Manali Kasol Jibhi Backpacking Trip: Delhi to Delhi (7 Days)
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- Duration
- 6 nights / 7 days
- Pickup → drop
- Delhi → Delhi
- Best time
- Mar – Jun, Sep – Dec
- Activity level
- 2/4 · Light
- Group size
- 2–16
Activity level 2 of 4: Light.Village walks of 2–4 hours, a 5 km forest hike, and two overnight bus rides.What the levels mean
- 1 · RelaxedSightseeing by car with short walks, under 2 hours on foot a day.All ages and fitness levels, including parents and young children.
- 2 · Light2–4 hours on foot a day, with stairs, uneven ground or some long drives.Anyone in normal health who can walk 30 minutes comfortably.
- 3 · Active4–6 hours of walking or a few long rough drives, some days at altitude.Regular walkers. Start walking 30–45 minutes a day a month before.
- 4 · ChallengingLong days, steep climbs or high altitude (above 4,000 m).Good fitness; check with your doctor if you have heart, lung or blood-pressure conditions.
Quick answer
A 7-day Manali–Kasol–Jibhi backpacking trip runs Delhi to Delhi by overnight Volvo, so it needs only about five days of leave. It covers Old Manali and Solang, the Atal Tunnel, Kasol and Tosh, and Jibhi with the Jalori Pass hike. It costs from ₹17,500 per person; March to June and September to December are best.
Trip Overview
Himachal's three favourite valleys in one week. You roll into Old Manali after an overnight Volvo, drive through the 9 km Atal Tunnel to Sissu, walk the Parvati valley from Kasol to Tosh and Chalal, then settle into Jibhi's forests and the 5 km walk from Jalori Pass to Serolsar Lake.
It is built for friends and solo travellers: shared hostels or hotels, a Tempo Traveller for every transfer, free evenings, and optional paragliding or the Kheerganga trek. Groups of eight or more travel with a trip captain, and women-only dates run when there is enough interest.
- Stays included
- Meals included
- Transfers included
- Sightseeing included
Trip highlights
- Atal Tunnel to Sissu in Lahaul
- Paragliding at Solang (optional)
- Kasol cafés and Manikaran Sahib's hot springs
- Tosh and Chalal village walks
- Jibhi waterfall and the Jalori Pass to Serolsar Lake hike
Day by day
Itinerary
Delhi → Delhi · 6N/7D
7 days · tap a day to open or close it
- 1
Day 1Overnight Volvo from DelhiDelhi → Manali · 540 km · 12–14 hrs+
Board the evening Volvo from Delhi (around 6–7 pm).
Overnight bus
- 2
Day 2Manali+
Arrive in the morning and check in. Afternoon at Hadimba temple, Vashisht's hot springs and the cafés of Old Manali.
- Hadimba temple
- Vashisht
- Old Manali
Hostel or hotel, Old Manali D
- 3
Day 3Solang and Atal Tunnel+
Solang valley for snow or paragliding (optional), then through the 9 km Atal Tunnel to Sissu's waterfall in Lahaul.
- Solang valley
- Atal Tunnel
- Sissu
Hostel or hotel, Old Manali B · D
- 4
Day 4Manali to KasolManali → Kasol · 75 km · 3 hrs+
Down the Kullu valley into the Parvati valley. Manikaran Sahib's langar and hot springs, then Kasol's riverside cafés.
- Manikaran Sahib
- Kasol
Riverside stay, Kasol B · D
- 5
Day 5Tosh and Chalal+
Walk across the river to Chalal, then drive to Barshaini and hike up to Tosh village. (Kheerganga overnight trek is an optional swap.)
- Chalal
- Tosh village
Riverside stay, Kasol B · D
- 6
Day 6Kasol to JibhiKasol → Jibhi · 95 km · 3.5 hrs+
Over to the Banjar valley. Jibhi waterfall and the 'Mini Thailand' river pools.
- Jibhi waterfall
Wooden cottage, Jibhi B · D
- 7
Day 7Jalori Pass and Serolsar Lake, overnight to DelhiJibhi → Jalori Pass · 12 km; Aut → Delhi · 12 hrs+
Drive up to the Jalori Pass and hike 5 km through oak forest to Serolsar Lake. Evening Volvo from Aut to Delhi.
- Jalori Pass
- Serolsar Lake
Overnight bus B
Meals: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner. Drive times are typical and exclude stops.
What's included
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Delhi–Manali and Aut–Delhi semi-sleeper Volvo tickets
- 5 nights in hostels or 3-star hotels on twin or triple sharing
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Tempo Traveller or cab for all sightseeing
- A trip captain for groups of 8+
Not Included
- ✕ Flights or trains to the start point and from the end point
- ✕ Monument, temple-darshan and camera fees unless listed
- ✕ Lunches unless listed, tips, laundry and personal expenses
- ✕ 5% GST (added to the final quote)
- ✕ Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- ✕ Paragliding, snow activities and Kheerganga camping (paid locally)
Before you go
Good to Know
- Solang and the Atal Tunnel get heavy traffic in May, June and late December. We leave early.
- Rohtang Pass needs a separate permit and is closed on Tuesdays; it's not part of this route.
- Kasol has cash-only cafés. Carry some cash; ATMs are in Kasol and Bhuntar.
Packing list
Things to Pack
- Warm layers: fleece and a down or padded jacket
- Waterproof shell
- Walking shoes with grip
- Woollen cap and gloves (Oct–Mar)
- Lip balm and sunscreen
- Basic medicines and ORS
Places on this trip
Destination Guides
Himachal Pradesh
6 packages · from ₹11,500
Explore Himachal Pradesh →Himachal Pradesh
Manali, the Parvati valley, Jibhi and the Spiti desert.
Himachal has a mountain trip for everyone: family-friendly Shimla and Manali, the backpacker cafés of Kasol and the Parvati valley, the wooden villages of Jibhi and Tirthan, and Spiti's high-altitude desert.
- Best time
- March to June and September to November
- Ideal trip
- 6–7 days for Manali–Kasol–Jibhi; 10 days for Spiti
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How much does the Manali Kasol Jibhi Backpacking Trip cost?+
The Manali Kasol Jibhi Backpacking Trip starts from ₹17,500 per person on twin sharing, land only: stays, private transport, guides and the meals listed. The exact price depends on your dates, hotel category and group size, so send your dates for a written quote.
What is the best time to take the Manali Kasol Jibhi Backpacking Trip?+
The best time is Mar – Jun, Sep – Dec. Closures, festivals and seasonal notes are listed under Good to Know on this page.
How many days does the Manali Kasol Jibhi Backpacking Trip take?+
It runs 7 days and 6 nights from Delhi to Delhi. We can add or remove nights to suit your time.
Is the Manali Kasol Jibhi Backpacking Trip suitable for groups of friends?+
Yes. It is one of our Friends trips, rated activity level 2 of 4 (Light). Village walks of 2–4 hours, a 5 km forest hike, and two overnight bus rides.
Can I join solo?+
Yes. Most of our backpacking travellers are solo. We'll pair you with a same-gender roommate.
Is there an all-girls departure?+
Ask us. We run women-only dates with a woman trip captain when there's enough interest.
Can we fly instead of taking the bus?+
Yes. Fly Delhi–Bhuntar (limited flights) or Delhi–Chandigarh and drive.
Can I change the itinerary?+
Yes. Dates, hotels, pace and stops can all be changed; we'll re-quote.
Do I pay anything to enquire?+
No. You'll get a written plan and quote first. Payment only happens after you approve it.
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