TOUR ITINERARY
Day 01 Arrive Delhi and board overnight bus to Dhramshala
Arrive Delhi on your own and reach your boarding station (Delhi ISBT/Himachal bhawan) by 8 PM. Board your overnight Volvo bus for Dharamshala.
Overnight at Bus
Day 02 Arrive Dharamshala & drive to Macleodganj.
On arrival you will be received and driven to Macleodganj. The town is divided between Lower and Upper Dharamshala. Upper Dharamshala or McLeodganj is the headquarters of his Holiness the Dalai Lama, who settled here after his flight across the Himalayas following the Chinese invasion of Tibet in October 1959. Check in to your hotel.
Later explore The Namgyal Monastery, known as Little Lhasa and a major attraction in McLeodganj. From McLeodganj, there are a number of interesting walks. The shrine of Bhagasunath is a 2-km stroll. The shrine is famous for its ancient temple and also has spring which is considered sacred by the Hindus. You may undertake this walk in the afternoon returning early evening. if time permits, visit the iconic cricket stadium.
Later explore The Namgyal Monastery, known as Little Lhasa and a major attraction in McLeodganj. From McLeodganj, there are a number of interesting walks. The shrine of Bhagasunath is a 2-km stroll. The shrine is famous for its ancient temple and also has spring which is considered sacred by the Hindus. You may undertake this walk in the afternoon returning early evening. if time permits, visit the iconic cricket stadium.
Overnight at hotel
Day 03 Drive to Bir (75 kms, 1.5 hrs)
Drive to Bir- a quaint little town in the Himalaya, known for the paragliding experience. It was also the venue for the world paragliding competition
In the afternoon explore the town by your own. You can also go for a paragliding session (on direct payment)
Overnight at hotel
Day 04 Drive to Manali (175 kms, 5-6 hrs)
After breakfast you will be driven to Manali- by far the most popular hill station in Himachal Pradesh.
On arrival , check -in to your hotel.
On arrival , check -in to your hotel.
Rest of the day is at leisure. Explore the local markets of Manali on your own.
Overnight at hotel
Day 05 Excursion to Rohtang pass/Solang Valley
After breakfast , you will be taken to Rohtang pass or Solang Valley. Rohtang pass is an high altitude mountain pass which remains covered in snow through out the year. It is also called as the gateway to the Lahul- Spiti region. You can indulge in various joy sports here i.e Skiing, horse riding, snow mobile riding etc (On direct payment). Or you can just enjoy soak in to the natural beauty of this spot.
Solang is a valley adjacent to Kullu Valley and around 15 Kms form the Manali hill station. Its know for its majestic views and adventure activities. travelers can indulge in adventure sports like paragliding, trekking rock climbing etc. For others, various joy sports/ride are also available here i.e Skiing, zorbing, horse riding etc. Enroute visit Jogini water fall as well
Solang is a valley adjacent to Kullu Valley and around 15 Kms form the Manali hill station. Its know for its majestic views and adventure activities. travelers can indulge in adventure sports like paragliding, trekking rock climbing etc. For others, various joy sports/ride are also available here i.e Skiing, zorbing, horse riding etc. Enroute visit Jogini water fall as well
Rohtang pass remains closed from mid November- mid May. In this month , Solang valley trip will be provided.
Later return to hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Day 06 Manali Tour +Overnight bus to Delhi
Start your morning leisurely and explore the serene Hadimab Devi Temple and amazing hot water springs at Vashist. Later you will be transferred to the Manali bus station for your overnight bus to Delhi.
Overnight at Bus
Day 07 Departure
Arrive Delhi by 0800 Hrs, Say good by to the fellow travelers and make your own arrangements for departure.
***END OF TOUR***
ACCOMODATION & TRANSPORT
Accommodation
Note: Our emphasis is on to provide neat and clean accommodation at best locations with basic amenities.
Note: Our emphasis is on to provide neat and clean accommodation at best locations with basic amenities.
| Cities | Hotels | Meals | Sharing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macleodganj | Sky pie or Similar | Breakfast | Twin |
| Bir | Meadow Residency or Similar | Breakfast & Dinner | Twin/Triple |
| Manali | Wood Stock Inn or Similar | Breakfast | Twin |
Transportation
| Upto 5 Person | More than 5 |
|---|---|
| Innova/Sumo/Bolero or any other SUV | Tempo Travler |
INCLUSION & EXCLUSION
Inclusions
- Room on twin/triple share, in standard hotels
- Meals as mentioned above
- Transportation as per the itinerary
- All Taxes
Exclusions:
- International/Domestic flights & Visa
- Airport tax or Insurance cover
- Paragliding session
- Items of personal nature
- Any other item not specifically mentioned above as ‘INCLUDED’
- Any increase in Government taxes
TOUR INFORMATION
Arrival and Departures
- Pick up from Delhi ISBT at 2000 hrs on Day 1
- Drop to Kullu/Mandi ISBT on Day 6. Arrival Delhi on Day 7 by 8AM
Mandatory Things to Pack
- Woolens, Body warmers and Jackets
- Sunglasses, Sunscreen & Cap
- Normal running shoes and 2-3 pairs of warm socks
- Cotton T-shirts
Operational Information:
- Travelers have to make their own arrangements for arrival and departure from Delhi.
- Adventure activities such as Trekking & Paragliding are involved and hence basic fitness level is required
- Adventure activities are not mandatory. Travelers can opt out from these activities as these are not part of the tour price
- Twin rooms (two separate beds in a room) are not readily available hence we will provide a double bed for two persons with two separate bedding (blankets/linen).
- Most of the hotels/camps are of standard category and the buffet meals are pretty basic having limited menu. However, hotels/camps do prefer to know your requirement a day prior and will be happy to serve you.
- Solo Travel India reserves the right of cancelling any travelers booking, if he/she is trying to create a ruckus amid tour
- It’s a group tour and hence travelers are requested to keep in mind the comfort of fellow travelers
Highlights
- Himalayan Range
- Temples and Monastries
- Paragliding (direct payment)
- Trekking