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3N/4D
Manali Mountain Getaway from Chandigarh
3N Manali Valley Resort/Hotel
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Overview
Escape to the Himalayas on this 4-day mountain getaway from Chandigarh with SkyGlobals. Travel comfortably along the Kiratpur expressway into the Kullu Valley, discovering the ancient wood-and-stone architecture of Hadimba Devi Temple and the healing mineral springs of Vashisht Village. Soar over alpine meadows with paragliding and snow sports in Solang Valley, travel through the Atal Tunnel into Lahaul, and enjoy the cafe culture of Old Manali. Complete with private chauffeur-driven transport from Chandigarh, handpicked stays, and daily breakfast and dinner, this package delivers a seamless mountain escape.
Tour Itinerary
1
Meet your dedicated private chauffeur at 06:30 AM at Chandigarh Airport (IXC), Chandigarh Junction Railway Station (CDG), or your hotel/home.
The Mountain Highway: Cruise along the four-lane Kiratpur expressway past Anandpur Sahib into Himachal Pradesh. Bypass Bilaspur via highway tunnels and trace the Beas River past Sundernagar Lake, Pandoh Dam, and the Aut Tunnel. Stop near Kullu to visit an authorized Kullu Shawl Weaving Factory to see traditional loom crafting.
Arrival in Manali (6,700 ft): Ascend through pine-clad slopes to reach Manali by early to mid-afternoon. Check into your valley hotel, unpack, and freshen up.
Evening on Mall Road: Spend a relaxed evening walking along the pedestrian-only Mall Road and IBEX Market, browsing local fruit jams, dry fruits, and handcrafted woolens. Enjoy dinner at your hotel. Overnight stay in Manali.
The Mountain Highway: Cruise along the four-lane Kiratpur expressway past Anandpur Sahib into Himachal Pradesh. Bypass Bilaspur via highway tunnels and trace the Beas River past Sundernagar Lake, Pandoh Dam, and the Aut Tunnel. Stop near Kullu to visit an authorized Kullu Shawl Weaving Factory to see traditional loom crafting.
Arrival in Manali (6,700 ft): Ascend through pine-clad slopes to reach Manali by early to mid-afternoon. Check into your valley hotel, unpack, and freshen up.
Evening on Mall Road: Spend a relaxed evening walking along the pedestrian-only Mall Road and IBEX Market, browsing local fruit jams, dry fruits, and handcrafted woolens. Enjoy dinner at your hotel. Overnight stay in Manali.
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09:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Hadimba Devi Temple): Head to the 16th-century four-tiered pagoda-style wooden temple built in 1553 AD by Raja Bahadur Singh, situated amidst towering deodar cedar trees in the Dhungri forest.
11:30 AM – 01:30 PM (Old Manali & Manu Temple): Cross the Manalsu stream into Old Manali. Walk past traditional Himachali stone-and-timber houses to visit the ancient Manu Temple (dedicated to the sage Manu). Stop for lunch at a riverside cafe.
02:30 PM – 05:30 PM (Vashisht Springs & Monastery): Cross the Beas River to visit Vashisht Village, exploring the stone temple dedicated to Sage Vashisht and Lord Rama, where natural therapeutic sulfur mineral baths flow from underground springs. Stop at Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa to view traditional Tibetan woven carpets and thangkas.
Evening: Take a stroll through the deodar woods of Van Vihar National Park along the banks of the Beas River. Dinner and overnight stay in Manali.
11:30 AM – 01:30 PM (Old Manali & Manu Temple): Cross the Manalsu stream into Old Manali. Walk past traditional Himachali stone-and-timber houses to visit the ancient Manu Temple (dedicated to the sage Manu). Stop for lunch at a riverside cafe.
02:30 PM – 05:30 PM (Vashisht Springs & Monastery): Cross the Beas River to visit Vashisht Village, exploring the stone temple dedicated to Sage Vashisht and Lord Rama, where natural therapeutic sulfur mineral baths flow from underground springs. Stop at Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa to view traditional Tibetan woven carpets and thangkas.
Evening: Take a stroll through the deodar woods of Van Vihar National Park along the banks of the Beas River. Dinner and overnight stay in Manali.
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08:30 AM – 01:30 PM (Solang Valley Adventure): Drive 14 km up the valley along the Beas River to Solang Valley (8,400 ft). Enjoy panoramic views of snow-dusted crags and glaciers. Participate in optional adventure activities: paragliding, zorbing, ATV quad biking, and the Solang ropeway/cable car to Mount Phatru. In winter and early spring, the slopes offer skiing, sledding, and snowmobiling.
01:30 PM – 04:30 PM (Atal Tunnel & Sissu Excursion): Continue through the 9.02 km Atal Tunnel beneath Rohtang Pass, emerging into the high-altitude landscape of the Lahaul Valley. Stop at Sissu to photograph the waterfall and hanging glaciers before returning to Manali.
Return to the hotel for dinner. Overnight stay in Manali.
01:30 PM – 04:30 PM (Atal Tunnel & Sissu Excursion): Continue through the 9.02 km Atal Tunnel beneath Rohtang Pass, emerging into the high-altitude landscape of the Lahaul Valley. Stop at Sissu to photograph the waterfall and hanging glaciers before returning to Manali.
Return to the hotel for dinner. Overnight stay in Manali.
4
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast overlooking the pine valleys. Check out from the hotel by 08:30 AM.
Descent to the Plains: Drive south along the Beas River through the Kullu Valley. Stop at Babeli if you wish to try an optional 5 km white-water river rafting run, or stop at local roadside fruit stalls to sample fresh apples, cherries, and apricot jams.
Chandigarh Drop-Off: Continue along the expressway through Mandi and Kiratpur. Arrive back in Chandigarh by 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM. Your chauffeur will provide a direct drop-off at Chandigarh Airport (IXC), Chandigarh Junction Railway Station (CDG), or your residence, concluding your holiday.
Descent to the Plains: Drive south along the Beas River through the Kullu Valley. Stop at Babeli if you wish to try an optional 5 km white-water river rafting run, or stop at local roadside fruit stalls to sample fresh apples, cherries, and apricot jams.
Chandigarh Drop-Off: Continue along the expressway through Mandi and Kiratpur. Arrive back in Chandigarh by 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM. Your chauffeur will provide a direct drop-off at Chandigarh Airport (IXC), Chandigarh Junction Railway Station (CDG), or your residence, concluding your holiday.
