Shimla Kulu Manali Tour Plan

• Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days
• Route: Kolkata $\rightarrow$ Chandigarh $\rightarrow$ Shimla (2N) $\rightarrow$ Manali (3N) $\rightarrow$ Chandigarh $\rightarrow$ Kolkata
• Best Time to Visit: March to June (Pleasant) or December to February (For Snow)

Day 1:

 Kolkata to Shimla (via Chandigarh)

• Morning: Take an early flight from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Chandigarh (IXC).
• Afternoon: Meet your driver at Chandigarh and begin the 4-hour scenic drive to Shimla (approx. 115 km).
• Evening: Check into your hotel. Spend your evening strolling at The Mall Road, visiting the Christ Church, and enjoying the sunset at The Ridge.
• Stay: Shimla

Day 2: 

Shimla & Kufri Sightseeing

• Morning: Visit Kufri (15 km from Shimla), known for its Himalayan Wildlife Zoo and yak rides.
• Afternoon: Visit the Jakhoo Temple (dedicated to Lord Hanuman) for a panoramic view of the town. Explore the Shimla State Museum or the Viceregal Lodge.
• Evening: Free time for shopping at Lakkar Bazaar (famous for wooden handicrafts).
• Stay: Shimla

Day 3: Shimla to Manali (The Scenic Drive)

• Morning: After breakfast, depart for Manali (approx. 250 km, 8–9 hours).
• En route: Stop at Pandoh Dam, Sundernagar Lake, and the Kullu Valley. In Kullu, you can visit a shawl factory or try white-water rafting (time permitting).
• Evening: Arrive in Manali and check into your hotel.
• Stay: Manali

Day 4: Solang Valley & Atal Tunnel / Rohtang Pass

• Full Day: Head toward Solang Valley for adventure sports like paragliding and zorbing.
• Snow Point: Continue to the Atal Tunnel and Sissu (Lahaul Valley) for snow experiences. (Note: Rohtang Pass requires a special permit and is closed on Tuesdays and during peak winter).
• Evening: Return to Manali.
• Stay: Manali

Day 5: Manali Local Sightseeing

• Morning: Visit the 450-year-old Hadimba Devi Temple (set in a cedar forest), Vashisht Hot Springs, and the Tibetan Monastery.
• Afternoon: Walk through Old Manali to see its quaint cafes and the Manu Temple.
• Evening: Leisurely walk and shopping at Manali Mall Road.
• Stay: Manali

Day 6: Manali to Kolkata (via Chandigarh)

• Morning: Early check-out and drive back to Chandigarh (approx. 8–9 hours).
• Evening: Drop-off at Chandigarh Airport for your return flight to Kolkata. (Tip: Ensure your return flight is late in the evening, ideally after 8:00 PM).