Kulu Manali Tour Program

Day 01 : Arrival Chandigarh

On arrival at Chandigarh, you will be transferred to your hotel and check-in.

Chandigarh – ‘City Beautiful’. Serenity and a city are two diametrically opposite concepts, which however, get belied in the ‘City Beautiful’. Chandigarh is a rare epitome of modernization co-existing with nature’s preservation. It is here that the trees and plants are as much a part of the construction plans as the buildings and the roads. India’s first planned city is a rich, prosperous, spic and span, green city rightly called “THE CITY BEAUTIFUL”.

Later proceed for sightseeing tour of Chandigarh visiting Leisure Valley, Rock Garden, open hand monument, Sukhna lake. Back to hotel by evening. Overnight stay in Chandigarh.

Day 02: Chandigarh – Manali (320 Kms / approx.. 07 Hours) – ENROUTE KULLU SIGHTSEEING

On arrival at Chandigarh – you will drive to Manali – valley nestled in the mountains of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh near the northern end of the Kullu Valley, at an altitude of 2,050 m (6,726 ft) in the Beas River Valley. On arrival check-in at the hotel and relax. Overnight in Manali.

Day 03: Manali

This morning set out to explore Manali. Perched at an altitude of 2050 meters above sea level and spread along the banks of the river Beas, Manali is literally the “Valley of the Gods”. Visit the Hidimba or Dhungri Temple. Erected in 1533, this temple is dedicated to the local deity Hidimba, wife of the Pandava prince, Bhim. The temple is noted for its four-storeyed pagoda and exquisite wooden carvings. Visit the Manu Maharishi Temple, dedicated to sage Manu. Later visit Vashisht Kund… Vaishisht, around 3 km from Manali, boasts a pair of old stone temples, opposite each other above the main square. The temple tanks are underground hot-water/sulfur springs. Thereafter proceed to the Tibetan Market, featuring shops that sell shawls, woolen clothes, handicrafts, imported goods and souvenirs. Overnight stay in Manali.

Day 04 : Manali

Today, make a full day excursion to the Manikaran Gurdwara. Manikaran Gurudwara, held sacred by the Sikhs, is a popular tourist destination. According to the Sikh sources, Guru Nanak Dev once visited this place, accompanied by his disciple Bhai Mardana. The Janam Sakhi or the ‘Autobiography of Bhai Mardana’ mentions the various miracles performed by the Guru at this place. There is a hot spring which is used to cook some of the food for the Langar. One can enjoy a dip in the hot waters from the springs. There are altogether three baths, one of which is located under the Gurudwara itself. It is believed that by taking bath here and by drinking water of this place, people go to heaven. Manikaran hot spring is said to have Uranium and other radioactive minerals. Besides housing the famous Gurudwara, Manikaran has religious importance for Hindus too. As legend goes, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati went to Manikaran and stayed there for a long time. Interseting Hindu legends are associated with Manikaran. Return to Manali for overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 05: Manali – Chandigarh – Departure

Breakfast at the hotel. Post breakfast departure Transfer.