The journey
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Experience the very best of Himachal Pradesh with our 16 Days / 15 Nights Manali Grand Himalayan Tour – a complete, all-inclusive holiday designed so you don't have to worry about anything.
Starting and ending in Manali, this journey takes you from the snow points of Solang Valley, Rohtang Pass and Sissu (via the iconic Atal Tunnel) to the heritage of Naggar Castle, the hot springs of Manikaran, the riverside cafés of Kasol, the hamlets of Tosh and Kalga, and the untouched wooden-cottage villages of Jibhi and Tirthan Valley near the Great Himalayan National Park.
Package price: ₹2,00,000 (all-inclusive, indicative for 2 adults on twin sharing). Final pricing is confirmed with your quotation based on travel dates, hotel category and group size.
Everything is covered – handpicked hotels and homestays, all breakfasts, lunches and dinners, a private vehicle with an experienced hill driver for the entire trip, all permits, entry tickets, the Solang ropeway, river rafting and paragliding, a bonfire evening, a farewell dinner and 24x7 on-trip support.
Best time to visit: March to June for pleasant weather and green valleys; October to February for snow. Rohtang Pass and Jalori Pass may close in heavy snow – equivalent alternatives are provided at no extra cost.
Tour highlights
Drive through the 9.02 km Atal Tunnel to Sissu, Lahaul Snow-capped views at Rohtang Pass (permit included) Solang Valley ropeway, paragliding and adventure sports Hadimba Devi Temple, Vashisht hot springs and Old Manali 15th-century Naggar Castle and Roerich Art Gallery River rafting on the Beas at Kullu Manikaran Sahib hot springs and Kasol riverside cafés Village hike to Tosh and Kalga in Parvati Valley Jalori Pass trek to Serolsar Lake Tirthan Valley & Great Himalayan National Park Bijli Mahadev Temple panoramic viewpoint Bonfire night and Himachali farewell dinner
Your day-by-day itinerary
01Day 1: Day 1: Arrival in Manali – Welcome to the Himalayas
Arrive in Manali (pickup from Bhuntar Airport / Manali Volvo stand / Chandigarh as per booking). Transfer to your hotel and check in. Welcome drink and orientation by our local host. Evening at leisure to stroll Mall Road and the Old Manali cafés. Welcome dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Manali.
02Day 2: Day 2: Manali Local Sightseeing
After breakfast, visit Hadimba Devi Temple set in the cedar forest of Dhungri, Manu Temple, Vashisht Temple and its natural hot springs, Tibetan Monastery and Van Vihar. Evening shopping on Mall Road for shawls and local handicrafts. Overnight in Manali.
03Day 3: Day 3: Solang Valley Adventure Day
Drive to Solang Valley (14 km). Enjoy the Solang ropeway, and optional paragliding, zorbing, ATV rides or skiing (seasonal). Visit Anjani Mahadev Temple and the waterfall trail. Return to Manali by evening. Overnight in Manali.
04Day 4: Day 4: Atal Tunnel, Sissu & Lahaul Valley
Drive through the 9.02 km Atal Tunnel to Sissu in Lahaul Valley. Visit Sissu waterfall, Chandra river banks and the Sissu lake viewpoint. Optional snow activities. Return to Manali. (Subject to road permit and weather.) Overnight in Manali.
05Day 5: Day 5: Rohtang Pass Excursion
Full-day excursion to Rohtang Pass (3,978 m) with sweeping views of glaciers and peaks, stopping at Gulaba, Marhi and Rahala Falls en route. Rohtang permit included (Rohtang is closed on Tuesdays and during winter; an alternative snow point will be arranged). Overnight in Manali.
06Day 6: Day 6: Naggar Castle & Jana Waterfall
Drive to Naggar to explore the 15th-century Naggar Castle, the Nicholas Roerich Art Gallery and Tripura Sundari Temple. Continue to Jana Waterfall for a traditional Himachali lunch (siddu, rajma-chawal). Return to Manali. Overnight in Manali.
07Day 7: Day 7: Manali to Kasol via Kullu
Check out and drive to Kasol (approx. 3 hrs). En route visit Kullu – river rafting on the Beas (optional), shawl factory and Vaishno Devi Temple, Kullu. Check in at a riverside camp/hotel in Kasol. Evening by the Parvati river. Overnight in Kasol.
08Day 8: Day 8: Manikaran Sahib & Kasol
Visit Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara and Shiva Temple, famous for its boiling hot springs, and enjoy langar. Afternoon free in Kasol to explore the Israeli cafés and riverside walks. Overnight in Kasol.
09Day 9: Day 9: Tosh & Kalga Village Hike
Drive to Barshaini and take an easy hike to the scenic villages of Kalga and/or Tosh with views of the Parvati valley and snow peaks. Picnic lunch. Return to Kasol by evening. Overnight in Kasol.
10Day 10: Day 10: Kasol to Jibhi (Tirthan Valley)
Drive to Jibhi in the Banjar valley (approx. 4 hrs). Check in to a wooden cottage/homestay. Visit the Jibhi waterfall and mini Thailand pools. Bonfire evening. Overnight in Jibhi.
11Day 11: Day 11: Jalori Pass & Serolsar Lake
Drive to Jalori Pass (3,120 m) and trek about 5 km through oak forests to the sacred Serolsar Lake. Optional short hike to Raghupur Fort for panoramic views. Return to Jibhi. Overnight in Jibhi.
12Day 12: Day 12: Great Himalayan National Park – Tirthan
Explore Tirthan Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site area (GHNP). Riverside walk, trout fishing (seasonal, permit at own cost) and village visits to Gushaini. Relax at the homestay. Overnight in Jibhi/Tirthan.
13Day 13: Day 13: Jibhi to Manali via Bijli Mahadev
Drive back towards Manali with a visit to Bijli Mahadev Temple (short trek) near Kullu, offering a 360° view of the Kullu and Parvati valleys. Continue to Manali and check in. Overnight in Manali.
14Day 14: Day 14: Hampta Valley / Sethan Snow Village
Morning excursion to Sethan village and the Hampta valley foothills – ideal for snow activities in winter and meadows in summer. Optional igloo stay experience/snowshoe walk (seasonal). Return to Manali. Overnight in Manali.
15Day 15: Day 15: Leisure Day & Farewell Dinner
Day at leisure for café hopping in Old Manali, an optional spa/Ayurvedic massage, apple orchard visit (seasonal) or a yoga session. Evening farewell dinner with Himachali folk performance. Overnight in Manali.
16Day 16: Day 16: Departure from Manali
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Bhuntar Airport / Volvo stand / Chandigarh for your onward journey, carrying wonderful memories of the Himalayas. Tour ends.
What is included
15 nights' accommodation in handpicked 4-star hotels, riverside camp and premium wooden cottages/homestays (twin sharing) All meals – daily breakfast, lunch and dinner (15 breakfasts, 15 lunches, 15 dinners) Welcome drink on arrival and farewell dinner with Himachali folk performance Private air-conditioned vehicle (Innova Crysta or similar) with driver for all transfers and sightseeing Arrival and departure transfers (Bhuntar Airport / Manali Volvo stand / Chandigarh) Rohtang Pass permit and Atal Tunnel/Lahaul entry formalities All monument and sightseeing entry tickets as per itinerary Solang Valley ropeway ride One paragliding session at Solang Valley (weather permitting) River rafting on the Beas at Kullu Local guide for Tosh/Kalga hike and Jalori Pass–Serolsar Lake trek Bonfire evening in Jibhi Snow clothing and boots on hire for the snow-point days Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking, state taxes and night charges Packaged drinking water in the vehicle daily All applicable hotel taxes and GST 24x7 on-trip support from the On Travel team Basic first-aid kit and oxygen cylinder in the vehicle for high-altitude days
What is not included
Airfare or train tickets to/from Manali / Chandigarh Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips and porterage Additional adventure activities not mentioned in inclusions (ATV, zorbing, skiing, etc.) Camera fees at monuments, if any Travel insurance Any cost arising from natural calamities, landslides, road blocks, flight cancellations or political disturbances Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions
Accommodation
Manali (Nights 1–6 and 13–15): 4-star hotel / resort with mountain view – 9 nights Kasol (Nights 7–9): Premium riverside camp / boutique hotel on the Parvati river – 3 nights Jibhi / Tirthan Valley (Nights 10–12): Premium wooden cottage / heritage homestay – 3 nights Room type: Deluxe / premium rooms on twin sharing with all meals (MAP + lunch). Similar category hotels will be provided if the listed properties are unavailable.
Transport
Private air-conditioned Innova Crysta (or similar) with an experienced hill driver for the full 16 days, covering all transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary. Local taxis are used where private vehicles are not permitted (e.g. Solang/Rohtang union points), included in the package. Pickup and drop at Bhuntar Airport, Manali Volvo stand or Chandigarh.
