Entry tickets, ropeway and monument fees
  • Paragliding, rafting, snow scooters and other adventure activities
  • Local union cabs at Solang or for Rohtang if the private cab is not permitted
  • Rohtang Pass permit and any snow gear hire
  • GST as applicable
  • Anything not mentioned under inclusions

Policies

Cancellation and refunds follow our standard policy: Cancellation & Refund Policy

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  • No hidden charges
  • 24×7 on-trip support
  • Hill-experienced drivers
  • Snow-capped peaks above the Manali valley with flowering bushes and hill houses
    Snow peaks above Manali · Photo: Rupal969 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
  • Green Solang Valley meadow below snowy mountains and pine forest
    Solang Valley, Manali · Photo: Harvinder Chandigarh / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
  • Atal Tunnel north portal and curving road in the Lahaul valley near Sissu
    Atal Tunnel north portal, towards Sissu · Photo: Jagseer S Sidhu / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
  • Pagoda-style wooden Hadimba Devi Temple in a deodar forest, Manali
    Hadimba Devi Temple, Manali · Photo: Shriniwas Deshmukh / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
  • Wooden balcony of Naggar Castle overlooking the Kullu Valley
    Naggar Castle, Kullu Valley · Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)
  • Paraglider with an orange wing landing on the Solang Valley slopes
    Paragliding at Solang Valley · Photo: Anusharma / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Questions about this trip

Can we go to Rohtang Pass on this tour?
Only when the pass is open, usually from around late May or June until the first heavy snow in autumn. A government permit is needed and the number of vehicles is limited each day, so it is never guaranteed. We apply on your behalf where possible.
Is the Atal Tunnel trip to Sissu always possible?
No. The tunnel itself is open most of the year, but after snowfall or during heavy traffic the authorities may stop tourist vehicles. Your driver will check the status that morning and suggest Solang or other options if needed.
Can we travel by overnight bus instead of driving from Chandigarh?
Yes, many travellers take an overnight Volvo from Delhi or Chandigarh to save a day. We can adjust the plan so your cab starts from Manali, but the private road journey is more comfortable for children and seniors.
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