Trip to Himachal - April 11th to 17th

Vik · 17-03-10, 11:08 PM

Hello Guys,
I am planning a family trip to Himachal. We are a group of 5 ppl and will reach Delhi on 11th April at 8 am in the morning. We have our return tickets on 17th afternoon from delhi. That leaves us with around 6 days for trip.
Please help me finalize an itinerary. The We are planning to hire a toyota innova from delhi.

Thanks in advance !!

anupmathur · 18-03-10, 08:18 AM

Hey, Vik, do tell us a bit more about what you are looking for.
Secluded place, town, any plans for a trek, rafting, focus on food etc. etc.....

Vik · 19-03-10, 06:41 PM

Anup Sir, It is a family trip and the prime purpose is leisure. So secluded places (but with decent acommodation), hilltops, places where we could find snow and good vegetarian food are preferred. I was initially planning for Manali and places nearby but heard that there are better places in and around Himachal. Please help. Thanks in advance.

anupmathur · 20-03-10, 01:58 PM

Vik, I would suggest you take a look at the Tirthan Valley and the Great Himalayan National Park.

There are quite a few stay options in the valley and it is always nice to be near water.

The Himalayan Trout House might be just what you are looking for, though it is about the most expensive option in that valley.
Else look at the Tirthan Valley Resort or Raju's Cottage, the GHNP Sai Ropa rest house etc...

Do take a look here:
The Valley of Spring

Rewalsar, Gushaini, Manali, Kasol, Manikaran and Naggar

Prasham · 20-03-10, 02:33 PM

My suggestion...

Day 1 - Delhi - Timertrail Heights (Checkout: http://www.timbertrail.in/)
Day 2 - Timbertrail Heights
Day 3 - Timbertrail Heights - Manali (Solang)
Day 4 - Solang - Rohtang - Solang
Day 5 - Solang - Naggar
Day 6 - Naggar - Delhi

Vik · 21-03-10, 12:03 AM

Anup Sir and Prasham...Thanks for your suggestions. Will surely explore the options suggested by both of you.
Prasham, Parwanoo looks like a terrific place but timertrail appears to be a bit expensive. Do we have other options available over there?

Thanks in advance.

Prasham · 21-03-10, 04:00 PM

Yes its a bit expensive but the hotel is great. The views are fantastic plus you get to ride in a cablecar/ropeway. If you feel that's expensive I suggest you cut down the number of days from 2 to 1.

BTW I am not aware of any similar resort in the vicinity. Google for the info.

anupmathur · 21-03-10, 05:29 PM

Vik, while Timber Trail is a very impressive resort, I think it fair to let you know that cable car is amongst the most notorious ones around! Has had too many mishaps for anyone to feel good or safe about it!

Also, the weather has warmed up rapidly in the last few days and Parwanoo would be too hot to have a nice holiday!

Vik · 21-03-10, 05:47 PM

oOo

Thanks Anup Sir for pointing that out. I was actually planning for a 1 day stay at timber trail...will have to reconsider that now..

Prasham · 21-03-10, 06:01 PM

Well I have googled for incidences of ropeway accidents at Timbertrail Heights. I've got data of only 2 such accidents in odd 20 years. If some one else knows of more incidences please post about them here.

BTW this was done just for information purpose and not to prove anything.

17-03-10, 11:08 PM	#1
Vik Monk who sold his Bacardi Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jabalpur, MP Posts: 18	Trip to Himachal - April 11th to 17th Hello Guys, I am planning a family trip to Himachal. We are a group of 5 ppl and will reach Delhi on 11th April at 8 am in the morning. We have our return tickets on 17th afternoon from delhi. That leaves us with around 6 days for trip. Please help me finalize an itinerary. The We are planning to hire a toyota innova from delhi. Thanks in advance !!

18-03-10, 08:18 AM	#2
anupmathur Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 14,660	Re: Trip to Himachal - April 11th to 17th Hey, Vik, do tell us a bit more about what you are looking for. Secluded place, town, any plans for a trek, rafting, focus on food etc. etc.....

19-03-10, 06:41 PM	#3
Vik Monk who sold his Bacardi Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jabalpur, MP Posts: 18	Re: Trip to Himachal - April 11th to 17th Anup Sir, It is a family trip and the prime purpose is leisure. So secluded places (but with decent acommodation), hilltops, places where we could find snow and good vegetarian food are preferred. I was initially planning for Manali and places nearby but heard that there are better places in and around Himachal. Please help. Thanks in advance.

20-03-10, 01:58 PM	#4
anupmathur Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 14,660	Re: Trip to Himachal - April 11th to 17th Vik, I would suggest you take a look at the Tirthan Valley and the Great Himalayan National Park. There are quite a few stay options in the valley and it is always nice to be near water. The Himalayan Trout House might be just what you are looking for, though it is about the most expensive option in that valley. Else look at the Tirthan Valley Resort or Raju's Cottage, the GHNP Sai Ropa rest house etc... Do take a look here: The Valley of Spring Rewalsar, Gushaini, Manali, Kasol, Manikaran and Naggar

20-03-10, 02:33 PM	#5
Prasham Undercover Rider! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surendranagar Posts: 3,346	Re: Trip to Himachal - April 11th to 17th My suggestion... Day 1 - Delhi - Timertrail Heights (Checkout: http://www.timbertrail.in/) Day 2 - Timbertrail Heights Day 3 - Timbertrail Heights - Manali (Solang) Day 4 - Solang - Rohtang - Solang Day 5 - Solang - Naggar Day 6 - Naggar - Delhi __________________ My Blog - My Travels & Trades.

21-03-10, 12:03 AM	#6
Vik Monk who sold his Bacardi Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jabalpur, MP Posts: 18	Re: Trip to Himachal - April 11th to 17th Anup Sir and Prasham...Thanks for your suggestions. Will surely explore the options suggested by both of you. Prasham, Parwanoo looks like a terrific place but timertrail appears to be a bit expensive. Do we have other options available over there? Thanks in advance.

21-03-10, 04:00 PM	#7
Prasham Undercover Rider! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surendranagar Posts: 3,346	Re: Trip to Himachal - April 11th to 17th Yes its a bit expensive but the hotel is great. The views are fantastic plus you get to ride in a cablecar/ropeway. If you feel that's expensive I suggest you cut down the number of days from 2 to 1. BTW I am not aware of any similar resort in the vicinity. Google for the info. __________________ My Blog - My Travels & Trades.

21-03-10, 05:29 PM	#8
anupmathur Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 14,660	Re: Trip to Himachal - April 11th to 17th Vik, while Timber Trail is a very impressive resort, I think it fair to let you know that cable car is amongst the most notorious ones around! Has had too many mishaps for anyone to feel good or safe about it! Also, the weather has warmed up rapidly in the last few days and Parwanoo would be too hot to have a nice holiday!

21-03-10, 05:47 PM	#9
Vik Monk who sold his Bacardi Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jabalpur, MP Posts: 18	Re: Trip to Himachal - April 11th to 17th oOo Thanks Anup Sir for pointing that out. I was actually planning for a 1 day stay at timber trail...will have to reconsider that now..

21-03-10, 06:01 PM	#10
Prasham Undercover Rider! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surendranagar Posts: 3,346	Re: Trip to Himachal - April 11th to 17th Well I have googled for incidences of ropeway accidents at Timbertrail Heights. I've got data of only 2 such accidents in odd 20 years. If some one else knows of more incidences please post about them here. BTW this was done just for information purpose and not to prove anything. __________________ My Blog - My Travels & Trades.

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