Manali & Kasol
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Road Trip 5 Days / 4 Nights Easy

Manali & Kasol

Pine forests, Parvati river and cafe-lined villages

Duration5 Days / 4 Nights
Starts fromManali
DifficultyEasy
Best seasonMar to Jun, Sep to Nov
Max altitudeSissu, 10,000 ft
Travel byTempo Traveller or cab
Manali & Kasol photo 1
Manali & Kasol photo 2
Manali & Kasol photo 3

Representative photos of the region.

Overview

The easiest way to see two classic Himachal stops in one trip. You start in Manali, take a day out to the snow side of the Atal Tunnel, and then follow the Beas down to Naggar and the Parvati valley, ending with riverside walks around Kasol and the hot springs at Manikaran.

  • Old Manali, Hadimba Temple and the Mall Road evenings
  • Solang Valley and a drive through the 9 km Atal Tunnel to Sissu
  • Naggar village with its old castle and art gallery
  • Kasol riverside cafes and the walk to Chalal
  • Manikaran hot springs and gurudwara

Route at a Glance

Manali Solang / Sissu Naggar Kasol Manikaran

Altitude Profile

How high you sleep and travel through the trip. Gain height gradually and drink plenty of water.

5001,5002,500 Day 1: Manali · 2,050 m2,050D1Day 2: Manali · 2,050 m2,050D2Day 3: Kasol · 1,640 m1,640D3Day 4: Kasol · 1,640 m1,640D4Day 5: Bhuntar · 1,100 m1,100D5 Altitude in metres · overnight stop for each day

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Indicative plan. Road, weather and permit conditions can change the order or timing of days.

  1. D1

    Day 1: Arrive in Manali

    Check in, then explore Old Manali, Hadimba Temple and the Mall Road at your own pace.

    Manali 2,050 m Hotel
  2. D2

    Day 2: Solang Valley and Atal Tunnel

    Head up to Solang for meadows and mountain views, then drive through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu in Lahaul for waterfalls and a very different landscape.

    ~90 km round trip Sissu 3,130 m Hotel (Manali)
  3. D3

    Day 3: Manali to Kasol via Naggar

    Drive down the Kullu valley, stop at Naggar for the castle and village lanes, then continue along the Parvati river to Kasol.

    ~85 km · 3 to 4 hrs Kasol 1,640 m Hotel or guesthouse
  4. D4

    Day 4: Kasol, Chalal and Manikaran

    A slow day on the river: walk to Chalal through the forest, visit the hot springs at Manikaran and spend the evening in Kasol.

    Local · ~10 km Kasol 1,640 m Hotel or guesthouse
  5. D5

    Day 5: Departure

    Morning at leisure in Kasol, then a transfer towards Bhuntar for onward travel.

    ~35 km · 1.5 hrs Bhuntar 1,100 m Trip ends

Good to Know

  • Best from March to June and September to November. Winters are cold and some roads can close after snowfall.
  • Kasol is a small village: book ahead around long weekends and holidays.
  • Carry a light jacket even in summer, as evenings along the river are cool.

Suggested Packing

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • A light jacket or fleece
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Basic medicines and ID

Need the full list? See our packing guide.

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