Culture Tours · Manali · Kasol · Tosh
Himachal Backpacker Trail
Cafés, river camps and mountain villages
- Duration
- 6 days
- Experience
- Culture Tours
- Destination
- North India
- Season
- Mar – Jun, Sep – Dec
- Pace
- Easy
- Begins in
- Delhi
- Stay
- Expedition stays
- Activity level
- 2/5
- Group
- Small group · private from 2
The journey
The classic Himachal backpacking circuit for young groups: Volvo bus from Delhi, hostels and riverside camps, Old Manali cafés, Kasol's Parvati river and the village of Tosh.
- Hostel & camp stays
- Solang valley adventure sports
- Kheerganga or Tosh village hike
- Overnight Volvo travel included
Day by day
- D1
Delhi → Manali
Overnight Volvo bus from Delhi.
- D2
Manali
Hadimba temple, Old Manali cafés, Vashisht hot springs.
- D3
Solang & Atal tunnel
Paragliding (optional) and snow point.
- D4
Manali → Kasol
Drive along the Beas and into the Parvati valley; riverside camp.
- D5
Tosh village
Hike to the village of Tosh; evening in Kasol.
- D6
Kasol → Delhi
Manikaran gurudwara, overnight bus to Delhi.
Where you'll stay
Expedition stays. Camps, homestays and mountain huts — close to the land and the people who live on it.
What's included
- Hostels, homestays & guesthouses
- Daily breakfast
- Shared group transport
- Trip leader throughout
- Flights & trains to start point
- Lunch & dinner unless mentioned
- Monument entry fees
- Travel insurance
Safety & good to know
- Each day begins with a briefing on the route, weather and what to carry.
- Local guides who know the terrain walk with you throughout.
- Permits and transfers are arranged before you arrive.
- Your trip planner sends a packing list and preparation advice before you travel.
Questions
Can we take this journey privately?
Yes — on your dates, for your party alone, from two travellers. Your trip planner can adjust the pace, stays and route.
Are the dates fixed?
The dates shown are suggested start dates. Your trip planner confirms availability, or arranges a private departure.
How do we pay?
Once your journey is confirmed, your trip planner shares a secure payment link and the terms for your itinerary.
