Dalhousie and Khajjiar with a hidden gem ‘Mystic Village’
Overview
If you are a nature lover and want to travel to an off-beat destination, then we have the perfect vacation destination of your dreams. We will take you to Dalhousie with its plunging pine-clad valleys and distant mountain views and Khajjiar, the ‘mini’ Switzerland of India that is surrounded by snow-peaked mountains and located on the western edge of the Dhauladhar mountain ranges in the Himalayas. You will experience the culture and tradition of the local community when visiting “Mystic village“. You will also savor and enjoy authentic Himachali food like Thukpa and much more while at Mystic village and also indulge in adventure activities like paragliding, zorbing, hiking, and trekking in Khajjiar. Come and explore breathtaking Himachal with Navyush!
Tour Highlights
- Visit beautiful Dalhousie with its plunging pine-clad valleys and distant mountain views
- Visit St. John’s Church which is the oldest church from the Victorian era
- Explore the Tibetan Market and enjoy the amazing eateries and experience the clubs, bars and shops at the famous Mall Road in Dalhousie
- Visit to Panchpula Falls where five streams come together to form this waterfall
- Visit Satdhara Falls known for their therapeutic value
- Explore Kalatop Wildlife sanctuary, home to mammals such as the Himalayan Black Marten and the exotic Blackbird
- Hike to Dainkund Peak, the highest mountain peak at an altitude of 2755 meters in Dalhousie
- Visit Khajjiar “Mini Switzerland of India”.
- Visit Khajjiar Lake with the option to indulge in adventure activities like paragliding, horse riding and zorbing
- Trek to Mystic village, a 200-year old village
- Complimentary lunch home-cooked lunch with the authentic ‘Thukpa’ dish
Tour Map
Dalhousie to Khajjiar is approx. 21km and takes approx. 1hr by road.
Khajjiar to Mystic Village is a 3km trek and takes approx. an hour to reach.
Itinerary
DAY 1
City Tour of Dalhousie
Arrive Dalhousie and City Tour of Dalhousie
Arrival in Dalhousie, meet and greet assistance, later check-in at hotel, welcome drink, freshen up and set out for City Tour of Dalhousie.
We begin a City Tour of Dalhousie (duration 3 hours) with the oldest church, St. John’s Church, a monument from the Victorian era and a must-see for art lovers and avid readers. After experiencing this main attraction for about an hour we drive to the Tibetan Market and The Mall Road and spend some time before returning to the hotel or get dropped-off at a nearby point to explore the amazing eateries, the club culture, bars and shops that line the Mall Road.
Overnight in Dalhousie.
DAY 2
Panchpula Falls, Satdhara Falls, Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary
Visit to Panchpula Falls enroute Satdhara Falls and Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary
After breakfast, we will depart for Panchpula Falls where five streams come together to form this waterfall and the main stream originates from Dain Kund. Enroute we will also visit the Sathdhara Falls that are known for their therapeutic value as the water is said to contain mica that has many healing properties. This is a sight for sore eyes and the beautiful surrounding of green pine and Deodar trees.
Next, we move Kalatop Hill along the Ravi river to Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary which is also referred to as ‘heaven on earth’ because of its exotic flora and fauna. The thick Deodar, Blue Pine and Oak tree forests are home to mammals such as the Himalayan Black Marten and the exotic Blackbird that thrive along with many more species.
We will wind-up our day with a most picturesque boating experience at Chamera Lake before returning to the hotel.
Overnight in Dalhousie.
DAY 3
Khajjiar, Dain Kund peak, Khajjiar Lake, visit Khajji Nag Temple
Proceed to Khajjiar, enroute trek to Dain Kund peak, visit Khajjiar Lake (optional activities – paragliding, horse riding and zorbing), visit Khajji Nag Temple
Early check-out from the Hotel and drive to Khajjiar. Enroute reach the trekking trail for a short trek to Dain Kund Peak at an altitude of 2755 meters, the highest mountain peak in Dalhousie and enjoy the 360° view of the entire valley from this peak. The trail takes you through the Fir and Deodar forests along a beautiful ridge and woods pitted with small streams.
After enjoying our scenic trek, we reach the picturesque Khajjiar Lake which presents a picture-perfect bird’s eye view of the surrounding valley. Here you can enjoy exciting adventure activities like paragliding, horse riding and zorbing. If time permits, then we will visit Khajji Nag Temple built in 12th-century and decorated with ornate wood carvings, before checking into the hotel.
Overnight in Khajjiar.
DAY 4
Exciting day at ‘Mystic Village’.
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and set out for an exciting day to ‘Mystic Village’, a 200-year old village nestled at the height of 2100 meters. It can be reached by a comfortable 2 km hike amidst the beautiful Deodar trees and birds in approx. 30 minutes.
Get ready for a fairytale experience of the ever-changing color palette of the sky, the panoramic view of the Pir-Panjal ranges, the rustic feel of the village, the sight of cows eating fodder, the fields being plucked and ploughed, the chatter of village folk, the aroma of authentic Himachali food cooked on mud-stoves and the warmth of the local host community with ever-smiling faces all adds up to the mysticism of this pristine village.
The Mystic Village property, our venue for today’s lunch, is an ancestral home restructured to suit modernity without disturbing the aesthetics of the Himachali culture and village. The entire structure has been designed in a simple way using local resources such as wooden artifacts, frames, décor made from slate, jute curtains, mud pots and mud paintings on the wall. Besides the visual appeal, even the option of spending a night at Mystic Village brings forth the value that not only preserves the culture and becomes a source of revenue for the ‘host’ community.
Enjoy simple home-cooked lunch with the authentic ‘Thukpa’ dish and take back an experience that leaves you wanting for more.
Return trek to Khajjiar and drive to Dalhousie taking back beautiful memories of snow-clad mountains, pine forests and scenic landscapes.
Information
Inclusions
- 2-night accommodation in well-sanitized rooms at hotels mentioned in the itinerary or equivalent with Breakfast in Dalhousie
- 1-night accommodation in well-sanitized rooms at hotels mentioned in the itinerary or equivalent with Breakfast in Khajjiar
- Sanitized AC Sedan or vehicle of your choice with experienced Driver
- Sightseeing and excursions
- City Tour of Dalhousie which includes a visit to St. John’s church, the Mall Road
- Visit to Panchpula Waterfalls enroute stop at Sathdhara Falls
- Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary
- Dainkund Peak trek
- Visit to Khajjiar Lake with an option to experience adventure activities
- Visit to Khajji Nag temple
- Excursion to Mystic village inclusive of local lunch
Exclusions
- Any other services or meals which are not mentioned in the above “Inclusions” section.
- All personal expenses nature such as tips, laundry, telephone calls, room service, additional bottled water and additional service orders.
- Airfares and train ticket charges.
- Medical Insurance.
- Any extra expense such as route change, date change, accommodation facilities, private transportation costs that maybe incurred due to the unforeseen, unavoidable forced majeure circumstances during the tour.
- Any extra cost due to illness, accident, hospitalization, or any personal emergency.
- Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘tour price includes’ section.
- 5% GST will be applicable on all charges.
Guidelines
Temperature day time is 5 degrees to 10 degrees. Temperature night time if -12 degrees outside, inside igloo will be -2 max. So please be prepared for the winter adventure.
- WHAT TO BRING
- Warm woollen cap
- Sun hat/cap
- Thermal for wearing inside your ski clothing.
- 1 pair of waterproof gloves.
- 3 pairs of thick cotton or woollen socks
- Sweater/ fleece upper
- Sun glasses (MUST) & suns cream
- Personal medicine if any.
- Water bottle.
- No Room heaters & Electric kettles are provided at igloos.
There will be sharing toilets at the igloo sites.
Please Note: All activities are subject to weather conditions. We would advise you to come prepared for any unforeseen situation and keep a buffer of at least 2 days.
Important Points
- Kindly respect value of time – days are short in winter time so we will move to Igloo Site by 11 AM every day from Base Camp (Hotel Keylinga Inn at Naggar Road, Prini) and return back at same time from Igloo Camp. Those who want to travel at their own convenience will have to pay extra for the cab services.
- Before departure from the Base Point, make sure to carry all your essential items like medicines, clothing, toiletry etc.
Date & Price
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Payment & Cancellation
Booking Amount
- 50% of the Package cost at the time of booking or if booking made within one month of stay then full amount to be paid at time of booking.
Refund Policy
- Full refund of booking amount in case there is not enough snow to make the Igloos. We will inform you in advance.
- Full refund of Booking amount in case we could not move to Igloo Site from our Base Camp owing to blockade of road due to heavy snowfall.
- No refund of Booking amount will be made if cancellation is received less than one month of stay date in the Igloo Camp.
NOTE: Processing fees of 3% would be charged for the refund.
TERM & CONDITIONS
All the Igloo and skiing activities is subject to timely and sufficient snowfall and favourable weather conditions. Operational area is located in the mountains (approx 10,000 feet MSL) in Hampta/Sethan Valley which is approx 18 kms from the main town of Manali and during snow time it is accessible only by 4 x 4 vehicles or by trekking which normally takes 3-4 hours from the Base Camp (Hotel Keylinga Inn at Prini – 4 kms from Mall Road, Manali). All winter activities such as Igloo, skiing, snowboarding, ski touring etc. will be operated only during winter, so in extreme cold and heavy snowfall and at that times road to Hamta/Sethan valley may be blocked for a couple of days due to heavy snowfall and sometimes it takes 2-3 days to clear it, in such situation and even otherwise due to unforeseen reasons beyond human control if we are forced to postpone/cancel our above activities for sometime or even for a short duration, we would always advise our clients to be a little flexible in their schedule so that they can enjoy their stay with us fully.