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5N/6D @ ₹8,400

Availability : 28th July-2nd Aug'23 | 25th-30th Nov'23 | 22nd-27th Jan'24

ISBT Kashmere gate, Delhi

Min Age : 18+

Max People : 15

Dharamshala & Manali have been a part of the tlow backpacker circuit since 2014. But the two hippie Himalayan towns have never been a part of the same blueprint. With our new 6 day trip focusing on the best of both side or the hippie world. This is a backpacking trip ideal for solo travellers, couples & groups. Just like the rest of our trips this is high on experience & low on deals. So if experience & meeting new people is what you seek then this is the perfect week away from the settled world.

Recommended Airport

Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi

Meeting Point

ISBT Kashmiri Gate, New Delhi

Price Includes

Accommodation. (3 to 6 based on room size)
All travel from ISBT New Delhi to Himachal Pradesh and back
All internal travel within Himachal Pradesh
Entrance Fees if any

Price Excludes

Travel from Hometown to Delhi and back
Breakfast (Approx. ₹100/day)
Lunch (Approx. ₹ 150/day)
Dinner (Approx. ₹ 150/day)
Camera Fees

Must Have

Valid ID proof with address. (No college ID or PAN card)
Backpack (Mandatory)
Essentials to Pack
Couple room (₹ 4,000)can be opted for at payment page

What to Expect

This is a trip which will leave you with a bag full of memories & experiences. As the name suggests this is indeed the backpacking silk route around Himachal with Mcloedganj a Buddhist town which is still very much the home of the current Dalai Lama & his small community in exile from Tibet.

McLeodganj is the kind of town which will remain in your heart for a life time. With a walk around the bustling streets to the Dalai Lama temple & St jhon’s church in the wilderness or even the 2km walk to Bhagsunag water fall. There is so much to do that even a couple of weeks won’t be enough.

‘After 40 odd hours in Dharamshala the journey moves to Manali. With a over night bus to Yolo Manali. Similar to McLeodganj Manali has lot to offer with old & new Manali having a vibe of its own & the hot springs of Vashist.

This trip is ideal for solo travellers, couples & even small groups. Remember we take a maximum of only 15 people per trip.

Best Season: All year
Internet: Excellent 4G
Temperature: 7-25°C
ATM: unreliable (carry cash)
Must Do: Find inner peace
Remember smoking in public Will lead to a fine

Photos

Blueprint

Day 1New Delhi

– Arrive in New Delhi by 17:00 HRS.
– Reach ISBT Kashmiri Gate by 19:00 HRS.
– Meet your fellow backpackers and get to know each other.
– Board HRTC Volvo bus by 20:00 HRS from New Delhi to Mcleodganj (439km = 12 Hrs)

Day 2McLeodganj

– Reach Mcleodganj by 08:00 HRS.
– Check into our guest house.
– Post breakfast visit Dalai Lama temple. {0.5km = 10 mins}
– Return back to the guest house by noon.
– Freshen up and post-lunch walk to Bhagsunag waterfall. {2.5km = 60 mins}
– After the waterfall walk to St John’s church in the wilderness. {1km = 20 mins}
– Return back to the town centre post-sunset.
– Rest of the evening at leisure.

Day 3 Dharamshala to Manali | Ordinary Non Ac bus

– Leave in the morning by 8am for Dharamshala town by local bus.
– From Mcleodganj take a bus to Mandi. 135km = 5-6 hrs
– From Mandi take a connecting bus to Manali. 107km = 3-4 hrs
– Get off at Bhanu bridge Manali & walk to Yolo Cafe Manali 500 meters.
– Reach Yolo Cafe Manali by 7pm.
– Check into our country theme cottage for the night.
– Rest of the evening at leisure.

Day 4Yolo Manali

– Post breakfast freshen up & board a local bus from Yolo Manali to New Manali. (6km = 20 mins)
– Explore New & old Manali on foot.
– Dinner in old Manali. .
– Return to Yolo Manali by local bus around sunset time.

Day 5Yolo Manali

– Last day in the Himalayas, Wake up late and spend the first half wrtting post cards.
– Pack up and leave for Manali volvo bus station by 16:30 HRS.
– Board an Volvo Semi sleeper bus from Kullu to RK Ashram New Delhi by 18:00 HRS.

Day 6New Delhi

– Reach ISBT Kashmiri New Delhi between 8-9am

Plan A

Standard Sharing (3-4 in a room)

₹8000/ - Per Person

Stay:Guesthouses/homestays
3-4 in a room
Sightseeing as per blueprint
Delhi-Manali-Delhi: Volvo Semi sleeper Bus
Internal travel: Local Bus
Entry Fees
Postcards

Plan B

Double sharing

₹10,000/ - Per Person

Stay:Guesthouses/homestays
2 in a room
Sightseeing as per blueprint
Delhi-Manali-Delhi: Volvo Semi sleeper Bus
Internal travel: Local Bus
Entry Fees
Postcards

Map

FAQ

General Questions

Q. Where is Parvati Valley located?
Parvati Valley is situated in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh.

Q. Is Parvati Valley safe?
Yes, Parvati Valley is an extremely safe place to travel to.

Network Related FAQ

Q. Is there cell phone network in Parvati and Tirthan Valley?
Yes, there is cell phone coverage in Parvati and Tirthan Valley. BSNL, Jio, Airtel and Vodafone mobile connections work. Jio and Airtel are the best.

Q. Is there 3G/4G in Parvati Valley?
Yes, Jio and Airtel have best 3G/4G network.

Q. Does Airtel and Vodafone work in Tosh?
Only BSNL has a cellular connection in these regions and that too is very scratchy. However, there are spots in Tosh, that have network.

Delhi meeting point and how to reach there?

Delhi meeting point and how to reach there

Q.What time should we reach ISBT Kashmiri Gate?
Around 60 minutes prior to the departure of the bus is a good time to reach ISBT Kashmiri Gate.

Q.How to reach ISBT Kashmiri Gate?
-From the airport take a direct AC bus which leaves every 30 minutes. Good options if you want to avoid the metro rush.
-Take a shuttle bus to the airport metro and then an express metro to New Delhi and finally take the yellow line to Kashmiri Gate. (Fastest way to reach ISBT)

Q. At ISBT Kashmiri Gate, where do we board the bus to Himachal?
At ISBT Kashmiri Gate, the platform no. for the bus to Bhuntar/ Mandi needs to be inquired at the HRTC inquiry counter. There will be no announcement made when the bus departs.

Q. Where will we meet the tlow representative for the trip?
Our TLOW representative will meet you at Bhunter Bus stop.

Q.So we have to board the bus all alone?
You won’t be alone, you’ll be with the rest of the group and our Whatsapp group which is made 36-40 hours before the start of the trip will be used as the platform to co-ordinate.

Accommodation related FAQs

Q. What kind of accommodation will be provided?
We will be using homestays and guesthouses all along the 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?
Every guest house and homestay we stay at will have geysers so you’ll surely get to have a bath at least once a day.

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

Food related FAQ

Q. Why is food not included?
Since this is a backpacking trip we want to leave the eating for you’ll to explore on your own. You’ll never go hungry in Parvati and Tirthan Valley.

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?
In Kasol, Tosh you’ll get everything from pizzas to Israeli cuisine. While in other regions, you get Maggi, parathas and the basic rajma dal (kidney beans) rice, pickle, mix vegetables, Rotis with some local chicken curry.

Q. Can we cook?
Yes, you can cook in our camping site at YOLO. Provided you make the time.

Sickness related FAQ

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 Parvati & Tirthan Valley?
Yes. Kullu, Jari have hospitals.

Travel related FAQ

Q.What will be our mode of transportation?
While in Parvati and Tirthan Valley, we will be using a combination of multiple modes of transportation.

Q. ISBT Kashmiri Gate to Himachal and back?
HRTC state transport semi-deluxe 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. Is Kheerganga trek difficult?
Kheerganga is a 14 km trek from Barshaini. It is a moderate trek.

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.

What is cancellation policy?

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 refund only in case of a confirmed booking where you have paid the entire Booking Amount. Where there is part payment of Booking Amount made the same shall be forfeited and there shall be no refund. The mode of payment of refund amount to you (whether through cash, e-wallets, bank transfers, or cheques), shall be determined at the sole discretion of TLOW.
Notwithstanding anything stated in the Terms & Conditions, there are no refunds of any kind, provided for ‘Camping Trips’.

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

Web Stories from Dharamshala

Mcleodganj To-do List
See here
Streets of Mcleodganj.
See here
Food Guide Mcleognaj
See here
Mcleodganj street portraits
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Laphing lady, Mcleodganj

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