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Manali, Tamil Nadu, India

5 days in Manali

Snow peaks, pine valleys and a hub for mountain adventures. Here's how to spend 5 days in Manali: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days Manali trip is January, February and March. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
5 days
Best time
January, February, March
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
Chinnasekkadu~$5
Chinnasekkadu is a neighbourhood of Chennai in Chennai district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Chinnasekkadu used to be a town panchayat in Thiruvallur district. In 2011, the C
12:30
Mathur MMDA Park
Mathur MMDA Park, is an urban park in the neighbourhood of Mathur MMDA, Chennai.
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
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Day 2

09:00
Manali, Chennai~$5
Manali is an industrial and residential part of Chennai, India. It is a zone in Greater Chennai Corporation located in the northern part of Chennai district in the Indian state of
12:30
Madhavaram Botanical Garden
Madhavaram Botanical Garden is a botanical garden in Chennai, India, set up by the horticulture department of the Government of Tamil Nadu. The garden, the second botanical garden
16:00
Periyasekkadu~$5
Periyasekkadu is a neighbourhood of Chennai in Thiruvallur district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Periyasekkadu used to be a part of Madhavaram Municipality in Thiruvallur dis
3

Day 3

09:00
Manali Refinery~$5
Manali Refinery is an oil refinery operated by Chennai Petroleum Corporation, it operates in Manali, Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu since 1969. It is said to be one of the olde
12:30
Vaikkadu~$5
Vaikkadu, is an industrial area in Manali, North of Chennai, a metropolitan city in Tamil Nadu, India. Vaikkadu is known for Manali Roundana, place where Tiruvottiyur-Ponneri high
16:00
Amullaivoyal~$5
Amullaivoyal, is a rural industrial area in North Chennai, a metropolitan city in Tamil Nadu, India and a part in Manali industrial area. Though it is located within Greater Chenna
4

Day 4

09:00
Mathur, Chennai~$5
Mathur is a residential area located north of Chennai, a metropolitan city in Tamil Nadu, India. Mathur is administered by the Greater Chennai Corporation and belongs to Madhavaram
12:30
Chennai North Lok Sabha constituency~$5
Chennai North is one of the three Lok Sabha constituencies in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its Tamil Nadu Parliamentary Constituency number is 2 of 39. Formerly it was known as Madras Nort
16:00
Elandhanjery~$5
Elandhanjery, is an industrial/residential area in Manali, North of Chennai, a metropolitan city in Tamil Nadu, India. In October 2011, the erstwhile Sadayankuppam village panchaya
5

Day 5

09:00
Elanthanoor~$5
Elanthanoor, is an industrial/residential area in Manali, North of Chennai, a metropolitan city in Tamil Nadu, India. In October 2011, the erstwhile Sadayankuppam village panchayat
12:30
Selavayal~$5
Selavayal is a residential locality in the northern part of the metropolitan city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu state, India.
16:00
Andarkuppam~$5
Andarkuppam, is the fastest developing residential area in North Chennai, near Ponneri in Tamil Nadu, India. The PIN code of Andarkuppam is 603401.

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What 5 days in Manali costs

What this trip costs

$1,191
Flights$45038%
Stay$23420%
Activities$11710%
Food$19516%
Local transport$787%
Shopping$524%
Buffer$655%
$238/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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5 days in Manali: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for Manali?+

5 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Manali, with room for day trips and a slower pace. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Manali?+

Start with Chinnasekkadu, Mathur MMDA Park and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 5 days in Manali cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $650 per person for 5 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Manali?+

The best months to visit Manali are January, February, March and April, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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