Manali Hidden Gems By Volvo

DAY 01: TRANSFER FROM DELHI TO MANALI BY AC VOLVO BUS – OVERNIGHT JOURNEY: (540KMS ONE WAY / APPROX 14 HOURS DRIVE / GAINING A HEIGHT OF 6,726 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL)

Welcome onboard a wonderful tour of Himachal valley to one of the most happening destination – Manali! Today, board your AC Volvo bus and depart for Manali by road. The Semi-sleeper Coach offers you a mind-blowing view to the adjacent Himalayan Valleys. Enjoy the scenic beauty of enchanting Kullu Valley while you drive to Manali. In Hinduism, Manu was said to have survived a great flood that destroyed the rest of the world. He then recreated mankind in this Kullu Valley town. Overnight drive to Manali in the Bus.

DAY 02: IN MANALI – CHECK IN – AFTERNOON HALF DAY LOCAL SIGHTSEEING - (LOCAL SIGHTSEEING WOULD TAKE APPROX 3 TO 4 HOURS):

Today morning, reach Manali and get transferred into your hotel. Check In at the hotel and relax. The day is free for you for leisure activities or to sit back and get acclimatized to the beautiful weather of Manali.

Afternoon visit Hadimba Temple, Vashisth Kund, Nehru Kund, Tibetan Monastery and Van Vihar. Hadimba temple, also known as the Doongri Temple, is a four-tiered pagoda-like wooden temple standing in deodar trees and has beautiful carvings on its or Namental door. Dedicated to Hadimba, the wife of Bhim, this temple is the venue for an annual fair held during May. Nehru Kund, a N/atural spring of clean cold water N/amed after the late Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru, who used to drink water from this spring during his stay in Manali. This spring is believed to be coming from 'Bhrigu Lake'. Club House, 2kms from the town, has indoor games and some picnic spots around the club house. Vashishta Springs, are located across the Beas river, about 3 km away from Manali, at an altitude of 1,982 meters (6,200 feet) and are the Natural sulphur hot springs. Evening on the mall road (on own) where you can buy souvenirs and handicrafts (on your own) for your loved ones. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 03: MANALI - EXCURSION TO SOLANG VALLEY VISIT &  SNOW POINT /ROHTANG (ON YOUR OWN- DIRECT): (51 Kms / approx 3.5 hours one way – subject to traffic conditions and snow fall – refer to the ‘Notes’ below)

After breakfast proceed to visit the famous SOLANG VALLEY - Solang Valley, locally known as Solang Nullah, is renowned as the preferred location for adventure activities in Himachal Pradesh. For those who love the rush of adrenaline; there is no place better than Solang in Kullu Valley to indulge in parachuting, paragliding, skating and zorbing. It is 8500 feet above mean sea level. Solang is not just about adventure activities.

After early breakfast enjoy a breathtaking drive to Snow Point on the road to Rohthang Pass. Known for its scenic beauty, Rohtang Pass holds strategic importance for India. Manali-Leh Highway, a part of NH 21, transverses Rohtang Pass. The Name Rohtang means ‘ground of corpses’ due to the number of people who lost their lives trying to cross it. Besides Lahaul and Spiti, Rohtang Pass also serves as the gateway to Pangi and the valley of Leh. The Pass offers beautiful sights of glaciers, peaks, Lahaul Valley and the Chandra River. The twin peaks of Geypan are also visible from Rohtang.

DAY 04: KULLU & NAGGAR  

KULLU - Its lush greenery, apple orchards, snow-capped peaks and lakes attracts lacs of visitors. Situated on the left bank of river Beas at an altitude of 1851m, Naggar - an ancient town commands extensive views, especially to the North West of the valley. Naggar was the former capital of Kullu. It was founded by Raja Visudhpal and continued as a headquarters of the State until the capital was transferred to Sultanpur (Kullu) by Jagat Singh in 1460 A.D. Today this ancient and beautiful Palace is a popular tourist spot. The places to Visit are the Castle, Jagatipatt Temple, Tripura Sundri Temple, Nicholas Roerich Art Gallery, and Gauri Shankar Temple. It’s also famous for fishing and trekking. Enjoy Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Manali with its unspoilt scenic grandeur is extremely popular with the tourists, for a lavish display of Natural scenery. It is one of the principal show places of the Kullu region. To its North, South and West are ostentation of pinnacles and ridges which, in fine weather, stand out in bold relief against skyline. At the lower elevation and in every direction there are vivid green patches of grassland and evergreen valleys ascending in irregular formation present probably the best view in the country.

DAY 05: DEPARTURE TO DELHI

After breakfast relax and afternoon will be dropped at the Manali Bus stand for your onwards Journey in a Semi Sleeper AC Volvo to Delhi.

DAY 06: ARRIVE DELHI
Morning arrive Delhi. Service End.

***Tour End with Happy & Sweet Memories***

Tour Inclusions:

• 03 Night Hotel Accommodation in Manali Double/Twin Sharing basis
• 03 Breakfast + 03 Dinner in Hotel
• Roundtrip Volvo Bus Ticket (Delhi – Manali – Delhi)
• Pickup & Drop services from Manali Volvo Bus Stand to Hotel & Return
• NGT Terms Apply for All Vehicles in Himachal
• Transportation: Transfer & Sightseeing as per The Above Tour Program by Vehicle like – Alto, Swift Dezire & Tata Sumo
• Non-AC Vehicle at Hill Station Like- Alto, Swift Dezire & Sumo etc. are Not at Disposal Bases
• Transfer Taxes, Parking, Fuel & Driver Charges
• Presently applicable Govt. Service Tax - GST 

Tour Exclusions:

• Any Airfare, Train Ticket & Insurance Premiums
• Cost for Supplementary service, Up-gradation Charges, Guide, Room Heater and Entrance Fees.
• Cost for personal expenses such as laundry, bottled water, soft drinks, incidentals, porter charges, tips etc. Any types of Tips for Driver
• Activity charges, Paragliding, River Rafting, Mountain Biking & Pony Ride Fee etc.
• Difference in cost arising due to mishaps, political unrest, natural calamities like - landslides, road blockage etc. In such case extra cost will have to be paid on the spot by the guest directly.