Manali & Kasol — Himachal Adventure
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Manali & Kasol — Himachal Adventure

Kasol & Manali, Himachal Pradesh 8N / 9D4.8 (0 reviews)

Trip overview

A 9-day Himachal adventure that strings together Punjab's heritage and the Parvati & Kullu valleys. Begin with the Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh and the electric Wagah border ceremony, then climb into the mountains for riverside camping at Kasol, the hot springs of Manikaran and short treks to Chalal village, Bijli Mahadev and the Jogini waterfall. Add Manali's Hadimba and Vashisht temples, Mall Road cafés, the snow-views of Solang Valley, a drive through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu, white-water rafting on the Beas and a campsite full of rope courses and rock climbing. Priced from ₹12,990 per person ex-Ahmedabad / Gandhinagar by Non-AC sleeper train (₹14,990 pp by AC sleeper); couple-sharing stay ₹3,000 extra. Departs from Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Mumbai or your hometown.

Trip highlights

  • Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh & the Wagah border ceremony
  • Riverside camping at Kasol & the Manikaran hot springs
  • Treks to Chalal village, Bijli Mahadev & Jogini waterfall
  • Hadimba & Vashisht temples and Mall Road café-hopping
  • Solang Valley & the Atal Tunnel drive to Sissu
  • River rafting on the Beas (≈8 km) plus rope course & rock climbing
  • Kullu shawl factory visit

A glimpse of the journey

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Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1Day 1

    Departure from your home city

    Group meeting and overnight train departure from Ahmedabad / Vadodara / Surat / Mumbai towards Jalandhar or Una. The journey begins!

    Overnight train
  2. 2Day 2

    Amritsar sightseeing & night travel

    Arrive and transfer to Amritsar. Visit the Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh, then witness the stirring Wagah border ceremony. Late-night road journey onward towards Kasol.

    Overnight road journey
  3. 3Day 3

    Kasol – Manikaran – Chalal village

    Early-morning arrival in Kasol. Visit Manikaran Sahib and its hot-water springs, explore Kasol market, then take a short trek to Chalal village. Overnight at a riverside camp.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Riverside camping in Kasol
  4. 4Day 4

    Bijli Mahadev trek – Manali

    Drive to the trek base village and trek up to the Bijli Mahadev temple. After the trek, continue the journey towards Manali for an overnight stay in the Manali region.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Hotel / cottage in Manali
  5. 5Day 5

    Manali sightseeing & Jogini trek

    Visit the Hadimba and Vashisht temples, then trek to the Jogini waterfall. Evening free for Mall Road exploration and café-hopping.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Hotel / cottage in Manali
  6. 6Day 6

    Solang Valley – Atal Tunnel – Sissu – Kullu

    Visit Solang Valley for scenic mountain views, then drive through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu village (subject to weather & road conditions). Proceed towards Kullu for a night of camping.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Camping in Kullu
  7. 7Day 7

    Adventure activities, river rafting & departure

    Campsite adventure activities including a rope course and rock climbing, then river rafting on the Beas (≈8 km). Visit a Kullu shawl factory before the night departure towards Jalandhar / Una.

    Breakfast, Lunch Overnight train
  8. 8Day 8

    Return train journey

    Arrive at Jalandhar / Una and board the return train towards your home city.

    Overnight train
  9. 9Day 9

    Arrival — trip ends

    Arrive in your home city with unforgettable Himalayan memories. The tour concludes.

What's included

  • Round train journey from your city as per package tier (Non-AC / AC sleeper)
  • All road transfers & sightseeing by private vehicle
  • Accommodation: riverside camp (Kasol), hotel / cottage (Manali) & camp (Kullu) on sharing
  • Meals per itinerary — breakfast, lunch & dinner on Days 3–6; breakfast & lunch on Day 7
  • Amritsar sightseeing — Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh & Wagah border ceremony
  • Guided treks — Chalal, Bijli Mahadev & Jogini waterfall
  • River rafting on the Beas (≈8 km) & campsite adventure activities
  • Permits, entry fees, trekking & tour-leader support

Not included

  • 5% GST
  • Couple / dual-sharing accommodation supplement (₹3,000 per couple)
  • Meals during train & transit days (Days 1, 2, 8 & 9)
  • Ropeway, ATV, paragliding & personal activities at Solang Valley
  • Personal expenses, tips & anything not listed under inclusions

Frequently asked

What does the package cost from my city?

₹12,990 pp ex-Ahmedabad / Gandhinagar by Non-AC sleeper train; ₹14,990 pp ex-Ahmedabad / Gandhinagar by AC sleeper train. Add ₹3,000 per couple for couple-sharing accommodation. Also available from Vadodara, Surat, Mumbai or your hometown. 5% GST applies.

How tough is this trip?

Moderate. The treks to Chalal, Bijli Mahadev and Jogini are easy-to-moderate day hikes, but expect long road journeys and high-altitude drives via the Atal Tunnel.

What should I pack?

Warm layers, a windproof jacket, sturdy trekking shoes, rain protection, personal medication and a valid government photo ID (mandatory at the Wagah border and for all stays). Carry a backpack rather than a trolley for the camps.

When does the trip run?

On fixed group departures through the Manali season — roughly May–June and September–October. Contact us for the exact dates each month.

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