4N/5D Manali Sissu Offbeat Road Trip | Backpacking

Q. Is there cell phone network in Manali?
Yes, there is cell phone coverage in Manali. Infact even 5G network of Airtel & Jio has been active since April ‘23. Vodafone is the only network which remains to be scratchy in Manali.

Q. Is there 4G/5G in Manali & around?
Yes, Jio and Airtel have best 4G/5G network.

Q. Does Airtel and jIO work in Sissu?
Yes Airtel & Jio work extremely well in Sissu. Vodafone wont work.

Q.What time should we reach the bus boarding point?
Around 60 minutes prior to the departure of the bus is a good time to reach R K Ashram Metro Station (Exit From Metro Gate No.3).
RK Ashram Metro Parking
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3UNjBvKwCLUS71m37

Q. Where will we meet the tlow representative for the trip?
Our TLOW representative will meet you at Yolo Camping Kasol.

Q. What kind of accommodation will be provided on the Manali Sissu Offbeat Road Trip?
We will be using a budget hotel all along the Manali Sissu Offbeat Road Trip.

Q. Will the accommodation be clean?
Since no one in the world likes to keep their home untidy, it’s safe to say that every place we stay at will be clean and will give you a homely feel.

Q. Will we get a bed, blankets, and pillows?
Yes, at every place we stay at you’ll get a blanket, a pillow and if not a bed then surely a mattress to sleep on.

Q. Will we get hot water for a bath?
Solar water heating system that works with an electric backup. So regardless of the weather you will get steaming hot water to have a bath.

Q. Will the rooms be based on gender or mixed on the Manali Sissu Offbeat Road Trip?
It will be girls in a separate room and boys in a separate room, for all those backpacking solo on the Manali Sissu Offbeat Road Trip.

Q. Why is lunch not included on the Manali Sissu Offbeat Road Trip?
We want to leave the eating for you’ll to explore on your own. You’ll never go hungry in Manali.

Q. Do we need to carry food along?
Not needed. Every place we stay at will have a cafe.

Q. What kind of food should we expect to get on the Manali Sissu Offbeat Road Trip?

In Manali, you’ll get a variety of food options from Indian cuisine, pasta to pizzas ,and Israeli food to choose from.

Q. Can we cook?
Sadly, there is no option for self-cooking at Manali.

Q. How to I avoid altitude sickness?
The only way to avoid altitude sickness is to rest well, keep yourself hydrated and have plenty of water.

Q. What about motion sickness?
Consulting your local physician is the best for motion sickness.

Q. Is there a hospital in Manali?
Yes. Kullu and manali both have hospitals.

Q. What will be our mode of transportation on the Manali Sissu Offbeat Road Trip?
Local bus to Bhanu bridge to New Manali and back

Taxi to Sissu & back to the new Manali

Q. New Delhi to Himachal and back?
New-Delhi to Manali and back will be an AC Volvo Semi Sleeper bus.

Q. Bhuntar and Kullu Airport are the same?
There is only one airport in Kullu. Although located in Bhuntar, it is known as Kullu airport.

Q. What is the altitude of different places in Parvati Valley?
Kasol – 5184 ft.
Pulga – 9498 ft.
Tosh – 7900 ft.
Kheerganga – 9711 ft.
Malana – 8701 ft.

Q. Do we need to carry a Poncho/ Umbrella?

The weather in Himachal is very unpredictable. It is always safe to carry a poncho/ umbrella

What if there is a natural calamity or delay due to an external factor?
Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances(strikes), or any delay arising due to an external factor etc. (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).

TLOW, based on the Cancellation Date, shall withhold the following amounts stated in the table below from the Booking Amount or Trip Price as cancellation charges and refund the remainder to you. The refund shall be paid to you within 21 calendar days from the Cancellation Date.

Cancellation Date is: Cancellation charges
– Before forty (40) calendar days prior to the date of commencement of Trip, 15% of the Trip Price

– On or after forty (40) calendar days but prior to thirty (30) calendar days day of commencement of Trip, 30% of the Trip Price.

– On or after thirty (30) calendar days but prior twenty five (25) calendar days from day of commencement of Trip, 50% of the Trip Price

– On or after twenty-five (25) calendar days but prior to twenty (20) calendar days from day of commencement of Trip, 75% of the Trip Price

– On or after twenty (20) calendar days but prior fifteen (15) calendar days from day of commencement of Trip, 100% of the Trip Price

You may claim a refund only in case of a confirmed booking where you have paid the entire Booking Amount. Where there is part payment of the Booking Amount made, the same shall be forfeited and there shall be no refund.

For more information on cancellation & refund policy please read our T&C.