I would like to know what a tour package is as I am currently looking at Manali tour packages from Delhi. Getting some idea of the Manali tour package from Delhi will enable me to decide whether or not to get it. I need details like the duration of the package, sightseeing and accommodation.
Hello, welcome to the forum! Overview Manali is a popular hill station in the state of Himachal Pradesh in the northern part of India. It has a number of temples, natural attractions and also adventure places that makes it a preferred getaway by both families and friends. Couples are especially enthusiastic to visit the hill station during winter season. But really, Manali can be visited in whatever season of the year, as it offers different landscapes for each season. A good option for those coming in from distant cities would be to take tour packages. There are plenty of tour companies offering direct tour packages, say from Delhi up to Manali. The transfer from Delhi to Manali, the sightseeing, the accommodation and transfers within Manali would all be handled by the tour company. This can make for a very comfortable and hassle-free tour, instead of doing all the planning by yourself. Manali Tour Packages from Delhi Make My Trip - Make My Trip was founded in the 20th century by Mr. Deep Kalra. It started out catering to the needs of the Indian travellers abroad and then expanded into the local Indian market. As of 2017, Make My Trip has become one of India's best online travel portals, even obtaining several awards and merging with larger companies like Easy to Book and My Gola. Whether you're looking to travel abroad or within India, Make My Trip has tons of packages that you can choose from. Aside from that, they also have services with regards to flight, hotel and railway bookings. 1. Manali By Volvo - This package begins in Delhi, as you embark on an 11-hour overnight journey into Manali. As soon as you reach Manali, a representative of Make My Trip would pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure though the hotel can provide for activities for you. Your next five days would be spent sightseeing around Manali exploring its temples like the Manu Temple, Vashisht Temple and Hadimba Devi Temple. You would also be taking a trip to the famous Rohtang Pass, where you can enjoy playing with snow and doing winter sports activities. If Rohtang Pass is closed, you'd be taken to Snow Point instead. There's also the Solang Valley which is open all-year round, where you can do both winter and summer activities in, depending on the season. On your last day, you'd be transferred back to the bus stand where you'd take a bus that will bring you back to Manali. Daily breakfast and either lunch or dinner are included in the package already. Other inclusions like evening milk, evening tea and morning tea can also be enjoyed by the guest. Duration - 5 Nights and 6 Days Transfer from Delhi and from Manali - AC Volvo Seater Bus Accommodation - Hotel Vintage (Three-Star Hotel) Transportation Around Manali - Private Car Other Inclusions - Daily Breakfast and Lunch/Dinner, Two Glasses of Milk Per Night Per Couple, Morning Tea, Evening Tea with Cookies, Pickup from Bus Stand, Sightseeing (By Hotel) and Local Taxes Rate - Rs. 6,999/Adult 2. Manali Getaway - If travelling from Delhi to Manali by bus isn't much up to your interest, then you can opt for this package instead. The transfer from Delhi to Manali is via private car so you can enjoy the solitary and comfy ride. Once you arrive in Manali, you'd be taken to your hotel wherein you'd check in and rest for a while before exploring The Mall Road. Rest of the night is at your leisure though make sure you sleep early for the busy day ahead of you. The next day, explore religious sites around Manali like the Vashisht Temple, Hadimba Devi Temple and Manali Tibetan Monastery. The next day, excursions into Manikaran, Kullu Valley, Rohtang Pass and Solang Valley can be undertaken. On your last day, you'd be transferred to Delhi again by private car. The hotel included in the package is the White Mist - A Sterling Holiday Resorts, which is a three-star hotel, with very top notch facilities. Each room offers a view of the snow-capped mountains that guests would truly enjoy. Duration - 3 Nights and 4 Days Transfer from Delhi and from Manali - Private Car Accommodation - White Mist - A Sterling Holiday Resorts (Three-Star Hotel) Transportation Around Manali - Private Car Other Inclusions - Daily Breakfast and Lunch/Dinner, Sightseeing (By Hotel) and Local Taxes Rate - Rs. 14,433/Adult Silent Planet Holidays - Established in the 20th century as well, Silent Planet Holidays offers budget, standard, deluxe, luxury and premium packages for travellers going to Manali and other destinations in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, as well as Rajasthan. They have their corporate office in Manali itself but also has branches in Bilaspur and Chandigarh. 1. AC Volvo Package for Kullu Manali - From Delhi, you would be riding an air-conditioned Volvo bus to reach Manali. You'd be arriving early morning in Manali and after checking in, you can proceed with sightseeing. The first attractions that you'd cover are the Vashisht Temple, Hadimba Devi Temple, Van Vihar, The Mall Road, Hong Kong Market and Tibetan Monastery. After the tour, rest of the day is at your leisure. The next day, take excursions into attractions like Kothi Village, Palchan Village, Nehru Kund, Beas Kund, Rahala Waterfalls, Gulaba and Marhi. Also visit the Rohtang Pass, or Snow Point if the pass is closed, to do some winter sports or just play with snow. Last day would be spent travelling back to Delhi via Volvo bus as well. Hotels were not mentioned in the package but they vary accordingly, depending on which package you choose. Duration - 3 Nights and 4 Days Transfer from Delhi and from Manali - AC Volvo Bus Accommodation - Included Transportation Around Manali - Private Car Other Inclusions - Daily Breakfast and Dinner, Sightseeing and Local Taxes Rate - (Rates are Per Couple) Rs. 11,000 or Rs. 14,000 for Low Season or High Season (Budget), Rs. 13,500 or Rs. 15,500 for Low Season or High Season (Standard), Rs. 15,500 or Rs. 18,500 for Low Season or High Season (Deluxe), Rs. 18,500 or Rs. 22,500 for Low Season or High Season (Luxury) and Rs. 22,500 or Rs. 26,500 for Low Season or High Season (Premium) Thomas Cook India - Thomas Cook is a renowned tour company, not only in India, but also worldwide. The company was established by the end of the 18th century by an England-based man named Thomas Cook. It has undergone through several rebranding over the years but has maintained the quality of its services for customers. As of now, Thomas Cook has been acquired by C&N Touristic AG and is one of the largest global travel agencies with an online portal. 1. Memorable Manali Basic Volvo Package - From Delhi, you'd be transferred to Manali by Volvo bus, which can take around 11 to 15 hours. On your second day, you would have arrive at Manali and upon checking in at the hotel, you have the day at your leisure. The next day is the start of the sightseeing proper, when you'd be taken to both Rohtang Pass and Solang Valley. In these places, you can enjoy winter (Rohtang Pass) or summer (Solang Valley) activities. The next day, you would be taken to excursions, visiting Naggar Castle, Jagatipatt Temple, Tripura Sundri Temple, Nicholas Roerich Art Gallery, Gauri Shankar Temple and Jana Waterfalls. The rest of the night can be spent at your leisure, exploring sights around Manali, like Old Manali or The Mall Road. On your fifth day, you would be toured around Manali, with sights like the Vashisht Temple, Hadimba Devi Temple, Tibetan Monastery, Nehru Kund and Van Vihar. By afternoon, you'd be transferred back to the bus stand where you'd be riding the semi-sleeper bus to reach Delhi. You'd be staying at the Harmony River Valley hotel on your duration of visit to Manali. It's an upbeat hotel with a great view of the Beas River. Breakfast and dinner are both included in the package already. Duration - 5 Nights and 6 Days Transfer from Delhi and from Manali - Semi-Sleeper AC Volvo Bus Accommodation - Harmony River Valley (Three-Star Hotel) Transportation Around Manali - Non AC Vehicle (Maruti Alto or Tata Sumo) Other Inclusions - Daily Breakfast and Dinner, Sightseeing, Parking Fees, Driver Fees and Local Taxes Rate - Rs. 8,199/Adult 2. Memorable Manali Basic Volvo Package - This package has the same itinerary as above but there are some minor changes. So as soon as you are dropped off from Delhi to Manali, you'd be transferred to your hotel. Check in and the day would be at your leisure. The next day, you'd be exploring both Rohtang Pass and Solang Valley. The next day, the same as above, visit places around Naggar and reach Jana Waterfalls too. The difference is that the next day, you'd reach Manikaran, explore the sights around it like the Manikaran Gurudwara and Hot Springs, then visit Kullu for the Vaishno Devi Temple. You can also enjoy white water rafting in the Beas River. On your last day, do some sightseeing around Manali with the Vashisht Temple, Hadimba Devi Temple, Tibetan Monastery, Nehru Kund and Van Vihar. Then transfer to the bus stand to board the bus plying to Manali. Duration - 6 Nights and 7 Days Transfer from Delhi and from Manali - Semi-Sleeper AC Volvo Bus Accommodation - Harmony River Valley (Three-Star Hotel) Transportation Around Manali - Non AC Vehicle (Maruti Alto or Tata Sumo) Other Inclusions - Daily Breakfast and Dinner, Sightseeing, Parking Fees, Driver Fees and Local Taxes Rate - Rs. 10,299/Adult Sunrise Holidays - Sunrise Holidays is a Shimla-based travel agency managed by Munish Aggarwal. The company specialises in tours in and out of Shimla, mostly in Himachal Pradesh. Though not as big as the travel companies mentioned above, they are very reliable and have great experience in destinations around Himachal Pradesh. Their rates are a bit on the higher side though but you're quite assured of the quality of personalised service that they have. 1. Manali Package from Delhi - This package begins from Delhi, where a private vehicle would pick you up and take you to Manali. The drive is overnight, reaching about 15 hours. Once you reach Manali, check in at the hotel owned by Sunrise Holidays, the Hotel Sunrise Manali. Then, proceed for sightseeing around Manali with sights like the Hadimba Devi Temple, Tibetan Monastery, Vashisht Temple, Van Vihar and The Mall Road. The next day, visit the Rohtang Pass and on the way home, the Rahala Waterfalls, Solang Valley, Marhi and Nehru Kund. Last day would be spent reaching Delhi by private car again. Duration - 3 Nights and 4 Days Transfer from Delhi and from Manali - Private Vehicle Accommodation - Hotel Sunrise Manali (Three-Star Hotel) Transportation Around Manali - Private Vehicle Other Inclusions - Welcome Drink on Arrival, Daily Breakfast and Dinner, Sightseeing and Local Taxes Rate - Rs. 24,000/Couple Suvidha Travel - This is a Delhi-based travel agency that offers packages for destinations around India and also for destinations outside of India. Though newer in operation, the staffs of the agency have been in the industry for many years now. Experience makes them a prime choice for travellers who want a smooth-sailing tour of a particular destination. 1. Manali Weekend Special - This is a very affordable package starting from Delhi by Volvo bus with LCD television. This is an overnight journey and you'd arrive in Manali by early morning. As soon as you arrive, check in at your hotel and then proceed for sightseeing. Explore sights like the Vashisht Temple, Hadimba Devi Temple, Tibetan Monastery, Hong Kong Market and The Mall Road. The next day is reserved for Rohtang Pass, though you would also visit Solang Valley, Rahala Waterfalls, Kothi and Gulaba en route. On your last day, transfer to the bus stand and be on your way back to Delhi. Inclusions of the package are welcome drinks on arrival, daily breakfast and dinner, one special candlelight dinner and also local taxes. Duration - 4 Nights and 5 Days Transfer from Delhi and from Manali - AC Luxury Volvo Bus with LCD Accommodation - Included (Not Mentioned) Transportation Around Manali - Private Vehicle Other Inclusions - Welcome Drink on Arrival, Morning Tea, Daily Breakfast and Dinner, One Candlelight Dinner, Sightseeing and Local Taxes Rate - Rs. 7,499/Couple 2. Manali Volvo Tour Package - This tour package has the same itinerary as above but with some modifications. You'd arrive in Manali via Volvo bus from Delhi. On arrival, check in and then proceed for sightseeing around Manali covering sights like the Vashisht Temple, Hadimba Devi Temple, The Mall Road and many more. The next day, proceed to Rohtang Pass, with visits to Solang Valley, Rahala Waterfalls and Gulaba en route. The next day, reach Manikaran and visit the Manikaran Gurudwara and Hot Springs. Also visit the Vaishno Devi Temple and Kasol Valley along the way. The next day, some leisure time for sightseeing before being transferred to the bus stand for your trip back to Delhi via the same type of bus. Duration - 5 Nights and 6 Days Transfer from Delhi and from Manali - AC Luxury Volvo Bus with LCD Accommodation - Included (Not Mentioned) Transportation Around Manali - Private Vehicle Other Inclusions - Welcome Drink on Arrival, Morning Tea, Daily Breakfast and Dinner, One Candlelight Dinner, Sightseeing and Local Taxes Rate - Rs. 8,999/Couple Conclusion These are some of the best companies offering tour packages from Delhi to Manali. The tour packages already include the basics of a tour like the hotel, sightseeing and meals. Transfer from Delhi to Manali is also already included, either by private vehicle or by bus. Some packages also already include nearby areas of Manikaran, Naggar and Kasol. Do keep in mind that rates are sometimes per couple, but some are per individual. Good luck and I hope this helps!
