Offbeat Himachal : Tirthan Valley, Jibhi, Shangarh, Barot Valley & Bir

Day 1 Mumbai to Chandigarh (Train Journey)

• 11:00 AM- Meet and greet your fellow travellers at Bandra Terminus Railway Station and proceed your journey towards chandigarh via Paschim Express/ Chandigarh Super Fast Exp

Day 2 Arrival Ambala - Drive to Jibhi

• Spend your whole day in train playing games & breaking the ice with your fellow backpackers.
• 03:00/04:00 PM- Reach chandigarh and then we leave for a road journey to Jibhi.
• Enroute- halt for dinner and Reach Jibhi late in the night, have a goodnight’s sleep!

Meals: Dinner

Day 3 Explore Jibhi- Jalori Pass Day excursion

• Wake up to a beautiful & peaceful view.
• Post breakfast, we start towards Jalori Pass crossing beautiful Shoja Village.
• We reach Jalori Pass and start our trek towards 180° and 360° View Point to experience the most beautiful and mesmerizing views of all time in the Great Himalayan National Park.
• Head back to our stay by afternoon and you are free to explore Jibhi on your own!
• Hop on to some amazing cafes of Jibhi with surreal views and good food. O/N Jibhi

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 Jibhi to Shangarh

• Post breakfast, we checkout from the stay at Jibhi and drive towards Shangarh.
• Reach Shangarh by afternoon.
• Check in at a beautiful Homestay/Campsite, relax, freshen up.
• Hike the beautiful meadow and visit the Shangchul Mahadev Temple.
• Explore nearby Attractions.
• Later, come back to the Homestay/Campsite.

Meals: Breakfast, DInner

Day 5 Shangarh to Barot Valley

• Reach Barot Valley by evening.
• Check in your homestay
• You can spend the rest of the day relaxing near the Uhl River or a walk around the village is also quite de-stressing.
• Back to stay, have dinner and wrap up the day with a goodnight’s sleep!

Meals: Breakfast, DInner

Day 6: Barot to Bir | Explore Bir
In the morning, leave for Bir, a small town known for its Tibetan monasteries and as the paragliding capital of India. On arrival, you can explore Bir’s local attractions like Sherab Ling Monastery, cafes, and markets. If you're feeling adventurous, you can also try paragliding (if weather permits), soaring high over the Dhauladhar range.

Highlights:

• Exploring Tibetan culture in Bir.
• Visiting local monasteries and cafes.
• Option for paragliding.

Meals: Breakfast, DInner

Day 7: Paragliding |  Return Journey to Chandigarh 

• Paragliding from Billing- World's Second Highest Site is going to be your highlight of the trip!
• There are other activities in Bir that one can enjoy at very cheap cost like cycling around town and can take small hikes to nearby places exploring this beautiful hamlet.
• In afternoon, we head towards chandigarh.
• Late in the night, Reach chandigarh and catch train for Mumbai

Meals: Breakfast

Day 9: Late night Arrival in Mumbai

• Arrive back in Mumbai in the late night around 10 PM, marking the end of your thrilling and rejuvenating trip through the beautiful offbeat destinations of Himachal Pradesh.

• NOTE: Numerous factors such as weather, road conditions, the physical ability of participants etc. May cause itinerary change. We reserve the rights to change any schedule in the interest of safety, comfort and general wellbeing.
• NOTE: During winters, the vehicles will drop at snow point on the way to Jalori Pass. Further, we will trek from snow point till 360° view point. Further trek to Serolsar Lake will be completely subject to it's feasibility based on snow & weather conditions.
• NOTE: Travellers residing outside Delhi are suggested to book trains/flights reaching Delhi not later than 2 PM on the trip start date. Similarly, on trip end date, book returning flight/trains leaving post 6 PM.

NOTES

• Early check-in is subject to availability.
• Company's vehicle will only be accessible till parking areas.
• The schedule can be changed on the spot by the manager according to the circumstances and convenience.
• Any cost arising out of any event beyond our control like strike, bandh, riots, flight cancellations, mechanical breakdown, natural calamity like heavy rainfall, landslides, snowfall, earthquake will be directly borne by the guests.
• SAHYADRI RANGERS won't be responsible in case any sightseeing/ activity
  gets cancelled due to any natural calamities or man- made incidents.
• Guests would be responsible for safety of their luggage/ baggage throughout the trip.
• It's a bagpacking trip and not a luxury trip, and this is how we will be able to fully taste the culture and enjoy to the fullest.
• We haven’t included Lunch since most of the time we will be out exploring the places at Lunch time, but you will have plenty of options to explore local cuisines in Local eateries, dhabbas, cafes, etc. One can expect a budget of around Rs 100-150/- per meal.
• There will be no room service, luxury hotels, room heaters, etc services.
• This backpacking trip is planned to experience the local & feel the Himalayas to the fullest.
• Paragliding will cost you Rs. 3000/- person with GoPro Video. It's a request to inform us and book your slot in advance and bring extra cash accordingly.
• Train ticket bookings usually starts from 2 Months before the departure dates, so there are chances the tickets will be in RAC/Waiting if you book the tour late. Please check the ticket status with us at the time of booking, you might have to pay a bit extra to get a confirm seats according to the availability, if the tickets aren’t available.

CANCELLATION POLICY

• The Initial Registration amount is 50% refundable only if
  cancelled 50 days before the trip.
• Out of the second and final installment paid, cancellation fees
  will be:
• 35% if cancelled before 10 days of the trip.
• 50% if cancelled before 08 days of the trip.
• 70% if cancelled before 06 days of the trip.
• 90% if cancelled before 03 days of the trip.
• 100% if cancelled before 02 days of the trip.