Himachal Wanderlust from Kolkata

Day 1: Board Train from Howrah

• Assemble at Howrah Railway Station (HWH) by 08:45 PM.

• Board the 12311 Netaji Express departing at 09:55 PM.

• Overnight journey onboard the train.

Day 2: Train Journey Across the Northern Plains

• Full day and night train journey across Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana.

• Group bonding and overnight onboard the train.

Day 3: Arrival at Kalka / Chandigarh & Transfer to Shimla (Night Stay: Shimla)

• Arrive at Chandigarh (01:35 AM) / Kalka (03:00 AM).

• Meet and greet by tour representative; board your dedicated Tempo Traveller.

• Scenic morning uphill drive to Shimla (approx. 110 km / 4 hours).

• Check in to your hotel, freshen up, and relax.

• Afternoon/evening walk along the historic pedestrian ridge:

  • The Ridge & Christ Church

  • Mall Road & Scandal Point

  • Lakkar Bazaar (famous for wooden handicrafts and souvenirs)

• Dinner and overnight stay in Shimla.

Day 4: Kufri & Shimla Sightseeing (Night Stay: Shimla)

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Drive to the alpine hamlet of Kufri (approx. 16 km):

  • Himalayan Nature Park / Mini Zoo

  • Kufri Fun World & Mahasu Peak

• Afternoon visit to Jakhoo Temple atop Shimla’s highest ridge and the colonial Viceregal Lodge.

• Evening free for shopping and cafe-hopping on Mall Road.

• Dinner and overnight stay in Shimla.

Day 5: Shimla to Manali via Kullu Valley & Pandoh (Night Stay: Manali)

• Early breakfast and check out from Shimla.

• Drive along the banks of the Beas River towards Manali (approx. 250 km / 8 hours).

• En-route stops:

  • Sundernagar Lake

  • Pandoh Dam & Hanogi Mata Temple

  • Kullu Valley (visit genuine Kullu Shawl Weaving centers)

• Reach Manali by late evening, check in to your resort, and unwind.

• Dinner and overnight stay in Manali.

Day 6: Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel & Manali Local (Night Stay: Manali)

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Morning excursion to Solang Valley (hub for paragliding, zorbing, and alpine views).

• Drive through the Atal Tunnel to witness the high-altitude trans-Himalayan landscapes of Sissu / Lahaul Valley (subject to local permits and weather).

• Afternoon return to Manali to explore:

  • Hadimba Devi Temple (wood and stone pagoda temple nestled within cedar woods)

  • Vashisht Village & Natural Hot Sulphur Springs

  • Tibetan Monastery & Mall Road

• Dinner and overnight stay in Manali.

Day 7: Manali to Kasol & Manikaran Sahib (Night Stay: Kasol)

• Breakfast at the hotel, check out, and drive towards Parvati Valley (approx. 75 km / 3 hours).

• Visit Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara, famed for its natural boiling hot springs and communal langar.

• Explore the trails, riverside cafes, and vibrant markets of Kasol.

• Check in to your riverside camp/hotel along the Parvati River.

• Bonfire evening, dinner, and overnight stay in Kasol.

Day 8: Kasol to Jibhi & Jalori Pass Exploration (Night Stay: Jibhi)

• Breakfast at the camp/hotel, check out, and drive towards the offbeat haven of Jibhi / Banjar Valley (approx. 70 km / 2.5 hours).

• Check in to your cozy wooden cottage/homestay.

• Drive up towards Jalori Pass (10,800 ft), offering views of the Pir Panjal and Great Himalayan ranges.

• Take a short nature walk toward the historic Raghupur Fort or serene Jibhi Waterfall and stone bridges.

• Enjoy the peaceful village vibe of Jibhi away from commercial crowds.

• Dinner and overnight stay in Jibhi.

Day 9: Jibhi to Chandigarh / Kalka & Return Train Departure

• Early breakfast at Jibhi and check out by 08:00 AM.

• Drive down via Aut tunnel and Bilaspur towards Chandigarh / Kalka Railway Station (approx. 240 km / 7–8 hours).

• Arrive at the station by evening.

• Board the return train 12312 Netaji Express back toward Howrah.

• Overnight journey onboard the train.

Day 10: Train Journey Across North India

• Full day and overnight journey on the train across Haryana, UP, and Bihar.

• Share tour memories and relax.

Day 11: Arrival at Howrah

• Arrive at Howrah Railway Station (HWH) in the morning/early afternoon.

• Tour concludes with alpine memories of Himachal's peaks, valleys, and rivers.