The year round weather in Himachal Pradesh is cool and pleasant.

Starting and ending hotels are listed on your travel voucher and in the Trip Details document. We use a variety of hotels en-route and so a complete list of hotels won't be provided until day 1 of your tour. If your family requires contact information, or in case of emergency, please have them phone +916006194613.

The winter season in Himachal Pradesh lasts from November to March, with December and January being the coldest months with the most snowfall. In March, if you're lucky, you could get a chance to see some snow.

Himachal Pradesh is served by three airports: Bhuntar Airport in the Kullu-Manali district; Kangra Airport or Gaggal Airport in Gaggal, in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district; and Jubbarbhatti Airport in Shimla.

We strongly recommend bringing a backpack or duffel bag, as suitcases can be cumbersome and difficult to store in buses, under seats, etc.. Keep in mind that you will normally have to carry your own luggage on and off buses and trains and up and down hotel staircases. Suitcases with wheels may not work well on dirt or cobblestone roads.

The communities and the locations we conduct our expeditions are first surveyed by our team of experts whose prime focus is to ensure the safety of the Travelers in these areas, be it men or women. We work with the local community leaders and the authorized travel agencies to ensure a seamless experience for you.

Traveling and exploring the state of Himachal should take at least 8-10 days. It's a large state with many little towns, villages, isolated regions, and booming cities, as well as sightseeing and adventure options. If you want to take a complete tour of Himachal, it will take you anywhere from 30 days to six months, depending on your budget and how much time you want to spend at each place. The state's most prominent tourist destinations include Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, and Dalhousie.

Top things to do in Himachal Pradesh include: Heli-skiing at Hanuman Tibba Trekking at the Great Himalayan National Park Cycling through Naggar Paragliding at Bir Billing Rafting in Kullu Valley Rock climbing at Vashisht

Waterproof jackets and umbrella for monsoon trip, comfortable shoes, trekking boots, and light woolens, gloves, jackets and more.

We always recommend packing as light as possible however the specific requirements for your tour will vary widely depending on where and when you are traveling. Our 'Trip Details' document includes a suggested packing list and these can be downloaded from each individual trip summary page. The checklist is tour specific and based upon the experience of our ground staff.

Kullu, Manali, Spiti Valley, Tosh, Malana, Grahan, Parvati Valley, Shimla, Dalhousie, Dharamshala, McLeodgunj, Khajjiar, Shimla, and many more. Check out our Himachal tour packages at Thomas Cook India to help you decide where to travel and what to see.