Himachal Trail, Kasol & Sangla Valley

Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day 1

   Arrival in Kasol, riverside camp

   Arrive at Bhuntar (overnight Volvo from Delhi) and drive 31 km into the Parvati Valley. Check in at the riverside camp, walk the pine trail along the Parvati and try the Kasol cafes. Overnight camping in Kasol.

2. Day 2

   Manikaran Sahib and Chalal village

   Visit Manikaran Sahib with its hot springs and langar. Afternoon hike across the river to Chalal village. Dinner and overnight at a Kasol hotel.

3. Day 3

   Kasol to Sangla Valley

   A full-day drive of about 240 km (9 to 10 hours) via Aut, Ani and Rampur, then up the Baspa valley from Karcham. Overnight in Sangla.

4. Day 4

   Chitkul, the last village near Tibet

   Drive 26 km to Chitkul for the Baspa riverbank, the wooden Mathi temple and lunch at the last dhaba of India. Stop at Rakchham on the way back. Overnight in Sangla.

5. Day 5

   Kamru Fort, then Sangla to Shimla

   Morning walk up to Kamru Fort, then about 230 km (8 hours) to Shimla with a tea stop at Narkanda. Overnight in Shimla.

6. Day 6

   Shimla Mall Road and departure

   Breakfast, a short walk on the Ridge and Mall Road, then drop at Shimla or Chandigarh (about 115 km). Trip ends.

Timings and stays can be adjusted to your dates on enquiry.