If there is one state in India which truly personifies God’s home, it is none other than Himachal Pradesh. Believe the Himalayas to be in Himachal or Himachal to be a part of the Himalayas, whichever is the case, this “Dev Bhoomi” / abode of the Gods and the Goddesses is where the history and cultural heritage of India lies.
Himachal Pradesh is one place where you will find a blend of spirituality and tourism. It is a paradise for those seeking peace, while an adventurous travel location for those who want to indulge in trekking, skiing or paragliding. Himachal offers a great shopping experience to all the shopping buffs with its exquisite markets that sell handicrafts, shawls, carpets and wooden articles. Also, the heavenly landscapes, pristine waterfalls and lakes, picturesque valleys and enticing snow-capped mountain ranges are worth visiting once.
But Himachal Pradesh isn’t simply limited to temples, monasteries and meditation centres only. It is gorgeously filled with beautiful tiny villages and cities that completes the beauty of this state and draws millions of tourists each year. Some of the best, dainty and incredible cities that must be on your travel bucket list are:
Day 1 : Delhi to Bhuntar
Reach the Capital of the country and start your journey leaving all the chaos behind towards the mystical land of the Himalayas.
Overnight Volvo bus journey to Bhuntar.
Day 2: Bhuntar to Banjar
Board your wagon and proceed towards the Tirthan Valley.
Open your eyes after a good night's sleep and be ready to be welcomed by the hospitality that Himachal has to offer. We will be going to a lesser-known paradise called Tirthan Valley i.e the home to The Great Himalayan National Park. We will be visiting the infamous Chhoie waterfall and explore the area around it. In the evening be ready for some meditation and experience the fun that trout fishing has to offer in the Tirthan River. Done with the catch? Now it's time to roast your food on the fire while enjoying the starry night sitting beside the fire.
Overnight in Banjar.
Day 3 : Jibhi
We will be traveling ahead to the high points in the valley today. Jalori pass connects Shimla and Kullu valley and it's a trek start point for the unknown Raghupur fort. This trail was one of the accesses from inner Seraj to outer Seraj during British Raj, they used this trail to pass their caravans, while they were crossing from Kullu to Rampur or Shimla. From the top you start your hike to The Raghupur Fort, the walls of the fort are marked by bullet holes from sieges as it was built by the rulers of Mandi to protect themselves from invasion. So, yeah we are crossing paths with history today. Come back and relax in a cozy homestay talking about the local folklore of the area.
Overnight in Jibhi.
Day 4 : Jibhi to Manali
Pack your bags as we are ready to move into another valley of Himachal Pradesh i.e Kullu Valley. We start moving towards it in a car but need to take a detour via Water as we will be doing River Rafting. After paddling I hope all are hungry so we will move towards the hotel and have a hearty lunch to warm ourselves. Recharged? We will now do some local cliché sightseeing in Manali going to Hadimba temple, Mall road and The infamous Old Manali, and yes we will be going to a café for Dinner.
Overnight Stay in Manali.
Day 5 : Manali to Jispa
Today is the day many people were waiting for, Time to Fly. We are visiting Solang Valley and it has the best views to offer for a person who is doing Paragliding. Time to land as we are humans only, so will be doing something humanly, we will be going on a small hike to Anjani Mahadev if time permits. After absorbing all the lush green beauty Kullu has to offer now it's time to move into the third dimension of Himachal I.e Lahaul Valley. We will be driving beside the Chandra and Bhaga Rivers to reach our next destination i.e Jispa.
Overnight in Jispa.
Day6 : Jispa to Manali
Wake up time! We will be driving past the last village in Lahaul Valley i.e Darcha to reach the Baralacha La, as the saying goes climb high and sleep low. We will be driving back to Manali for the night but have to have a pitstop at Kalath hot water springs to get away with all the chills and aches that life has to offer in the mountains.
Overnight in Manali.
Day 7 : Manali to Delhi
Been a while we are in Himachal and now is the time to have some lip-smacking local Pahadi Food at Jana Waterfall. We are sure that after lunch the belly is so full that we need to have some sleep. So if you want we can go for it as we need to go for a hike in the late afternoon to Sajla waterfall. Late in the night, we will have to say goodbye and our journey for the time. Board your bus to Delhi.
Overnight bus to Delhi.
Day 8 : Reach Delhi
Arrival in Delhi by morning 8am
What is included in the tour
- Breakfast on Day 3 to Day 7.
- Dinner from Day 2 to Day Day 6.
- Vehicle (Tempo Traveller) from Day 2 to Day 7.
- Volvo tickets to and fro Manali.
- Accomodation in Hotels on Double/Tripple Sharing basis
- 5% GST
What is NOT included in the tour
- Breakfast on Day 1 and Day 2.
- Dinner on Day 1 and Day 7.
- Lunch on all days.
- Adventure activities opt for Paragliding, River Rafting, ATV ride and Zipline.
- Anything not included in inclusions.
- Any Personal Expenses.
- Excess stay & meals due to bad weather conditions/strikes/Lockdowns/Calamity, resulting in flight delays or any other form of transport
- The fabulous terrain of Lahaul valley
- Travelling through the famous Atal Tunnel
- Offbeat places in Tirthan Valley
- Hot Springs, Paragliding and River rafting in Manali
