Manali is undoubtedly one of the most famous hill station destinations in India. It is considered a beautiful holiday retreat, not just by Indian citizens but also by foreign travellers. The best way to explore this hill station in one day is with our specially curated one day Manali Local Sightseeing tour by private car.
Manali offers a number of places to visit and a number of activities for the tourists to engage in. Each season brings with it different activities for the tourists to enjoy at Manali. Situated on the banks of the mighty Beas River, Manali is a very popular tourist destination, almost always beaming with enthusiastic and keen tourists.
Many people often also choose Manali for long vacations, while some choose this as the ideal destination to be able to take a short break from their busy schedule.
We are aware of the lack of time most people have while choosing their holiday destination, thus we bring to you the opportunity to visit the best of Manali through our one-day local sightseeing Manali tour.
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Snapshot of 1 Day Manali Local Sightseeing Tour Package by Car
- Full Day Manali Local Tour
- Fixed Itinerary
- Sightseeing Places Covered – Hadimba Temple, Vashisht Kund, Tibetan Monastery, Manu Mandir (Old Manali), Van Vihar, The Mall Road
- Departs at 9:00 AM
- Ends at 5:00 PM
- Inclusions – Parking Charges, Driver Batta; pickup and drop service from your Manali Hotel
- Exclusions – Entry Fees; Lunch / All meals
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Package Cost for 1 Day Manali Local Sightseeing Trip
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Indica (A/C) 4 Seater / Hatchback Rs.2,000/- |
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Indigo / Etios / Dzire 4 Seater / Sedan Rs.2,300/- |
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Innova / Xylo 7 Seater / SUV Rs.2,800/- |
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Tempo Traveller (A/C) 12 Seater / Mini Bus Rs.3,700/- |
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Swaraj Mazda 20 Seater / Mini Bus Rs.6,500/- |
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Bus (Non A/C) 49 Seater / Mini Bus Rs.8,000/- |
How to book Manali Local 1 Day Package?
- Choose a Service Provider from the list and Call
- Or Request a Call Back!
- Or ask for Payment link to Pay online, through secured payment gateway
- Receive a confirmation email or SMS from Service Provider
- Receive Driver details on SMS or email 2 hours before the tour.
- Show the SMS/Email to the driver
- Receive a handy city guide cum itinerary for the tour
- Start your memorable Manali tour
Package Glimpse of 1 Day Manali Local Tour
We offer to you an amazing Manali local sightseeing tour in which you will get to visit the most popular tourist destinations of Manali. The Hadimba Temple, Vashisht Kund, Tibetan Monastery, Manu Mandir, Van Vihar and the Mall are included in our one day tour.
These places together make up for a perfect trip, with a combination of religious, spiritual places along with picturesque natural beauty and cultural richness of the place.
Itinerary for your One Day Manali Local Trip
Pickup from your Hotel at 9:00 AM
| Tourism Place | Plan to Depart By |
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| Hadimba Temple | 10:30 AM |
| Vashisht Kund | 11:30 AM |
| Tibetan Monastery: The Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa | 1:00 PM |
| Lunch 30 to 45 minutes. Please note that Lunch is not Complimentary and Not Included in this package. | 2:00 PM |
| Manu Mandir (Old Manali) | 3:00 PM |
| Van Vihar | 3:45 PM |
| The Mall Road | 4:45 PM |
Drop at your Hotel by 5:00 PM
NOTE: You can visit all these places in Manali or remove any of the places that you don’t want to visit. However, inclusion of any other sightseeing place, except the ones mentioned below is not allowed with this Manali fixed itinerary package.
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What is Included in Manali 1 Day Local Tour Package?
- Pick and drop to your Hotel / Home in Manali
- Vehicle Hire for sightseeing as per the Itinerary
- Driver Batta
- Parking charges
- Toll gate charges
What is Excluded in 1 Day Manali Local Tour Package?
- Entry Fee for tourist attractions in Manali
- Multiple pickups (guests need to fix one place of pickup and drop)
- Breakfast, Lunch or any meal
- Lodging / Accommodation
- Vehicle beyond the mentioned time duration of the tour package
- Vehicle beyond the designated tour route
A Quick Guide to Manali Tour – What you see?
Below is the list of sightseeing places included in the 1 Day Manali Local Sightseeing tour package.
1. Hadimba Temple
- Plan to Depart by : 10:30 AM
- Must See / Things to Do: You should definitely visit the Shrine of Ghatotkach, the son of Hadimba Devi, which is located in close proximity to the Hadimba Devi temple.
- Timings: 8 AM to 6 PM
- Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days
- Recommended Duration: 45 Minutes
- Entry Fee: No Entry Fee
The Manali sightseeing package will begin with a visit to the Hadimba Devi Temple, one of the most popular tourist attractions of Manali. The temple has a beautiful architecture and serene surroundings as it is surrounded by a Cedar forest.
The temple has been constructed in honour of Hadimba Devi, wife of Bhima, from the Hindu epic, Mahabharata. Hadimba Devi had taken to sanyas at the spot where her image stands after the Pandavas had returned from Manali after their exile.
The temple witnesses maximum footfall during the festival of Navratri, during which her idol is worshipped by the people of Manali. You can spend some peaceful time at the temple. It is a brilliant place for photography as well. The temple looks ethereal at the time of snowfall. It is a haven for nature lovers, religious people and photographers.
2. Vashisht Kund
- Plan to Depart by : 11:30 AM
- Must See / Things to Do: In this Manali local sightseeing tour, taking a dip in the hot water kund is a must do, many people claim it to be very relaxing.
- Timings: 7 AM to 10 PM
- Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days
- Recommended Duration: 45 Minutes
- Entry Fee: No Entry Fee
The Vashisht temple is named after a Hindu sage, Rishi Vashisht. The temple is an example of a beautiful wooden architecture with intricate carvings.
The temple has a hot water spring enclosed within its premises known by the name of Vashisht Kund. The Kund is divided into two separate areas for men and women to bath respectively, while it also provides for water for the villager’s day to day use.
The temple is situated on the banks of the Beas River. There are shops around the temple which sell woollen clothes. This place also has a German café along with traditional Indian houses housing cattle.
The Vashisht temple is the ideal viewing spot of the Beas River and the city of Old Manali and offers a particularly picturesque view of the river at sunset.
3. Tibetan Monastery: The Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa
- Plan to Depart by : 1:00 PM
- Must See / Things to Do: There is a section of the monastery where many oil diyas are lit and it is a beautiful sight to look at.
- Timings: 6 AM to 8 PM
- Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days
- Recommended Duration: 45 Minutes
- Entry Fee: No Entry Fee
Manali is home to a number of Tibetan Monasteries, with the Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa being the most important one. The Gadhan Theckkokling Gompa is situated at a close distance from the Mall Road and is easily accessible.
The Monastery is a place worth visiting on this one day tour of Manali, without which your holiday will be incomplete. Tourists often go to the Monastery in search of peace and calm.
The beautifully constructed monastery is adorned by many statues of Lord Buddha. There is a massive statue of the lord at the entrance and several small ones inside the monastery of various avatars of Lord Buddha.
4. Manu Mandir (Old Manali)
- Plan to Depart by : 3:00 PM
- Must See / Things to Do: Old Manali is home to many shops selling traditional dresses and artefacts that are also often put on exhibition. You should definitely shop from here.
- Timings: 8 AM to 6 PM
- Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days
- Recommended Duration: 45 Minutes
- Entry Fee: No Entry Fee
Lord Manu is regarded as the originator of the human race according to Hindu mythology. However, this is not the only reason that makes this temple a must visit, but also the fact that this is the only temple dedicated to Lord Manu.
Lord Manu is believed to have meditated here after ascending to the Earth. Manali is said to have gotten its name from Manu Allay or House of Manu.
The beauty of the majestic temple is enhanced by the presence of the surrounding Beas River. It is a Pagoda style temple made out of wood and stone. Manu temple is the perfect place to spend some time in peace.
Most local Manali sightseeing packages do not include this temple because the drive is a little difficult. But we provide you with the chance to be able to visit the only temple ever dedicated to Rishi Manu without having to worry about transportation via our one day Manali local sightseeing trip.
5. Van Vihar
- Plan to Depart by : 3:45 PM
- Must See / Things to Do: The park is a short distance away from the Mall road, which is a must visit.
- Timings: 8 AM to 7 PM (Summers) and 8 AM to 5 PM (Winters)
- Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days
- Recommended Duration: 45 Minutes
- Entry Fee: Rs 5/- per person. (Rs 30/- for boating for 15 minutes)
A short distance from the Mall Road, the Van Vihar is a park that fascinates not only the tourists but also the locals and will be a highlight of your Manali sightseeing package. The park has an artificial pond in it where visitors can enjoy paddle boating. The beauty of the park is added by the majestic Deodar trees spread all along the path and around the pond.
Many people are fascinated by the variety of birds they could see at this place. The park has long stretches of walkways, all amidst the thick canopy of deodar trees. It is also a perfect place to sit down with your family and enjoy a picnic, for it also has a children’s corner where children can enjoy on swings.
The Beas River can be seen in the background from the end of the park which adds to the scenic beauty of the place. Needless to say, this is an amazing place to be in for nature lovers and photographers.
6. The Mall Road
- Plan to Depart by : 4:45 PM
- Must See / Things to Do: Do not forget to buy exciting souvenirs from its shops as a reminder of the amazing time you spent here.
- Timings: 24 Hours
- Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days
- Recommended Duration: 45 Minutes
- Entry Fee: No Entry Fee
The Mall Road is the focal point of the entire city of Manali, practically being at the centre of most of the tourist attractions. Many hill stations have the concept of the Mall Road which is the commercial centre of the place, being the hub for many shops, commercial centres, emporiums and hotels.
The Mall Road of Manali has shops selling a variety of products. The Mall Road has been divided into different zones based on the shops and their contents, like the Hong Kong market, the Thai market, the Tibetan market.
If you have not been to Manali yet, you are certainly missing out on an amazing tourist destination. It is time to get packed and enjoy with us the best of Manali with our one day local sightseeing tour of Manali by private car. We bring to you the opportunity to see it all even on a very tight schedule, which you can manage with your busy lives.
Points to Note
Guests are requested to follow the itinerary provided in the 1 Day Manali tour package. This 1 day Manali tour package can not be customized, however if guests prefer to visit different set of places in Manali and around, they can create their own itinerary and request for a custom quote from cab providers.
The Time spent on each Manali tourist attraction is to be followed as per the schedule. In case of delays or extended time spent at a particular place, driver or Service Provider will not be responsible to cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary.
Kindly note that if a particular Manali sightseeing place is closed on the scheduled day of the tour, it will not be covered from the list of sightseeing places.
Charges on Deviations, if any!
The Manali tour package charges are applicable only for pick and drop from one location. If in case, there are multiple pickup and drops, there might be additional charges, please check with your cab vendor.
Additional charges will be added if in case the vehicle is held for more duration or beyond the time mentioned in this Manali Tour package. Also in the case of any deviation in the presented itinerary, additional charges might apply.
- For Indica, Rs.9/km and Rs.90/hour.
- For Indigo, Rs.12/km and Rs.100/hour.
- For Innova, Rs.15/km and Rs.125/hour.
- For Tempo Traveller, Rs.18/km and Rs.200/hour.
- For Swaraz Mazda Mini Bus, Rs.20/km and Rs.300/hour.
Questions about the Tour?
In case of any query regarding the 1 Day Manali tour package, feel free to call one of the service providers on below numbers or Request a Call Back. Our travel advisors are happy to assist you 24/7.
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