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15-Day Northern India Himachal Itinerary: Borivali → Chandigarh → Kasol/Tosh → Manali (November) — Budget for 2

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Day 1: Travel day

Borivali → On train, India on November 1, 2025

6:00pm

Board overnight train Borivali → Chandigarh

Board your scheduled overnight train from Borivali. Overnight trains run with sleeping berths; book lower/side lower for comfort. Keep ID and tickets ready.
INR700, 12h0m

8:00pm

Dinner on train / station food

Eat a light, hygienic dinner — packed or station-approved meals. Trains have limited pantry service; bring snacks and water.
INR300, 1h0m

10:00pm

Sleep / rest

Sleep on the overnight train to arrive fresh in Chandigarh next morning. Keep valuables secured.
INR0, 8h0m

Day 2: Transit & Tosh

Chandigarh → Kasol → Tosh, India on November 2, 2025

6:00am

Arrive Chandigarh

Arrive at Chandigarh station early morning. Quick freshen-up at station facilities before catching the bus to Bhuntar/Kasol.
INR0, 0h30m

7:30am

Bus Chandigarh → Kasol (Bhuntar)

Catch the bus/volvo to Bhuntar/Kasol; journey takes ~6–8 hours depending on service. Buses run from Chandigarh ISBT. Check departure times and book in advance.
INR600, 7h0m

2:30pm

Taxi Kasol → Tosh (via Barshaini)

Hire a shared/private taxi from Kasol/Barshaini up to Tosh (steep, scenic 20–30 minute drive). Carry warm clothes — November is cold.
INR800, 0h30m

3:15pm

Check-in & village walk in Tosh

Check into your guesthouse in Tosh and take a short walk to the village viewpoint and river. Cafés here stay open roughly 8:00–20:00; enjoy sunset views.
INR1500, 2h0m

7:30pm

Dinner: Local café in Tosh

Eat at a cosy Tosh café — try local Himachali dishes or wholesome continental fare; many cafés are open until 20:00–21:00 in November.
INR800, 1h0m

Day 3: Tosh & Kalga

Tosh → Kalga → Pulga → Tosh, India on November 3, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast: Tosh café

Simple cooked breakfast (eggs/poha/paratha) at a Tosh café; cafés typically open 8:00–10:00 for breakfast and later for lunch.
INR400, 0h45m

9:30am

Day walk to Kalga and Pulga

Walk/short taxi to Kalga and Pulga (small hamlets, 20–60 minutes by foot/jeep). They offer scenic panoramas and quiet village trails — excellent for photos and short hikes. Paths open all day.
INR200, 4h0m

2:00pm

Lunch in Kalga/Pulga café

Enjoy a slow riverside or hillside lunch with local thali or pasta; small cafés generally serve until late afternoon.
INR600, 1h0m

4:00pm

Return to Tosh & relax

Return to Tosh; relax at your guesthouse or visit riverside spots. November afternoons get chilly — carry layers.
INR0, 1h0m

7:30pm

Dinner: Guesthouse / café

Dinner at your guesthouse or a local café — enjoy local dal, sabzi, roti or soups. Many places close by 20:30–21:00 in November.
INR700, 1h0m

Day 4: Tosh → Kasol

Tosh → Barshaini → Manikaran → Kasol, India on November 4, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast & check-out

Breakfast in Tosh and pack. Check-out and take a taxi down to Barshaini; taxi runs frequently in the morning.
INR400, 1h0m

9:30am

Taxi Tosh → Barshaini → Manikaran

Short taxi from Tosh to Barshaini then onward to Manikaran (famous gurudwara and hot springs) — Manikaran Gurudwara is open 24 hours; ideal to visit morning to avoid crowds.
INR400, 1h0m

11:00am

Visit Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara

Visit the gurudwara and hot springs; free langar is served throughout the day. Gates open 24/7; modest dress recommended.
INR0, 1h0m

1:00pm

Lunch in Manikaran / Kasol

Eat lunch at a restaurant in Manikaran or return to Kasol for lunch — many cafés in Kasol are open 9:00–20:00 and serve Israeli/Himachali food.
INR600, 1h0m

3:00pm

Check-in main Kasol

Arrive and check-in at Kasol guesthouse. Afternoon free to walk along Parvati River, local markets and cafés.
INR1200, 2h0m

7:30pm

Dinner: Kasol café

Dinner at a popular Kasol café (try Israeli food/pizzas or local thalis). Kasol cafés typically open 10:00–22:00; confirm closing times seasonally.
INR800, 1h0m

Day 5: Kasol local

Kasol, India on November 5, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast at Evergreen Café / Jim Morrison Café

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at one of Kasol’s well-known cafés; most cafés open around 8:30–9:00 in November.
INR400, 0h45m

10:00am

Walk to Chalal & local market

Short walk across the bridge to Chalal for river views, small shops and laid-back cafés — a relaxing half-day activity, paths open all day.
INR0, 3h0m

1:30pm

Lunch in Kasol

Lunch at a riverside café; try local trout if available or vegetarian thali.
INR700, 1h0m

4:00pm

Visit local bakeries and browse stores

Explore spice shops, apparel stores, and local bakeries (open roughly 9:00–19:00) for souvenirs and snacks.
INR500, 2h0m

7:30pm

Dinner & plan onward to Manali

Dinner in Kasol and reconfirm bus tickets/timings to Manali for the next day.
INR800, 1h0m

Day 6: Kasol → Manali

Kasol → Manali, India on November 6, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast & check-out

Breakfast and check-out — small shops/cafés open from ~8:00–9:00 onwards.
INR400, 0h45m

9:30am

Bus Kasol → Manali (via Bhuntar)

Catch bus to Manali (book seats in advance). Journey ~2.5–4 hours depending on stops. Keep cash and jacket handy — temperatures drop in November.
INR400, 3h0m

1:00pm

Arrive Manali & check-in

Check into your Manali hotel. Afternoon to rest or take an easy stroll on Mall Road (shops open ~10:00–22:00).
INR2500, 2h0m

7:00pm

Dinner: Mall Road restaurant

Dine on Mall Road — choose from Indian, Tibetan or café options. Many restaurants open until 22:00.
INR1000, 1h0m

Day 7: Manali highlights

Manali, India on November 7, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at hotel / café

Buffet or à la carte breakfast at your hotel or a nearby café on Mall Road.
INR500, 0h45m

9:30am

Visit Hadimba Devi Temple

Visit the 16th-century Hadimba Temple set in cedar forest. Temple generally open from 6:00 to 18:00; dress modestly.
INR30, 1h0m

11:00am

Walk through Van Vihar & Tibetan Monastery

Stroll Van Vihar park and visit the Tibetan Monastery near Mall Road — open usually 9:00–17:00.
INR0, 2h0m

1:30pm

Lunch: Mall Road café

Lunch at a café on Mall Road serving local and international options.
INR800, 1h0m

4:00pm

Evening shopping on Mall Road

Shop for woollens, handicrafts and souvenirs — many shops open 10:00–22:00.
INR1000, 2h0m

8:00pm

Dinner: Himachali dinner or restaurant

Try a local Himachali meal or a popular restaurant on Mall Road.
INR1200, 1h0m

Day 8: Sissu & Rohtang area

Manali → Sissu → Solang / Rohtang approach, India on November 8, 2025

7:30am

Early breakfast & depart for Sissu

Take a hired cab or shared vehicle for a day-trip towards Sissu (in Lahaul valley). Road/permits and weather can affect access in November—check local status before departure.
INR2000, 7h0m

10:30am

Explore Sissu village & waterfalls

Visit Sissu’s scenic points and the waterfall area. This is a straightforward, mostly open area but cold in November—dress warmly. No fixed opening hours.
INR0, 2h0m

1:00pm

Lunch en route

Packed or roadside lunch in a small dhaba or guesthouse serving simple hot meals.
INR600, 1h0m

3:00pm

Return to Manali & relax

Return before evening; roads can get icy in November. Rest and hot drinks on arrival.
INR0, 2h30m

7:30pm

Dinner: Comfort meal

Have a warm dinner at your hotel or a recommended restaurant on Mall Road.
INR1200, 1h0m

Day 9: Leisure day

Manali, India on November 9, 2025

9:00am

Late breakfast & rest

Enjoy a relaxed morning, recover from the previous day’s travel and plan any small local sightseeing or hikes.
INR500, 1h0m

11:00am

Local short hikes / photo points

Short local hikes around Old Manali or Jogini Falls (access dependent on season; Jogini Falls path open during day).
INR200, 3h0m

2:00pm

Lunch: Old Manali café

Lunch in Old Manali — many cafés offer vegetarian and international options; most open 9:00–20:00.
INR800, 1h0m

5:00pm

Spa / hot stone massage (optional)

Relax with a local massage or spa session (optional) to warm up after cold days.
INR1500, 1h0m

8:00pm

Dinner: Try Tibetan cuisine

Dinner at a Tibetan/Indian restaurant on Mall Road.
INR1000, 1h0m

Day 10: Adventure / local sites

Manali, India on November 10, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast & plan activity

Breakfast and book any paid activities like paragliding (if open) or river activities. Paragliding runs typically 8:00–16:00 but depends on weather; approx. seasonal closure possible in November.
INR500, 0h45m

10:00am

Visit Naggar Castle (optional day trip)

Optional trip to Naggar Castle and Nicholas Roerich Art Gallery (open ~10:00–17:00). Requires a 30–60 minute drive each way.
INR1500, 5h0m

2:00pm

Lunch near Naggar / return to Manali

Lunch at a local restaurant; return to Manali in the afternoon.
INR700, 1h0m

7:30pm

Dinner & evening stroll

Evening meal and a calm walk on Mall Road to enjoy the local shops and cafés.
INR1000, 1h0m

Day 11: Free / buffer day

Manali, India on November 11, 2025

9:00am

Breakfast & buffer

Use this buffer day for any activity you missed earlier, additional rest, or short local visits — helpful in November if weather disrupts plans.
INR500, 1h0m

11:00am

Optional shopping or café hop

Explore more cafés in Old Manali, purchase woollens and winter gear if needed (shops open 10:00–20:00).
INR1000, 3h0m

1:30pm

Lunch

Lunch at a recommended restaurant on Mall Road.
INR800, 1h0m

7:30pm

Dinner & pack for return

Final dinner in Manali. Pack warm clothes and confirm bus timing to Chandigarh for next day.
INR1200, 1h0m

Day 12: Manali stay

Manali, India on November 12, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast & short outing

Another relaxed morning—visit any remaining local attractions or simply enjoy a riverside walk.
INR500, 1h0m

11:00am

Local temples & viewpoints

Visit small local temples and viewpoints around Manali for photography and peace; sites generally open in daytime.
INR0, 2h0m

1:00pm

Lunch and relax

Lunch and leisure time to prepare for longer stay stretch or simply rest.
INR700, 1h0m

7:30pm

Dinner

Dinner at a recommended place on Mall Road.
INR1000, 1h0m

Day 13: Last full day

Manali, India on November 13, 2025

9:00am

Breakfast & last-minute shopping

Final purchases — woollens, souvenirs. Confirm bus timing and seats to Chandigarh for the following day.
INR700, 2h0m

12:30pm

Lunch & relax

Midday meal and rest; pick up any laundry or packing needs.
INR800, 1h0m

4:00pm

Early dinner / pack

Early dinner and finish packing for the long bus and train travel next day.
INR1200, 1h0m

Day 14: Return travel

Manali → Chandigarh → On train to Mumbai, India on November 14, 2025

7:00am

Bus / Volvo Manali → Chandigarh

Board the pre-booked bus/volvo from Manali to Chandigarh; journey takes ~8–12 hours depending on service. Carry snacks, water and warm layers.
INR700, 10h0m

7:30pm

Arrive Chandigarh & board evening/night train to Mumbai

Arrive Chandigarh and head to the station to board your booked overnight train to Mumbai/Borivali. Confirm platform and boarding time; keep travel docs handy.
INR700, 12h0m

8:30pm

Dinner & settle on train

Have a light dinner before sleeping on the train; pantry may have limited options — carry biscuits and water.
INR300, 1h0m

Day 15: Arrive home

Mumbai / Borivali, India on November 15, 2025

8:00am

Arrive Mumbai / Borivali

Arrive back home. Unpack, rest and recuperate after the trip.
INR0, 0h30m

10:00am

Brunch at home / local eatery

Have a relaxing brunch and settle bills if any were pending.
INR400, 1h0m
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