Manali Honeymoon Tour

Day 02: Delhi - Manali (585 kms)
Take the dramatic morning flight to Kullu, then continue by jeep to Manali. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight : Hotel

Day 03: Manali
After breakfast, go for city tour visiting Hadimba Devi Temple,Manu Temple,Tibetan Monastery and Vashist Village.Afternoon and evening reserved for leisure

Hadimba Temple (1 km) : This temple, with a finely wrought four - tiered pagoda roof, dating back to 1553, is built around a natural cave, which enshrines the footprints of the goddess Hadimba. Hadimba was the wife of Bhima, one of the five great Pandava brothers of the Mahabharata, and later became the patron goddess of the Kullu royal family. Hadimba or Dhungiri temple in Manali is one of the most important temples in the region. This four story wooden temple is located in the middle of a forest called the Dhungiri Van Vihar. From the name of the forest parkland this temple derives its name. This temple was erected in 1553 and is dedicated to Goddess Hadimba. The temple has some intricate wooden carvings which depicts mythological characters and motifs of animals & cosmic dancers. Every year in May a major festival is organized here. This place is a popular picnic spot among the tourists.

Manu Temple (2 kms) : This is dedicated to the sage Manu. Just near the Hadimba temple flows the Manalsu River, that culminates in the main Beas river. Across the Manalsu river is the original village of Manali, that houses the ancient temple of the sage Manu. Manali itself is named after Manu, who is said to have dwelt here.

Vashisht (3 kms) : Three kms from Manali is the village of Vashisht, which is renowned for its hot sulphur springs. The village is also the site of some old temples, dedicated to the great sage Vashisht, and to Lord Rama. The Himachal Tourism sulphur baths are just beyond these shrines.

Tibetan Monastery : It is situated at Manali in Himachal Pradesh. It is famous for Tibetan handicrafts, which are created by the residents and the immigrants from Tibet. The most popular of the items are carpets, which come in mind-blowing designs. A range of gilded images of Lord Buddha and remarkable tankha paintings can be found in the premises.

Overnight : Hotel

Day 04: Manali
After breakfast, spend an additional day in the Kullu valley, to explore the surrounding region.

Kullu : It was once known as Kulanthpitha, which means the end of the habitable world. Beyond rose the forbidding heights of the Greater Himalayas, and by the banks of the shining river Beas, lay the fabled 'Silver Valley'. Here is the core of an intricate web of numerous valleys - each of which is a visual delight and seems more beautiful than the other. The mountain scapes remain spectacular whether in brilliant sunshine or in the haze of the mist. The 'Silver Valley' has nature's treasures that lie carelessly scattered as flowers on the high meadows. The town of Kullu has long been a centre of faith. In the 17th century, Raja Jagat Singh installed here an idol of Lord Raghunathji, which he brought from Ayodhya. As a mark of his penance, he placed the idol on his throne and it became the presiding deity of the valley.
Overnight : Hotel

Day 05: Lamadug
After breakfast, trek out of Manali to the open meadow of Lamadug.
Overnight : Camp

Day 06: Riyali
Have breakfast, trek to Riyali, just above the treeline.
Overnight : Camp

Day 07: Kali Yani pass
After breakfast, continue your trekking to the Kali Yani pass (4,640m). You will trail through a rocky path, along a snowy glacier. From Kali Yani pass (4,640m) you will have a panoramic view of the adjacent major peaks of Kullu and Lahoul valley. You will spend your night at base camp of Kali Yani pass.
Overnight : Camp

Day 08: Kali Yani pass
Rest day in this spectacular natural setting at the base of the pass.
Overnight : Camp

Day 09: Kali Yani Pass - Donku Thach
After breakfast, refresh yourself for today's trekking. Today your trekking destination will be Donku Thach. Crossing the pass, and hazardous rivers in various ways, arrive at the base camp of Dhan ko thach. Thach is locally called meadows.

Overnight : Camp

Day 10: Lamapar
After breakfast, descend down with your travel guide towards the shepherd camp at Lamapar. You will surely going to remember this scenic trekking trail.
Overnight : Camp

Day 11: Dalmarhi
After breakfast, through a verdant valley with peaks all around to our camp at Dalmarhi.
Overnight : Camp

Day 12: Barabhangal
Morning after breakfast, reach the first village in 7 days, Barabhangal.
Bara Bhangal : Cut off from the world by 15,000 ft -16,000 ft passes and gorge too narrow for anything to pass but sheep and men without a backpack. Be prepared for a thrilling adventure, and you will be rewarded by spectacular views. There is a possibility that you will get a glimpse of a bear, shy musk deer or a snow cock There will be steep climbs and shorts stretches of scree and snow, and though no climbing experience is required it should be remembered that these high passes can be challenging.

Overnight : Camp

Day 13: Barabhangal
A rest day in the fascinating medireview village of Barabhangal.
Overnight : Camp

Day 14: Thamser pass (at 4700m)
After having an appetizing breakfast, go for a steady climb to our camp at the base of Thamser Pass.

Thamser pass (at 4700m) : It is beautiful with panoramic view of peaks in Kangra, Lahoul and Spiti valley as well as of Kullu valley.
Overnight : Camp

Day 15: Pannatu
Morning after a yummy breakfast, trek over Thamser Pass (4570 metres) to Pannatu.
Overnight : Camp

Day 16: Palachak
After a luscious breakfast, walk along the river and through the woods to the tiny settlement of Palachak.
Overnight : Camp

Day 17: Biling
We are now in more inhabited country and after breakfast, we pass several small villages on the way to our camp at the village of Biling.
Overnight : Camp

Day 18: Biling - Bir - McLeod Ganj
Morning after breakfast,We continue down to the Tibetan refugee camp at Bir, then travel by jeep to McLeod Ganj, home of Tibet's government-in-exile.

Mcleodganj : A quite place, in the Dhauladhar region is a place with abundant natural beauty. It is the place where exiled Tibetan Government with their spiritual head, H H Dalai Lama stays. The place came to limelight after the 1959 invasion of Tibet by communist China. The whole area can be divided into 2 parts. One is lower Dharamshala, which is 1200 meters above sea level and Mcleodganj (Upper Dharamshala) which is around 1700 meters above sea level.

Overnight : Hotel

Day 19-20: McLeod Ganj
We spend two additional days in McLeod Ganj to visit the Tibetan library, local Buddhist monasteries, and the town's colorful marketplace.
Overnight : Hotel

Day 21: McLeod Ganj - Amritsar (190 kms)
After breakfast, we travel by jeep to Amritsar, site of the Golden Temple, the holiest shrine of the Sikh religion.

Golden Temple : It is a place frequented by Sikhs all round the year. Countless pilgrims visit Golden Temple to pay homage to the holy shrine. Golden Temple is also known as Hari Mandir meaning Temple of God.

Overnight : Hotel

Day 22: Amritsar - Delhi ( 6 hrs by train)
After breakfast, transfer to railway station to board Express train to Delhi. On arrival, transfer to international airport to board the flight for your onward journey with sweet and unforgettable memories of "Manali Honeymoon Tour" escorted by Vardhman Vacations.

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