Overview
The Shimla Manali – Honeymoon Tour is packed with stunning glaciers and towering Himalayan peaks that will leave you breathless. See some of the most picturesque landscapes in the capital Shimla, Drive through Atal Tunnel, the longest tunnel in the world, Rohtang La Pass and the Valley of Gods, Kullu Valey. Enjoy adventure activities as well as Maggie in Solang valley. Experience the magic of nature at Vashisht Kund by witnessing the natural hot springs. Apart from this experience, the local culture at Mall Road and Hidimba Temple in Manali. You also get to visit the winter sports capital in the country, Kufri, along with the Rock Garden in the beautiful city of Chandigarh.
Highlights
- 1N at Shoghi, Shimla.
- Enjoy spectacular drive towards Rohtang Snow point.
- Visit Solang Valley - An Adventure Sport destination in summer and winter as well.
- Visit the famous Hidimba temple, one of the oldest temple, dedicated to the Wife of Bhim.
- Enjoy free time for shopping at the famous mall road in Shimla.
- Visit the unique 'Rock Garden'which is completely built out of home and industrial waste.
Itinerary
Arrive at designated reporting place. On arrival pass by Sukhna Lake, Rock Garden.
Later proceed to Shimla. En route visit Pinjore Garden. Arrive in Shimla, a capital city of Himachal Pradesh, which is famous for its scenic surroundings of pine and oak forests on nearby hills. In the evening visit the famous Mall Road, Scandal Point, and Shimla Church.
Proceed to Manali. En route pass by Pandoh Dam, Beas River, Sutlaj River, Beas Sutlaj Link Project, and Kullu Valley. Visit Shawl Factory at Kullu. Arrive in Manali in the evening – the tourism capital of Himachal Pradesh.
In the morning explore the ancient temple: Hidimba Mandir. The Evening is free for shopping at Mall Road.
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Morning proceed to Manikaran to see the hot water springs. Later enjoy water rafting in the Beas River (subject to operation). Enjoy a get-together with your travel companions in the evening.
Proceed to Chandigarh. Arrive at Chandigarh in the evening.
Board the train / flight for your home town. Tour Concludes
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
- Transportation to and from!!
- Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
- All the required permits and paperwork
The Cost Excludes
- International Airfare
- Visa Charges
- Hotel Expenses(In Kathmandu, some packages do include hotel expenses)
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- Food and accommodations in Kathmandu
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
