9 Days Himachal offbeat Tour

Himachal Pradesh Trip 8 Nights 9 Days

8 Nights / 9 Days Chandigarh - Narkanda - Rampur - Sarahan - Sangla - Chitkul - Sangla - Kalpa - Shimla - Chandigarh

Tour Overview

Many special places in Himachal are not included in any tour package. Himachal has many offbeat places. These places are included in our Himachal Pradesh offbeat tour packages. A state or country's offbeat places are those that are very different from its other places.

Tour Highlights:

  • Narkanda Sightseeing: Hatu Mata Temple & Enjoy a trek to Jhamunda Meadow, Jao bag and Hatu peak.
  • Sangla, Chitkul & Kinnaur Valley are great places to go sightseeing.
  • In Kalpa, you can enjoy sightseeing.
  • Shimla Sightseeing: Jakhu Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, and Indian Institute of Advanced Studies.

Detailed Itinerary

Once you arrive at Chandigarh, a Tusk Travel representative will welcome you and take you to Narkanda in Shimla.

Upon your arrival at Narkanda, they immediately assist you to your hotel and refresh you shortly after your check-in.

narkanda trip

Start your day with a warm breakfast before you hit the trails. Here, that depends on what the weather is like; you can enjoy rappelling, rock climbing, skiing, etc.

Then trek to Jhamunda Meadow, Hatu Peak, and Jao Bag. Play a game or two after lunch, like Carrom, Pool or Table Tennis, Burma Bridge, Valley Crossing, or Double Rope Walk.

You will stay overnight at the homestay in Narkanda.

trip to patan

We'll leave after breakfast at your hotel. We drive through the beautiful villages of Kumarsain, Kotgarh, and Rampur today.

You can walk through Kamru and Sangla villages in the evening, and we will visit beautifully carved old temples and Buddhist monasteries.

Our guide will be happy to interpret for you if you want to speak with locals. 

You may visit the Bering Nag Temple, Kamru Fort, Kamakshi Devi Temple, and Baspa Sangla valley, which is part of Kinnaur valley.

sangla Tour

In the morning, we will drive you to Chitkul on the Indo-Tibetan border (1 hr.).

Take a slow stroll around the charming village of Chitkul.

You will have plenty of time to enjoy the landscapes and talk to the locals.

You can walk to another nearby village with your guide after lunch or return to Sangla for the rest of the day.

It's the same hotel at Sangla for the second night.

Chitkul Trip

After breakfast, drive to Kalpa, 2670 meters above sea level. It was once Lord Dalhousie's favorite getaway.

On arrival in Kalpa, check into your hotel. It was once known as Chini, but little has changed in the last 500 years.

Legend has it that Lord Dalhousie came here on horseback whenever he wanted a break from Shimla.

Kalpa is flanked by a 79-foot rock formation that looks like a Shivlinga. It changes color as the day goes on and is visible to the naked eye.

Rest at your hotel after lunch. Visit the Buddhist Gompa - Hu Bu Lan Kar in the evening. Overnight, return to your hotel.

kalpa tour

Enjoy the sunrise over Kinner Kailash Peaks in the early morning. Kalpa is famous for its apples and chiliza plantations, which belong to the Pine Family. The fruits are approximately an inch long and covered in soft cover. The Narayan Nagini Temple Complex contains shrines to Hindus, Buddhists, and local deities, as well as the local school.

After lunch, you will enjoy an excursion to Roghi Village where you will be able to mingle with the locals and learn more about the Pahari way of life. At the end of the day, you will return to your hotel in Kalpa for dinner and your overnight stay.

kalpa travel

You will have breakfast in your hotel this morning, check out from your hotel, and drive to Shimla.

When you arrive in Shimla, you will check in at Shimla hotel and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

shimla trip

As soon as you have had breakfast, you will be taken on a half-day city tour in Shimla, which includes Jakhu Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, and the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies.

As soon as you have eaten your afternoon meal, walk down to the famous shopping areas of Shimla including The Mall and The Ridge. Spend the night at your hotel.

shimla sightseeing

At the hotel, breakfast will be served in the morning, and check-out will follow later.

You will then be dropped off at the Chandigarh/Kalka railway station in the evening in time to catch your train back home.

chandigarh trip

About the Package

Package Includes:

  • Accommodation in selected hotel category (Single/Double/Triple).
  • Daily breakfast; some dinners may be included.
  • Entrance fees for monuments.
  • Activities such as boat rides, pony rides, folk shows, etc.
  • Private transportation for the entire trip.
  • Local English-speaking guides for sightseeing.
  • Assistance on arrival and departure.
  • All current government taxes.

Package Excludes:

  • International Flights: Travel to/from India.
  • Personal Expenses: Souvenirs, snacks, drinks, etc.
  • Travel Insurance: Medical and cancellation coverage.

For Children:

  • Children’s Discounts: Kids 0–5 stay free with two adults; discounted rates for ages 6–12.
  • Activity Rules: Most activities child-friendly; some may have age limits.
  • Parental Supervision: Guardians must ensure child safety throughout activities.
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