The Highlands of Himachal, Kullu

Inclusion:

• All hotel accommodations.
• All transport costs ex-Manali including Inner Line Permits for Restricted Areas upto Volvo drop at Delhi at the end of tour.
• Volvo bus ticket fares for Delhi-Manali & Manali-Delhi journeys.
• Dinner along with accommodation at Dalhousie, Jispa and Keylong.
• Breakfast along with accommodation at McLeodganj, Dalhousie, Manali, Jispa, Keylong.
• Lunch along with accommodation in Jispa.

Exclusion:

• All food & beverages costs apart from the ones mentioned above.
• Hotel & driver tips(if any).
• Entry ticket fees to Museums, Parks, etc.
• Any personal expenditure (Toiletries, medicines, etc.)
• Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control
• Anything not specifically mentioned under the head "Cost Includes".
• Any guide fees.
• Any Airfares not mentioned above in "Cost includes" section.
• Any laundry charges, hotel telephone bills, room service, etc.

Package Itinerary:

(10 NIGHTS/11 DAYS)

Manali - Kullu - Dharamshala- McLeodganj - Dalhousie - Rohtang La - Jispa - Keylong - Manali                 

Day 1
Dehli-Manali    
Reach the capital and embark on your journey to Manali by early evening from Janpath/Connaught Place. Wake to another world of serenity and scenic bliss all around as you enter the ‘Highlands Of Himachal’.
Day 2 (D)
Manali - McLeodganj    Reach Manali in the morning , Spend a couple of hours around the town. Manali and the surrounding area is of great significance to Indian culture and heritage as it is said to be the home of the Saptarishi, or Seven Sages, it is at altitude of 1,950 m (6,398 ft) in the Beas River valley and is an important hill station in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh. Later we would set off for a long pleasant journey to McLeodGanj, It is a suburb of Dharamshala in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It has an average elevation of 2,082 metres (6,831 feet), situated in the Dhauladhar Range, whose highest peak, "Hanuman Tibba" is at about 5,639 metres (18,500 feet), lies just behind it. McLeodganj is known as "Little Lhasa”, also the land of the Tibetans. Stay the night at Mc.Leodganj.
Day 3 (B)
McLeodganj - Dharamshal - McLeodganj    
After breakfast at hotel, spend the day amidst the hills and valleys of Dharamshala. Dharamshala is also the winter capital of Himachal Pradesh. His Holiness, the Dalai Lama currently resides in McLeodGanj , other spiritual attraction like the Chinmaya tapovans ,etc are present with the beautiful Triund hills and The Dal lake . There is so much to seek in this place at various levels ,we would recommend a visit to Bhagsunag Temple, Waterfall and The sacred town of Dharamkot. Explore more and avail the divinity available. Stay the night and relish dinner at Mc.Leodganj.
Day 4 (B-D)
McLeodganj - Dalhousie    
Rise and Shine and get ready for yet another day to explore more of what Himachal is to provide. Leave for Dalhousie after breakfast. Situated higher than McLeodganj, Dalhousie has many places to visit. A favorite spot for tourists is the area near Alla. It is a potato field and it offers mesmerizing scenic landscapes. Another popular spot is the area of Karelanu. It is famous for its precious water ,places Like the Panchpula, Dian kund and the Tibetan market. Spend the night at hotel in Dalhousie.
Day 5 (B-D)
Dalhousie - Manali    Leave early morning for Manali after breakfast. Spend the evening exploring Manali, the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Spend the night at Manali. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 (B-L-D)
Manali - Jispa    
Leave early morning for Jispa. Halt on the way at Rohtang La, situated at 3978 m, 130,51 feet above sea level. It is a high mountain pass on the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas. It is one of the most picturesque locations in Northern India, making a Snowman and Skiing with other activities available on the site is what you would love to do and thoroughly enjoy. Camp the night at Jispa, live like nomads surrounded by the wilderness and sleep in the cozy swiss tents. Dinner at camp in Jispa.
Day 7 (B-L-D)
Jispa    
Leave early morning for a light trek around Jispa to immerse yourself in the lives of the local people and the culture. This village has a population of mere 300 people. Interact with a few natives and know how people survive and live at such high altitudes with limited provisions. Activities like river crossing and free wandering would keep you engrossed and going. Packed Lunch will be Provided during the trek. Retreat to your tents after a refreshing trek and have a gala time with new and old friends around the campfire with delicious dinner.
Day 8 (B-L-D)
Jispa - Keylong    Spend half of the day till noon at Jispa. Further Carry on to Keylong, the administrative centre of the Lahaul and Spiti district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, 120 km (75 mi) from the Indo-Tibetan border. It is located along the Manali-Leh Highway, about 7 km (4.3 mi) north-east of intersection of the Chandra Valley, the Bhaga Valley, and the Chenab Valley; on the banks of Bhaga River. Could halt at different villages on the way between Jispa and Keylong. Keylong is even higher than Jispa and is on a mountain slope, giving you a fantastic vantage point for seeing the vast & utterly beautiful valley below. Spend the Night at Keylong. Lunch & Dinner at Hotel.
Day 9 (B)
Keylong - Manali    Get up early morning and after breakfast spend the final hours at Keylong. Sights near Keylong include the Kardang, Shasur, and Tayul monasteries, all within a few kilometres of Keylong. There is also a small temple dedicated to the local deity Kelang Wazir in the house of Shri Nawang Dorje that may be visited upon arrangement. The annual Lahaul Festival is held here each July with a big, busy market and a number of cultural activities. Drive back to Manali. Spend the night at Manali.
Day 10 (B)
Manali - Delhi    Spend the final hours at Manali , bask around in the mall and markets. Other tourist attractions of this hill station include the Hadimba Temple, Buddhist monasteries and adventure sports. Make a collection of all your memories and then Board the Volvo bus to Delhi by early evening. Overnight in bus.
Day 11
Delhi    Reach Delhi early morning. End of tour.

Note:

• Above costing is on the basis of booking by 6 adults minimum. For less than 6 persons the costing will then be calculated on customised tour basis.
• All internal transport which is provided by OneLife will be in Non-AC Innova/Scorpio/Tavera/Xylo.

Date of Departure(ex-Delhi): 12th July
Customisation Available: June to September
Best time to visit: June to September
Cost per person: Rs. 21,600*(twin-sharing) Rs. 19900* (triple-sharing)
*not for customised packages.

Hotels Provided:

Dharamsala: Hotel Surya or similar
Dalhousie: Hotel Sagrika or similar
Manali: Hotel Snow View or similar
Jispa: Padma Deluxe or similar
Keylong: Hotel Tashi Delek or similar

Things to carry for this travel plan:

1. Fleece Winter Jacket
2. Woolen Jacket/Sweater
3. Thermal wear
4. Woolen socks
5. Comfortable shoes
6. Woolen gloves
7. Small day backpack
8. Personal Medicine
9. Sunglasses
10. Sunscreen/sunblock with SPF 20(consult family physician) or above
11. Winter cream/moisturiser
12. Garbage bags to avoid littering
13. Paper soap