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Shimla, Manali with Kasol

Himachal PradeshHimachal Pradesh6 days

The trip at a glance

About this trip

Commence your journey with an early morning arrival at Chandigarh Junction, followed by a scenic 4-hour drive to Shimla. Upon reaching Shimla, immerse yourself in the vibrant Mall Road, visit the iconic Christ Church, and explore the historic Viceregal Lodge. Optionally, visit Jakhu Temple for panoramic views, concluding the day with a delightful dinner and a comfortable overnight stay. After a wholesome breakfast, check out from your Shimla hotel and embark on a picturesque 7-8 hour journey to Manali. Enjoy an evening stroll along Mall Road, indulge in local markets, and relish the scenic beauty of the mountains. The day ends with a delicious dinner and an overnight stay in your Manali hotel. Start your day with a hearty breakfast and explore the remarkable Atal Tunnel, connecting Manali to Lahaul-Spiti Valley. Venture into the picturesque Solang Valley for adventure activities and gather around a bonfire in the evening for memorable moments, followed by a sumptuous dinner. After breakfast, visit the famous Hadimba Temple and the Vashisht Temple with its hot springs. Enjoy an exhilarating rafting experience as part of your package, and conclude the day with a delectable dinner and a restful night in Manali. Check out from your hotel after breakfast and proceed to Kasol in the scenic Parvati Valley. Explore vibrant local markets, relax in cozy cafes, and visit the serene Manikaran Gurudwara with hot springs. Conclude the day with an overnight journey to Pathankot Railway Station. Upon arrival in Pathankot at 12:15 PM, participants will be transferred to the railway station, bidding farewell to fellow travelers and concluding a memorable journey.

Departure
Himachal Pradesh
Destination
Himachal Pradesh
Booking
On Barefoot Trekkians

Your itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Shimla: Begin your trip by arriving at Chandigarh Junction at 05:00 AM.

After your early morning arrival, you will be greeted and transferred to Shimla, a scenic drive of 115 km that takes around 4 hours.

Upon reaching Shimla, you'll have the opportunity to explore the vibrant Mall Road, lined with charming shops and cafes.

Don't miss the chance to visit the iconic Christ Church, a beautiful example of colonial architecture, and the historic Viceregal Lodge, also known as Rashtrapati Niwas.

If you're interested, you can also visit Jakhu Temple (at your own expense),located on a hilltop, offering panoramic views of the surroundings.

The day ends with a delightful dinner and a comfortable overnight stay in Shimla.

Day 2

Shimla to Manali: After a wholesome breakfast, check out from your hotel and embark on a picturesque journey to Manali, a distance of approximately 250 km that takes 7-8 hours.

Upon your arrival in Manali, take a leisurely evening stroll along the bustling Mall Road. Here, you can shop for souvenirs and immerse yourself in the local atmosphere.

Enjoy the charm of Manali's local markets and treat yourself to the scenic beauty of the surrounding mountains.

Later, relish a delicious dinner and spend the night in your hotel in Manali.

Day 3

Atal Tunnel and Solang Valley: Start your day with a hearty breakfast and head to the Atal Tunnel, a remarkable feat of engineering that connects Manali to the Lahaul-Spiti Valley.

Explore the tunnel's marvels if it is open for visitors.

Next, venture into the picturesque Solang Valley, where you can indulge in various adventure activities such as paragliding and ziplining.

In the evening, gather around a bonfire, share stories, and enjoy a sumptuous dinner, creating unforgettable memories of your stay in Manali.

Day 4

Manali Local Sightseeing: After breakfast, visit the famous Hadimba Temple, a wooden temple dedicated to Goddess Hadimba, nestled amidst deodar forests.

Continue your exploration with a visit to the Vashisht Temple, renowned for its hot springs, providing a perfect opportunity for relaxation.

As part of your package, enjoy an exhilarating rafting experience, adding an adventurous touch to your day.

Later, enjoy a delectable dinner and spend a restful night in Kasol/Kullu.

Day 5

Kasol Exploration: Check out from your hotel after breakfast and proceed to Kasol in the scenic Parvati Valley.

Explore the vibrant local markets, relax in cozy cafes, and visit the serene Manikaran Gurudwara with its hot springs.

As the day winds down, embark on an overnight journey to Pathankot Railway Station.

Day 6

Drop at Station: Upon arrival in Pathankot at 12:15 PM, participants will be transferred to the railway station.

Bid farewell to your fellow travelers as you depart from the station, concluding your memorable journey.

Inclusions, prices and policies

What's included

Stay for 4 Nights with 1 Night Journey. 4 Breakfasts, 0 Lunches and 4 Dinners are included in this package which will be a Veg/Non-Veg Meal as per location. The package cost covers rafting as part of the included activities. River rafting including in this package. Note : Backpacking Leader will be allotted only if there will be more than 10 travellers. All Transportation Permits and Tolls along with driver night charges, parking chargers et cetera are included. 24/7 assistance from our trip leaders and online customer support where you can resolve any issue related to the trip no matter what day or time it is.

What's excluded

Room heater charges are extra and it's not included in any of our packages. If you need one you can directly contact to Hotel reception. Anything not mentioned in inclusions. Monument entry tickets and expenses on any activities. Any type of insurance including travel, health, and more. Expenses of personal nature are not covered. Any cost accurded due to any emergency / calamities. If Tempo Traveller is unable to move due to Snowfall, Landslide, etc. then Barefoot Trekians will not bear the extra charges of small 4x4. Either wait till clearing or Pay for the extra service. Food during travel and lunch is not included. We would not be liable for theft or misplaced items. 5% GST

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 30 days before the starting date of the backpackingIf you're canceling the trip and opting for a refund before 30 days of the Departure Date then only 25% of the refundable amount will be charged as a cancellation fee and the remaining sum would be refunded. Cancellation between 30 days and 14 days before the starting date of the backpackingIf you're canceling the trip and opting for a refund before 30 days to 14 days of the Departure Date then only 55% of the refundable amount will be charged as a cancellation fee and the remaining sum would be refunded. Cancellation between 13 days and 8 days before the starting date of the backpackingIf you're canceling the trip and opting for a refund before 13 days to 8 days of the Departure Date then only 85% of the refundable amount will be charged as a cancellation fee and the remaining sum would be refunded. Cancellation less than 7 days before the starting date of the backpackingIf you're canceling the trip and opting for a refund before 7 days of the Departure Date then there will be no refund. We won't entertain your refund query for the same. You are not eligible for a refund if you fail to show up on the day of departure under the given timeline that has been provided to you beforehand. There would be no refund provided in case some problems occur due to government orders, harsh weather conditions, protests, landslides, or any other unforeseen circumstances. On the occasion of any such happenings, we have a backup plan ready most of the time and we'll be moving onto that. There are times when we would have to cancel some activities mentioned in the itinerary but it's only due to the reason that we would be bound by a circumstance that is not in our control. If a trip is called off at the last moment due to a natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh, etc.) then the participants would be provided with a travel voucher for the same amount that can be used within 365 days of the issuance date for any package worth the Refundable Amount. We don’t take any responsibility for the train tickets got stuck in RAC or WL status. Hence, no refunds will be initiated from Barefoot Trekians. If a trip has to be aborted midway due to a natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh, etc.). In that case, no refund would be provided. Barefoot Trekians Pvt. Ltd. will not bear any extra expense due to any natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh, etc.). Cancellations Policy differs for popular destinations and also during peak season, kindly confirm with your operator once.

Terms & conditions

We reserve the rights to rearrange to Itinerary to suit Hotel availability without changing the total number of days at each destination &without compromising on any service. Meals at the accommodations or other services not utilized during the tour shall be not liable for any kind of refund from the tour price. Due to unavoidable circumstances, if the company cancels the tour, the entire advance/deposit amount will be non-refundable. Management will not take any other liability towards any loss/damage of life/property or any other belongings whatsoever of the tourist caused by any accident/theft/ robbery or any other unwanted happening during the tour. All stays will be in triple/ quad sharing basis only. Double sharing as per availability with extra per night charges. All guests must carry government issued ID Card. For places like Kedarnath, Brahmatal, Kedarkantha etc., stay's sharing (like Double, Triple, Quad etc.) on the Top and at Rudraprayag, Sitapur, Sankri etc. would be subject to availability and can be possible that it can be excluded as there only Dharamshalas, Homestays available at those places. Accommodations in Dharamshalas and Homestays typically offer shared rooms for 6, 8, 10, or 12 people. Confirmation of physical & mental health before starting challenge/trek/tour with us. It is your responsibility to determine the ability to participate in any activity and any loss or damage caused during so. Due to any avoidable/unavoidable reason you wish to leave the trip early, you will not be entitled to any refund. In case of any injuries/illness on mountains during trip/activity. BAREFOOT TREKIANS as a company or our local staff will not be responsible. Price DO NOT include:Any cost incurred in route to & from the destination for personal expenses of traveler.Meals (unless specified), alcoholic beverages, telephone calls.Additional personal use of vehicle, any extra sight seeing apart from specified in itinerary.There would be no refund provided in case some problems occur due to government orders, harsh weather conditions, protests, landslides, or any other unforeseen circumstances. Barefoot Trekians will not bear any extra expense due to any natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh, etc.). Any cost incurred in route to & from the destination for personal expenses of traveler. Meals (unless specified), alcoholic beverages, telephone calls. Additional personal use of vehicle, any extra sight seeing apart from specified in itinerary. There would be no refund provided in case some problems occur due to government orders, harsh weather conditions, protests, landslides, or any other unforeseen circumstances. Barefoot Trekians will not bear any extra expense due to any natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh, etc.).

Additional information

We neither guarantee the confirmation of train tickets in RAC or WL status nor initiate any refund if they get stuck in the same. Airfares are subject to change without notice. If fares increase after purchase, the difference will be payable.

COVID-19 measures

Thermal screening at pickup location and regular screening of staff, drivers & guides. Vehicles thoroughly sanitised before the commencement of the journey. Availability of sanitiser, masks & gloves during commute and at hotels.

Departure prices

2026-10-17: INR 10,499 2026-11-14: INR 10,499 2026-11-28: INR 10,499 2026-12-05: INR 10,499 2026-12-12: INR 10,499 2026-12-19: INR 10,499 2026-12-23: INR 12,999 2026-12-26: INR 12,999 2026-12-30: INR 12,999

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Booking questions

Who organises Shimla, Manali with Kasol?

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Source checked: 11/10/2026, 2:57:35 am IST. Source: Published trip page from Barefoot Trekkians. Confirm current availability and terms there.