Backpacking to Kasol & Manali - Offbeat Trip

We are going to Himachal Pradesh with 20 young travelers from different parts of India. If you are kind of person who loves bonfire, who love to explore local places than tourist spots, if walking into woods, or enjoying beer in the local club of old manali and get tipsy high on live music then this trip is for you. This itinerary shows you beyond the bars and give you out of the box experience. We will be exploring small part of Himachal Pradesh in traveler’s way not as tourist.

Also, we are crossing the newly constructed Atal Tunnel which connects Manali and Lahaul region. It's not only about exploration but also taking a short vacation from your work life live the moment on the mountains & make some new friends, it's okay if you don't have a group of friends, Solo travelers are most welcome on our trips. We are also going on a trek to Kheerganga which is famous for hot water spring bath and believe us you won’t feel like coming out of that natural swimming pool. We are also visiting a place called sissu which is first village after crossing atal tunnel you will experience the pure local life of Himachal.

This trip will start on Day 1 from Delhi on the evening 05.00 pm. we suggest you arrive at least 3hr before departure from your city by flight or train and meet us at our pickup point - Majnu Ka Tila or Ramakrishna metro station from there it's a night journey to Kasol and further day-wise plans are mentioned below.

We all need a break so let's accept this new normal and start exploring once again. Traveling with us was always safe and fun

Places Covered: Delhi – Kasol – Manikaran – Kheerganga – Manali - Sissu

Departure Date: 26th March to 03rd April 2021

No of Days: 08 Nights – 09 Days Delhi to Delhi

Things to do: Walking to Hadimba Temple in Manali, visiting Solang valley and making our own snowman, Camping in Kasol for 2 Nights, Hiking at Kalga village, Hiking to Beautiful Kheerganga trek famous for hot water spring and views, Exploring the less explored Himalayan village, Shopping in Kasol product made up of Hemp, River Rafting & Paragliding at Kullu and many more

We are leaving from Delhi at 5pm and it's a night journey to Kasol by an semi slepper volvo bus. We will take a break at a local dhaba for dinner. Our departure time or location from Delhi may change please talk to us before booking your arrival flight or train.

After check in at our campsite we will visit holy manikaran gurudwara in evening. Then You have free time for shopping in kasol market. We are staying at campsite from where we can see flowing Parvati river this place is beautiful spot in morning to click good pictures. We can have a night full of stories, Games and Music. Overnight stay in Kasol

After breakfast start our journey to Barsheni. Today we will start our hike to kheerganga. It is a 12 km hike from base you can complete in 5 hrs depends on individuals and their past trekking experience. Kheerganga is famous for hot water spring bath and the beautiful mountain view. If you are someone who don’t want to do trekking can stay at our base home (Rustic wooden house between the nature for night you will love this place)

Today morning starts with hot water bath natural swimming pool at kheerganga. After breakfast we will start our descending to base by 10.00 am. Today we are staying at a village in Parvati valley also a very less explored destination. Today we are staying at rustic wooden cottage which has good view from every room. You can also try some hot brownies which is specially serve in Himachal Pradesh.

Night stay at base village of kheerganga

We will drive to manali today on the way we will take halt at kullu for a river rafting & paragliding after a day filled with adventure, we will reach manali by 9.00 pm. Overnight stay in Manali

We start our day after breakfast and board a cab for a visit to Solang Adventure valley. You have free time to do ATV ride, horse ride, Zorbing, rope way, zip lining return by evening and we can go for shopping in the Manali market. We will also visit hadimba temple and in evening we can choose to go to old manali for live music. Night stay in Manali

We will take a local Bus to sissu a himachali village which is covered with views and mountains locals here are mostly dependent on agriculture. We are staying here in local house in common rooms at evening we will go for a walk to market. Sunset are beautiful here in sissu. Overnight stay in sissu

If we have time, we can also go for small hike to waterfall in sissu which is 30 min from our stay. After breakfast board a bus to manali. You have few hours for shopping and later board volvo bus back to Delhi night journey.

We will reach delhi tentatively by 8.00 am. You can book any flight or train which depart after 12pm from delhi. See you all soon on another trip to Mountains or beach

01 night stay in Kasol Tents

02 nights stay in 3-star hotels in Manali

01 night stay in Kheerganga Tents

01 night stay in Kheerganga base rustic wooden cottage

01 Night stay in Sissu Local village

Travel from Delhi to Bhuntar and return is in Volvo Ac bus

06 Breakfast & 06 Dinner (Veg – Non-Veg – Jain meal)

Experience Trip leader from Backpacker Tours

Internal travel in Local bus or shared sumo

Any Extra Transport other than mentioned in Inclusions

Paragliding / River Rafting / ATV ride / Horse Ride

Any Medical / Emergency evacuation

Any entry fees to monument / Park

Cancel before 60 day of departure INR 4000/- per person will be charged

Cancel before 30 day of departure INR 7000/- per person will be charged

No Refund between 20 days to dates of departure

Ans. Government has removed all rules and now you can travel in Himachal Pradesh without any test.

Ans. We are traveling in daily bus services to Delhi - Manali with 45 people capacity. Our all stay and Transport are well-sanitized rest we have to wear a mask, keep sanitizing our hands and avoid going to crowded places. We also suggest you please carry sanitizers and masks

Ans. We are doing Himachal Pradesh trip from past 6 years and every year we get an immense response and pre-bookings for this departure. Because we are exploring less crowded and more beautiful and greenery locations.

Ans. We are staying in Ridge type tent which has a common washroom. This tent has enough space to accommodate 4 people with their luggage

Ans. We do Himachal Pradesh trip every month with the same itinerary. Our drivers are very experienced on this route

Ans. Our departure this year will start from Delhi and end in Delhi on the 9th-day you have the option to book your flight to hometown after 12.00 pm We can also help people joining from Mumbai & Pune with confirm train tickets in train.

Ans. yes, we can arrange confirm train tickets if booked 2 - 3 month before departure extra charges for tatkal applicable

Ans. It’s better not to rush for more places in short time you can choose our short trip Kasol & Kheerganga for 5 days from Delhi.