Itinerary
Sector - Shoja & Gushaini in Kullu district

Shoja

The picturesque mountain hamlet of Shoja is located in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. At an altitude of 8800 feet, it has perfect weather for tourism in all seasons. Its beauty changes from a sunny green conifer valley, full of flowers in the summer to mist covered snow peaked, cold Himalayan village in the winters. With outstanding pristine natural beauty and stunning views, it is gradually growing into one of the main tourist centers in the state and yet retains its off-beat charm. The numerous walks and treks in the surrounding forests and meadows are a special feature of the area. While here, you can also explore the popular hill station Kullu, which is only a couple of hours away.

Gushaini
Gushaini is a scenic and pristine Himachali village nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas. About a 15 hour drive from Delhi, it’s unparallel natural beauty and the amazing vistas along the journey makes it worth the while. The fast flowing Tirthan river along which this village is nestled, is famous for trout fishing. Gushaini is also ideal for exploring The Great Himalayan National Park which is a good place for trekking, rock climbing or just having a picnic in the forest. There are many outdoor activities that one can do at Gushaini. For adventurous travelers there is the option of trekking, rock climbing, fishing, white water rafting and many others. Accommodation in Gushaini ranges from comfortable tented camps, small resorts and charming owner run guest-houses.

Date	Meals	Route	Service / Package
Day 01	Lunch  & Dinner	Delhi -  Kullu - Shoja	You will be met at your hotel in Delhi. Early morning transfer to the airport to connect the flight to Kullu. Arrive at Bhunter Airport. Met and driven to Shoja (3 hr drive). Arrive at Shoja Retreat. Enjoy your sumptuous lunch. After lunch explore this beautiful hill village. “Shoja is still an undiscovered and beautiful part of Himachal Pradesh and is located in the Seraj Valley. Shoja is characterized by thickly wooded mountainside with unending slopes of emerald forests and is densely populated with conifers. The numerous walks and treks in the surrounding forests and meadows are a special feature of the area” Enjoy the bonfire followed by dinner. Overnight stay at Shoja Retreat
Day 02	Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner	Shoja	Morning, after breakfast, enjoy village walks near the retreat. Shoja is a great place for village walks and hikes into the Great Himalayan National Park. A charming un-spoilt location of exceptional beauty overlooking lush meadows and tall snow-capped mountain ranges. We also recommend a visit to the ‘The Raghupur Fort’ and ‘Dough Thatch’, a lovely grassy meadow very close to Shoja. Overnight stay at Shoja Retraet.
Day 03	Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner	Shoja	Day at leisure. Enjoy Christmas at the retreat. Overnight stay at Shoja Retraet.
Day 04	Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner	Shoja – Jalori Pass - Trek	After breakfast leave for Jalori pass trek with picnic lunch. Jalori pass Trek (10280 feet) is one of the highest passable points in the Himalayas. Famous also for a Mahakali temple known as Jalori Mata which attracts thousands of devotees from the nearby villages. This trek will offer the awesome view of the local area as you cross the ridge and try and unravel several historic legends. Evening return to Shoja Retraet. Overnight stay at Shoja Retraet.
Day 05	Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner	Shoja - Gushaini	Morning, after breakfast, drive from Shoja to Goshaini (3 hrs) for a delightful homestay on the banks of the Tirthan River, which is crossed in a hand pulled pulley over the gushing river! The setting is picture perfect amidst apple orchards and high mountains and a river full of trout. Ideal for relaxing, sharing stories around the fireplace or going for long walks in the surrounding countryside adjoining the Great Himalayan National Park. Overnight stay at the Guesthouse.
Day 06	Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner	Gushaini	Explore surroundings. Relax. Sit out in sun reading book or just go for a stroll near the river. The place is excellent for trout fishing, lazing, treks, and nature walks in Great Himalayan National Park. We can organize for Trout fishing at Tirthan River along with picnic lunch at Bathad. Visit the famous Chini Bungalow near Goshaini. Overnight stay at the Guesthouse.
Day 07 & 08	Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner	Gushaini	Spend your day relaxing and exploring nearby villages. Overnight stay in the Guest house
Day 09	Breakfast	Gushaini  -  Kullu - Delhi	Morning, after breakfast, drive to Kullu for the flight to Delhi. End of tour.

 

Total Package Cost
Valid till September 2012
Minimum 2 paying people – Rs.49900 per person
Minimum 4 paying people – Rs.44900 per person
Minimum 6 paying people – Rs.39900 per person

Cost Includes
04 Nights stay at Shoja Retreat, Shoja
04 Nights stay in Raju’s Guest House, Gushaini
Accommodation on twin sharing basis
Meals as per the Itinerary
All transportation for 9 Days in Himachal, inclusive of Airport departure in Delhi
All Govt. Taxes

Not Included
Any personal and incidental expenses
Services and other non-mentioned items in the itinerary
Airfare, rail or bus fair
Tips, laundry and phone calls
Travel insurance

Important information

Check-in from 1200 hrs, Check-out up to 1200 hrs
Any service not described in the itinerary will have to be paid for extra or locally as required.
Any changes requested by passengers locally could involve extra costs and such costs are to be paid locally

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