Himachal Backpacking Summer Special

Overview

About Himachal Backpacking Summer Edition

What is your idea of a perfect summer holiday? If you want to spend your summer holidays in the laps of Himalayan valleys amidst the serene beauty, here we are with an exciting Himachal Backpacking Summer Edition trip. Himachal’s enchanting hill stations will enrich your whole journey with love, joy, and happiness. To get a break from the chaos of your everyday life, visiting places like Manali, Solang Valley, Kullu, Kasol, Manikaran, Jibhi etc would definitely be a good choice for you.

Imagine waking up to serene valleys and mountains that will leave you delighted. Himachal is not only popular for the scenic views but also for the blend of culture and traditions that creates magical experiences for anyone who is a traveler.

Places to visit in Himachal Backpacking Trip

Manali: This valley of gods is a major attraction point for hikers, adventure seekers, nature lovers and all those who love adventure sports. Manali during the summer season is no less than a paradise and ensures visitors feel worth coming.

Kullu: With majestic temples and stunning landscapes, Kullu is a town that lies beautifully on the banks of Beas river with so much to offer to the visitors and travelers.

Kasol: Kasol is one of the best gateway for holidays with tranquility in the air and mesmerizing beauty around you, Kasol never fails to fill travelers and tourists with immense joy and glee.

Jibhi: Jibhi will make you feel like serenity flows in the air and every corner of the region is enlightened with positivity. Enjoying the marvelous creations of nature while sitting in a cozy tent or cottage is surely something you don’t wanna miss out on.

Sissu: Modern engineering has provided Manali with a marvelous structure called Atal tunnel which helps one reach Sissu from Manali. This wonderful village is a hotspot for adventure enthusiasts as it offers tourists with activities like trekking, cycling and treating your eyes with pristine lake and gorgeous waterfall.

Solang Valley: The white sheet of snow enhances the charm of the valley, rejoicing tourists. This snow valley of Manali as the name suggests is popular for its snow and enriching experience of adventure sports like paragliding, skiing, camping, zorbing etc.

Manikaran: Explore the holy sites like Shiva Temple and Gurudwara and get to experience the medicinal advantages by relaxing in the hot springs of Manikaran.

Jibhi: In Banjar Valley of Himachal, there lies the hidden gem of Himachal known for its serene landscapes, majestic waterfalls and scenic stays where you can enjoy the eternal beauty of nature.

Serolsar Lake: From Jalori pass the trek to Serolsar Lake begins which is a 5km long moderate level trek . One will pass through green meadows, grasslands and deodar trees to reach the pristine lake.

Jalori Pass: Nestled at an altitude of 10,282 ft Jalori pass divides Beas and Sutlej waterbodies, it is surrounded by lush alpine forests, Jalori pass is an ideal natural paradise for all travelers.

Things to do in Himachal Backpacking Summer Edition

Adventure Activities in Solang Valley: It is not only a point of attraction to nature lovers but also the adventure enthusiasts who love to paraglide and touch heights, cut through the speedious waves of the river while river rafting and want to try out unique activities like zorbing, horse riding.

Paragliding in Kullu: An exhilarating experience amidst the breathtaking Himalayan scenery, with paragliding operators providing safe and thrilling flights for adventure enthusiasts.

Cultural Experiences: Visit any part of the country and you will find uniqueness in every tradition and ethnicity. Local festivals of the area ,taking village tours and talking with locals will help you learn more about Himachal and when you go back home you will not only be relaxed but have more knowledge and information too.

Nature and Wildlife: Nature lovers and wildlife photographers majorly get attracted to the scenic landscapes, National parks and sanctuaries. The Great Himalayan National Park of Himachal is also a UNESCO World Heritage site and here adventurers can also spot animals like blue sheep, snow leopard etc. Bird watching is also a major attraction for nature lovers who get a chance to watch migratory and native birds.

Relaxation and Leisure: Finding leisure time out of your busy schedule is definitely a must do thing. The Himachal tour package will give you a chance to relax in the majestic valleys of Manali and spend some quality time with your loved ones and yourself in the scenic landscapes of Kasol. Himachal is also a hotspot of yoga retreats specially in places like Old Manali.

Israeli food in Kasol: Delicious culinary of Himachal features savory to sweet, all kinds of dishes with unique pahadi cooking styles and ingredients. One of the most delicious Israeli foods found in Kasol are Falafel, Borek, Chicken Laffa found at various places. Some cafes like Moon Dance Cafe, Jim Morrison Cafe, Stone Garden cafe etc serve authentic taste of Israel.

Shopping at Manali Mall Road: Strolling in the streets of Mall road you will find many unique local products and handicrafts, you can go on and shop, buy some memories captured in handicrafts and carry it back home.

Hot Springs at Manikaran: Get a chance to relax and rejuvenate yourselves in the hot springs of Manikaran that have therapeutic properties. Enjoy your hot spring with a perfect backdrop of serene mountains.

Visit Hidimba Devi Temple: Amidst the snow covered mountains of Manali, Hidimba Devi Temple is devoted to Hidimba Devi who is also known as angel of the valley. Folks believe that the rock on which the shrine is built is the picturesque of Hidimba Devi herself.

Trek to Serolsar Lake: For every beginner for Himalayan treks, Serolsar Lake is a must visit place, whose routes start from Jalori Pass, are surrounded by deodar trees and cross some grasslands.

Best time to visit Himachal in Summers

Popular among visitors in the summer season, the best time to take a Himachal backpacking trip is during the peak summer months that is from March to June. Favorable temperatures during these months enhance the experience of adventure activities and outdoor activities like trekking, hiking etc. But also because this is a peak season for Himachal tourism you can expect a large crowd and rush in the region.

How to reach Himachal

Airways: Manali is a prime epicenter of most of the Himachali places, from your city you can board a flight to Delhi and from Delhi take a bus or car to Manali. Travel on the roads of Manali to reach your desired destination.

Roadways: Roads to Manali and roads from Manali are well maintained so after you reach Delhi you can take a bus or book a cab or even drive to Manali.

Rail ways: The nearest railway stations to reach Manali are Chandigarh and Delhi that are also connected to major cities of India while another station Ambala Cantt is not connected to all cities. From the nearest railway station, board a bus or book a cab to reach Manali.

FAQs

Is Manali good in summer?

The summer season is best for Manali as the daytime temperature remains average and the weather is warm and in the nighttime the temperature is cooler.

How many days are enough for Himachal Pradesh in the Summer Season?

6-7 days are enough for Himachal Pradesh in the Summer Season.

What are the top places to visit in Himachal Pradesh in summer?

Manali, Kullu, Kasol, Shimla, Solan are some of the top places to visit in Himachal Pradesh in Summer.

What is Himachal Pradesh famous food?

Dham (made up of lentils and dairy products), Rajma (red kidney beans) and chole (chickpeas) is cooked in yogurt along with Maash Dal topped with Khatta, a sweet and a sour sauce made from tamarind and jaggery.

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