A winter road trip to Lahaul Valley can be an exhilarating experience, offering breathtaking landscapes and the opportunity to explore the pristine beauty of the Himalayas. Lahaul Valley is located in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh and is known for its snow-covered mountains, frozen lakes, and charming villages.
Delhi/ Chandigarh
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Here are some details to consider for a winter road trip to Lahaul Valley:
We head to the most scenic part of this holiday – Lahaul Valley. To get here, we drive through the 9 km long Atal Tunnel – which is recognized as the world’s longest highway tunnel. The tunnel is built with ultra-modern specifications in the Pir Panjal range of Himalayas at an altitude of 3,000 metres (10,000 feet). At the end of the tunnel, get a chance to witness awe-inspiring and endless Greater Himalayan views of pristine high altitude snow-capped mountains and a turquoise blue river, quietly flowing into the horizon. We spend the night at a basic homestay of a warm Lahauli family.
On the second day of this Lahaul Valley road trip, wake up to explore the winter wonderland of Lahaul. Having been cut off from the rest of the world in the winters, 2020 was the first year that outsiders were able to get a chance to discover the hidden winter wonders in Lahaul Valley. Temperatures here may dip up to -30 degrees centigrade in the winters, but a Tandoor (traditional heater) in the kitchen, delicious local food and the hospitality of your host family will fill you with warmth. The itinerary for today will be determined by the prevailing weather conditions. If we have a sunny day, get ready for a guided hike around the village, or drive to nearby accessible places for some stunning photos of the Greater Himalayan range. We spend our second night at the same local homestay.
On the third day of this Lahaul trip, while we are now used to the cold temperatures, we get ready to witness the other adjoining areas of Lahaul, with the grace of the weather god. Today, we plan to move towards the eastern side of Lahaul to a warmer village called Keylong, here stay at a guesthouse with ample sunlight and better connectivity. If the weather permits we will also head to the river side to get a closer glimpse of heavenly turquoise blue water. We check into a comfortable guesthouse at Keylong and rest.
On the last day of this Lahaul Valley road trip, with a slightly heavy heart but open minds, we get ready to leave the place that now has a special place in our hearts and what we called as home for the last few days. The people of Lahaul and the mountains wish you and salute your bravery to visit this place in such tough conditions. While, on our way back, we will take a quick stop at Solang for some last bunch of snow games. While we head to a tiny hamlet called Naggar for lunch at the castle. We end the trip with a drop back to Manali.
