Hampta Pass Trek with Chandratal – 5 Days from Manali
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🏕️ Himachal Pradesh
Best time March to June, September to November, December to February (snow) Cost ₹₹₹₹₹ Safety 4/5
Himachal Pradesh is the favourite hill escape: Manali's snow and adventure, colonial Shimla, Dharamshala's monasteries and the wild Spiti valley.
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- Main city
- Manali
- Languages
- Hindi, Pahari
- Time zone
- IST (UTC+5:30)
- Region
- India – North
- Best time to visit
- March to June, September to November, December to February (snow)
Good to know
No visa needed. Rohtang Pass and Atal Tunnel side trips need a permit, which we arrange.
Places to visit in Himachal Pradesh
01Manali
Solang valley, Atal Tunnel and Old Manali cafés.
02Shimla
Mall Road, Kufri and the toy train.
03Dharamshala & McLeodganj
Dalai Lama temple and Triund trek.
04Kasol & Kheerganga
Parvati valley riverside camps.
05Dalhousie & Khajjiar
India's 'mini Switzerland'.
06Spiti
High-altitude desert monasteries.
Things to do
Experiences we can add to your trip.
Paragliding
Solang or Bir Billing.
Snow at Atal Tunnel & Sissu
Winter wonderland.
River rafting
Kullu, on the Beas.
Shimla toy train
UNESCO Kalka–Shimla railway.
Triund trek
Easy overnight camping trek.
When to visit Himachal Pradesh
JanGood
FebGood
MarBest
AprBest
MayBest
JunBest
JulOkay
AugOkay
SepGood
OctBest
NovBest
DecBest
BestMar – Jun
Pleasant days, escape the heat.
SnowDec – Feb
Snowfall in Manali and Shimla.
MonsoonJul – Sep
Landslide risk; Spiti and Lahaul best now.
Food to try
Siddu
Steamed bread with ghee.
Chha gosht
Lamb in yoghurt gravy.
Trout
Fresh from Manali streams.
Himachali dham
Festive veg meal.
Café food
Old Manali and McLeodganj cafés.
Shopping
Kullu shawls & caps
Handwoven.
Tibetan handicrafts
McLeodganj market.
Apples & jams
Shimla and Kullu orchards.
Culture & etiquette
- Respect monasteries; walk clockwise.
- Don't litter in the mountains.
Getting around & facilities
- Mobile
- Good coverage in towns; weak in Spiti.
- Getting around
- Private cab or Volvo buses from Delhi/Chandigarh.
- Altitude
- Spiti needs acclimatisation.
- Emergency
- 112.
Safety for travellers
General safety 4/5
- Safe and tourist-friendly.
- Avoid night drives on mountain roads.
Women travellers
- Pre-booked cabs and our verified drivers for all transfers.
- Share your live location with family; our team is reachable 24/7.
Our team is reachable 24/7 during your trip.
Cost index
Typical prices on the ground, per person. Flights not included.
Very affordable
| Meal | ₹200 – 500 |
|---|---|
| Paragliding | ₹2,500 – 3,500 |
| Rafting | ₹600 – 1,500 |
| Hotel per night | ₹2,500 – 6,000 |
Budget₹2,500 – 4,000per person, per day
Comfort₹5,000 – 8,000per person, per day
Luxury₹14,000+per person, per day
Prices are approximate and change with season and exchange rates. Ask us for an exact quote.
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