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Himachal Pradesh
Deodar valleys, colonial hill towns, and the cold desert beyond.
Ideal length
8–12 days
Bespoke from
₹1.4L / pax
Time zone
GMT +5:30
Visa
Domestic
Featured packages
Featured packages for Himachal Pradesh.
The Place
From the apple orchards of the Kullu valley to the moonscape monasteries of Spiti, Himachal is two states inside one. We weave a route between heritage stays in Shimla, a Naggar castle night, and a high-altitude crossing into the Lahaul–Spiti circuit when the passes are open.
Language
Hindi, Pahari, English
Plug
Type D/M · 230V
Altitude
2,000–4,500 m in Spiti, pace required
Connectivity
Postpaid Indian SIMs only beyond Manali
Best time
March to June, September to November
Getting there
Fly to Chandigarh or Kullu; drive into Spiti or the Kangra valley
Currency
INR
Why we go
Three reasons Himachal Pradesh stays on our atlas.
When to go
Signature experiences
The reasons you came for, and a few you didn't.
SacredKey Monastery at golden hour
The most photographed gompa in Spiti, on its hilltop above the Spiti river.
HeritageWildflower Hall heritage stay
A Lord Kitchener-era retreat above Shimla, fireplaces and forest walks.
SlowTirthan Valley trout day
Fly-fishing on the Tirthan river with a riverside lodge as base.
AdventureBir paragliding
World-class thermals, a tandem flight with a certified pilot over the Dhauladhar.
Field notes
Small things that change the trip.
Practical Himachal Pradesh knowledge from people who keep going back.
- 01
Spiti passes (Kunzum, Rohtang) open mid-June and close mid-October.
- 02
Acclimatise at 2,500 m before pushing to Spiti's 4,000+ m villages.
- 03
Roads are slow. Internal flights to Kullu save half a day.
- 04
Heritage circuit (Shimla, Chail, Naggar) is open year-round.
- 05
Winter (Jan–Feb) is for snow at Manali and Solang, not Spiti.
Questions
What we get asked about Himachal Pradesh.
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Trips we often run alongside.
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