Mani Mahesh Kailash also known as Chamba Kailash, stands towering high over the Manimahesh Lake (Altitude 4080 Meters) and is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva. It is located in the Bharmour subdivision of the Chamba district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The peak is 26 kilometres from Bharmour in the Budhil Valley. It is one of the major pilgrimage sites in Himachal Pradesh. Manimahesh Lake is situated at the foot of Manimahesh Kailash. Lord Shiva is believed to reside on this snow-covered mountain. The lake and peak are considered sacred and a fair called Manimahesh fair (Manimahesh Yatra) is held at the lake in August and September. The Yatra is held from Janamastmi to Radhastami every year. This year yatra will start on 22nd August & end on 11th September. It is believed that on this occasion both Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati get the bath in the Lake. For this holy moment, a lack of people come from the country and abroad to take a holy bath in the Mani Mahesh Lake.
Day 1 : Pathankot – Bharmour
Day 2 : Bharmour – Manimahesh Lake
Day 3 : Manimahesh Lake -Bharmour
Day 4 : Bharmour – Dalhousie
Day 5: Dalhousie – Pathankot
What is included in the tour
- ✓ Helicopter tickets Bharmour – Manimahesh - Bharmour.
- ✓ Accommodation in Hotels on a double /triple sharing basis as per package selected.
- ✓ Deluxe Rooms in all the Hotels
- ✓ Basic Tents at Mani Mahesh.
- ✓ Meal plan MAP (Breakfast& Dinner)
- ✓ No meal will be provided during Yatra Manimahesh as there are lots of Bhandaras and Langar.
- ✓ Transportation Non AC Toyota Etios or Desire or Innova or Tempo Traveler as per group size.
What is NOT included in the tour
- GST 5%
- Meal during Yatra from Bharmour – Manimahesh – Bharmour.
- Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices included”.
- Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Internet services, Phone Calls etc.
- Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated)
- Porter/ Ponies services for travellers luggage.
Day 1: Pathankot
Bharmour( 178 Km/5-6 Hrs drive)
Reception at Pathankot and drive to Bharmour by taxi. Bharmour is known for its scenic beauty and for its ancient
temples. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2:
Bharmour – Bharmani Temple - Manimahesh
After breakfast drive to Bharmour. Bharmour is known for its scenic beauty and for its ancient temples. Chaurasi Temple
is located in the centre of Bharmour town and it holds immense religious importance because of temples built around
1400 years ago. Bharmani Mata temple complex is at the top of the ridge covered with full of pine and deodar trees
situated 4 km from the Bharmour. The place is mainly known for Goddess Bharmani Mata one of the avatars of Durga
Mata and same day Bharmour to Manimahesh Lake (fly from Bharmour to Gauri Kund by helicopter & 1 Km Trek to
Manimahesh). Overnight stay near Manimahesh Lake.
Day 3: Manimahesh – Bharmour
After holy dip and Pooja at Manimahesh Lake back to Gauri Kund (1 Km Trek) then fly by Helicopter to
Bharmour.Evening free for own activity. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day – 4: Bharmour – Khajjiar – Kala top -Dalhousie (82 Km/2-3 Hrs drive)
Morning drive to Dalhousie Via Kala top and Khajjiar.Kala top is famous for wildlife and Khajjiar is a beautiful hill
station in Chamba district. located approximately 24 km from Dalhousie. The hill station is surrounded by green
meadows and dense forests. Khajjiar is situated at the base of the Dauladhar mountains, the tourists here can
get panoramic views of the mountains. After spending some time here drive to Dalhousie. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day – 5: Dalhousie –Pathankot (82 Km/2-3 Hrs drive)
After breakfast proceed to Pathankot. Drop at Pathankot for an onward journey.
