Day 23 - The long drive to Manali

As we had a 10 hour drive in front of us we arranged with the driver to pick us up at 9am. As usual we were ready by 8.45, the driver arrived at 9.15 then came in and had breakfast! We left at 9.45, we never learn when it comes to Indian time! It was a long winding drive through the mountains with lots of beautiful scenery & of course being India always varied sights to marvel at not to mention what felt to us like many near misses on the narrow road, but for them its just the way of driving. We finally got to the lodge H booked us into with a nice large room & headed out for dinner. Manali food is all about the local grown trout which was lovely, we then walked around the town & shops for a while then headed back to our room. Although the hotel seems nice the very loud music coming from the restaurant/bar is not appreciated, especially when you are trying to sleep!