Himachal Holiday - Manali Kasol Tosh Kheerganga

Type: Leisure Tour

Grade: Easy Trek | Beginner Level

Age: 18+

Suitable For: Solo, Couple, Groups.

Batch Size: 20 Participants only.

Booking Closes: 24th April 2022

Charges (website booking discount)

12,500/- per person (website booking discount)

Booking closes once seats are sold out, book well in advance to avoid missing out on the slots. Later train tickets will not be available and the flight gets too costly

Event Date:

Batch3: 7th to 14th May 2022 - (Available)

( LAST DATE for Booking: 24th April 2022 )

About Location: A tour to Himachal Pradesh will provide you will the maximum travel experience one can find in any other travel package. Here you can stay at the quaint Wooden Chalets, Homestays and hostels. Camp under the beautiful starry sky at kheerganga and also trek through the thick Himalayan forest crossing some magneficient waterfalls. try some adventure activities at Solang Valley. Party at Kasol. Explore some old and buzzing cafes of Manali and Kasol. Explore the non motorable village of Tosh. The scenic road trip across Manali, Kasol and Tosh will add the cherry on top. Its an All-In-One experience.

Detailed Itinerary

For Mumbai Participants: Our crew will be traveling by train from Mumbai for the event, You may choose to join the group from Mumbai itself. We can help you with booking train tickets. Train Number 12247, Train name: Bandra Nizammudin Yuva express. Scheduled to leave from Mumbai at 5.30 pm.

Reporting time 18:00 pm: Delhi - Majnu Ka Tila

Day 1: Delhi to Manali (15hrs Drive)

As you arrive in Delhi you will have to make your way to the bus stop at Majnu ka Tila. Our representative will meet you at the bus stop.

The bus departs at 6:30pm. Enroute you will halt at a Dhaba for dinner (at your own cost). Post dinner the bus will directly stop at Manali.

You will be booked on a luxury semi sleeper comfortable AC bus.

Day 2: Manali

On arrival at Manali Taxi stand you will be transferred to your hotel at Old Manali by taxi. On arrival check-in and unwind. Freshen up, have breakfast, and head out for the Old Manali sightseeing. Our tour coordinator will take you to the Ancient Hidimba temple. She was the wife of Bhima and the mother of Ghatothkach. This architectural appeal is surrounded by huge deodar trees. Post this you will be taken to a short trek leading to a hidden, non-crowded riverside. There is a small wooden café here overlooking the valley, river, waterfall and rolling mountains. You can have tea and maggi here while enjoying the view. You can then spend time shopping in Old Manali Market. Here you will find many quaint cafes where you can spend the rest of your evening. The sightseeing will be on foot throughout the day. Make sure you wear proper walking shoes and comfortable clothes. Dinner will be served at the hotel.

Day 3: Manali

Get ready for full day sightseeing from Old Manali. Post an early breakfast you will be driven to Jogini Waterfall. A small trek up the hill will lead you to a hidden waterfall. The views from here are amazing. We will then drive across the Atal tunnel all the way to Sissu waterfall. This is a very scenic drive. You will see many snow peaks along the way and roads are beautiful. Atal tunnel makes it easy and quick to reach the otherside which was a long route earlier. Sissu waterfall is a short trek up hill to get closer to the cascading thrills. You can also have lunch here. After spending some time here you will be driven to Solang Valley. Here you can do activities like Cable Car ride, Paragliding, ATV ride, Zip Lining (at an additional cost). Post all your activities you will be You will be then driven back to your hotel for dinner. This is your last night in Manali, Party Hard! Make sure you wear proper walking shoes and carry your jacket.

*Please note: this whole route can be done by renting a bike at an additional cost. You need to inform this a day prior.

Day 4: Manali to Kasol (3hrs drive/ 76kms)

Post an early breakfast you will be driven to Kasol. This small hamlet is situated in Parvati Valley, on the banks of the Parvati River, on the way between Bhuntar and Manikaran. You will halt at the Manikaran Sahib where you can visit the Gurudwara, its Hot springs and have langar. Post this you will be driven to your hotel in Kasol. Check in and unwind. You will be taken on a small trek to visit the Chalal village. After spending some good time here amidst the beautiful valley and the gushing Parvati River you will head back to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. You can spend time in the cafes or shopping. Dinner will be served at the hotel. Make sure you windup early as you will have an early morning trek tomorrow.

Day 5: Kasol to Khir Ganga Trek

Post an early breakfast you will be driven to Barshaini dam. Here you will be briefed about the trek by our local guide. You can take shoes, raincoat and walking stick on rent here at the Khir Ganga café. Here you will leave your luggage in our vehicle and take only essentials with a small backpack. You will start the trek latest by 11am in order to reach before sunset. Enroute you can eat lunch at the cafes. They serve maggi mainly. You will get many sources of good natural mineral water enroute to fill your bottles. Enjoy this trail with many waterfall enroute, views of snowy peaks and a thick forest. On reaching our camp at the Khir Ganga check in and unwind. You can sit in the common room where there is a chimney to keep you warm. You can order food and beverages here. There are proper toilet facilities made with water supply. You will have good cosy tented accommodation with pillows and blankets. Enjoy the views till the sunset and later enjoy your evening with music and starry sky. Dinner will be served in the common room.

*Alcohol is not allowed.

Day 6: Khir Ganga Trek to Tosh

Wake up to an amazing sunrise. The views will only get better and better. Visit the temple and take a dip in the hot springs. You will feel fresh post a hot water bath. All your tiredness from the previous days trek will be gone. Get back to campsite for breakfast. You will trek back to Barshaini dam. You can have lunch at the café. Here you can take your luggage or leave it back in the vehicle and just carry your small backpack with your 1-night essentials. Post lunch you will be driven to the foothill of Tosh. From here you will have to walk up 20 mins to get to the property. You can take a porter here if you have luggage (at an additional cost). On arrival, check in, unwind and enjoy the views. Sit around the bonfire and enjoy the rest of your evening. Dinner will be served at the hotel.

Day 7: Tosh to Kasol

You will be driven back to Kasol post breakfast. Our services will end here. You have a day at leisure in Kasol. Spend time shopping or explore some cafes and try some Israeli food. You will be booked on a bus back to Delhi which will depart by 8:00pm.

INCLUSIONS:

• Accommodation on sharing basis in hotel, homestays and/or Hostels.
• Camping at Kheerganga.
• Breakfast on Day 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
• Dinner on Day 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
• Volvo A/C Semi Sleeper (2+2) bus from Delhi to Manali and Kasol to Delhi.
• Local Sightseeing by Bus/Tempo traveller/ Car (depending upon the group size.
• Local guide at Kheer Ganga.
• Tour co-ordinator from Mumbai.

EXCLUSIONS :

• International or internal flights.
• Trains, Busses or Private vehicles to reach from your city to Delhi.
• Dinner at dhaba on day 1, Breakfast on day 2 and all the lunches throughout the trip.
• Tips and Gratuities.
• Personal expenses.
• Entry fees and Camera charges.
• Cancellations due to personal reasons, natural calamities or national/local emergencies and govt regulations will not be accounted by our company.
• Any other expenses not mentioned in the inclusions.

Things to Carry:

• Identity Proof (must)
• Torch with extra battery (Must)
• Extra pair of clothes
• Camera / Scarf / Towel / Sunglasses / Slippers
• Some ready-to-eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
• Medicine that you require usually (We do have a basic first aid kit)
• Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments or carrying precious items.

PLEASE NOTE:

• This is not a luxury Tour but more of a backpacking experience-based tour as it involves basic stay, food, transportation, and a great deal of walking.
• The Accommodation in Kasol and Tosh will be very basic as these are non-commercial and offbeat, less developed villages of Himachal Pradesh.
• The Rooms will be on sharing basis and number of people sharing will be decided as per the rooms availability.
• You can take a private room at your expense if you wish to and if it is available.
• Breakfast will be basic, mainly bread toast, paratha, maggi or omlet, prepared by the locals. You can order food at your own expense if you wish to skip the arranged food.
• Tosh is a non-motorable village and involves a 20mins of hike.
• You can take porters at Tosh at additional cost.
• All the activities at Solang Valley will be at additional charges that you can pay directly to them.