Offbeat Himalayas, Escape to Nature

9 Days

Overview

An extraordinary tour into the Himalayas, presenting to you the best of what Western Himalayan present you. We drive into the trans Himalayan region covering Lahaul and Pattan valley which with its hanging glaciers, mighty peaks present a spell binding experience. We continue our journey with a sojourn in Parvati Valley at the vibrant Kasol which is very energetic with its numerous cafes and beautiful walks in its forests. We also explore holy Manikaran which has some of Worlds hottest sulphur spring waters and the remote Tosh village.

From here we venture to visit Eco & remote destination of Tirthan valley. This valley with its crystal clear waters of Tirthan river and towering mountains makes it an ideal place to unwind listening to the melody of flowing water. At Tirthan valley we gets ample opportunities to engage in some nature based activities like trout fishing, hiking, trekking, village walks etc. In the end please donot wish that you do not want to return back home.

Places Covered :
Manali, Atal Rohtang Tunnel, Lahaul, Tandi, Trilokinath Temple, Mrikula Devi Temple, Keylong, Deepak Taal, Suraj Taal, Baralacha Pass, Kullu, Kasol, Manikaran, Tosh Village, Tirthan Valley, The Great Himalayan National Park, Sarchi Village, Gaushani, Banjar, Seolsar Lake, Jalori Pass, Shoja village, Jibhi

DETAILED PROGRAMME

Day 1: Chandigarh/ Manali (300 kms/8 hrs)
Arrive at Chandigarh Railway Station/airport & drive to Manali, on arrival check in hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Manali/ Trilokinath Temple/ Jispa (240 kms/8-9 hrs)
Morning after breakfast we will proceed to Jispa. We will drive through Rohtang tunnel and reach Tandi, confluence of Chandra and Bhaga River. From here we will divert to pattan valley where we will visit Trilokinath temple.

After comimg back we pass through Keylong the Distt headquarter of Lahaul and Spiti. Further we will proceed to Jispa On arrival check in and overnight at hotel/Camp.

Day 3: In Jispa
Morning after breakfast we will proceed to Baralacha (Depending on weather condition) on the way we will visit Deepak Taal & Suraj Taal. Baralacha La, better known as Baralacha pass is situated in the Zanskar range. It is a high mountain pass located along the Leh-Manali highway that connects Leh district in Ladakh and Lahaul district in Himachal Pradesh.

We can enjoy barren sceneries without any obstructions of shops or hotels here look truly beautiful. Evening back to Jispa and overnight at hotel/Camp.

Day 4: Jispa/ Atal Tunnel/ Kasol (175 kms/ 6 hrs)
Morning after breakfast we will proceed to Parvati valley. We cross across Manali town driving down beas river with an option to enjoy Paragliding and Rafting also. Later we continue our drive to Parvati valley crossing Kullu town where we may stop for some shopping of Kullu shawls and caps. On arrival check in and overnight at hotel.

**rafting & paragliding are subject to weather conditions

Kasol is a hamlet in the district Kullu of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated in Parvati Valley, on the banks of the Parvati River. Kasol is the Himalayan hotspot for backpackers and acts as a base for nearby treks to Malana and Kheerganga. It is called Mini Israel of India due to a high percentage of Israeli tourists here.

Day 5: In Kasol – day excursion visiting Tosh and Manikaran
After breakfast drive to Manikaran. Manikaran is famous for its hot springs and its beautiful landscape. It has many temples and a gurudwara. There are temples of the Hindu deities Shiva, Rama, Krishna, and Vishnu. Later we will drive to Tosh Village.

The beautiful surroundings of Tosh are perfectly placed in the lap of the valley with streams, and lush meadows around. We can spend 2/3 Hrs exploring the village. We can enjoy lunch in afternoon in some local restaurant and evening drive back to Kasol for overnight stay.

Day 6: Kasol/ Tirthan Valley (85 kms/ 3 hrs)
Morning after breakfast we will proceed to Tirthan valley situated in Kullu Distt. We will drive down to Bhuntar which marks an end of Parvati Valley and continue drive parallel to river Beas and entering Tirthan valley from Aut tunnel, driving by the river to the beautiful eco destination Tirthan Valley.

We check in at hotel in Tirthan valley and enjoy rest of day listening to gurgling sound of river or walking by its bank. Overnight at hotel

Day 7: In Tirthan
Today we take you on a drive to Sarchi village which is located 13 kms up on the mountains from valley floor and the drive winds up the mountain and forest. Explore the village, walk around, spend some time chatting to locals. Afternoon return back down to Tirthan valley for lunch at your hotel or any other suitable café.

Late afternoon visit Gushaini which is main village of Tirthan or time permitted enjoy Trout Fishing in River Tirthan. Tirthan valley is one of main rivers in India which has been preserved for Trout fish and is World famous among anglers. Overnight at hotel.

**fishing is banned by Government in monsoon and winter months.

Day 8: In Tirthan – Hike to Seolsar Lake
Today after breakfast we go on an excursion to Jalori Pass which is about 60 – 90 minutes drive from hotel, located at 3100 m, Jalori Pass provides excellent views of Himalayan mountain ranges and you can view various peaks in Kullu valley from here. We then move ahead on a trek of 5 kms through meadow and forest to visit Seolsar lake which is revered by locals as a religious place. We trek back to Jalori pass to drive back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Seolsar Lake is a picturesque lake that is an easy 6 kms hike from Jalori Pass. Its crystal-clear waters surround an old temple of goddess Buddhi Nagin, who is highly revered by the locals. The hike takes you through beautiful trails surrounded by oak and cedar trees.

***subject to weather and snow conditions only
**for those who do not wish to trek we do an excursion to Jalori Pass to enjoy the drive crossing Shoja village and dense Himalayan Forest.

Jalori Pass provides excellent views of Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal mountain ranges & you can identify few peaks of Kullu region like Deo Tibba, Hanuman Tibba, Inderkilla etc. Drive back to Jibhi for a short walk to the waterfall, enjoy walkinga round and enjoy few cafes. Return back to hotel to relax by the river.

Day 9: Tirthan/ Chandigarh (260 kms/8 hrs)
Morning after breakfast we will proceed well in time to Chandigarh airport/station for further destination.

End of our services.

Trip Package Includes :

  • Transport by specified vehicle as per mentioned itinerary only with services of a driver
  • Accommodation in mentioned or similar Hotels/Camp
  • MAP basis throughout (Room with Breakfast+ Dinner only) – number of meals are equal to number of nights of package

Trip Package Excludes :

  • GST
  • Air/train Fare
  • Inner line Permit
  • Entrances/Guide in program
  • Any meals other than those specified in ‘Cost Includes’
  • Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.
  • Any other item not specified in ‘cost includes’

***in one car maximum of one family of 2+2 persons or 3 adults + 1 child can be accommodated
***In one Innova under any given condition, more than 6 pax will not be permitted/ booked including children
***tempo would be 11+1 seater. There would be places where tempo may not be able to reach a particular point owing to narrow road & in such a condition the group will have to walk to the mentioned sight seeing point from nearest point where tempo drops them.

Important Notice

  • GST is not included in any of above prices and would be charged 5% extra on total costs or as prevalent at time of operation.
  • Please add your own mark up at your end (all rates are net/ non commission able).
  • Service is subject to full advance, payment to be deposited at the time of booking confirmation
  • Vehicle would not be at disposal and would be provided as per the transfers & sight seeing only as per mentioned programme and itinerary.
  • Room category in all packages are the standard rooms
  • In case we are not able to provide the same hotels as mentioned, then we shall provide similar alternate properties, change in the cost if any will be advised.
  • The hotel category mentioned above only indicates that our rates have been based on usage of these hotels. It is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until and unless we convey the confirmations to you on receipt of your acceptance. However in the event of any of the above mentioned hotels not becoming available at the time of initiating the reservations, we shall book alternate accommodation at a similar or next best available hotel and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you.
  • For Cancellation please refer to our Terms and Conditions available at our booking office

Payments & Reservation Terms

You can make reservations with us by advising us your acceptance of the tour and travel dates along with full payment in advance. We would immediately proceed to make tentative bookings. All services would be kept on confirmed basis on receipt of full advance payments only

Hotels in Kinnaur/ Spiti do not confirm without full advance payments which are subject to their cancellation policy

Cancellation & Operational Policy

Booking once made is subject to minimum of 25% of total tour cost charged as cancellation charges. 50% charges apply between 30 days & 15 days and no refunds thereafter. If any part of package is not availed, refunds cannot be claimed for and neither is any part of package exchangeable with some other services. In case extension of a tour or extra services are required, supplement as applicable would be paid directly to us by the guest.

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Offbeat Himalayas, Escape to Nature
From ₹28,850
/ Adult