Shimla
A grand journey from Kinnaur to Spiti and Manali
Manali, Sangla, Kaza, Chitkul
About this trip
Experience the extraordinary beauty of Himachal Pradesh, from the pine-clad hills of Shimla and the apple orchards of Sangla to the rugged moonscapes of Kaza and the green valleys of Manali. This carefully organised 15-day group tour is tailored for Bengali families looking for a well-paced Himalayan holiday. With Biswas Tour & Travels, you can enjoy these remote mountain wonderlands with dependable care, escort assistance, and homely arrangements throughout.
Highlights
Day-by-day plan
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Departure from Kolkata
Board your designated train from Howrah or Sealdah station to begin your Himalayan holiday with fellow travellers.
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Train journey through North India
Spend the day on the train travelling across the northern plains, enjoying meals as per the journey plan.
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Arrival and transfer to Shimla
Arrive at the railway station and proceed by road up the hills to Shimla for hotel check-in and an evening stroll on the Mall Road.
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Shimla to Sangla Valley
Drive through Rampur and along the Satluj and Baspa rivers to reach the picturesque Sangla Valley for your hotel stay.
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Chitkul and Sangla excursion
Visit Chitkul, the last inhabited village near the border, and spend time admiring the wooden houses and quiet riverbanks of the Baspa Valley.
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Sangla to Tabo
Drive deeper into the Trans-Himalayan region via Nako Lake to reach the historic village of Tabo for an overnight stay.
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Tabo to Kaza
Explore the historic Tabo Monastery before driving through the rugged Spiti landscape towards Kaza, visiting Dhankar village along the way.
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Kaza and surrounding high-altitude villages
Take an excursion to the famous Key Monastery, Kibber village, and Hikkim before returning to your hotel in Kaza for the night.
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Kaza towards Manali via Kunzum Pass
Depart Kaza and travel across the scenic high-altitude mountain route through Kunzum Pass and the Atal Tunnel towards the Kullu Valley.
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Arrival in Manali
Arrive in Manali, check into your hotel, and spend a peaceful afternoon resting after the high-pass journey.
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Manali local sightseeing
Visit the historic Hadimba Devi Temple, Vashisht village with its natural sulphur springs, and the local handicraft market.
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Solang Valley excursion
Travel to Solang Valley to admire the surrounding snowy peaks and lush mountain meadows before returning to Manali for an evening walk.
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Manali to railway station for departure
Check out from your hotel and drive down through Mandi towards the railway station to board the return train to Kolkata.
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Return train journey
Travel across the northern railway route, sharing experiences and photographs with your tour companions.
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Arrival back in Kolkata
Reach Kolkata with beautiful memories of the Kinnaur, Spiti, and Manali circuit to share with family and friends.
What's included
- Train travel from Kolkata to the destination hub and back
- Hotel stays at all designated stops as per the itinerary
- Regular meals provided as per the tour programme
- All road transfers and sightseeing by dedicated vehicle
- Services of a caring Bengali-speaking tour manager throughout the trip
- IRCTC travel insurance on train journeys (as provided with the rail ticket)
What's not included
- Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls, and packaged drinking water
- Optional activities, pony rides, or local taxi hires not in the itinerary
- Porterage charges and customary tips to drivers or hotel staff
- Any items or services not specifically listed in the tour inclusions
- Entry fees and tickets — monuments, parks, museums, temples, boat/jeep safaris and rides
- Any travel, medical or baggage insurance other than IRCTC rail insurance
Useful tips
- •Carry good quality thermals, windcheaters, and warm woollens as temperatures in Sangla and Kaza can drop sharply after sunset.
- •Consult your family physician before travelling and keep basic remedies for high-altitude acclimatisation and motion sickness.
- •Keep sufficient cash handy, as mobile internet connectivity and ATM services can be irregular across Spiti and Kinnaur.