16 days in Kullu, Manali & Shimla Itinerary

Kullu tourism thrives thanks to the area's temples and majestic hills, covered in apple forests and deodar trees.

Bijli Mahadev Temple and Jaggannath Temple will appeal to history buffs. Visiting Tirthan Valley and Hampta will get you outdoors. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kullu: Basheshwar Mahadev Temple (in Bajaura) and Sri Guru Nanak Devji Gurudwara (in Manikaran). There's still lots to do: appreciate the views at Parvati Valley.

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Kolkata (Calcutta) to Kullu is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Manali.

People visit Manali for a number of reasons, but all of them revolve around the landscape.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Tripura Sundari Temple and Rani Nallah. Appreciate the collections at International Roerich Memorial Trust and The Urusvati Himalayan Research Institute. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Manali: Krishna Temple (in Naggar) and The Himalayan Trout Fish Farm (in Haripur). And it doesn't end there: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, contemplate the waterfront views at Beas River, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hidimba Devi Temple, and take in the dramatic scenery at Jogini Waterfall.

For traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Manali trip planner .

Traveling by car from Kullu to Manali takes 1.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can drive to Shimla.

The city of Shimla spreads out across a ridge, offering views of Himalayan scenery all around.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Annandale Army Heritage Museum and Image Art Gallery. Popular historic sites such as Tara Devi Temple and Kali Bari Temple are in your itinerary. Explore Shimla's surroundings by going to Himalayan Nature Park (in Kufri) and Naldehra Golf Course (in Naldehra). The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sankat Mochan Temple, pause for some photo ops at Monument Rani Jhansi, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Himalayan Bird Park, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Lakkar Bazaar.

For reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Shimla tour itinerary planner.

You can drive from Manali to Shimla in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.