Kullu Dussehra Packages – 3 Packages
Celebrate the famous Kullu Dussehra in the Valley of the Gods. The week-long festival begins on Vijayadashami – next on 9th Oct, 2027 – when the chariot of Lord Raghunath is pulled to the Dhalpur ground and over 200 village deities gather in Kullu. Our packages start and end at Manali Volvo Parking, with a Manali hotel and a private cab for the ceremonies and sightseeing.
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⭐ 3N / 4D🛣️ approx. 217 km
🚗 Pickup: Manali Volvo Parking → Hotel
🌇 Drop: Manali Volvo Parking (Day 4)
🏨 Night stay: Manali × 3
- Day 1 Arrival Manali – Local Sightseeing & Vashisht (25 Kms / 6-7 Hours)
- Day 2 Kullu Dussehra Opening Ceremony & Naggar Tour (90 Kms / 8-9 Hours)
- Day 3 Rohtang Pass (13,050 ft) (102 Kms / 8-9 Hours)
- Day 4 Departure – Drop at Manali Volvo Parking (2-5 Kms / 15-20 Mins)
⭐ 6N / 7D🛣️ approx. 282 km
🚗 Pickup: Manali Volvo Parking → Hotel
🌇 Drop: Manali Volvo Parking (Day 7)
🏨 Night stay: Manali × 6
- Day 1 Arrival Manali (2-5 Kms / 15-20 Mins)
- Day 2 Kullu Dussehra Opening Ceremony (80 Kms / 8 Hours)
- Day 3 Rohtang Pass (13,050 ft) (102 Kms / 8-9 Hours)
- Day 4 Naggar Castle, Roerich Art Gallery & Patlikuhl (45 Kms / 5-6 Hours)
- Day 5 Manali Local Sightseeing (15 Kms / 4-5 Hours)
- Day 6 Vashisht Hot Springs & Solang Valley (40 Kms / 6-7 Hours)
- Day 7 Departure – Drop at Manali Volvo Parking (2-5 Kms / 15-20 Mins)
⭐ 11N / 12D🛣️ approx. 692 km
🚗 Pickup: Manali Volvo Parking → Hotel
🌇 Drop: Manali Volvo Parking (Day 12)
🏨 Night stay: Manali × 11
- Day 1 Arrival Manali (2-5 Kms / 15-20 Mins)
- Day 2 Kullu Dussehra Opening Ceremony (80 Kms / 8 Hours)
- Day 3 Manali – Rohtang Pass – Manali (102 Kms / 8-9 Hours)
- Day 4 Manali Local Sightseeing, Vashisht & Jogini Falls (25 Kms / 7-8 Hours)
- Day 5 Naggar Tour (45 Kms / 5-6 Hours)
- Day 6 Manikaran Gurudwara & Hot Springs (160 Kms / 8-9 Hours)
- Day 7 Solang Valley & Dhundi Hike (35 Kms / 7 Hours)
- Day 8 Kothi & Gulaba Meadows (40 Kms / 6 Hours)
- Day 9 Day at Leisure (No Drive)
- Day 10 Bijli Mahadev Temple (125 Kms / 7-8 Hours)
- Day 11 Kullu Dussehra Closing Ceremony (80 Kms / 8 Hours)
- Day 12 Departure – Drop at Manali Volvo Parking (2-5 Kms / 15-20 Mins)
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Kullu Dussehra Packages Price List 2026
Starting price per person (2 persons sharing, off season, smallest vehicle) – open a package for the complete price on your date.
Best Time to Visit Manali & Himachal
- March – June: pleasant 10 – 25 °C, high passes open, best for families
- July – September: monsoon, green valleys, lower hotel rates – landslides possible
- October – November: clear skies, autumn colours, Kullu Dussehra
- December – February: snow at Solang, Sissu & Kufri, Christmas – New Year rush
How to Reach Manali & Himachal
- By air: Bhuntar (Kullu) airport is 50 km from Manali; Chandigarh airport is 300 km.
- By train: Nearest big stations are Chandigarh and Kiratpur Sahib / Una; Joginder Nagar has a narrow-gauge line.
- By road: Overnight Volvo buses run from Delhi (12 – 14 hrs) and Chandigarh (8 – 9 hrs) to the Manali Volvo stand.
Top Places Covered in Our Kullu Dussehra Packages
- 🛕 Raghunath Rath Yatra · Kullu · opening & closing day
The decorated chariot of Lord Raghunath, the presiding deity of the valley, is pulled by hand with sacred ropes while over 200 village deities in palanquins pay homage. - 🎪 Dhalpur Maidan (Dussehra Ground) · Kullu · approx. 40 km
The big Dussehra ground of Kullu, filled with fair stalls, food tents, folk music and hundreds of visiting village deities during the festival week. - 🛕 Hadimba Devi Temple · Dhungri forest · 2 km
Four-tier pagoda wooden temple built in 1553, dedicated to Hidimba, wife of Bhima. Set in a tall deodar forest, with the Ghatotkach shrine nearby. Yak rides and photos in local Himachali dress. - ☸️ Tibetan Monastery · Near Mall Road
Colourful Gadhan Thekchhokling monastery built by Tibetan settlers, with a large Buddha statue, murals and prayer wheels. Tibetan market for handicrafts nearby. - 🎡 Club House · Old Manali road · 2 km
Fun spot on the Manalsu stream with indoor games, river crossing and small amusement rides. Good for families, with a small market for woollens. - ♨️ Vashisht Hot Springs · Vashisht village · approx. 3 km
Old stone village above the Beas with natural hot sulphur springs in two large tanks, believed to have healing properties. - 🏰 Naggar Castle · approx. 21 km
Built around 1460 by Raja Sidh Singh in Kath-Kuni style of stone and wood. Now a heritage hotel with the Jagti Patt temple and wide valley views. - 🎨 Roerich Art Gallery · Naggar · approx. 22 km
Former home of Russian painter Nicholas Roerich, showing his famous Himalayan paintings in a garden setting. - 🌊 Rahalla Fall · approx. 27 km
Waterfall fed by melting snow, falling over rocks beside the road. A popular photo stop. - ☕ Marhi · approx. 33 km
Last halt before Rohtang with dhabas for tea, Maggi and parathas. Snow dresses can be hired on the way. - 🏔️ Rohtang Pass · 3,978 m · approx. 51 km
High mountain pass between Kullu and Lahaul. Snow, glacier views, snow scooter, skiing and sledging (extra cost). Permit included. - 🐟 Patlikuhl Trout Farm · Patlikuhl · approx. 15 km
Trout hatchery and farm on the left bank road, a short stop on the way back from Naggar.
Manali & Himachal Travel Tips & What to Carry
- The Rohtang permit is limited per day – book early (it is in our cab rate).
- Solang and Sissu have union snow activities at fixed rates.
- Keep a buffer day in winter for snow on the roads.
- Warm jacket and woollens (even in summer evenings)
- Comfortable walking shoes; snow boots are rented at Solang
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Original photo ID for hotels and permits
- Basic medicines for motion sickness
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next Kullu Dussehra?
The festival starts on Vijayadashami and lasts about 7 days – next from 9th Oct, 2027.
Where is the pickup?
All Kullu Dussehra packages start and end at Manali Volvo Parking.
Which Kullu Dussehra package should I choose?
The 3N/4D package covers Manali sightseeing, the opening Rath Yatra with Naggar Castle, and Rohtang Pass. The 6N/7D package adds Solang Valley, Manikaran and more time at the fair in Dhalpur. The 11N/12D package stays for the whole festival – from the opening ceremony to the closing Lanka Dahan day.
What happens at the opening ceremony?
On Vijayadashami afternoon the chariot of Lord Raghunath is pulled by hundreds of devotees from Sultanpur to the Dhalpur ground, while village deities in decorated palanquins join the procession with drums and trumpets. It is the most crowded and colourful day of the festival.
Is Rohtang Pass (3,978 m) open during Kullu Dussehra?
Yes. Kullu Dussehra falls in October, when Rohtang Pass is normally open (closed on Tuesdays, permit needed). If the road is closed by snow or by the authorities, we go to Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel and Sissu instead.
Is the price per person?
No. The calculator on each package shows the complete package amount for your whole group – Manali hotel plus private cab – for your date, number of persons and vehicle.
How do I book?
30% advance confirms the booking; balance on arrival. Book early – hotels fill up fast in festival week.
What is the cost of a Kullu Dussehra package?
Our packages start from ₹7,000 and go up to ₹22,200 per person (2 sharing), depending on the duration, hotels and vehicle. Every package page shows the complete price for your date.
How many days are enough?
Our packages run from 3 to 11 nights. Choose a shorter one for a quick trip and the longest for the complete circuit.
What is the best time to visit Manali & Himachal?
March – June: pleasant 10 – 25 °C, high passes open, best for families. July – September: monsoon, green valleys, lower hotel rates – landslides possible. October – November: clear skies, autumn colours, Kullu Dussehra. December – February: snow at Solang, Sissu & Kufri, Christmas – New Year rush.
How to reach Manali & Himachal?
By air – Bhuntar (Kullu) airport is 50 km from Manali; Chandigarh airport is 300 km. By train – Nearest big stations are Chandigarh and Kiratpur Sahib / Una; Joginder Nagar has a narrow-gauge line. By road – Overnight Volvo buses run from Delhi (12 – 14 hrs) and Chandigarh (8 – 9 hrs) to the Manali Volvo stand.