Himachal Backpacking Trip To Manali Kasol Jibhi

Day 1 : Drive from Delhi to Manali (530 Kilometers, 13 Hours)

• The group assembles at the pick-up point at 7 PM.
• We'll meet the team captains and a small tour briefing session would also be provided.
• Afterward, we’ll head out for an overnight journey to Manali.

Note: The pickup point will be Majnu Ka Tila Bus Stand. 

Day 2 : Manali Arrival | Local Sightseeing

• On this day, we will head out for a local sightseeing tour of Manali where we will be visiting Hadimba Temple which is an ancient cave temple believed to be 500 years old.
• We'll also visit Manali Mall Road and go for Cafe hopping in Old Manali.
• Dinner followed by an overnight stay in Manali. 

Day 3 : Manali to Solang Valley ( 13 Kilometers, 1 hour) | Solang Valley Excursion

• After early morning breakfast, we will head towards Solang Valley which is a paradise for adventure enthusiasts.
• Upon our arrival in Solang Valley, travelers can indulge in activities like Zipline and  Rocket Bungee. ( Included)
• Further, you can participate in other activities like Zorbing, Skiing, ATV rides, and many more (at personal expense).
• We'll also traverse the iconic Atal Tunnel and visit Sissu which is a beautiful valley nestled in Lahaul.  Once we've had our fair share of adrenaline, we will head back to Manali.
• Dinner followed by an overnight stay in Manali.

Note: The visit to Atal Tunnel/Sissu is subject to time and weather conditions. 

Additional Note: If any of the mentioned activities (Zipline and Rocket Bungee) are unavailable on the day of your tour, you will be compensated with two additional activities. 

Day 4 : Manali to Kasol (75 Kilometers, 2 Hours) | Kasol Sightseeing

• Post early morning breakfast, we will check out of our hotel and head towards Kasol which is a tiny hamlet in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh known for its pristine river streams and lush green forests.
• Upon arrival in Kasol, we will check in to our designated hotel. In the evening We will Visit Manikaran Temple and Manikaran Gurudwara. We will also visit the Hot Water Springs in Manikaran which are considered extremely sacred by the locals.
• We will indulge in cafe hopping and explore the local market as well.
• Dinner followed by an overnight stay in Kasol. 

Day 5 : Kasol to Jibhi (83 Kilometers, 3 Hours) | Jibhi sightseeing

• Post breakfast, we'll check out of our hotel and we'll hike towards Chalal which is a quaint village that offers beautiful views of the entire Parvati Valley.
• Afterwards we will head to the picturesque Jibhi, which is a tiny hamlet nestled between lush green forests in the Tirthan Valley of Himachal Pradesh.
• En-route, we will visit Jhiri a beautiful village near Kasol and after that we'll indulge in a River Rafting session. After the thrilling session, we will head to Jibhi. 
• Upon reaching Jibhi in the evening, we’ll check into our hotel. Afterward, we'll head out for a sightseeing tour where we'd visit the sparkling Jibhi Waterfall, explore the local market, and indulge in Cafe Hopping. 
• Dinner will be served in the evening followed by an overnight stay in Jibhi.

Day 6 : Drive To Jalori Pass and Trek to Serolsar Lake (9 Kilometers, 5 Hours)

• After early morning breakfast, we will check out of our hotels and head out and drive to Jalori Pass. This will allow you to experience a 360º viewpoint which offers a stunning view of the entire valley along with the Pir Panjal ranges of the Himalayas.
• After traversing through Jalori Pass, we will also trek to the pristine Serolsar Lake which is a high-altitude lake nestled amidst alpine forests. Just beside the lake, there is a temple that holds extreme significance for the locals where you can pay your respects as well.
• Afterward, we will descend and head towards Bhuntar/ Aut and board an overnight bus for Delhi.

Day 7 : Delhi Arrival | Tour Ends

• We will reach Delhi early morning at 9 AM (tentative).
• The group will part ways with fond memories from the trip.
• Trip Ends.

Note: Please book your return flight on this day after consulting with your Trip Coordinator. 

Inclusion

• AC Volvo Bus tickets from Delhi to Manali and Aut to Delhi.
• Transportation in Tempo Traveler/SUV for local sightseeing. 
• Accommodations on a sharing basis as per Itinerary.
• Meal Plan: MAPI Plan (Total 8 Meals - 1 Meal on Day 2 (D) + 2 Meals on Day 3 (B+D) + 2 Meals on Day 4 (B+D) + 2 Meals on Day 5 (B+D) + 1 Meal on Day 6 (B))
• The trip Captain will be present at all times during the tour.
• All kinds of Permits.
• First Aid Kits.
• Driver Allowance.
• Toll Taxes and Parking Charges.
• State and other Taxes.

Exclusions

• 5% GST
• Early check-in at the hotel.
• Any additional expenses of personal nature.
• Additional accommodation/food costs incurred due to any delayed travel.
• Any lunch and other meals not mentioned in Package Inclusions.
• Any Airfare / Rail fare other than what is mentioned in “Inclusions”. 
• Parking and monument entry fees during sightseeing.
• Additional Costs due to Flight Cancellations, Landslides, Roadblocks, and other natural calamities.
• Any other services not specified above in inclusions.
• If our vehicle cannot move due to heavy snowfall, we will provide an extra 4x4 vehicle at an additional cost, and guests will need to pay on the spot.

Booking Procedure

• For Booking you have to pay the advance amount i.e 30-40%.

• Balance amount to be paid 1 week prior to trip departure.

Payment Options

• All Debit/Credit Cards Accepted.

• All UPI Payment Accepted.

• Credit Card EMI Options @14% Interest Rate

• No Cost EMI with Zero Down Payment and 0% Interest (Good Cibil Score Required)