6N / 7DShimla & Manali Hills
- Hotel
- Daily Breakfast
- Sightseeing
- Transfers
Himachal Pradesh · Ancient village
About this trip
Malana, an isolated village high above the Parvati valley, is famous for one of the world’s oldest surviving forms of self-government and a fiercely guarded, distinct culture with its own customs and dialect around the Jamlu Devta cult. Reached only on foot, it is a singular high-Himalayan cultural experience (visitors follow strict local rules). Across two nights Malana opens up beyond a flying visit: a relaxed arrival, a full day for the main sights and a second morning to linger over whatever caught your eye, rather than ticking everything off in a rush. The day-by-day below is a flexible framework — priced on enquiry and confirmed with you at quotation for your exact dates, pace and party.
What this package includes
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Day by day
Tap any day to expand. Drive distances and times are realistic approximations, stated up front and traffic-dependent — never hidden. Every day's full plan is on this page even when a day is collapsed.
Arrive in Malana and settle in. The order of sights below is a flexible framework — your consultant confirms the exact day-by-day, timings and hotels for your dates and pace at the quotation stage.
Malana village trek: A forest climb to the ancient self-governed village (respect local customs).
Overnight: Malana
A free day to slow down in Malana, or add a nearby excursion — we tailor it to you at the planning stage.
Overnight: Malana
Private transfer for your onward journey (nearest airport: Bhuntar (KUU)). We plan the final morning around your real departure time.
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Cancellation
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Where you stay
| City | Nights | 3★ | 4★ | Heritage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malana | 2 | ✓ named at quotation | ✓ named at quotation | — |
We confirm the specific property in each tier against your travel dates and budget at quotation — we never claim a named hotel is included unless your package explicitly specifies it.
Meals
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 · Arrive Malana | — | Optional | Optional |
| Day 2 · Malana at leisure | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 3 · Departure | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
✓ Included · Optional add-on · — not included. Meal plan (CP / MAP / AP) is configurable per booking.
Route & drive times
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Drive distances and times are realistic approximations from this tour's own plan — confirmed at quotation and traffic-dependent, never hidden.
Things to do
Day 1 · Arrive Malana
Day 2 · Malana at leisure
Day 3 · Departure
Experiences follow the itinerary; optional add-ons can be arranged on request.
Questions
It is a flexible framework built around Malana's key sights. The exact day-by-day plan, specific hotels and final inclusions are tailored to your dates, pace and party at the quotation stage — add nights, nearby destinations or activities as you wish.
On enquiry. We price your exact party, dates, hotel category and inclusions rather than publish an average that changes the moment you ask. A consultant replies within one working day; no payment is required for a quote.
Malana is served by Bhuntar (KUU). All local transfers and sightseeing are by private air-conditioned car; flights or trains can be added to your quote.
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