Join us as we explore some best kept secrets of Himachal Pradesh. The action packed holiday essentially for families and individuals who would want a holiday that's a mix of interesting outdoor activities and walks in uncrowded locales without compromising on quality of stays and food arrangements.
Tirthan, an Offbeat and a tranquil destination offers an adventure-centric getaway blessed with a wealth of nature’s treasures. Tirthan valley, perched at an altitude of 3500 feet is a calm and quiet place along the Tirthan river (tributary of Beas river), in the Kullu District of Himachal. It offers ample opportunities for hiking, bird watching and water activities at untouched places. Serolsar Lake, an another attraction is a high altitude lake which offers a pleasant walk through the pristine oak and pine forest.
The second leg of the Tour will get us close to Naggar with a stay at most beautiful Sonaugi, a place that is blessed with a stunning location. Built in typical and traditional Himachali style that includes use of lot of wood and stones, our stay is amidst Deodar trees and Orchard. Beautiful walks, visit to Naggar Castle and day visit to Manali would be highlights of this leg of ecotour.
- Explore the unexplored Tirthan Valley.
- The blessed region around Great Himalayan National Park - A UNESCO world heritage site.
- Walk through the beautiful Oak and Pine Forests.
- Visit to Serolsar Lake - located at the high mountain pass ‘Jalori Pass’
- Sonaugi, a unique stay which is, surrounded on three sides by coniferous trees and orchard on the fourth !!
- Indulge in interesting conversations around the Dhuna (Traditional fireplace)
- Savour local Himachali delicacies
- Walk through serene Deodar forests while enjoying Himalayan views
- Visit the ancient Naggar Castle as well as the Roerich Art Gallery.
- Day visit to Manali to see Hadimba Temple and Manali Mall Road.
Day 1: Delhi - Aut - Tirthan | 470 kms | 10 hours Drive
Assemble in Delhi (Volvo Point) at 5 pm. Travel overnight to Aut.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Aut - Tirthan (1 hour drive) | Chehni Kothi Trek | 1 hour drive & 4-5 hours trek
Reach Aut in the morning. Proceed by Non-AC chartered vehicle to Tirthan. Breakfast, Freshen up, Rest & Lunch.
Post lunch trek through the greens which take us to a tall and unique standing structure in a village called as Chehni Kothi. The structure provided a vantage point for safeguarding the village, served as a storage structure to sustain through chilly winters and as a place of worship. Spend some time admiring the structure, interact with villagers and start the walk back.
Overnight at Tirthan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea & Dinner
Day 3: Tirthan - Jalori Pass - Serolsar Lake - Tirthan | 2 hours drive (One way) | 5 kms trek (One way)
Post breakfast, we leave for Serolsar Lake trek. A drive of 2 hours will take us to Jalori Pass, a high mountain pass at an elevation of 10,800 ft. which is the start point of the trek. Its a very beautiful walk through alpine vegetation and beautiful views. Return to Tirthan by evening.
Overnight at Tirthan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea & Dinner
Day 4: Tirthan - Naggar - Sonaugi | 4 hrs drive / 102 kms
Post breakfast proceed to Sonaugi.
En route, see Naggar Castle and Roerich Art Gallery at Naggar. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Sonaugi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea & Dinner
Day 5: Sonaugi - Jana Village - Sonaugi
Walk of 3 hours one-way to the village of Jana. Jana is the largest village in Kullu District and has many homes that are built in traditional Himachali Kathkuni style. We will enjoy a local lunch, next to a waterfall. Vehicle will bring you back to the Resort. We return late in the afternoon. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Sonaugi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea & Dinner
Day 6: Sonaugi - Nashala Village - Sonaugi - Manali
Walk of 3 hours through the forest of Deodar trees, will bring us to a village of Nashala. We board our vehicle to come back to our Resort.
Post lunch, check out and proceed to Manali. (1.5 hour drive)
Time permitting, Hadimba Temple and Mall Road in Manali.
Travel overnight to New Delhi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea & Dinner
Day 7: Delhi | Tour ends
Reach Delhi (Volvo Point) in the morning. (Post noon flights are suggested)
Time to say goodbye to your fellow travellers till we meet again to share the images and memories of your time spent in the Offbeat Himachal.
Meals: None
What is included in the tour
- Transport : Delhi - Aut - Delhi by AC Vehicle and Aut - Aut by chartered non-AC vehicle
- Accommodation at Tirthan in resort on twin sharing basis for 2 nights.
- Accommodation at Sonaugi twin sharing basis for 2 nights.
- All meal charges - Dinner from Day 1 to Dinner on Day 6
- Services of a Camp leader from Foliage Outdoors.
- Activities as mentioned in the itinerary.
What is NOT included in the tour
- Flight / Train arrangement upto New Delhi.
- Bottled Mineral water / cold drinks / any other beverages purchased during journey or at the Destination
- Personal expenditure of any kind (personal porterage, telephone, laundry, room service etc.).
- Medical Expenses if incurred.
- Expenses that are incurred due to reasons beyond control of the organizers.
- GST
- Any other charges not mentioned in “Charges Include”
