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Himachal Backpacking

Pickup & Drop

Delhi - Delhi

Duration

7N - 8D

Overview & Highlights

Itinerary

Inclusions

Exclusions

Other Info

Overview & Highlights

With spectacular snowy peaks and plunging river valleys, beautiful Himachal is India’s outdoor adventure playground. From trekking and climbing to rafting, paragliding and skiing, if it can be done in the mountains, it can be done here. A convoluted topography of interlocking mountain chains also makes Himachal a spectacular place simply to explore, by bus, car, motorbike, jeep or foot. Every pass crossing into a new valley brings you into a different world, with its own culture, deities and even language. Villages perched on staggering slopes enchant with fairy-tale architecture and their people’s easygoing warmth. Hill stations appeal with a holiday atmosphere and colonial echoes, while backpacker magnets lure with their blissed-out vibe and mountain beauty. Such is the richness of the Himachali jigsaw that in McLeod Ganj, the Dalai Lama’s home-away-from-home, and in Lahaul and Spiti, with their centuries-old Buddhist cultures, you might even think you’ve stumbled into Tibet.
You will begin your trip with a good rush of adrenaline as you take off to paraglide in Bir. The trip would then take you to the home of Dalai Lama at McLeod Ganj, following which you’ll experience the Mini Israel at Kasol, and hop on to the hamlets of Malana and Tosh. The trip would finally conclude at Himachal’s best offering at Manali, with ample of natural vistas and hippie alleys to explore!

Itinerary

Day 0

Depart from Delhi by 06:00 PM

Start from Delhi by 06:00 p.m. on Day 0.

Reach Bir by next morning.

Day 1

Bir sightseeing and camping at Bir

Reach Bir in the morning

After having breakfast, explore the local village of Bir.

Visit monasteries, Bir Local market for some shopping and explore some of the local restaurants/cafe for some Tibetan cuisine.

Enjoy the beautiful sunset in the Mountains.

Dinner at Bonfire and overnight camping at Bir under sky studded with stars.

Day 2

Paragliding | Depart for McLeod Ganj

Wake up early morning and after having breakfast experience the thrill of paragliding at India's highest & world's second highest spot for this activity.

After lunch, depart for McLeod Ganj.

After reaching McLeod Ganj check in to the hotel, freshen up & rest for some time.

Dinner & sleep overnight.

Day 3

McLeod Ganj Local Sightseeing | Departure for Kasol

After having breakfast and some leisure, head out for the local sightseeing of Mcleod Ganj.

Visit the very famous Dalai Lama Temple, Bhagsu waterfall and Bhagsunath temple.

Spend your evening at the local market of Mcleod Ganj, chilling around in the local cafes, trying different Tibetan cuisine.

Depart for Kasol by night.

Day 4

Kasol | Chalal | Manikaran Gurudwara Sahib

Reach Kasol by morning & check in to the hotel

After having breakfast and some leisure, you can self-explore Kasol.

Go for the River walk (besides the Parvati River), spend some time in the calmness and serenity of Parvati valley.

Visit Manikaran Gurudwara Sahib.

Go for the Chalal trek in the evening.

Come back to hotel by evening.

You can also visit the local market and explore the famous Israeli’s Cafe’s like Little Italy, Jim Morrisson Cafe.

Dinner & sleep overnight at hotel.

Day 5

Trek to Kheerganga - Overnight stay at Kheerganga

Wake up early morning and after having breakfast, head for Kheerganga Trek will start from a village called Barsheni (22 km from Kasol) and you will be transferred to Barsheni in private vehicles.

The Trek Trail of Kheerganga is 12 kms with a moderate difficulty level.

Enjoy your walk in the heart of the beautiful Parvati valley with a stunning view of snowcapped mountains all around.

Reach Kheerganga by evening.

Have your dinner at bonfire under the sky studded with stars and snowcapped mountains all around.

Sleep overnight in the camps and have an experience of a lifetime.

Day 6

Trek down to Barsheni- Transfer to Manali- Overnight stay at Manali

Start trekking down to reach to Kasol.

After lunch, start the scenic drive to Manali.

Check in to the hotel, have dinner and rest.

Day 7

Leisure & Self-Exploration of Manali

It’s a leisure day at Manali. Choose to relax at the hotel or head out to self explore the wilderness around.

Go for the local sightseeing of Manali and explore places like Vashishth Temple, Jogni Falls, Hadimba Temple, Solang Valley, Rohtang Tunnel & Mall Road.

Come back by evening, stroll through the streets of Manali and check out different Hippie Cafes.

Come back to the hotel & sleep overnight.

Day 8

Shopping Spree - Departure for Delhi

Wake up lazy morning and after having breakfast explore more of the local market of Manali for some final shopping.

Head back to Delhi by evening with some amazing trip memories.

Day 9

Reach Delhi in morning.

Reach Delhi by morning with amazing trip memories.

NOTE: Travellers residing outside Delhi are suggested to book trains/flights reaching Delhi not later than 4 PM on the trip start date. Similarly, on trip end date, book returning flight/trains leaving post 2 PM.

NOTE: Numerous factors such as weather, road conditions, the physical ability of participants etc. may cause itinerary change. We reserve the rights to change any schedule in the interest of safety, comfort and general wellbeing.

Inclusions

Entire travel as per the itinerary.

Accommodation for 6 nights – 1 night in camps at Bir Billing, 1 night in a hotel at McLeod Ganj, 1 night in a hotel at Kasol, 1 night in camps at Kheerganga & 2 nights in a hotel at Manali on Triple Sharing.

A total of 12 meals – 2 meals on Day 1 (B+D) + 2 meals on Day 2 (B+D) + 1 meal Day 3 (B) + 1 meal Day 4 (B) + 2 meals Day 5 (B+D) + 2 meals Day 6 (B+D) + 1 meal Day 7 (B) + 1 meal Day 8 (B)

Paragliding cost from Billing to Bir.

Team Captain throughout the trip.

Guided trek to Bhagsu Falls & Shiva Cafe.

Bonfire at Bir Billing.

Driver Night Charges’, permits, toll and parking charges