Board your Volvo from Delhi in the evening and settle in for an overnight journey through the mountains. Wake up to cooler air and the first views of the hills as Manali draws closer.

Spend the day getting to know Manali at a comfortable pace. Visit the Hadimba Temple, soak in the Vashisht Hot Springs, and take a look around the Tibetan Monastery before heading to the Club House. As the day winds down, take a stroll along Mall Road and explore the local shops and eateries.

Head out to Solang Valley, one of the top spots near Manali for outdoor adventure — from cable car rides to skiing, zorbing, and paragliding depending on the season. If time allows, take a drive through the Atal Tunnel for a quick look at the landscape on the other side.

Drive through the scenic Kullu Valley, with the Beas River keeping you company for much of the route. Stop at Manikaran Sahib, a revered pilgrimage site famous for its natural hot springs, before continuing to Kasol for a relaxed evening by the riverside.

Spend the morning wandering through Kasol's cafés and small market before saying goodbye to the mountains. Board your overnight Volvo to Delhi in the evening and head home with the hills still on your mind.