Christmas & New Year Wrapped in Shangarh’s Mountain Magic

Pickup & Drop

Delhi - Delhi

Duration

2N - 3D

Overview & Highlights

Itinerary

Inclusions

Exclusions

Other Info

Overview & Highlights

2N Shangarh

Celebrate Christmas and New Year amid Shangarh’s Himalayan landscapes.

Visit Barshangarh Waterfall and enjoy forest trails with mountain views.

Trek to Pundrik Rishi Temple through meadows and wooded paths.

Seek blessings at Shangchul Mahadev Temple in the heart of the mountains.

Add river rafting to your getaway for an exciting dose of adventure.

Not every year-end getaway needs packed tourist spots and a long list of things to tick off. This 3-day Shangarh Christmas and New Year trip is about exploring a lesser-known corner of Himachal, getting outdoors, trying something adventurous, and celebrating the holidays with people who might just become your next travel buddies. It’s a weekend plan to trade your usual routine for mountain air, forest walks, and a change of scenery before the new year begins.

Located in the Sainj Valley, Shangarh is known for its enormous meadow framed by tall deodar trees, traditional Himachali homes, and the Shangchul Mahadev Temple overlooking the open grassland. The village has a distinct charm, with forest-covered slopes and mountain views all around. It’s a side of Himachal that feels far removed from the usual tourist circuit.

This Shangarh Christmas New Year tour from Delhi brings a mix of experiences. Visit Barshangarh Waterfall, trek to Pundrik Rishi Temple, and explore Shangchul Mahadev Temple. Want to add some adventure to the holiday? River rafting is another experience to look forward to, subject to weather and local operating conditions. There’s also time to enjoy the scenery, click pictures, and get to know your fellow travellers between outings.

For anyone considering a Shangarh weekend trip from Delhi, this getaway offers a refreshing mix of nature, local culture, and adventure. Add festive celebrations to the plan, and you have a different way to spend Christmas and welcome the New Year, with new experiences and stories to take home.

Itinerary

Starting Day

Overnight Journey from Delhi/Chandigarh to Aut

Reach your designated pick-up point in Delhi between 6-8 PM.

Meet our representative and board the overnight bus from Delhi towards Aut.

Travellers boarding from Chandigarh will have a pick-up window between 12 AM and 2 AM.

Overnight journey to Aut.

Day 1

Reach Aut | Transfer to Shangarh | Barshangarh Waterfall | Shangchul Mahadev Temple

Reach Aut by morning and get ready to begin your Shangarh Christmas and New Year trip.

Board your local transfer \to Shangarh and enjoy the scenic mountain roads.

Reach your homestay/hotel, freshen up, and enjoy a hearty breakfast.

Later, head to Barshangarh Waterfall, reached by a scenic trail through deodar forests, apple orchards and small Himachali hamlets.

Then we will go to the Shangchul Mahadev Temple.

Spend some time exploring the meadow, surrounded by forest views and a Himalayan backdrop.

Later, return to your homestay/hotel and enjoy dinner after a day of exploring.

Overnight stay in Shangarh.

Day 2

Trek to Pundrik Rishi Temple

Wake up to a beautiful morning in the mountains and have your breakfast.

Get ready to begin your day and board your transfers.

Reach the starting point of the Pundrik Rishi Temple and begin thr trek

Follow the forest trails (4–6 hours for round trip) through open meadows, surrounded by deodar trees and views of the Himalayan peaks.

After completing the trek and exploring the temple, return to your stay.

Enjoy dinner and relax after a day of trekking on your Shangarh Christmas and New Year trip.

Overnight stay in Shangarh.

Day 3

Rupi Raila Waterfall | River Rafting | Evening departure to Delhi.

Wake up in the morning and enjoy a scenic sunrise over the mountains.

Have your breakfast at the homestay/hotel and then complete your check-out formalities.

Then we will go to the Rupi Raila Waterfall.

Later on, we will move towards the Rafting Point via Tempo/Sumo.

You can then go river rafting and enjoy the experience.

Upon completing the adventure for the day, we will board our Bus.

Overnight bus journey to Delhi.

Reach Delhi by next morning with amazing trip memories.

Last Day

Reach Delhi by Morning

Reach Delhi by morning, carrying back beautiful memories of Shangarh’s forests, mountain views, and festive moments.

Bid farewell to your fellow travellers, take home new friendships, and cherish the stories from your Shangarh adventure.

NOTES:

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.

The age limit of our group departures is 18 to 36 years due to the power packed itineraries that we provide to our travellers.

The mode of transportation from Delhi is primarily operated by private entities (third party vendor's), except in cases where the group size exceeds 35 individuals.

In case of extreme weather conditions where the allotted vehicle may not be suitable for travel, we will arrange 4x4 vehicles to ensure your safety and smooth accessibility. Please note that any additional costs for the 4x4 vehicles will be borne by the clients.

Since May and June are peak season months, early checks are subject to availability, Standard check-in time is 12pm -1pm

Inclusions

Entire travel as per the itinerary.(From Delhi to Aut & Aut to Delhi it will be in Semi-sleeper Volvo & for the internal transfer it will be in Sumo/Tempo)

A total of 5 meals – 2 meals on Day 1 (Breakfast and Dinner) + 2 meals on Day 2 (Breakfast and Dinner) + 1 meal on Day 3. (Breakfast)

Accommodation at Shangarh in homestay/hotel for 2 nights.

Guided Trek to Pundrik Rishi Lake.

Rafting Charges.

Team Captain throughout the trip.

Driver night charges, toll tax, parking charges.

Exclusions

GST (5%) is applicable extra.

Tips to helper, cook, guide or any staff.

Any other costing involved due to any kind of natural calamity, forced circumstances which are out of our control.

Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Other Info

Must Carry

Authentic Government ID Card
Comfortable warm clothing
Sunscreen & lip balm
Personal Medicines (if any)

Travel Essentials

gears

a rucksack bag and a day pack
3-litre water bladder or water bottle

clothes

One cotton long sleeves and 2 short sleeve t-shirt
1 pair of gloves
At least 2 long pants (trek pants and cargo pants are favourable)
4 sets of undergarments
2 pair of socks
a small towel
A rain jacket or a poncho

footwear

Above-the-ankle waterproof and breathable hiking boots with good grip
Flip flops/sandals

medication

Glucose powder
Medicines for headaches, diarrhoea, motion sickness
Dettol
Bandages
Cotton

personal accessories

toothpaste, toothbrush
Paper soap, or sanitizer
Sunscreen minimum of spf40 , lip balm, cold creams
Body spray
LED torch light

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the weather like in Shangarh during Christmas and New Year?

Shangarh experiences cold winter weather in late December, with chilly mornings, evenings, and nights. Daytime temperatures can be more comfortable when the sun is out, but temperatures may drop close to or below freezing. Carry warm layers, a heavy jacket, gloves, and woollen socks.