Detailed itinerary
Himachal Grand Circuit — Manali to Tirthan 7N/8D
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Our most complete Himachal itinerary. Manali and Solang, the Parvati valley and Tosh, Jibhi and the Serolsar Lake forest trek from Jalori Pass, and finally Tirthan — trout river, riverside stay and a guided nature walk at the entrance to the Great Himalayan National Park.
Trip at a glance
- Four valleys in one road trip
- Solang Valley adventure options
- Serolsar Lake trek from Jalori Pass
- Jibhi and Tirthan riverside stays
- Great Himalayan National Park nature walk
Day by day
8 days, start to finish — travel, activities and where you sleep each night.
- 1
Day 1
Arrive and drive to Manali
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.
- 2
Day 2
Manali sightseeing and Solang Valley
Morning around town: the cedar-shingled Hadimba Devi Temple in the deodar forest, the sulphur hot springs and temple at Vashisht, and the Tibetan monastery. Afternoon at Solang Valley, where paragliding, ATV rides, zipline and seasonal snow activities are available on direct payment. If time and weather allow, continue through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu for the Lahaul side. Overnight in Manali.
- 3
Day 3
Manali to Kasol — into Parvati Valley
Breakfast and check out by 9–10 AM, then drive down the Kullu valley via Bhuntar and turn into the Parvati gorge. En-route stops at the Kullu shawl factory and the rafting point (seasonal). Reach Kasol by mid-afternoon and check in. Evening walk along the Parvati river and the Israeli cafés and bakeries the village is known for. Overnight in Kasol.
- 4
Day 4
Kasol to Tosh village
Drive to Barshaini (about 1.5 hrs) and take the short hike or a local cab up to Tosh, the last village in this arm of the valley. Spend the day among stone-and-wood houses, cafés on the edge of the slope and views back down the gorge — an easy, low-strain day. Return to Kasol by 5–6 PM for the riverside cafés. Overnight in Kasol.
- 5
Day 5
Kasol to Jibhi — the quiet valley
Depart by 9 AM and cross into the Banjar valley, reaching Jibhi by mid-afternoon. Check in to a riverside cottage in the deodar forest. A 15–20 minute forest walk brings you to Jibhi Waterfall; the rest of the evening is a bonfire and, if the sky is clear, some of the best stargazing of the trip. Overnight in Jibhi.
- 6
Day 6
Jalori Pass and Serolsar Lake trek
Drive up to Jalori Pass and set off on the Serolsar Lake trail — 1–1.5 hrs one way, an easy-to-moderate path through dense oak forest to a small sacred lake with a temple on its bank. Descend to Jibhi in the afternoon for the village, 'mini Thailand' stream spot and café time. Overnight in Jibhi.
- 7
Day 7
Jibhi to Tirthan Valley
A relaxed start and a short scenic drive to Tirthan Valley, checking in to a riverside stay. The day is intentionally light: river time, short village walks, optional trout fishing, and an easy guided nature walk in the entry area of the Great Himalayan National Park. Overnight in Tirthan Valley.
- 8
Day 8
Tirthan to Chandigarh — departure
Early breakfast and check-out for the return drive down the Banjar and Kullu valleys, with a lunch halt en route. Drop at Chandigarh or Delhi.
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
Where you stay
Comfortable hotels in Manali, riverside stays in Kasol, and wooden cottages by the water in Jibhi and Tirthan.
Good to know
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.
Will we see snow?
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.
Are the drives long?
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.
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