Manali, Jispa & Kasol - Lahaul Circuit tour package — 6N/7D itinerary, price and inclusions
Built for travellers who want a taste of the Lahaul landscape beyond Rohtang without committing to the full Spiti loop. You begin with two nights in Kasol, deep in the Parvati Valley, with the riverside Manikaran Sahib gurdwara and its hot springs nearby. Manali then serves as your base: Hadimba Temple, Old Manali, the Tibetan monastery and Mall Road. The highlight is an overnight push through the all-weather Atal Tunnel into Lahaul, staying at the riverside hamlet of Jispa with views toward Suraj Tal and the Baralacha La approach. A final Manali night closes the loop. Accommodation mixes characterful 3-star hotels and hostels, moved around by an AC SUV that handles the higher Lahaul roads. starting at INR 28,000 per person. Covers Kasol 2N, Manali 2N, Jispa 1N, Manali 1N.
Manali, Jispa & Kasol - Lahaul Circuit package highlights
- Manikaran Sahib and Parvati Valley
- Hadimba Devi Temple and Old Manali
- Tibetan Monastery and Mall Road Manali
- Atal Tunnel crossing to Lahaul
- Jispa riverside hamlet
- Suraj Tal and Baralacha La views
Manali, Jispa & Kasol - Lahaul Circuit day-by-day itinerary (6N/7D)
Day 1: Arrival in Kasol
Reach Kasol in the Parvati Valley and check into your 3-star stay. Settle in beside the river, explore the small market lined with cafes, and take an easy riverside walk. Soak up the laid-back valley atmosphere that draws travellers from across the world.
Day 2: Kasol - Manikaran & Parvati Valley
Visit Manikaran Sahib, the riverside gurdwara famous for its natural hot springs where langar rice is cooked. Continue exploring the Parvati Valley; optional short walks toward villages like Chalal. Return to Kasol for a relaxed evening among the pine forests.
Day 3: Kasol to Manali
Drive to Manali and check in. Visit the ancient cedar-set Hadimba Devi Temple and the nearby Tibetan Monastery with its prayer wheels. Wander Old Manali and finish on Mall Road for shopping and dinner.
Day 4: Manali to Jispa via Atal Tunnel
Cross into Lahaul through the engineering marvel of the Atal Tunnel, emerging in a starkly different high-desert landscape. Continue along the Bhaga river to the riverside hamlet of Jispa. Enjoy the quiet, big-mountain setting and a simple overnight stay.
Day 5: Jispa to Manali
Time permitting and weather allowing, drive a little further toward the Baralacha La approach and Suraj Tal viewpoints before retracing the route back through the Atal Tunnel to Manali. Evening at leisure in Manali.
Day 6: Manali at leisure
A free day in Manali. Options include the Vashisht hot springs, a Solang Valley excursion for ropeway and adventure activities (season permitting), riverside cafes in Old Manali, or simply relaxing. Last chance for local shopping.
Day 7: Departure from Manali
After breakfast, check out and begin your onward journey, wrapping up the Lahaul circuit.
Hotels in the Manali, Jispa & Kasol - Lahaul Circuit package
- Kasol (3-star Hotel): Sandhya Kasol Resort or similar, Parvati Woods Cottage or similar
- Manali (3-star Hotel): Apple Country Resorts or similar, Honeymoon Inn Manali or similar
- Jispa (3-star Hostel / Camp): Hotel Ibex Jispa or similar, Padma Lodge Jispa or similar
What's included in the Manali, Jispa & Kasol - Lahaul Circuit package
- AC SUV for the full circuit
- 3-star hotel - Kasol (2N)
- 3-star hotel - Manali (3N total)
- 3-star hotel or premium hostel - Jispa (1N)
- Breakfast and dinner throughout
- Kasol - Manikaran Sahib, Chalal walk
- Manali - Hadimba, Tibetan Monastery, Vashisht
- Atal Tunnel and Sissu excursion
- Jispa - Suraj Tal and Bhaga riverside
- All driver allowances, permits, fuel and tolls
What's not included
- Flights and Volvo from Delhi
- Inner-line permits beyond Jispa
- Adventure activities
- Lunches and beverages
- Travel insurance
- Oxygen cylinders for altitude
Frequently asked questions
When is this circuit open?
June to September when Atal Tunnel allows easy Lahaul access. Baralacha La beyond Jispa opens late May to early October.
Do I need acclimatisation?
Yes. Jispa is at 3,200m. We pace Kasol-Manali first to help your body adjust before crossing to higher Lahaul.
How is Jispa different from Spiti?
Jispa is on the Manali-Leh route in Lahaul (Bhaga valley). Quieter, easier-access alternative to Spiti's Pin valley.
Will my phone work in Jispa?
Limited - BSNL works best. Carry offline maps and inform family before crossing Atal Tunnel.
Is altitude sickness a risk?
Yes at Jispa and Suraj Tal (4,890m). Carry Diamox, hydrate well, avoid alcohol and notify driver if you feel breathless.
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