About this Kullu Dussehra Package 3 Nights / 4 Days Package
Our Kullu Dussehra Package 3 Nights / 4 Days is planned around the famous Kullu Dussehra – the week-long festival that begins on Vijayadashami, when the rest of India has finished its Dussehra. Instead of burning Ravana effigies, over 200 village deities are carried in palanquins to Kullu to pay homage to Lord Raghunath, whose chariot is pulled by hand with sacred ropes. The Dhalpur ground fills with fair stalls, food tents and folk music – a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the Valley of the Gods.
Pickup and drop are at Manali Volvo Parking, with 3 nights in a Manali hotel, breakfast and dinner, and a private cab for every sightseeing day. Next Kullu Dussehra: from Vijayadashami, 9th Oct, 2027 (about 7 days) – book early, as hotels in Manali and Kullu fill up fast during the festival.
Day-wise plan – Day 1: Arrival Manali – Local Sightseeing & Vashisht; Day 2: Kullu Dussehra Opening Ceremony & Naggar Tour; Day 3: Rohtang Pass (13,050 ft); Day 4: Departure – Drop at Manali Volvo Parking.
Travel Himalayas is an HP Govt. approved tour operator in Manali since 2002. See also our Manali taxi rates and booking procedure.
🗓️ Last updated: by (Founder & Director), Travel Himalayas, Manali · Suitable for families, couples, festival lovers & photographers
Kullu Dussehra Package 3 Nights / 4 Days – Quick Facts
| 🗓️ Duration | 3 Nights / 4 Days |
|---|---|
| 💰 Price | ₹13,900 for 2 adults (about ₹7,000 per person) – complete package for your date in the calculator |
| 📍 Pickup / Drop | Manali Volvo Parking → Hotel / Manali Volvo Parking (Day 4) |
| 🏨 Night stay | Manali × 3 |
| ⛰️ Highest point | Rohtang Pass – 3,978 m |
| 🌤️ Best time | March – June: pleasant 10 – 25 °C; July – September: monsoon |
Kullu Dussehra Package 3 Nights / 4 Days – Short Itinerary
- DAY 1Arrival Manali – Local Sightseeing & Vashisht25 Kms6-7 Hours
- DAY 2Kullu Dussehra Opening Ceremony & Naggar Tour90 Kms8-9 Hours
- DAY 3Rohtang Pass (13,050 ft)102 Kms8-9 Hours
- DAY 4Departure – Drop at Manali Volvo Parking2-5 Kms15-20 Mins
Route Map – Kullu Dussehra Package 3 Nights / 4 Days
🖱️ Click on the map, then scroll the mouse wheel to zoom in / out · double-click to zoom on a spot · drag to move · ＋ / － / ⟲ buttons · on mobile pinch with two fingers
🧭 Same Himachal & Spiti road map as our Manali taxi rates page – places near Manali spread out and far places pulled in. The coloured lines are the days of this package; 📏 under each place = road distance from Manali, white tags = distance between stops (approx.). 🟡 Gold ring = night stay · ⛰ = altitude · ⛽ red icons = petrol pumps. Tap a day to highlight its route.
Day-wise Detail Itinerary with Distance & Time
DAY 1Arrival Manali – Local Sightseeing & Vashisht (25 Kms / 6-7 Hours)
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Pickup: our driver meets you at Manali Volvo Parking (overnight Volvos arrive 7–10 AM) and transfers you to your hotel.
After you freshen up, we spend the day getting a feel of the Valley of the Gods. First the 500-year-old, pagoda-style Hadimba Devi Temple, set in a grove of towering deodar trees on a hillside above Manali, with animal horns of old sacrifices hanging from its verandah. Back towards Mall Road we visit two Buddhist monasteries – one built by Tibetan settlers in the early 1960s with old thangkas and a large Buddha, the other a newer monastery with an enormous gilded Buddha. Lunch is at the Club House on the banks of the Manalsu stream.
After a short rest at the hotel, in the late afternoon we drive 3 km up to the ancient village of Vashisht, with fine views of the upper Beas valley and the Pir Panjal peaks, for a refreshing dip in its hot sulphur springs. Relaxed evening and night at your hotel.
- 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.
| Route | Distance | Time |
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| Volvo Parking → Hotel | 2–5 km | 10–20 min |
| Hadimba Temple → Monasteries → Club House | approx. 8 km | 3–4 hrs |
| Manali → Vashisht → Manali | approx. 6 km | 1.5–2 hrs |
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Manali
DAY 2Kullu Dussehra Opening Ceremony & Naggar Tour (90 Kms / 8-9 Hours)
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Early morning drive to Kullu in time for the opening ceremony of Kullu Dussehra, started by the erstwhile royal family of Kullu. The richly decorated chariot of Lord Raghunath, the presiding deity of the valley, is pulled with huge sacred ropes to the Dhalpur ground, where the palanquins of over 200 village deities wait to pay homage. After the ceremony, stroll around the fair with its countless stalls of food, sweets, handicrafts and clothing.
Around noon we drive to Naggar, the old capital of the Kullu kingdom, for lunch with sweeping views over the widest part of the valley. Visit the small museum in Naggar Castle and walk up to the Roerich Art Gallery, home of the haunting Himalayan paintings of Russian artist and philosopher Nicholas Roerich. The drive back to Manali along the left bank of the Beas, with little waterfalls and streams, is one of the prettiest in the valley. Evening at leisure.
- 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. - 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.
| Route | Distance | Time |
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| Manali → Kullu (Dhalpur ground) | approx. 40 km | 1.5 hrs |
| Kullu → Naggar | approx. 25 km | 1 hr |
| Naggar → Manali (left bank road) | approx. 22 km | 45 min |
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Manali
DAY 3Rohtang Pass (13,050 ft) (102 Kms / 8-9 Hours)
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After a leisurely breakfast we drive up to the Rohtang Pass (3,978 m) (13,050 ft), the gateway through the Pir Panjal range to the high-altitude desert of Lahaul & Spiti. On the way we stop at the cascading Rahalla Falls and the busy hamlet of Marhi with its tea and snack stalls and wide views of the upper Kullu valley. In October there is a good chance of snow on the slopes near the pass – walk around and, if there is snow, enjoy a snow-scooter ride (extra cost). To the north the stark, barren mountains of Lahaul stand in sharp contrast to the green Kullu valley.
Back in Manali by early evening. The evening is free to relax or stroll along Mall Road for handicrafts, Kullu shawls, caps and mufflers.
- 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.
| Route | Distance | Time |
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| Manali → Kothi → Gulaba → Rahalla Fall → Marhi | approx. 33 km | 1.5–2 hrs |
| Marhi → Rohtang Pass (3,978 m) | approx. 18 km | 1 hr |
| Rohtang Pass (3,978 m) → Manali | approx. 51 km | 2.5 hrs |
| Rohtang permit included · closed on Tuesdays | ||
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Manali
DAY 4Departure – Drop at Manali Volvo Parking (2-5 Kms / 15-20 Mins)
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After breakfast, check out from the hotel. Free time for last-minute shopping.
Drop: after check-out we drop you at Manali Volvo Parking for your onward Volvo (usually 4–6:30 PM). On request we also book your onward bus, taxi or flight to Delhi at extra cost.
| Route | Distance | Time |
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| Manali → Volvo Parking drop | 2–5 km | 10–20 min |
Tour ends with happy memories.
Kullu Dussehra 3N/4D Package Price – Complete Package Cost
| 🏨 3 nights hotel (breakfast & dinner) | |
| 🚗 Private cab as per itinerary (Manali taxi union rates) |
💡 The amount is the complete package cost for your whole group (not per person). Hotel: ₹900 per person per night in off season, ₹1,500 in season, rooms as per group (max 3 adults per room, or 2 adults + 2 children below 12). Single person in a room: 80% of the double-room rate (e.g. ₹2,400 instead of ₹3,000 at ₹1,500 per person). Children below 5 years stay free in the hotel (no hotel cost added; they still count for vehicle seats). Cab: Manali taxi union rates for each day of the itinerary. Season: 15th Apr – 10th Jul, 11th Oct – 20th Nov, 11th Dec – 5th Jan; all other dates are off season. 🔒 Fixed rates – no bargaining please 😊. 30% advance confirms booking, balance on arrival.
Hotels in Manali
| Category | Manali (3N) | Meal Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard hotel | MAP |
| Deluxe (3★) | 3★ hotel | MAP |
| Super Deluxe | Superior 3★ hotel | MAP |
| Premium (4★) | 4★ hotel | MAP |
MAP = Breakfast + Dinner. Hotel names for your dates are confirmed on WhatsApp before booking – tap a city to see our hotels there. Check-in 12 noon, check-out 10 AM. Early check-in subject to availability. Hotel photos and options shared on WhatsApp.
Inclusions – What the Package Includes
- Pickup from Manali Volvo Parking to hotel on Day 1
- Drop at Manali Volvo Parking on Day 4
- 3 nights hotel stay in Manali according to number of persons
- Daily breakfast & dinner (MAP plan)
- All sightseeing by private cab as per itinerary & vehicle selected (Manali taxi union rates)
- Kullu Dussehra opening ceremony day trip to Kullu
- Rohtang Pass permit
- Fuel, toll tax, parking, state tax & driver allowance (driver food & accommodation)
Exclusions – Not Included
- Onward bus / taxi / flight to Delhi (we book it on request at extra cost)
- Snow scooter, paragliding, horse riding and river rafting (optional, at extra cost)
- Volvo bus tickets to and from Manali
- Lunch and any meal not mentioned
- Monument & Museum Entrance Fees for the sights mentioned in the Itinerary
- Any Kind of Adventure Activities (ropeway, snow activities, river rafting, paragliding, ATV etc.)
- Snow dress / boots on rent
- 4X4 vehicle: Tour to Snow Point is up to where the vehicle can go, else you can hire a 4X4 vehicle at extra cost
- AC will not work in uphills (AC vehicle on request at extra charges)
- The Services of Vehicle is not included on leisure days & after finishing the sightseeing tour as per the Itinerary
- Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered
- Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated)
- Guide fee, camera fee, Soft or Hard drinks, Starters
- Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls, Porterage
- Medical & Travel insurance
- Additional costs due to flight cancellation, road blocks etc.
- Any changes you may choose to make during your tour
- 5% GST (only if GST bill is required)
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Inclusions”
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Kullu Dussehra?
Kullu Dussehra starts on Vijayadashami and lasts about 7 days. The next festival begins on 9th Oct, 2027. In 2026 it began on 20th Oct.
What happens on the opening day?
The chariot of Lord Raghunath is pulled by hand with sacred ropes to the Dhalpur ground in Kullu, where over 200 village deities in palanquins gather to pay homage. The ground fills with fair stalls and food tents.
What is the cost of the Kullu Dussehra Package 3 Nights / 4 Days package?
The Kullu Dussehra Package 3 Nights / 4 Days package starts at ₹13,900 for 2 adults (about ₹7,000 per person) in the off season with the smallest vehicle. The price calculator on this page shows the complete amount for your date, group size and vehicle – hotels, cab and taxes included.
Where is the pickup and drop?
Pickup is at Manali Volvo Parking on Day 1 and the drop is at Manali Volvo Parking on Day 4. We can book your Volvo or taxi from Delhi or Chandigarh on request.
Are entry fees included?
No. Entry tickets and activities are paid by you at the place (Indian / foreigner, e.g. Club House ₹20 / ₹20, Naggar Castle ₹20 – 30 / ₹20 – 50, Roerich Art Gallery ₹50 / ₹100). Each day of the detail itinerary lists the fees of that day. Monument, temple and activity charges are paid by you at the gate. Most temples, monasteries and viewpoints in Himachal are free; activities such as paragliding, rafting, ropeways and snow sports are extra. "approx." fees can change – carry some cash.
Is Rohtang Pass (3,978 m) open in October?
Yes, Rohtang Pass is usually open in October (closed on Tuesdays, permit needed). From 20th Nov to 15th Apr it is closed for tourists.
Why should we book early?
Hotels in Manali and Kullu fill up quickly during the festival week, so book a few weeks in advance. 30% advance confirms the booking and the balance is paid on arrival.
What is the best time for this trip?
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 do I reach Manali Volvo Parking → Hotel?
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.
What should I carry?
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.
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