Ever dreamt of trekking in Snow in Manali? How bout trekking through dense deodar forests of Deodar and apple orchards with a panorama of mighty Himalayan Peaks in the backdrop? How bout gushing rivers, frozen water springs, knee deep snow to negotiate and also a chance to grab your luck on t Skiing on Himalayan Slopes, Click a selfie with Antartica style IGlOO Houses with beddings, cushions, wooden doors much like a Disney Movie? How bout enjoying bonfire, barbecue, snowboarding, Skiing and an entire music festival entirely in thick layers of snow all around?

Apart from that you can also enjoy your stay in IGLOO ICE House, Enjoy Skiing, Snow Rides and lots of other activities in snow thus making your trip nothing short of once in a lifetime opportunity and that too without burning a hole in your pocket.

Day 1 - Arrival at Patlikuhal Manali and transport to Naggar:- You can grab a volvo from Delhi or Chandigarh or even take a flight to Manali (dozens of options of Volvo for Manali) and arrive at Patlikuhal which is merely 20 kilometers short of Manali bus stand, our cabs will transport you to our guest house in Naggar named woodstone villa - aprops to it's name woodstone villa premium rooms are made of stone and wood thus offering a great experience of stay. The villa/or guest house more appropriately is surrounded by Apple Orchards and Peach Trees and set amidst beautiful surroundings of Deodar Forest and Snow Clad peaks of Manali. Naggar is also called the most valuable heritage village of Himachal as it boasts a wonderful Castle also named Naggar Castle build by Raja Sidh Singh of Kullu in 1460 AD, Roerich Art Gallery and Museum by Nicholas Roerich who was a Russian painter, writer, archaeologist, theosophist, philosopher, and public figure, Roerich lived arond the world and died in Naggar. He worked rigorously for the preservation of Arts and Architecture and became president of the World of Art Society and was known as most talented painter and architect of his generation. His efforts to preserve Arts and Architecture has led to Roerich Pact also known as The Treaty on the Protection of Artistic and Scientific Institutions and Historic Monuments which is an Inter American treaty for precedence of protection of art and culture as utmost importance during the act of war and Invasion. Roerich Paintings and Arts can be found in dozens of museums around the globe named after him like the one in Naggar, he was also nominated for several nobel prices and also have a minor planet in our solar system named after him.

Although Naggar is a quite town, it still has some cafes, bakeries, sweet shops and a market to serve the needs of numerous foreigners and locals who have settled here after being stung by it's beauty. After some trekking and sight seeing we will return back to our hotel and enjoy evening with some music, hot beverages, traditional wood fire room heater and some singing followed by dinner and bedtime.

Day 2- Trek to Rumsu and snow drive to Hamta:- After breakfast we will begin our short trek to Rumsu following the Chandrakhani trail. Situated at 2200 Meters, Rumsu is a charming traditional village with old wooden and stone houses, ancient architecture and customs. Their presiding diety is Jamlu Devta also known as Jamadagni Rishi who has a a marvelous wooden temple with wonderful architecture devoted to him. Although its advisable to remove your shoes before going close to the temple, also outsiders are not permitted to touch or go inside the temple. Rumsu is the base point for the trek to Chandrakhani Pass & Malana, we will proceed ahead in snowy and slippery train and climb uphill till we reach a magnificent meadow named Ghankarari offering amazing views of snow clad mountain peaks. From Ghankarari we will start descending back and slide our way by using careful baby steps in snow back to our guest house in Naggar. After lunch and some rest we will hop into our jeeps and proceed for our drive to Hamta as we reach our guest house at Hamta - Nirvana Hamta Retreat by evening. Our guest house in hamta is situated at 2600 Meters so do expect it to be covered with snow in winters. It offers a magnificient view of snow clad manali mountain ranges at it's front and the entire city light scape of manali glowing down 500 meters below thus offering an awesome top of the world feeling. Our rooms are wooden and the traditional woodfire heater will keep you warm, enjoy music , some movies and some chitchat followed by round of soups and beverages proceeded by dinner before bedtime. Do make sure to sit below open sky and do stargazing as hamta offers unparalled views of night sky with mountains covered with thick layer of snow from both sides.

Day 3 - Trek to Sethan the Igloo Village- In the morning after breakfast we will begin or trek in snow towards Sethan the last Village of Hamta Valley situated at 2750 Meters and merely 2 kilometers from our guest house, please ensure to inform your dear ones as there is no mobile or Internet connection beyond this point. Sethan is the point where Igloo stay, snowboarding, skiing and numerous other skii activities are done. After enoying our lunch in Sethan we will move to Jwara, Jobri River and Chikka towards Hamta Pass Trail. Chikka is a wide spacious meadow with a river flowing right in the middle thus offering a perfect setting to pitch tents in summers for groups going to Hamta Pass Expedition. It offers marvelous views of snow clad Indrasan peak visible upfront and towering above. After having some rest and clicking pictures we will return back to Sethan to enjoy the best experience which is yet to arrive and that is stay in our Igloo Houses. We will reach or Igloo campsite where Igloos will be allotted to the guests on sharing basis, enoy bbq snacks, hot beverages and delicious veg and non veg cooked meals right at Igloo camping, special snow dress and snow shoes with hot water bottles will be provided. Enjoy bonfire in snow and after dinner call it a night.

Day 4 - Time for Skiing and snow rides:- After much needed rest and a good night sleep we will enjoy skiing, and tube rides, Skii equipment will be provided and a skii instructor will be teaching you basics of balance and techniques of this wonderful sport. After skii we will enjoy some snow rides and a picture session. Time to click those great selfies with your Igloos and Skiis. Afer lunch our jeeps will transfer us to Manali Mall Road or nearest volvo point from where you can board a volvo back home with tonnes of wonderful memories.

Inclusions:- 

3N/4 Days Stay in Hamta, Naggar and IGLOO on sharing basis

Pickup and drop Manali

9 meals (4 breakfast, 3 lunch and 2 dinner)

welcome drinks, tea (3 times a day)

snow point Hamta and Naggar

Manali local sight seeing

Bonfire and Music at IGLOO Point

Snow Rides, Tube Rides, Snow Drive on 4x4 Jeeps

Skiing, Snow Shoes, Snow Dress, Veg Non Veg Food, BBQ and Snacks

4x4 Jeep for pick up and drop

Exclusions:-

 Volvo tickets, to and fro Delhi  

Any meal or beverage taken outside the hotel premises

Anything extra from what is mentioned above.

Adventure activities like zipline, paragliding, rafting, tube rides, skiing etc

tips, laundry, dining out

What to bring:-

First aid kit

Woollens (lots of them in winters)

Trekking, outdoor shoes

Personal Medicines

Toiletries etc