Highlights

Seek blessings of Lord Shiva at Manimahesh Lake. Camp under the stars, on the lakeside of Manimahesh, amidst the beautiful mountains. A rare event of the first sun's rays falling on the Mani Mahesh peak is seen in the reflection in the lake like saffron Tilak. View the majestic mountains and valleys while trekking.

Itinerary

  • Duration: 10 Nights/ 11 Days
  • Best Time: May to September
Day

By evening catch AC train for Pathankot from New Delhi railway station. Overnight journey.

On arrival at Pathankot train station meet our guide and then travel to Dalhousie. Upon arrival at Dalhousie check into the hotel and in the evening visit the wonderful local sightseeing and attractions of the startling hill station Dalhousie.

After having a light feast at Dalhousie we will move forward to visit the Kalatop wildlife sanctuary, then in the direction of Khajiyar. Take pleasure of the natural pictorial beauty of Mini Switzerland and take lunch. After having lunch we will move to Bharmour through Chamba. You will check into the hotel after reaching at Bharmour and later in the evening, visit at the Chaurasi Temple and the grand Aarti.

In the morning, after a hearty breakfast, we will move forward to the Bharmani Temple with packed lunch. This temple is positioned on the crest and is about 3 kilometers trekking from Bharmour. In the evening we will return to Bharmour and then check into hotel for night stay.

After having breakfast and taking packed lunch along, we will head forward to Hadsar and then Dhanaul by means of taxi. From Dhanual, we will embark on the famous Manimahesh Parikrama trek. After moving for about 2 to 3 hours alongside the stunning Bhujla stream, you will reach at an unexplored and striking Village Kugti. Famous as the Bharmour's last village, you can relax enjoy the rest of the day in the camp.

On the day, we will have breakfast at about 6:00 AM in the morning and then will begin the trek to the Kartik temple with packed lunch. The temple has been built in the memory of the son of the Lord Shiva 'Kartik'. After we reach the Kartik temple you can glimpse the exquisite beauty of fabulous surroundings and enjoy your lunch. After having lunch we will move to another stunning camp site located at Dalotu. After we reach at the camp site check into the camp and enjoy the left day relaxing in serene surrounds.

On the day Six, after having early morning breakfast at the campsite the troop will move ahead through the thick forests, cross a tiny stream over a bridge made up of wood, then ascend for ½ hour nearby stream's bank. After an alpine walk for about ½ hour over the stones the trail ascends for another steeply 2 ½ hours to reach the Alyas. You can enjoy the entire day in the serene and spectacular surroundings after having lunch at this camping site and after having dinner rest in the tents for the night.

Alyas to Manimahesh Lake is a 12 kilometre trek that totally depends on the weather conditions and the trekker's physical condition, thereby avoiding the risk of trek and will pause until the sky clear up. If later the sunshine, then after having a simple breakfast and taking along the packed lunch we will move ahead at 5 AM. After a part over moraine, an evident trek in snow, though well-trodden. We will cross the pass and then move forward through for about ½ hour the expedition will reach the destination Kamal Kund. Kamal Kund is a beautiful quaint lake which is dedicated to the Lord Shiva. Next, we will move forward to the next destination Manimahesh Lake. A sacred dip will be taken in lake and the whole day would be spent nearby Manimahesh camp site.

On the eighth morning, after simple breakfast, the troop will begin the trek descending towards Gourikund. The troop will explore Gourikund. Here, we can spend almost ½ hour and then continue the trek to Dhancho. Here, we can enjoy the wonderful waterfall and take lunch and have a rest for getting ready for the Hadsar trek. Here, we can get taxi and head to Bahrmour. Upon arrival to this place and check into the hotel.

After a light breakfast, we will depart from Bharmour. The troop will move to Chamba take the lunch here and visit the Bhuri Singh Museum and Laxmi Narayan Temple located at Chamba. After that travel further to Pathankot and from here catch a train for Delhi. Overnight journey.

Arrival in Delhi by morning for your onward journey with memories of Your Festigo Journey.

The prices are Inclusive of

  • Accommodation on solo/twin/triple sharing Basis.
  • Breakfast and Dinner in meal menu
  • To & Fro Airport Transfers.
  • Transportation by Non A/C Innova/ Scorpio/ Tempo Traveler as per the category opted and number of people.
  • All Taxes

The prices are Exclusive of

  • Goods & Service Tax as applicable.
  • Any Air/train fares
  • Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered
  • Monument Entrances, Rafting & Camel Safari Charges.
  • Anything not specifically mentioned under the Inclusions.
  • Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls.
  • Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated)
  • Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.

Terms And Condition:

Cancellation

When Cancellation is made                                                                                                  Charges

From your Booking Date

50-31 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour                                   20% of tour cost

30-16 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour                                   50% of tour cost

15 - 0 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour                                   100% of total tour cost

 

Breakfast: Porridge, muesli, corn flakes, jam, honey, Nutella, pinut butter, puri, paratha, chapatti, eggs, toast, tea, coffee, hot chocolate.

Cold lunch: pack lunch with boiled potatoes,  boiled eggs, chapatti, tuna fish, cheese, fresh fruits in summer, chocolate, cold drink.

Hot lunch: similar to dinner. 

Dinner: Rice, pasta (made in Italy), pizza, noodles, boiled or fried potatoes, chapatti, momos, vegetable salads, noodle soups, several kinds of soups (mushroom, tomato, asparagus, etc.), several kinds of vegetables (cauliflower, garbage, peas, spinach) in curries or in soups, fresh fruits in summer or caned fruits salad …

 

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