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Manali itinerary for 4 days

A 4-day Manali trip plan in which each day stays in one part of Manali, in route order: Manali town and Old Manali; Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel and Sissu; Naggar and Jana Falls; and Vashisht and Jogini Falls.

Manali works as both a relaxed hill stay and a base for high-altitude drives. Solang and Atal Tunnel are day trips; Rohtang and the road to Spiti open only in season. Old Manali is where most of the cafes and long-stay travellers are.

Trip length
4 days
Best time
March to June, and December to February for snow
Base
Manali
Region
Himachal Pradesh, India
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4-day Manali itinerary, day by day

Day 1: Manali town and Old Manali

Arrive. A gentle first day while you get used to the altitude: the cedar forest temples, the Mall, and an evening in the Old Manali cafes.

  • Hadimba Devi Temple
  • Van Vihar on the Beas
  • Manu Temple, Old Manali

Day 2: Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel and Sissu

The classic high day: paragliding or the ropeway at Solang, then through the 9 km Atal Tunnel to the snow and waterfall at Sissu. Check the tunnel is open after fresh snow.

  • Solang Valley paragliding
  • Solang ropeway
  • Atal Tunnel
  • Sissu waterfall and Chandra river

Day 3: Naggar and Jana Falls

The old capital of Kullu, 20 km down the valley: a castle with a view, the Roerich gallery and Himachali food at Jana.

  • Naggar Castle
  • Roerich Art Gallery
  • Jana Falls and a Himachali thali

Day 4: Vashisht and Jogini Falls

A walking day from town: the hot springs at Vashisht, then the trail up to Jogini Falls through orchards. Keep the end of the day free so the journey home is not rushed.

  • Vashisht hot springs and temple
  • Jogini Falls hike
  • Riverside cafe on the Beas

The app times each stop for your dates and shows the driving distance between stops and the cab cost for each day.

Where to stay

Old Manali and the Log Huts area put you close to cafes and the Hadimba forest; Mall Road is busier but central. Stay in Sissu or Jispa only if you are heading on to Lahaul.

When to go

March to June has open roads and pleasant weather. December to February brings snow to Solang and the tunnel, but Rohtang Pass stays shut. Avoid July to mid-September when monsoon landslides regularly close the highway.

Getting there

Nearest airport is Bhuntar (KUU), about 50 km away; most travellers drive or take an overnight bus from Delhi or Chandigarh.

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 days enough for Manali?

Yes. 4 days covers Manali town and Old Manali; Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel and Sissu; Naggar and Jana Falls; and Vashisht and Jogini Falls without rushing, which is why it is the most common trip length for Manali.

What is the best 4-day itinerary for Manali?

Day 1: Manali town and Old Manali (Hadimba Devi Temple, Van Vihar on the Beas, Manu Temple, Old Manali). Day 2: Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel and Sissu (Solang Valley paragliding, Solang ropeway, Atal Tunnel, Sissu waterfall and Chandra river). Day 3: Naggar and Jana Falls (Naggar Castle, Roerich Art Gallery, Jana Falls and a Himachali thali). Day 4: Vashisht and Jogini Falls (Vashisht hot springs and temple, Jogini Falls hike, Riverside cafe on the Beas).

Where should I stay in Manali?

Old Manali and the Log Huts area put you close to cafes and the Hadimba forest; Mall Road is busier but central. Stay in Sissu or Jispa only if you are heading on to Lahaul.

What is the best time to visit Manali?

March to June has open roads and pleasant weather. December to February brings snow to Solang and the tunnel, but Rohtang Pass stays shut. Avoid July to mid-September when monsoon landslides regularly close the highway.

How do I get to Manali?

Nearest airport is Bhuntar (KUU), about 50 km away; most travellers drive or take an overnight bus from Delhi or Chandigarh.

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