Overview
Himachal possesses a unique charisma! Truly a traveller’s paradise, Himachal has everything which can fascinate a tourist. Mighty snow peaks, deep gorges, lush green & golden valleys, flower-filled meadows, misty woods, fast flowing icy rivers, glaciers, gushing water streams, steep waterfalls, enchanting lakes, rippling streams are a few manifestations of its unparallel beauty. 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!
Trip Highlights
- Experience Thrill of Visiting Dharamshala Stadium, a popular venue for Cricket Matches nestled in Serene Hills.
- Fly High in Air at Height of 8200 ft. & Soak in Bird's Eye View of Paragliding Capital of India.
- Take control of your paddle as you River Raft on the Chilled Beas River.
- Auspicious Manikaran Gurudwara, Hot Water Spring located at 6300fts.
- Famous Spots like Hadimba Temple whereheritage & history meet natural beauty.
- Travel through the quaint hamlets and also indulge in a short hike to Chalal Village.
Itinerary
- With good vibes and beauty to boot, we’ll start Himachal Backpacking from Delhi, Hop in to comfortable Bus. (Around 9:00-10:00 PM).
- The overnight journey takes you through some of the most scenic views as you travel to the majestic Himalayas to reach McLeod Ganj the next morning.
- Enjoy your scenic drive till McLeod Ganj. Reach McLeod Ganj by morning.
- Check-in at hotel, choose to relax at hotel or head out to self-explore the wilderness around.
- Visit the very famous Bhagsu Waterfalls and Bhagsu Nath temple.
- Visit Shiva Café, Namgyal Monastery and Dalai Lama Temple.
- Spend your evening at the local market of McLeod Ganj, chilling around in the local cafes, trying different Tibetan cuisine.
- Come back to the hotel & sleep overnight.
- Wake up early Morning and after having breakfast, start your journey for Bir.
- Next, head to the famous Dharamshala Stadium, where you can witness the breathtaking views of the Dhauladhar range and experience the thrill of watching a cricket match.
- Late afternoon, depart to Bir Billing. Enjoy the Panoramic views of the sunset.
- Check-In to the camps followed by bonfire and dinner.
- Wake up early morning to see a beautiful sunrise and after having breakfastyou will be driving to the take-off spot for your paragliding adventure.
- Enjoy a tandem flight of about 15 to 30 minutes before landing in Bir. This brings the experience to an end and you can leave for your return journey.
- Enjoy the Scenic drive till Manali. Reach Kullu-Manali by evening.
- Check-in at hotel & freshen up.
- Dinner & overnight stay at Kullu-Manali.
- After early morning breakfast, we will head towards Solang Valley which is a paradise for adventure enthusiasts.
- Upon our arrival in Solang valley, travellers can indulge in activities like Zorbing, Skiing, ATV rides, Paragliding, Zipline, and more. (On personal expense).
- Go for self-exploration to Manu Temple, Hadimba Devi Temple & Van Vihar.
- Head to the Manali Mall Road for a Shopping Spree.
- Dinner and overnight stay in Kullu-Manali.
Note: The visit to Atal Tunnel/Rohtang Pass/Sissu is not included & subject to time & weather conditions.
- After having breakfast and some leisure, start the scenic drive to Kasol.
- Soak in the peace & beauty of Parvati Valley.
- Enroute to Chalal, explore the ‘Little Amsterdam’, the lanes of Kasol lined with vibrant souvenir shops for some local shopping.
- Explore the famous Israeli’ Cafe’s like Little Italy, Jim Morrison Café and try different cuisines or just relax by the gushing Parvati River.
- Check-in to the hotel followed by bonfire and dinner.
- Wake up & after having breakfast head for Grahan or Tosh Village.
- The Village attracts people coming from Israel, Germany, and Russia mainly because of its picturesque beauty, amazing cafes, and good food.
- Enjoy your walk in the heart of the beautiful Parvati valley with 360-degree view of snow-capped mountains all around.
- Chill at the Cafes in Kasol and return to the hotel for an early night.
- Dinner and overnight in Kasol.
Note: Gypsy rental during Snowfall/ Winter season is not included &
subject to time and weather conditions.
- Soak in the peace & beauty of Parvati Valley.
- After breakfast & checkout, visit the Manikaran Temple and Manikaran Gurudwara. We will also visit the Hot Water Springs in Manikaran which are considered extremely sacred by the locals.
- Depart for River Rafting and gear up for this amazing activity for 30-35 minutes with 4 rapids and spend a fun-packed time with your friends.
- Enjoy the adrenaline rush amongst the rapids of Beas River.
- Departure for Delhi by evening to reach by next morning.
- After passing through the hairpin bends and beautiful scenery, you will reach back to Delhi in the morning. (Around 8:00-11:00 AM)
- Once you arrive in Delhi, your amazing trip to Himachal Backpacking comes to an end.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Entire Travel as per the Itinerary. (Delhi to Delhi)
- Experienced Trip Captain throughout the Group Tour.
- Transportation for Sightseeing in Tempo/SUV/Sedan as per Group Tour.
- Accommodation for 6 Nights – 1 night in Hotel at McLeod Ganj, 1 night in Swiss Camps at Manali, 2 nights in Resort at Manali & 2 nights in Hotel at Kasol on Triple/Quad Sharing.
- A total of 12 meals – 1 meal on Day 2 (Dinner) + 2 meals on Day 3 (Breakfast+Dinner) + 2 meals on Day 4 (Breakfast+Dinner) + 2 meals on Day 5 (Breakfast+Dinner) + 2 meals on Day 6 (Breakfast+Dinner) + 2 meals on Day 7 (Breakfast+Dinner) and 1 meal on Day 8 (Breakfast).
- Complimentary Bonfire at Bir/Billing, Manali & Kasol.
- Complimentary 14 Kms Whiter Water River Rafting at Kullu.
- Guided Trek to Chalal and Grahan/ Tosh Village.
- Guided Trek to Bhagsu Falls & Shiva Cafe.
- Entry fees & Inner-Line Permits for the trip.
- Driver Night Charges, Toll Tax, Parking Charges, etc.
Cost Excludes
- GST (5%) is applicable extra.
- Paragliding cost is excluded. Any kind of food or beverage that is not included in the package like alcoholic drinks, mineral water, meals/refreshments/lunches on the highway.
- Any personal expenses like a tip to the drivers, entry to monuments/ monasteries, camera/video camera charges, camel safari, river rafting, laundry, telephone bills, tips, etc.
- Any cost arising due to traffic/ weather/ natural calamities like landslides, roadblocks etc. (to be borne directly by the customer on the spot)
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
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