Day 1: Old Manali & Cultural Highlights

• Morning: Reach Manali (via overnight Volvo bus or private cab from Delhi/Chandigarh). Check into your hotel and rest.

• Afternoon: Visit the historic Hadimba Devi Temple, set amidst tall cedar forests. Walk through Old Manali to explore bohemian cafés and local handicraft shops.

• Evening: Stroll through Mall Road for shopping and enjoy warm Himachali food like Siddu or Tibetan Thukpa.

Day 2: Solang Valley & Atal Tunnel Excursion

• 08:30 AM: Drive to Solang Valley (~13 km), famous for paragliding, ropeway rides, and snow sports (in winter).

• 11:30 AM: Continue driving through the engineering marvel Atal Tunnel to enter the Lahaul Valley.

• 01:00 PM: Stop at Sissu to see the Sissu waterfall and the contrasting barren Himalayan mountain terrain.

• Evening: Head back to Manali for an overnight stay.

Day 3: Naggar Heritage & Departure

• 09:00 AM: Check out and drive to Naggar Castle, an ancient wood-and-stone structure offering valley views.

• 11:30 AM: Visit the nearby Nicholas Roerich Art Gallery surrounded by apple orchards.

• 02:00 PM: Stop by Kullu Valley on your way down for river rafting on the Beas River or shopping for authentic Kullu shawls.

• Evening: Board your return overnight Volvo bus or private cab.