Himachal Pradesh

Upon arrival at Chandigarh Airport, we drive to Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh. This beautiful hill resort was the erstwhile summer capital of the British. It is one of the top tourist destinations in India owing to its mild climate, meandering streets and snow-clad mountains. Often referred to as the ‘Queen of Hill Stations’, Shimla is perched at a height of around 2000 meters above sea level. Besides its natural beauty, what attracts hordes of tourists to this place is the opportunity to indulge in various adventure activities, such as trekking, mountaineering, and skiing. Once you reach Shimla, complete the check-in formalities at the hotel and take some rest. Stay overnight at the hotel.

After a delicious breakfast this morning, get ready to venture into Kufri – a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers. With panoramic views of the Himalayas, steep hikes, adventure sports and quite a few fun and interesting sightseeing attractions, Kufri is a great place to unwind.

Popular specially with trekkers, the splendid weather and stunning natural beauty make Kufri an ideal summer getaway. Interestingly, Kufri is also the venue for an annual winter sports festival held in February. With the oldest skiing slopes in Himachal Pradesh, Kufri is also famously referred to as a ski destination. Himalayan Nature Park in the outskirts is home to over 180 varieties of fauna.

After, visit the famous Mall Road in Shimla. Also check out the pleasant small square Scandal Point and Jhakoo Temple. Return to your hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Shimla.

Meals included – breakfast

Hotel- Treebo Trend Maharaja (3star)

After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed to Narkanda (60 kms / approx 2 hrs), set at an attitude of 2708 meters on the Hindustan Tibet road (NH – 22). Narkanda offers a spectacular view of snow ranges. This is an ideal retreat for the tourists who seek seclusion in mountains. It commands an unique view of the eternal snow line, the inviting apple orchards and dense forests. Narkanda is famous for Skiing & Winter sports.

On arrival check in at hotel & later proceed to Hatu Peak. The road is surrounded by pine and spruce trees. On top of the hill, ancient Hatu Mata temple is located. The peak offers spectacular view of the entire Himalayan ranges, snow clad mountains and in depths are the dense forests, green fields and apple orchards. Hiking is recommended to reach the peak. By evening drive back to Narkanda for an overnight stay at Hotel

Meals included – breakfast

Hotel- Nesta Narkanda Moonwake

After breakfast checkout from Narkanda, Narkanda to Sangla is a a 5 hour journey. This place is surrounded by snow capped mountain ranges and covered in greenery plants in the Himalayas. You also can find apple orchards in this place. In the 180 Degree View, you can watch the Kinner Kailash on this site. Through this place, you can get a view of The Local Huts of Himachal Pradesh. It is along with the lifestyle and customs of the local individuals. Sangla Valley is near Sangla Meadows so visitors can easily reach Sangla Valley by Taxi from Sangla Meadows. After reaching Sangla, complete the check-in formalities at the hotel and take some rest. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Meals included – breakfast

Hotel – Hotel Batseri

After breakfast we head out for a day by the Chitkul and Bapsa River. In general, one can visit Chitkul throughout the year. Each and every year, you can feel a new experience and joy in this village. But in order to fulfill your vacation, May to October will be the best time to visit here. During this time, the weather will be ideal and pleasant for sightseeing and experience various activities.

Sangla Meadows is also known as a trekking place. One can start trekking from Sangla Kanda and see many amazing places throughout this journey. You can experience the overnight Champaign in the valley while you will do the trek.

Baspa river is the most famous destination in Chitkul which is passing via the Sangla hills. It is near to the Indo-Tibetan border and makes Baspa Valley. Baspa river comes from Baspa Hill and joins with the Yamuna. You can get Oak and Pine forest which covers the upper slope of this river. This river is the fastest flowing river. The Baspa River surroundings offer the view of the Brown Trout and Timely Rainbows. This river is acting as the home for more amounts of fish.

Back to the hotel. overnight at Sangla

Meals included – breakfast

Hotel – Hotel Batseri

Chitkul (at 3400 meters above sea level), is the last village on the Indo-Tibet border. It is the most visited place in the Baspa Valley of Kinnaur. We will visit Chitkul Mata temple and then drive back to Sangla. When we reach Sangla, we can visit the Bering Nag temple on our return trip. Visit the ancient fort at Kamru village.

As we continue on our journey, we will reach Kalpa, a well-known place – both among travellers and locals – for breathtaking sunrises over the Kinnaur Kailash mountain range. After breakfast, drive (65 km distance) to Kalpa that is located at 8800 feet. Visit Chini village monastery and temple, Roghi cliff point and Roghi village. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kalpa

Meals included – breakfast

Hotel – Echor – the alpine crest

Meals included – breakfast

Hotel – Echor – the alpine crest

Kalpa ( alt. 3000 meter). Kalpa offers a splendid view of Kinner Kailash mountain range. One can take in the visceral views Kinner Kailash peak & Shivlingam, Raldang peak & Jorakanden peak. Explore places around Kalpa like Chini market and village, monastery and Kalpa Narayanes & Vishnu temple. 

Meals included – breakfast

Hotel – Echor – the alpine crest

After breakfast checkout from Kalpa and go towards Charang village. Village walk in Charang ( alt 3400 mtr ) and visit Rangrik monastery which is more than thousands years old. Charang has Zanskar kind of landscape and houses and similar to houses built by the people Zanskar region. Drive to Thangi and visit to Lochwa monastery located in the middle of Thangi village. Visit Moorang fort and Moorang village.

After lunch, head toward Nako. Nako is located at an altitude of 10496 feet in the barren Hangrang valley of Kinnaur. Visit Nako lake and monastery and drive to the oldest monastery of Himachal , Tabo. Overnight at a hotel

Meals included – breakfast

Hotel – Namsay Homestay

After breakfast checkout from Kalpa and go towards Charang village. Village walk in Charang ( alt 3400 mtr ) and visit Rangrik monastery which is more than thousands years old. Charang has Zanskar kind of landscape and houses and similar to houses built by the people Zanskar region. Drive to Thangi and visit to Lochwa monastery located in the middle of Thangi village. Visit Moorang fort and Moorang village.

After lunch, head toward Nako. Nako is located at an altitude of 10496 feet in the barren Hangrang valley of Kinnaur. Visit Nako lake and monastery and drive to the oldest monastery of Himachal , Tabo. Overnight at a hotel

Meals included – breakfast

Hotel – Namsay Homestay

After breakfast checkout from Kalpa and go towards Charang village. Village walk in Charang ( alt 3400 mtr ) and visit Rangrik monastery which is more than thousands years old. Charang has Zanskar kind of landscape and houses and similar to houses built by the people Zanskar region. Drive to Thangi and visit to Lochwa monastery located in the middle of Thangi village. Visit Moorang fort and Moorang village.

After lunch, head toward Nako. Nako is located at an altitude of 10496 feet in the barren Hangrang valley of Kinnaur. Visit Nako lake and monastery and drive to the oldest monastery of Himachal , Tabo. Overnight at a hotel

Meals included – breakfast

Hotel – Namsay Homestay

After breakfast in Kaza, checkout and leave for Jibhi On reaching Jibhi, check in to the hotel and take a rest for a while. Located in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, Jibhi is an alluring village surrounded by natural beauty and gives you the taste of an offbeat destination. As you reach Jibhi, the favourite backpacker destination, you can try out trout fishing, and visit the Great Himalayan National park. Overnight stay at your hotel in Jibhi.

Meals included – breakfast

Hotel – Hidden Burrow Tree House

Wake up to a beautiful sunrise in Jibhi and have a delicious breakfast. You will then be traveling through the rich forests of Deodar, breathtaking views of the valley, snow-covered mountain peaks and fast-flowing rivers. Leave for Manali. Check in the hotel and rest. 

Meals included – breakfast

Hotel – The Allure Grand

After an early breakfast, get ready to go on an excursion to the iconic tourist attraction in Himachal – Rohtang Pass. Enjoy a breathtaking drive through Snow Point on the road to Rohtang Pass (closed on Tuesdays). After a certain point, only vehicles with permit are allowed to proceed on Manali – Rohtang highway. You have to take the vehicle with permit (at your own cost) to travel further to Rohtang Pass.

An iconic tourist attraction in Manali, Rohtang Pass (13,054 ft) is located on the watershed between the water basins of the Chenab River and the Beas River. Besides Lahaul and Spiti, Rohtang Pass also serves as the gateway to Pangi and the valley of Leh. Manali-Leh Highway, a part of NH 21, transverses Rohtang Pass. The Pass offers visitors beautiful sights of glaciers and mountain peaks such as Geypan and Lahaul Valley.

 Overnight stay at Hotel

Meals included – breakfast

Hotel – The Allure Grand

After the breakfast, get ready to go on an excursion to Solang Valley. At 8500 ft above mean sea level, the preferred location for adventure activities in Himachal Pradesh, Solang Valley is a must-see for adrenaline junkies. You can choose to go parachuting paragliding, skating or zorbing (at own expense). Its lush forests, apple orchards, snowcapped peaks and rivers attract visitors as well. Also halt at Nehru Kund. Then proceed towards Atal Tunnel. Atal tunnel starts from Solang, and the total distance of tunnel is 17 kms one way and takes 1hr 15 min one way and tunnel ends at a place called SISSU . On the way back they can do activities at Solang. By evening, return to your hotel in Manali and enjoy a lovely dinner. Overnight stay at hotel in Manali.

Meals included – breakfast

Hotel – The Allure Grand

After breakfast, get ready to visit Manikaran, the hottest Sulphur Spring Waters in the world. This religious site is visited by both Hindus and Sikhs in large numbers. On the way back towards Kullu, you are going to halt at the famous Kullu Shawl Industry, where you can do a little shopping for your loved ones. We can also enjoy river rafting at Manikaran. Evening return back to Hotel at Manali.

Meals included – breakfast

Hotel – The Allure Grand

After breakfast, walk through Manali town visiting newly constructed Buddhist Monastery and the handicraft centre. Later, visit the 450 years old temple dedicated to Hadimba Devi, Jagatsukh and Vashist kund.

Hadimba Devi Temple – is an ancient cave temple dedicated to Hidimbi Devi, wife of Bhima, a figure in the Indian epic Mahābhārata. The temple is surrounded by a cedar forest at the foot of the Himālayas.

Vashisht, an extremely picturesque little place clinging to the steep hill side. On the way up to the village you come upon the Vashist hot baths where a natural sulphur spring is piped into a modern bath-house.

check out and proceed to Chandigarh (by road) – the best planned city in India. This spic and span green city is an architectural marvel. Checkin to a hotel in Chandigarh and rest.overnight in hotel.

Meals included – breakfast

Hotel – Clarion inn 

Check out from the hotel and proceed towards the airport

Meals included – breakfast