Day 0 :
delhi to manali (overnight journey)
- Board your evening Volvo bus from Delhi (around 5:00–7:00 PM).
- Overnight journey to Manali (approx. 12–14 hours drive).
Day 01 :
manali arrival & local exploration (stay in manali)
- Morning arrival at Manali, check-in at hotel & freshen up.
- After breakfast, start your local sightseeing:
- Hadimba Devi Temple – ancient cave temple surrounded by cedar forest.
- Manu Temple – dedicated to sage Manu, located in Old Manali.
- Vashisht Temple & Hot Springs – famous for natural sulphur springs.
- Van Vihar – beautiful park for a nature walk.
- Explore Mall Road in the evening for shopping & cafés.
- Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 02 :
excursion to sissu (if weather & route permits) (stay in manali)
- After breakfast, leave for Atal Tunnel & Sissu excursion:
- Drive through Atal Tunnel (9 km, world’s longest highway tunnel).
- Reach Sissu village (Lahaul Valley) – admire the scenic waterfalls, Chandra River & Himalayan landscapes.
- Spend some time at Sissu Lake & Sissu waterfall.
- Return via Solang Valley (if time permits, enjoy paragliding, ATV rides, zorbing, skiing in winters).
- Return to Manali by evening.
- Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 03 :
manali to kasol (75 km / ~3-4 hrs) (stay in kasol)
- After breakfast, check out & drive to Kasol (via Kullu).
- En route:
- Stop at Kullu for white-water rafting (optional).
- Visit Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara & hot springs.
- Reach Kasol by afternoon.
- Explore Kasol village:
- Stroll around Café Street – famous Israeli cafés & hippie vibes.
- Visit Kasol market for souvenirs.
- Overnight stay in Kasol.
Day 04 :
kasol to jibhi (85 km / ~4-5 hrs) (stay in jibhi)
- Morning after breakfast, check out & drive to Jibhi (Tirthan Valley).
- On the way enjoy pine forests, riverside views, and mountain villages.
- Check-in at your Jibhi stay.
- Explore nearby:
- Jibhi Waterfall – hidden gem amidst forest.
- Relax by the Tirthan River.
- Explore the charming wooden homestays and cafés.
- Overnight stay in Jibhi.
Day 05 :
jibhi exploration & departure
- After breakfast, enjoy local sightseeing in Jibhi:
- Chehni Kothi – ancient 1500-year-old fortress-style tower (short trek).
- Mini Thailand – hidden natural pool amidst forest.
- Short hike to Serolsar Lake (if time permits, ~5 km trek).
- Evening: Drop at Aut Tunnel bus stop.
- Board Volvo bus from Aut to Delhi. Overnight journey.