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India - Manali, Himachal Pradesh | 5 Days

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5 days · 1-5 band Manali ₹ 20000 - ₹ 50000 for two, excl. flights Weekend GetawayGroupTrekkingBudgetSolo TripMountainNatureSight SeeingAdventure
Itinerary budget
₹48,850 for two, excluding flights
Stays budget
₹16,100 peak season · ₹12,000 off season

Check-in to your hotel in the morning on the first day you reach Manali and start your 5 days vacay by taking a nice trek to the Manu temple and exploring the Mall road afterwards.
Day 2 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.
Head to Solang Valley and gear up for some adventure sports and camping on Day 3!
Start the next day with some delicious breakfast at a must try place recommended by us and go on an early trek.
Visit the most picturesque lake – Deepak Tal on your last day here, watch some beautiful waterfalls and end your day with good live music and great food!
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.

We have added budget-friendly and luxury stays in the itinerary.
Places to visit, beginner level treks and activities.

What you get

  • 5 days, in order — where to be each morning, afternoon and evening, with the travel between them.
  • Where to stay — the nights in each place, with links that open the hotel for your dates.
  • Places and food by name — real restaurants and sights, each opening on the map, never "a local eatery".
  • What it costs — a budget summary per traveller, and what to carry in cash.
  • Yours to keep — a PDF you can read on your phone offline, and in the app.

Best time to go: October to February

What travellers said

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It is more than sufficient for us, thanks!

Leena · Jul 2023

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Day 1

Reach Manali in the morning

  • Check-in to your hotel/airbnb
  • Cafe Live
  • If you are feeling up for it and the weather permits, I would suggest taking a trek to the Manu Temple
  • After you come back down you can head to the Old Manali Bridge
  • If you feel up for it, you can walk to the Mall Road from Old Manali and just get a feel of the place
  • Lazy Dog Lounge

Day 2

One of the most famous tourist attractions in Manali is this ancient 15th-century temple a

  • River Music Garden and Restaurant
  • Head to the Jogni Waterfall from where you will start your trek
  • SLS Restaurant
  • Hadimba Temple trekThe trek starts from your cafe or from old Manali and once you reach the main start point there are 1
  • Museum of Himachal Culture & Fork Art
  • Enjoy the Manali Market with leather bags, cheap boutique clothes & some rooftop cafes like The Corner House
  • Rocky’s cafe

Day 3

Visit Solang Valley and indulge in some adventure sports or camp at the valley & Sissu and

  • Head to Solang Valley
  • Solang Holiday Restaurant
  • Leave for Sissu lake where you will cross Atal Tunnel
  • Visit Nehru Kund for some amazing pictures and enjoy the water flowing through
  • Himalayan Igloo
  • The lazy Dog lounge has riverside seating as well

Day 4

Rohtang Pass or Lama Dugh Trek

  • You can book a cab with your hotel or some tourist desks while shopping.Take a cab to Rohtang Pass. The cab driver will
  • Trek up the hill to witness snow and go to the other of the road where no one is going, you will find hot water springs
  • Visit People, it is almost hidden but you’ll see many bikers parked and enjoying a meal. Indulge in some hot maggie with
  • Located here away from the bustling streets of Manali. .
  • Cafe 1947, the cafe lets you unwind over music and italian food
  • Once done head to Mall Road
  • Mountain View Noodles

Day 5

Deepak Tal - One of the few famous lakes that are picture perfect

  • Cafe Meraki
  • Leave for Deepak Tal
  • On your way back stop at Flying Monk Huts & Restaurants for lunch
  • Rahala Waterfalls
  • Head back to Old Manali to your hotel freshen up before you head out for dinner
  • Cafe Live

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What exactly do I get?

The full 5-day itinerary, day by day: timings, real places with map links, stays, and food. You can read it in your browser or download the PDF, both the minute you pay. It also sits in your account, so you can open it again from any device, and the GST invoice is emailed with it.

Is there any support after I buy?

Yes, and it is free. If something in the plan does not suit you — a stay outside your budget, a different transport option, restaurants for a dietary need, or combining this with another itinerary — tell us and one of us will sort it out with you on WhatsApp. Message +91 98733 95006 or write to hello@diytinerary.com. We reply on weekdays.

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Yes. The itinerary is written by day, not by date, so it works whenever you go — the seasonal notes tell you what changes. If you would rather have it built around your actual dates, group and budget, use Adapt this itinerary for my dates above: that is a new itinerary written for you, and it costs less than one written from scratch.

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