Himachal Backpacking
Himachal Pradesh is the paradise for nature lovers, Backpackers, Honeymooners and Adventure Seekers. It is magnificent place, with lots of hidden and untouched places to explore. It is great for you, if are seeking adventure as well as peace and tranquillity and be one with nature away from the bustling crowds.
There is no better way to explore the real beauty of Himachal Pradesh than through road trips. Planning road trips with buddies is not only fun but also very mind-blowing and unforgettable experience.
The best way to feel the raw beauty of Himachal Pradesh is to trek through the beautiful villages and magnificent forests.
Himachal Pradesh has world’s best camping sites where you can enjoy its flora and fauna on the magnificent hilly trails across its state. Yayavar offers you an opportunity to explore hidden Hamlets, experience peace and serenity of the places, enjoy music over bonfire, sumptuous meals and adventure activities.
Popular as the Paragliding Capital of India, Himachal Pradesh has few best places to enjoy paragliding in the world. Towering mountains with favourable climatic condition fascinate large number of adventure lovers to enjoy paragliding which passes through green tea plantations and make them ecstatic.
Although, the various backpacking places in Himachal Pradesh such as Kasol, Jibhi & Bir allow you to explore the enchanting beauty of this place while being close to nature at all times.
Himachal Pradesh is heaven for nature lovers, adventure junkies, road trip enthusiasts and people who wishing to feel the nature at its best and purest form. The Himachal Pradesh state has a lot of things to offer where you will find magnificent waterfalls, lakes, quaint villages and national park.
A small hamlet located in the Joginder Nagar Valley, Bir is popular as referred as “Paragliding Capital of India” and noted centre for ecotourism, spiritual studies and meditation. It is also home to a Tibetan refugee settlement with several Buddhist monasteries and a large stupa. While Billing is the take-off spot for paragliding and Bir village is for landing.
Popular amongst wanderers as ‘Little Lhasa’, Mcleodganj is one of the few places in India where you can see the perfect blend of Indian and Tibetan cultures living in harmony with each other. Located in the suburbs of Dharamshala of Himachal Pradesh, it is an adobe to his holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama where you can either choose to go trekking in the mountains or simply opt for lazy strolls during quiet evenings, appreciating the beautiful views.
To escape from the boring daily life, Kasol is the perfect destination for backpackers, trekkers and nature lovers which is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world.
Kheer Ganga is must in your itinerary if you are visiting Kasol. The trail will take you through the panoramic beauty of the lush green hills and clear skies. Kheer Ganga Trek is one of the most relaxing hikes that you can go on anywhere. The organic hot-water-spring encounter is something that you will keep in mind for the life-time.
Whether you are on a solo traveller in search of inner peace, an adventure backpacker with your buddies or a honeymooner, Manali and its mountains will always fascinate you. You can visit old Manali for shopping, experience the nightlife and its cafes. It is home to some of the popular cafes in Manali due to which it’s a foodie’s paradise.
Day 0
- Depart from Delhi at 9:30 Pm in AC deluxe tempo traveler. Overnight journey to Bir.
Day 1
- Reach Bir and check-in to your hostel/Camps
- Freshen up and relax and explore beautiful landscapes around bir market and try some of the good restaurants/cafes for some Tibetan cuisine. And a short hike for water fall
- You can visit to the Chokling Monastery
- In the evening enjoy the bonfire with some light music have dinner and overnight stay
Day 2
- Get ready for the most awaited adventure i.e. Tandem Paragliding. Fly from Billing at the height of 1350 metre from sea levels for half an hour with pilot to Bir, landing site. Flying in the sky above Himalayan would be one of the most amazing experience of your life.
- In the afternoon, leave for Mcleod Ganj (3 hours journey)
- Reach Mcleod Ganj by evening
- Check in your hotel, Dinner and Overnight sleep
Day 3
- Wake and freshen up. Post breakfast, Head out for the very famous Bhagsu Nag Temple and Bhagsu Water Fall is about 800 to 1000m walk. After reaching at the top you can spend your time at Shiva Cafe and you can enjoy the memorizing view with the lunch. After that visit the Namgyal Monastery. Spend your evening at the local market of Mcleod Ganj, Chilling around the local cafes ,trying different Tibetan cusinie
- In the night, we leave for kasol
- Overnight journey to kasol
Day 4
- Reach kasol by morning.
- Check in to your hotel/hostel/camps and freshen up.
- Trek to Manikaran and relax in the hot water spring which is known for its healing properties.
- A walk to Chalal, spend some tome near Parvati river.
- Come back and relax for a while
- Dinner and overnight sleep at Kasol
Day 5
- Post breakfast head towards Barshaini. Meet your local guide and get ready for the trek. Kheerganga is an excellent trek as it’s panoramic skies and vast greenery are a much-needed delight to the trekker’s eyes and especially the tired legs.
- Reach Kheerganga, take a refreshing dip in the hot spring to wash off the fatigue of the journey. The cool weather and vistas of the mighty peaks of the Himalayas, and the therapeutic; an experience you will remember for the rest of your life.
- Overnight camping in Kheerganga
Day 6
- Enjoy the breathtaking beautiful morning in Kheerganga and trek back to Barshaini. Local guide will assist you during the complete trek.
- Local transfer from Barshaini to Kasol. Reach Kasol in afternoon
- Post lunch we will leave for Manali
- Reach Manali by evening check in to your hotel After freshening up and leisure, explore mall road
- Spend your evening in hippie cafes of old Manali like lazy dog, Johnson, 1947 and etc
- Come back to hotel by evening.
- Dinner and sleep overnight.
Day 7
- Wake up and breakfast at the hotel.
- After freshening up relax for a while, explore Tibetan monastery, Hidimba temple and van vihar, explore more of the local market for some final shopping.
- In the evening, we will depart for Delhi
- Overnight Journey from Manali
Day 8
- We will reach Delhi in the morning.
- The drop off point will be same as the pick up point.
- We will return home with unforgettable memories.
Things to carry
- Rucksack
- Trekking Shoes
- ID Proof
- Medicines
- Woollen jacket
- Cash
- Socks
- Torch
- Poncho/raincoat
- Power bank
- Toilet paper
- Sunscreen
- Sunglass
- Toiletries
- Water Bottle
- Cap
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