Himachal Backpacking Trip - Bir - Billing - Manali - Kasol
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₹ 23250/-
About The Trip
What if a backpacking trip could transport you from the bustle of city life to the fantastical bliss of the Himalayas? On this Himachal Backpacking Trip to Bir-Manali-Kasol, we'd be doing just that.
Beginning in New Delhi, we will travel to Bir, known as the "Paragliding Capital of India" and a prominent location for ecotourism, spiritual studies, and meditation. Spend the day paragliding, exploring the neighborhood's sights, like the Bir Waterfall, and the evening cafe-hopping and sampling the cuisine of the area.
We will next go toward Manali, one of India's most well-known Himalayan towns, which is our next stop. While we are here, we will see Manali's well-known "Mall Road" and travel to "Old Manali," where the tranquil cafes by the Beas river will charm you. You can do whatever you want because the day will be rather leisurely.
The Atal tunnel, the world's longest tunnel over 10,000 feet, will take us from Kullu Valley to Sissu, a picturesque hamlet tucked in Lahaul Valley. As you enter Lahaul valley, observe how the environment dramatically changes, with the green canopies giving way to rugged, brown mountains that are dusted with deep snow throughout the winter.
We'll be doing a short climb to the Sissu waterfall while we're there, as well as touring the village and the surrounding area. After that, we'll return to Manali and spend a few delightful hours there.The quaint hamlet of Kasol is the next stop on our schedule for this Himachal backpacking trip to Bir - Manali - Kasol.
The little hamlet of Kasol, also referred to as the "Mini Israel of India," is located in the Parvati Valley along the Parvati river. We go to Chalal village and spend some time by the Parvati river, allowing you to experience a deepening sense of inner peace amidst the Himalayas.We will then proceed to Gurudwara Manikaran Sahib to tour another nearby Kasol location after this.
Joining our Himachal Backpacking Trip to Bir-Manali-Kasol is a great opportunity to revive yourself if you need a break from your regular routine and monotony.
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Brief Itinerary
Himachal Backpacking - An Overview
Day 1: Drive - Delhi to Bir
Day 2: Sightseeing and Paragliding in Bir
Day 3: Drive - Bir to Manali
Day 4: Excursion to Solang Valley and Atal Tunnel visit
Day 5: Drive - Manali to Kasol
Day 6: Sightseeing in Kasol and drive Back to Delhi
Day 7: Arrive in Delhi
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Detail Itinerary
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At 7 PM, the group gathers at the pickup location (tentative).
The team captains will be introduced to us, and a briefing about the tour will follow.
After that, we'll travel by overnight bus to Bir, which is also referred to as the Paragliding Capital of India and is located at an elevation of 5,003 feet. Bir Billing draws adventure seekers from all across the nation since it offers the second-highest paragliding takeoff point in Asia.
Note: Majnu Ka Tila Bus Stand will serve as the location for the trip's pickup.
Dinner
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When we get to Bir, we'll check into our hotel and have a little downtime.
We'll then travel to Billing, which is where paragliding takes off, and Bir, which is where it lands. Together, they offer the ideal setting for a paragliding experience. We would stop at the glistening Bir Waterfall en route.
We'll visit the Bir Monastery and go cafe hopping after our paragliding lesson.
The evening meal will be followed by an overnight stay in Bir.
Note: If there are any constraints that prevent paragliding from taking place today, we'll do it the following day. Also keep in mind that visiting the monastery has a time limit.
Breakfast, Dinner
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After an early breakfast, we'll check out of the hotel and move on to Manali, where we'll be spending the night. Backpackers love the scenic village because it combines isolation and adventure.
When we get to Manali, we'll check into the appropriate hotel rooms. We will explore Manali Mall Road, the local market, and engage in cafe hopping in the evening.
The evening meal will be followed by an overnight stay in Manali.
Breakfast, Dinner
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We will travel to Solang Valley, an adventurers' paradise, after an early-morning breakfast.
Travelers can partake in activities like zorbing, skiing, ATV rides, paragliding, ziplining, and more once we reach Solang valley. (on their own dime).
After that, we'll proceed to the famous Atal Tunnel, the world's longest highway tunnel constructed at a height of 10,000 feet. We'll also be passing through the small settlement of Sissu. After our sightseeing excursion, we will return to Manali.
We'll eat dinner in the evening, then spend the night in Manali.
Note: Depending on the time of day and the weather, you may visit the Atal Tunnel/Sissu.
Breakfast, Dinner
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We will check out of our hotels after an early morning breakfast and visit Hadimba Temple, an ancient cave temple that is thought to be 500 years old.
After that, we'll travel to Kasol, a hamlet in Himachal's Kullu district that is well known for being the top backpacker destination.
We'll check into our hotel when we get to Kasol.
After dinner, spend the night at Kasol.
Breakfast
Details
We will check out of our hotels after an early morning meal and visit Hadimba Temple, an ancient cave temple that is thought to be 500 years old.
After that, we'll travel to Kasol, a hamlet in Himachal's Kullu area that is well known for being the top backpacker destination.
We'll check into our hotel when we get to Kasol.
After dinner, spend the night at Kasol.
Details
At nine in the morning, we'll arrive in Delhi (tentative).
The group will disperse with happy trip memories.
Trip Ends.
Things To Carry
- Trekking shoes: Carry waterproof trekking shoes with good grip and ankle support. Do not carry sports shoes.
- Three layers of warm clothes: Carry two or three-layer jackets, fleece jackets and a padded jacket.
- Two/Three trek pants: Carry light cotton trek pants. Denim/jeans and shorts are not suitable for trekking.
- Three t-shirts (collared/dry-fit): Full sleeved t-shirts that prevent sunburns on the neck and arms. Carry one or two dry-fit t-shirts.
- Thermals: Carry thermals (top and bottom).
- Sunglasses: Sunglasses are mandatory. There will be a lot of snow on the trek and can cause snow blindness.
- Cap: At high altitude, the sun is extra harsh so carry a cap to protect yourself.
- Waterproof hand gloves: Carry waterproof gloves and avoid woollen gloves as they will get wet if you touch snow.
- Socks (3-4 pairs) and a pair of woollen socks: Apart from two sports socks, you can take a pair of woollen socks for the night.
- Headlamp/LED torch: Mandatory
- Raincoat/Ponchos: At high altitudes, snowfall and rain are quite common and it’s mandatory to carry a poncho so that you don’t get wet. The trek will continue as planned even during rainfall. Your poncho should protect you from the rain. Carry a backpack cover for extra protection from rain for your belongings.
- Documents – ID (Driver’s License, AADHAR Card, Voter ID:: Passport and Visa copy for Foreign Nationals)
- Day Pack ( Small Bag of 10 litres to carry necessary stuff for the day )
Policy and Terms
Refund/Cancellation Policy – Weekend Trips from Bangalore
In the event that YOU cancel your trek, this is the cancellation policy we follow:
Intimation Period* | Cancellation Fee** |
7 days or more | 10% of the total invoice value |
Between 3-6 days | 50% of the total invoice value |
Between 0-2 days | 100% of the total invoice value |
*Intimation Period means the number of days before the tour is scheduled to start
**Cancellation Fee is the amount of money that will be deducted from the total billing amount before offering the refund.
NOTE:
Cancellations on the day of departure or a day prior due to work/family emergencies, health issues, etc. would not be entertained, and no refund or transfer to further dates shall be allowed for the same.
If you are wanting to cancel out on the day of departure and move the trek to a future date an additional charge of RS 1500 would have to be incurred to make the movement to a future date. This can be availed only within 3 months from the date of the actual trip departure.
Additional charges would be deducted (based on from where you booked) if you cancel the trek at any given date (along with the scenario described above), as payment gateway/event listing charges.
Transfer of Dates Policy
If you wish to shift your date of booking due to any unforeseen circumstances, the same should be intimated to us not less than 72 hours before the date of the event. (Not valid for group or corporate bookings)
Only one transfer per booking shall be permitted. Your booking shall stand canceled if you fail to join the event on the transferred dates.
Once the option of data transfer is made, the booking amount shall be held as credits with us, and in no case will a refund be made further on.
Transfer of Dates is not valid for Bhutan, Meghalaya, Himalayan Treks, Spiti or any other event worth is above 5000/- INR.
Transfer of dates on the day of departure shall be possible at an additional charge of 1500/- per person (applicable for few events).
In the pandemic everything is unpredictable, and we are doing our best to give you the finest services. We are also abiding by guidelines laid by government for everyone’s safety. In this, if the government issues a lockdown notice 24 hours before the departure date, we will issue full refund. The money will be directly credited to your account.
In another scenario, if lockdown notice is imposed on the departure date, we will secure your amount in the form of credits that you can use for further bookings. Consider it your bank for future bookings. Your money is safe with us.
For all the above choices, you can transfer your tickets to your friends. We would be more than happy to have them on board and you could save your hard-earned money.
Himalayan/ Backpacking Trip Refund/Cancellation Policy
Intimation Period* | Cancellation Fee** |
30 days or more | 10% of the total invoice value |
Between 15-29days | 50% of the total invoice value |
Between 0-14 days | 90% of the total invoice value |
*Intimation Period means the number of days before the tour is scheduled to start
**Cancellation Fee is the amount of money that will be deducted from the total billing amount before offering a refund.
NOTE:
Last-minute cancellations due to work, health issues, etc., any kind of emergencies will not be entertained and no refund or transfer shall be allowed for the same.
You can transfer your bookings to anyone who is willing to join the event to avoid loss of money!
The tickets once booked cannot be moved to any other dates.
In the pandemic everything is unpredictable, and we are doing our best to give you the finest services. We are also abiding by guidelines laid by government for everyone’s safety. In this, if the government issues a lockdown notice 48 hours before the departure date, we will issue full refund. The money will be directly credited to your account.
In another scenario, if lockdown notice is imposed on the departure date, we will secure your amount in the form of credits that you can use for further bookings. Consider it your bank for future bookings. Your money is safe with us.
In the rare event that we cancel your trek, this is the cancellation policy we follow:
During/After the Trek: In case of extreme weather conditions, considering trekkers’ safety, a day can be cut or the trek can be called off altogether. There will be no refund in any case whatsoever.
Before the trek: In case we cancel a trek because of natural calamities (thunderstorms, floods, landslides, earthquakes) or unexpected political unrest, curfews, local riots, government orders, forest department orders, Plan The Unplanned shall issue a VOUCHER for the full amount of your ticket.
Note: The Voucher has a validity of 1 year and it can be redeemed at any point in time.
A prior intimation as regards which trek you wish to join can be communicated to us over mail or phone
In a case where we cancel your trek, due to a limited number of bookings for a particular batch or we do not have the minimum number of required people:
PLAN THE UNPLANNED shall offer a 100% refund of the trek fee ( No transactional/internet handling charges shall be deducted)
On/After the Trek
New Year Event Cancellation Policy
Weekend Trips from Bangalore ( 30th Dec -3rd Jan New Year Events )
All the events from Bangalore under the following link shall be applicable for the below-mentioned policy
In the event that YOU cancel your trek, this is the cancellation policy we follow:
Intimation Period* | Cancellation Fee** |
10 days or more | 15% of the total invoice value |
Between 5-10 days | 50% of the total invoice value |
Between 0- 10 days | 100 % of the total invoice value |
*Intimation Period means the number of days before the tour is scheduled to start
**Cancellation Fee is the amount of money that will be deducted from the total billing amount before offering the refund.
NOTE:
We shall not accept any reasons whatsoever for the cancellation, we request everyone to abide by the policy.
There shall be no transfer of dates possible for any reason if you cannot make it to the event once the booking is confirmed.
The tickets are transferrable to any person, in case you cannot attend the event.
If Plan The Unplanned cancels the trek due to limited/no bookings for the trek, we shall offer a full refund and the same shall be credited to the original mode of payment within 7 days from the date of initiation of refund.
In the rare event that we cancel your trek, this is the cancellation policy we follow:
During/After the Trek: In case of extreme weather conditions, considering trekkers’ safety, a day can be cut or the trek can be called off altogether. There will be no refund in any case whatsoever.
Before the trek: In case we cancel a trek because of natural calamities (thunderstorms, floods, landslides, earthquakes) or unexpected political unrest, curfews, local riots, government orders, forest department orders, the announcement of a lockdown Plan The Unplanned shall issue a 50% refund of the overall amount and remaining 50% shall be given as a VOUCHER to use it in the future.
For Instance:
Trek Amount is Rs 100, Rs 50 shall be refunded back to your account and trek voucher of Rs 50 shall be given to be used anytime in future.
FAQ's
Additional Information
How is the Trip /Trek Organised?
For the proper organization of Backpacking Trips and Himalayan treks, Plan the Unplanned team is associated with a local experienced team that’s registered with ATOAI (Adventure Tour Operators Association of India)Moreover, we have been working with them for 10 years. Their highly skilled staff with 20+ years of experience, professional local guides and BMC certified trek leaders are the reasons for our continuing partnership with them. The team shall manage all operations, medical and mechanical backup starting from the base location.
Only when we have over 8 bookings from Bangalore, do we send our leaders from Bangalore.
Note: To properly utilize resources, a batch from PTU is clubbed with trekkers who originally book with the local team. This is how all trekking organizations manage their treks. An exclusive PTU batch is only formed when we have a majority of bookings ( over 8 and above ) from PTU
- Consumption of alcohol, intoxicants and smoking would not be tolerated during the entire course of the journey and the trek. Kindly co-operate with us to make the experience more fun.
- Do not expect any luxuries on the trip. The locations that we host are at remote places and we do our best to arrange the basic facilities. The goal is to be outdoors.
- The Food that shall be provided will be Basic Veg Food. We do not serve Non-Veg Food.
- Put Litter in its place, do not trash your travel.
- Plan The Unplanned shall not be responsible for any of your belongings, valuables, jewellery etc. Kindly do take care.
- In the case of traffic delays or breakdowns, expect a little delay in reaching the destination.
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