KINNAUR MANALI TOUR(11 Nights / 12 Days )

Day - 1 : Chandigarh to Shimla (125 kilometres in approximately 4 hours)

After arrival at Chandigarh Railway Station, drive to Shimla, 2180 metres above sea level. Spend the day at leisure by exploring the Mall Road here.

Day - 2 : Shimla - Sarahan (165 kilometres in approximately 7 hours)

After Breakfast , visit to the years old Tara Devi Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, visit Indian Institute of advance Studies, Army Museum, Jakhoo temple. In the evening explore Shimla city on foot as vehicle entry is prohibited . You can see prime places of Shimla like , Lakkar Bazaar, Ridge, Church, Mall road, Scandal Point, Kali Bari temple etc. Ideal time for shopping and eating out at restaurants on the mall road.

Day - 3 : Sarahan - Sangla (90 kilometres in approximately 5 hours)

Sarahan is 2744 metres above sea level. Participate in the morning aarti at Bhimkali Temple. After breakfast, check out of the hotel and depart for Sangla via Karcham. Your journey from here will take you to another spectacular destination in the middle of the Himalayas which is also known as Baspa valley. It is, without doubt, the prettiest valley in Himachal. Arrive at Sangla and check in to the hotel. After a delicious dinner, enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

Day - 4 : Sangla - Chitkul - Sangla (40 kilometres in approximately 3 hours)

After breakfast, explore the ancient Kamru Fort and Temple which is dedicated to the Goddess Kamakhya Devi which was brought from Assam. After lunch, leave for an excursion to Chitkul, the last Village on an old Indo-Tibetan trade route. Walk through the green orchards and enjoy the serenity as a brilliant stream passes by. As the day ends, return to the hotel in Sangla for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.

Day - 5 : Sangla - Kalpa (49 kilometres in approximately 4 hours)

After breakfast this morning, check-out from your hotel and drive to Kalpa. 2670 metres above the sea level, Kalpa is the district headquarter of Kinnaur and was once the favorite getaway of Lord Dalhousie. On reaching Kalpa, check in to the hotel. Once known as Chini, little has changed in Kalpa in the last 500 years. Legend has it that when Lord Dalhousie wanted to take a break from his hectic schedule in Shimla, he would come here on his Horseback. By the side of Kalpa is a 79 feet high rock formation that resembles a Shivlinga that changes its colour as the day passes. After lunch, rest in your hotel for a while. In the evening, visit the Buddhist Gompa, Hu Bu Lan Kar. Return to the hotel for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.

Day - 6 : Kalpa

Early in the morning, enjoy the sunrise over Kinner Kailash Peaks. Kalpa is famous for its apples and chilgoza plantations. The tree belongs to the pine family and the fruit is about an inch long and wrapped in a soft cover. After breakfast, visit the local school and the Narayan Nagini Temple Complex, which has shrines of Hindu, Buddhist and some local deities. After lunch, go for an excursion to Roghi Village to get closer to the ‘Pahari’ way of life as you mingle with the locals. Later return to the hotel in Kalpa for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.

Day - 7 : Kalpa to Rampur - 3 hours journey 102 Kms.

After breakfast proceed to Rampur , reach , check in hotel, where you can enjoy the traditional villagers , enjoy the evening stay Rampur.

Day - 8 : Rampur to Manali - 160Kms – 6 Hours Journey

After breakfast early proceed for Manali , on the way Pandoh Dam , Oat Tunnel which is 6 Kms long connecting the long differences of mountains , Vaishno Devi temple in Kullu , reach manali , check in hotel , overnight stay at Manali.

Day - 9 : Manali – Local Sightseeing- stay manali

After breakfast, take a half-day local sightseeing of Manali, visiting the 450 years old Hadimba temple, Manu Temple, Club House. Visit the Tibetan Monastery and the handicraft center as well as the picturesque village of Vashisht known for its hot sulphur springs. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day - 10 : Manali – Snow Point – Full day – stay manali

Today morning, take a half-day excursion to Rohtang Pass/Rohtang snow point (closed on Tuesday). On return, visit Solang Valley. Today, you can opt for adventure sports like Para Gliding, Zorbing or Skiing (subject to snow) on direct-payment basis. Stay overnight at the hotel. Rohtang Pass: It is 51 Kms | 2hrs from Manali. It is not accessible for almost eight months in a year as it is covered by snow. Guests are generally taken to the snow point on Rohtang Road, permitted by Border Security Force. In case a Tuesday falls on this day, guests shall be taken to the snow point on some other day as we have three nights in Manali. Solang Valley: It is a side valley at the top of the Kullu Valley, 14 kms northwest of the resort town in Manali on the way to Rohtang Pass and is known for its summer and winter adventure activities. Most commonly offered activities are parachuting, paragliding, skating and zorbing. Note: Both Snow Point /Rohtang Pass and Solang Valley will be covered on the same day and the visit is subject to weather conditions.

Day - 11 : Manali – Manali – Manikaran- stay Mandi – 200 kms

After breakfast departure for Manikaran, there the sacred Gurudwara Manikaran Sahib which is famous for its cooking food in the boiling water , after excursion proceed for Mandi , reach hotel , check in , , overnight stay mandi.

Day - 12 : Mandi drop Kalka/ Chadigarh / Ambala

After breakfast, drive and further to Chandigarh/Kalka and get dropped at the railway station or airport for your onward journey.

Package Inclusion

Hotel / Vechile / All Taxes.


Package Exclusion

Any monument entry fees / camera fees.
Any meal, which is not mentioned above.
Any guide charges.
Any air / train fare.
3.50% Government service tax extra.

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