Plan your trip · Manali
3 perfect days in Manali
Nearby sights each day, timed and walkable — with what to wear for the photos and where to eat every signature dish. Tap any stop for angles, hours & tips.
Trip at a glance
- Days
- 3 days
- Best season
- ❄️ Winter
- Total stops
- ~18
- Food & drink
- ₹1,430 – ₹2,900
Day 1
Hadimba Temple & Old Manali
Morning9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Best light: Morning — fewer crowds, soft natural light and a peaceful atmosphere
Open all day
What to wear
- 3:00 – 4:30 PMExplore Hadimba craft stalls
~3 min
a short walk
Evening8:30 PM · after dark
Best light: Morning for soft light and fewer crowds; evening for a warm, peaceful feel.
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
What to wear
Day 2
Vashisht Temple & Springs & Solang Valley
Morning9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Best light: Early morning, when the springs and lanes are quiet before day-trippers arrive
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
What to wear
~21 min

Afternoon2:00 – 4:30 PM
Best light: Mid-morning, before the activity crowds and afternoon cloud arrive
Open all day
What to wear
~27 min
Day 3
Rohtang Pass

Morning9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Best light: Set off at first light and shoot mid-morning, before cloud builds over the pass — check the day's road status first
Seasonal (permit; closed in deep winter)
What to wear
- 3:00 – 4:30 PMExplore Snow-gear rentals
~50 min
