Itinerary Detail
Journey
- Pickup from Chandigarh Airport.
- Scenic drive to Manali (8–10 hrs).
- Stops at Pandoh Dam and Beas River viewpoint.
- Hotel check-in and evening leisure.
- Optional Mall Road visit for snacks & shopping.
- Optional short walk to Old Manali cafés.
Overnight: Manali
Sightseeing
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Visit Hadimba Temple in cedar forest.
- Relax at Vashisht Hot Springs.
- Walk through Van Vihar Nature Park.
- Explore Tibetan Market & Manali Bazaar.
- Optional café crawl in Old Manali with live music.
Overnight: Manali
High-Altitude Drive
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Cross Atal Tunnel (Asia’s longest highway tunnel).
- Stop at Trilokinath Temple.
- Scenic drive through Lahaul Valley.
- Optional monastery visit & butter tea tasting.
Overnight: Keylong
Adventure & Nature
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Drive to Shinkula Pass (16,580 ft).
- Photo stops at valley viewpoints.
- Arrival in Jispa near Bhaga River.
- Campsite bonfire & storytelling night.
- Optional short hike or riverside cycling.
Overnight: Jispa (Camp)
Mountain Landscapes
- Breakfast at camp.
- Cross Baralacha La.
- Stop at Deepak Tal (glacial lake).
- Arrival in Sissu village.
- Optional photography walk and interaction with local wool weavers.
Overnight: Sissu
Adventure & Leisure
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Adventure activities at Solang Valley (optional): ziplining, ATV, ropeway.
- Stop at Naggar for handicraft shopping.
- Evening leisure in Manali.
Overnight: Manali
Return Journey
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Optional rafting stop in Kullu (morning departure).
- Drive back to Chandigarh with dhaba lunch break.
- Drop at Chandigarh Airport / Railway Station.
Overnight: Departure
Trip at a Glance
Destinations Covered
ChandigarhManaliKeylongJispaSissuSolang ValleyNaggar
Travel Style
Scenic DrivesCultural TouchpointsHigh-Altitude ExplorationFood Trails
Ideal For
CouplesFriendsNature LoversOffbeat Travelers
Best Season
May to October
Food Guide
Tandoori Momos
Place: Chopsticks
Location: Manali
Special: Spicy, smoky twist on momos
Thukpa
Place: Chopsticks
Location: Manali
Special: Warming Tibetan noodle soup
Trout Fish
Place: Johnson’s Café
Location: Manali
Special: Fresh river trout, grilled
Siddu
Place: Local Dhabas
Location: Manali
Special: Steamed bread with walnut stuffing
Buckwheat Pancakes
Place: Tashi Café
Location: Keylong
Special: Traditional Lahauli specialty
Butter Tea
Place: Monastery Café
Location: Keylong
Special: Salty Tibetan tea
Mountain Maggi
Place: Campsite Cooks
Location: Jispa
Special: Comfort food by the bonfire
Paratha & Kulhad Chai
Place: Highway Dhabas
Location: Bilaspur
Special: Classic road-trip combo
Inclusions
- ✔️Accommodation: 2N Manali, 1N Keylong, 1N Jispa (camp), 1N Sissu, 1N Manali
- ✔️Daily breakfast at hotels
- ✔️Private vehicle (sedan/SUV) for entire tour
- ✔️All sightseeing as per itinerary
- ✔️Campsite bonfire & storytelling night
- ✔️Driver allowance, fuel, tolls & parking
- ✔️Photography viewpoint stops
- ✔️Local café & shopping assistance
Exclusions
- ❌Air/train tickets to/from Chandigarh
- ❌Adventure activities (zipline, ATV, rafting, ropeway)
- ❌Pony rides
- ❌Union/local cabs where mandatory
- ❌Entry fees to monuments or parks
- ❌Lunches, snacks & beverages
- ❌Travel insurance
- ❌Personal expenses
- ❌Anything not mentioned in inclusions