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Mashobra, Chindi, Karsog and Janjehli. Apple orchards, deodar and temple villages most itineraries drive straight past.

Where you stay

• Mashobra : 1 Night
• Chindi : 2 Night
• Janjehli Valley : 1 Nights
• Shangarh : 1 Nights
• Mandi : 2 Nights
• Barot : 2 Nights

Day by day

1. D1

   Arrival at Chandigarh – Mashobra (125 Km. / 4-5 Hrs.)

   Arrive at Chandigarh Railway Station / Airport. Meet our representative and get a private transfer to Mashobra. Upon arrival, Check-in to the Hotel and relax for a while. Evening free for leisure activities where you can stroll in the market or just relax in the hotel itself. Enjoy the delicious dinner at the hotel and the overnight stay.

2. D2

   Mashobra – Chindi via Tattapani, Naldehra (100 Km. / 3-4 Hrs.)

   Checkout from the Hotel after breakfast and proceed towards Chindi. Enroute, you’ll pass through Mashobra, Baldeyan, Naldehra and Tatapani before you reach Chindi which remains acclaimed among world tourists for its natural charm splendour It is located amidst enormous orchards of apples and dense hilly woods of Deodars and Pines. On arrival at Chindi, check into the hotel and relax for a while. In the evening, you can head out to visit the beautiful Chindi Mata Temple. Return back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

3. D3

   Karsog Valley Day Excursion

   After enjoying the scrumptious breakfast and head out for a day excursion to Karsog. Karsog lies in the Pir Pinjal Range of Himalayas bordering Shimla District. Visit the famous Mamleshwar Mahadev Temple, Kamaksha Devi, and Mahunag Temples. On the way, you will enjoy scenic beauty of the valley and abundance of apple orchards. Return to the hotel in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

4. D4

   Chindi – Janjehli (80 Km. / 3-4 Hrs.)

   Checkout from the hotel after breakfast and proceed towards Janjehli – a little village in the Himalayas Janjehli is an enchanting and fascinating experience, with no frills of modernity, take a refreshing break from routine life. Janjehli offers many treks which includes Shikari Devi Trek, Janjehli to Karsog Trek to name few. On arrival at Janjehli, check-in to the hotel and rest for a while. Enjoy the dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

5. D5

   Janjehli – Shangarh (140 Km. / 5-6 Hrs.)

   After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed Leave for Shangarh, a divine and hidden meadow village in the Sainj Valley, part of the Great Himalayan National Park (UNESCO site). The drive winds through Banjar and Sainj, showcasing alpine valleys, dense forests, and gushing mountain streams. Upon reaching Shangarh, marvel at the vast green Shangarh Meadows fringed by cedar trees and wooden temples, particularly the Shangarh Devta Temple. The spiritual serenity and untouched natural setting make this place an ethereal experience. In the evening, enjoy the delicious dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.

6. D6

   Shangarh Valley Sightseeing – Mandi (80 Km. / 3 Hrs.)

   After breakfast, head out for the day excursion of Shangarh’s local trails. Visit Barshangarh Waterfall, hike into the forest to reach secluded meadows, and interact with villagers living in harmony with nature. Later, begin your descent toward Mandi, crossing Sainj and Pandoh along the Beas River. On arrival in Mandi, explore the town's colonial-era bridges, Bhootnath Temple, and serene ghats of the Beas-Suketi confluence, giving the town its nickname “Varanasi of the Hills.” Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.

7. D7

   Mandi – Parashar Lake – Mandi via Katraula, Kandi Day Excursion

   After enjoying the breakfast in the morning, proceed for the day excursion to Parashar Lake – a freshwater lake located at an altitude of 2730 metres in Mandi District. It is believed that sage Parashar meditated here. In 13th Century, Raja Ban Sen of Mandi, built a three storied Pagoda-like temple in honour of sage Parashar on the banks of the lake. The lake has a floating island within the island which moves in all directions within the lake and this covers approx. 7% area of the lake. Enroute you will cross Katraula and Kandi during your journey from Mandi to Parashar Lake. Return back to the hotel in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

8. D8

   Mandi – Barot (70 Km / 2-3 Hrs.)

   Checkout from the hotel in the morning after breakfast and proceed towards Barot. Enroute you’ll cross Ghatasani and Jhatingri before you reach Barot. On arrival, check into the hotel. Rest day reserved for leisure. You can also stroll for a while in the evening at your own. Return back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

9. D9

   Barot Valley Trail (Foot)

   After breakfast, head out for a full day exploration of the nonpareil natural elegance of Barot It is situated in a small valley formed by the Uhl River, at an elevation of 1819 m There is a Trout breeding centre from where the fishes are released into the river You can enjoy the angling here Barot also forms the gateway to the Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary which lies across the Uhl Sanctuary is home to Goral, Himalayan Black Bear, and a variety of pheasants By evening, get a transfer back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

10. D10

    Barot – Pathankot Railway Station (Drop) (200 Km. 6-7 Hrs.)

    Checkout from the hotel after breakfast and proceed towards Pathankot. On arrival, the can will drop you at the Pathankot Railway Station for your onward journey. Arrive home with beautiful memories of your holiday!

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