head to Manali in private vehicle. En route visit Palampur – a green hill station in the Kangra Valley, surrounded by tea gardens and pine forests before they merge with Dhauladhar ranges. Visit the Taragarh Palace – situated at the foot of the Dhauladhar Mountains with splendid views of snow-capped peaks and tea gardens of the Kangra Valley. Reach manali by late evening. Check-in at the hotel for dinner and overnight stay