Day 1
Reach Shimla
- 📍 Place
- Reach Shimla
- Indian Coffee House
- Viceregal Lodge
- Indian Institute of Advanced Studies
- Stroll on the Mall Road and indulge in Shopping
- Himachali Rasoi or Cafe Pesto
Typical for the month, from 20 years of records - not a forecast.
Reach Palchan and cover Sissu and Atal Tunnel during the first two days of your 8 days long vacation.
Head to Solang Valley and gear up for some adventure sports and camping on Day 3!
Day 4 is about visiting the most famous 15th century temple – Hadimba Temple. You can choose to go on a small hike in the evening or visit the Buddhist Monastery situated in the city.
You can choose to either take a day trip to Kasol or go an early morning trek on Day 5.
Day 6 looks quite bus with sightseeing t Nehru Kund, Dream Village and Jogni Falls, all in the same day!
Leave for Shimla the next day and stop on the way to witness the mesmerizing Jana Waterfalls.
On Day 8 visit some historical places in Shimla and learn about the history and architecture.
Explore Kufri on the last day with a hike to Mahasu Peak, horse rise to the topmost point of Kufri and some great food.
We have added budget and luxury stays to the itinerary.
The off-season in Manali typically lasts from the months of April to June, and then again from September to November. During these months, the number of tourists visiting Manali is relatively low, and the prices for accommodation and activities tend to be lower as well.
As for temperatures during the off-season, in April and May, the average temperature during the day ranges from 15°C to 25°C, and at night it can drop down to 5°C to 15°C. In September and November, the average daytime temperature is around 10°C to 20°C, while at night it can drop to 0°C to 10°C. However, it's worth noting that the temperatures can vary depending on the exact location and altitude within Manali.
Best time to go: May to June, December to January
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India - Himachal Pradesh - Manali, Shimla, Palchan · 9 days
Day 1 — Reach Shimla
India - Himachal Pradesh - Manali, Shimla, Palchan · 9 days
Day 2 — Explore Shimla, Day trip to Kufri
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