Snow & mountains / 9 Days, 8 Nights
Manali Winter Group Tour
Snow at Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel, Naggar Castle, Hadimba Temple and a free day in Delhi, with a dedicated tour coordinator.
Snow at Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel, Naggar Castle, Hadimba Temple and a free day in Delhi, with a dedicated tour coordinator.
A nine-day winter group tour from Kerala: train to Delhi, overnight AC Volvo to Manali, local sightseeing, a full day of snow at Solang Valley and Atal Tunnel / Sissu, Naggar Castle and Kullu, a free day in Delhi and the train home.
A wooden temple in an ancient cedar forest
Snow slopes and mountain views near Manali
One of the longest highway tunnels in the world
A medieval wood-and-stone castle above the Beas valley
The war memorial on the ceremonial boulevard
Natural hot water springs and ancient stone temples
A calm Buddhist monastery with colourful prayer halls
Authentic Kullu shawls and Himachali handicrafts
Every stop and every meal, in the order the trip unfolds.
Assemble at the railway station and board the reserved superfast train to New Delhi.
Meet and greet fellow tour members and your dedicated tour coordinator.
Games, conversations and scenic sunsets as the journey begins.
Wake up to ever-changing landscapes as the train crosses central India.
Regional railway delicacies, cards, music and plenty of group bonding.
Approach the national capital region overnight.
Morning arrival in Delhi. Disembark from the train and gather at the boarding point.
Time for lunch and freshening up before the mountain departure.
Board the Semi Sleeper AC Volvo bound for Manali, travelling through the foothills of the Himalayas.
Morning arrival in Manali, hotel transfer and fresh-up (early check-in subject to availability).
A shrine nestled in historic cedar forests.
Soak in the therapeutic hot water springs and see the ancient temples.
Explore the Tibetan Monastery and the bustling Mall Road.
A warm buffet dinner and a comfortable night at the hotel.
An energising breakfast at the hotel before heading to the snow slopes.
Panoramic snow peaks and winter activities: skiing, snowboarding, tube slides and snowmobiles (at own cost).
Drive through the engineering marvel to frozen waterfalls and Lahaul valley vistas.
The Atal Tunnel / Sissu visit is subject to weather, road conditions, local administration permissions and additional vehicle charges.
Back at the hotel for a warm dinner and a night in Manali.
A hearty breakfast and hotel check-out.
Explore the 15th-century wood-and-stone fortress with Kathkuni architecture, art galleries and Beas valley views.
Visit authentic shawl weaving factories and handicraft emporiums.
Board the Semi Sleeper AC Volvo from Manali to Delhi for a scenic descent through Himachal valleys.
Morning arrival. Disembark from the Volvo and drop your luggage.
India Gate, shopping at Sarojini Nagar and Chandni Chowk, and street food (meals at own cost).
In the evening, board the train from Delhi to Kerala for the overnight journey.
A relaxing journey rolling southward across the country.
Group photo exchanges, winter stories and a second night on the train.
Arrive at your home stations with hearts full of wonder.
Memories of snowy peaks, lifelong friendships and Himalayan magic.
One price, no surprises on the road.
Not included: winter sports in solang, meals in delhi, atal tunnel / sissu vehicle charges.
Feel alive under open skies: thoughtfully planned trips, friendly people and memories that last.
Carefully planned itineraries for hill stations, heritage trails and beyond.
Fixed-date and on-request group trips with a dedicated trip coordinator.
Comfortable, hand-picked stays to suit your trip and budget.
Trains, AC Volvo coaches and private cabs arranged end to end.
Tell us your dates and interests, and we shape the trip around you.
Friendly assistance from the first call to the drive home.
The order of sightseeing is indicative and may change due to traffic, weather, local conditions, entry timings of attractions or on-ground decisions by the trip coordinator. Itineraries and inclusions are subject to change without prior notice. Photographs are for illustration only.
Kerala to Manali by train & AC Volvo
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