How hard is the Kheerganga trek?

Moderate — about 12 km round trip with a steady climb to 9,700 ft. Anyone who walks regularly can do it with a guide. If you'd rather not, the Tosh village day is the easier alternative and equally scenic.

December to March you'll almost certainly find snow at Solang and around the Atal Tunnel. Jalori Pass often closes under heavy snow in January and February, and we reroute to Jibhi and Tirthan when it does.

The first day from Chandigarh to Manali is the longest at 8–9 hours. After that, most transfers are 3–5 hours with plenty of stops — this is a road trip, and the driving is a big part of it.

Do you accept solo travellers?

Yes. Around 70% of this group departs solo, and we match same-gender sharing at no extra cost.

Is Jalori Pass always open?

It is open roughly March to December. In deep winter it closes without notice; in that case we substitute Jibhi's waterfall, Shoja viewpoints and Tirthan valley time.

Road Trips

Himachal Offbeat — Kasol, Jibhi & Sainj 6N/7D

Manali · Kasol · Jibhi, Himachal 7 days 8–16 travelers Easy to Moderate

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Overview

For travellers who want the offbeat side of Himachal rather than the highlight reel. The Manali and Kasol days are there, but the back half moves into Jalori, Shoja and Sainj — village stays, forest walks and the buffer zone of the Great Himalayan National Park, where almost nobody goes.

Highlights

Solang Valley and Manali sights
Tosh and the Parvati Valley
Jibhi and Shoja forest walks
Jalori Pass and optional Serolsar Lake trek
Sainj Valley and the GHNP entry region

Day-wise Itinerary

Pick-up at Chandigarh, Bhuntar or Delhi and start the climb via Bilaspur, Mandi and Kullu, the Beas running alongside for most of it. Lunch halt at Pandoh or Kullu. Reach Manali by evening (6–8 hrs from Chandigarh) and check in. Evening on Mall Road, café hopping in Old Manali and light shopping. Overnight in Manali.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's included

Accommodation on double/triple sharing in hotels, cottages and homestays
Daily breakfast, plus dinner where specified
Private vehicle (Tempo Traveller/SUV) for the full circuit including transfers and sightseeing
Pick-up and drop at Chandigarh or Delhi as per the selected plan
All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking and state permits
Trip captain accompanying the group
Bonfire where permitted by the property and weather

Not included

Travel to and from the pick-up point (Chandigarh/Delhi)
Lunches and any meals not specified
Adventure activities at Solang Valley (paragliding, ATV, zipline) — paid directly
Rafting, bungee and other optional activities
Entry tickets, camera charges and permits not mentioned
Personal expenses, tips and shopping
Charges due to landslides, roadblocks, weather or itinerary changes
Travel insurance and medical expenses
Anything not specifically mentioned under Inclusions

Stay

Comfortable hotels in Manali, riverside stays in Kasol, and wooden cottages by the water in Jibhi and Tirthan.

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