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Sangla Holi and Chitkul Road Trip from Delhi

5 nights from Delhi with Faguli Holi celebrations in Sangla and a visit to Chitkul
Duration
5 nights
Destination
Delhi · Sangla · Delhi
Designed for
Groups
Best time
Mar
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The journey

Travel from Delhi to the Kinnaur Valley for the traditional Faguli festival and Holi celebrations. Drive via Shimla into the Himalayas, pausing by the rock tunnel gateway to Kinnaur before settling into the Baspa valley at Sangla. Celebrate with organic colours, music, and an evening bonfire under clear mountain skies.

Continue up the valley to Chitkul on the India-Tibet border, pausing by Hindustan Ka Aakhri Dhaba. Return to Sangla Chowk to witness the lively Faag Mela with its traditional street plays and local feast, before driving back to Shimla and boarding your overnight bus to Delhi.

Signature Moments

What you'll remember

01

Sangla: celebrate Gulaal wali Holi with traditional music and organic colours

02

Iconic Rock Tunnel: photograph the historic carved road gateway leading into Kinnaur

03

Chitkul: explore India's last village on the border with Tibet

04

Sangla Chowk: watch Ramayana street plays and vibrant dances at Faag Mela

Your days, your way

Your holiday, day by day

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6 days to exploreCustomisable in your draft
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Day 1 · Sangla

Overnight bus from Delhi to Shimla

Meet your group in Delhi at the designated pickup point near Kashmiri Gate or Majnu Ka Tilla by late evening. Board your overnight air-conditioned bus bound for Shimla. Make a brief highway stop en route for dinner and refreshments at your own expense before sleeping on board as the vehicle climbs into the Himachal hills.

Meal notes

Meals not included

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Day 2 · Sangla

Drive from Shimla to Sangla via Kinnaur Gateway

Arrive near Shimla in the morning and stop about two hours ahead of the town to freshen up and have morning tea. Switch to a tempo traveller for the 225-kilometre mountain drive into Kinnaur Valley. Stop along the route to photograph the famous Rock Tunnel, known as the Gateway to Kinnaur. Continue along the winding roads towards Sangla. Check in to your hotel on arrival and enjoy an included dinner.

Meal notes

Dinner included

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Day 3 · Sangla

Sangla Holi and Faguli celebrations

Start the day with breakfast before joining the village festivities of Faguli and Holi. Take part in the Gulaal wali Holi with organic colours, music, complimentary snacks, and apple juice while celebrating alongside locals. Later, take in the sunset across the Himalayan peaks. End your evening around a bonfire with music under the night sky, followed by dinner at your hotel.

Meal notes

Breakfast and dinner included

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Day 4 · Sangla

Chitkul excursion and Faag Mela in Sangla

Have breakfast and take a scenic excursion to Chitkul, the last village on the Indo-Tibetan border. Admire views of the Baspa River and the mountains, and visit the famous Hindustan Ka Aakhri Dhaba. Return to Sangla in the afternoon to attend Faag Mela at Sangla Chowk, featuring local prayers, traditional dances, and Ramayana street plays. Enjoy a special local dinner at the end of the day.

Meal notes

Breakfast and dinner included

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Day 5 · Sangla

Drive Sangla to Shimla and overnight bus to Delhi

Eat an early breakfast and check out of your accommodation in Sangla. Board your tempo traveller for the return drive through Kinnaur and along the mountain rivers back towards Shimla. Arrive in Shimla by evening and transfer to your air-conditioned Volvo bus for the overnight journey back towards Delhi.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

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Day 6 · Delhi

Morning arrival in Delhi

Your overnight bus pulls into Delhi early in the morning, concluding the trip at the designated drop-off point.

Meal notes

Meals not included

Day 1 of 6

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Places worth exploring

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Sangla Chowk Holi

Kinnauri Faguli festival filled with traditional dance, music, and organic colours

Chitkul Village

India

Chitkul Village

The last inhabited Indian village on the border overlooking the Baspa River

India

Faag Mela

Vibrant spring gathering featuring epic Ramayana street plays and local festivities

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In this holiday plan

  • Transportation by Tempo Traveller from Shimla to Shimla
  • AC Volvo Bus from Delhi to Shimla and Shimla to Delhi
  • 3 nights accommodation on a sharing basis in Sangla with breakfast and dinner
  • Colors and music for Holi celebration on Day 3
  • Complimentary one veg snack and apple juice during Holi celebration on Day 3
  • Special local dinner on Day 4
  • Trip leader present throughout the tour
  • All required permits
  • First aid kits, oxygen cylinders, and oximeters
  • Driver allowances and night charges

Plan for these extras

  • −Early check-in and late checkout at the hotel
  • −Any additional expenses of personal nature
  • −Any lunch and other meals not mentioned in inclusions
  • −Parking and monument entry fees during sightseeing
  • −Any other services not specified above in inclusions

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Good to know

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When to goMar
Local currencyIndian Rupee (₹)
Your starting price₹43,700

per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, all stays and all transfers. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, guide, entry tickets and permits, activities and more.

Local know-how
  • The trip begins late evening with overnight transport from Delhi to Shimla.
  • The morning freshen-up point on Day 2 is located around two hours past Shimla.
  • Chitkul sits at an altitude of approximately 11,320 feet; warm layers are essential.
  • Oxygen cylinders, oximeters, and first aid kits are carried for safety at high elevations.
When is the best time to visit Sangla, Delhi?

Mar

How many days is Sangla Holi and Chitkul Road Trip from Delhi?

6 days and 5 nights, across 2 destinations.

Which places does Sangla Holi and Chitkul Road Trip from Delhi cover?

Sangla, Delhi. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.

What are the must-see highlights of Sangla, Delhi?

Sangla Chowk Holi; Chitkul Village; Faag Mela.

Who is Sangla Holi and Chitkul Road Trip from Delhi best suited to?

friends, solo, groups

Can this trip be customised to my dates and travellers?

Yes. Choose Customise this holiday, add your dates and travellers, and open your Shasa draft. Ask Shasa to add or remove stops, compare flights and hotels, and adjust activities before booking. Our travel experts can also help on WhatsApp.

How much does Sangla Holi and Chitkul Road Trip from Delhi cost?

From ₹43,700 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, all stays and all transfers. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, guide, entry tickets and permits, activities and more.. This is a starting price. Choose Customise this holiday to enter your dates and travellers, compare available options in your draft and review the updated total before checkout.

What's included in this 5-night itinerary?

Transportation by Tempo Traveller from Shimla to Shimla; AC Volvo Bus from Delhi to Shimla and Shimla to Delhi; 3 nights accommodation on a sharing basis in Sangla with breakfast and dinner; Colors and music for Holi celebration on Day 3; Complimentary one veg snack and apple juice during Holi celebration on Day 3; Special local dinner on Day 4; Trip leader present throughout the tour; All required permits. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.

What is not included in Sangla Holi and Chitkul Road Trip from Delhi?

Early check-in and late checkout at the hotel; Any additional expenses of personal nature; Any lunch and other meals not mentioned in inclusions; Parking and monument entry fees during sightseeing; Any other services not specified above in inclusions.

How do I book Sangla Holi and Chitkul Road Trip from Delhi?

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Do I need a visa for Sangla, Delhi?

Visa requirements depend on your passport, residence and destinations. Ask a NxVoy travel expert about the documents, timing and any visa-service charges for your trip before booking.

Starting price
₹43,700
per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, all stays and all transfers. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, guide, entry tickets and permits, activities and more.
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