Long Weekend Trips to the Himalaya (3–4 Days)

Built for Republic Day, Holi, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Diwali & Christmas weekends

Trips
14
From
₹4,499
Duration
3–4 days

India's calendar gives 6–8 long weekends a year, and these are the trips that fit them: 3–4 day itineraries from Manali, Chandigarh, Dehradun or Delhi. We list upcoming holidays with a leave-planning hint, and open extra batches on every long weekend.

Why these trips

  • 3–4 days including travel from Delhi NCR / Chandigarh
  • Extra departures on every national holiday weekend
  • Pickup hubs on overnight bus routes from Delhi

The trips (14)

Compare at a glance

Season, difficulty and highest point for every trip in this list.

Long Weekend Trips to the Himalaya (3–4 Days)
TripDaysPriceSeasonDifficultyMax altitudeStarts at
Chanderkhani Pass Trek3₹4,899Apr–Jun & Sep–NovModerate3,660 mManali / Naggar
Rani Sui Lake Trek3₹4,499May–OctModerate3,400 mManali
Sainj Valley Tour4₹8,499Mar–Jun & Sep–DecEasy2,500 mAut / Chandigarh / Manali
Prashar Lake Tour4₹7,999Year-roundEasy2,730 mMandi / Kullu / Manali
Tirthan Valley Tour4₹8,999Mar–Jun & Sep–DecEasy2,300 mChandigarh / Manali
Manali Chandratal Tour4₹9,999Jun–OctEasy4,300 mManali
Manali Jungle Camp4₹8,499Mar–Jun & Sep–NovEasy2,050 mManali
Banjar Valley Tour4₹8,999Mar–Jun & Sep–DecEasy3,223 mAut / Manali / Chandigarh
Riverside Summer Camp4₹7,999Apr–JunEasy1,600 mChandigarh
Nilkanth Lake Trek4₹6,999Jun–OctModerate4,200 mManali
Bhrigu Lake Trek4₹5,999May–OctModerate4,300 mManali
Malana Trek4₹7,499Mar–Jun & Sep–NovEasy2,650 mNaggar / Manali
Beas Kund Trek4₹5,499May–OctEasy3,700 mManali
Tirthan Summer Camp4₹9,499Apr–JunEasy1,600 mChandigarh

Upcoming holidays & long weekends

Upcoming holidays & long weekends

  • Durga Puja (Ashtami) · Monday, 19 Oct 2026

    Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Tripura; Puja week ~17–21 Oct

    Long weekend (3 days, no leave)
  • Dussehra / Vijayadashami · Tuesday, 20 Oct 2026

    Take 1 day's leave → 4-day weekend
  • Diwali · Sunday, 8 Nov 2026

    Govardhan Puja 9 Nov, Bhai Dooj 10 Nov

    Falls on the weekend
  • Guru Nanak Jayanti · Tuesday, 24 Nov 2026

    Take 1 day's leave → 4-day weekend
  • Christmas · Friday, 25 Dec 2026

    Long weekend (3 days, no leave)
  • New Year's Day · Friday, 1 Jan 2027

    Long weekend (3 days, no leave)
  • Makar Sankranti / Pongal · Thursday, 14 Jan 2027

    South India, Gujarat, Punjab (Lohri 13 Jan)

    Take 1 day's leave → 4-day weekend
  • Republic Day · Tuesday, 26 Jan 2027

    Take 1 day's leave → 4-day weekend

Movable festival dates follow the generally observed day; confirm against your company calendar.

Long-weekend trips — FAQs

Which long weekends are coming up?
See the holiday list on this page — it is updated for the current year with the weekday each holiday falls on and how many days of leave turn it into a 4- or 5-day break.
How early should I book a long-weekend trip?
4–6 weeks ahead. Volvo buses and group batches for Diwali, Christmas–New Year and Independence Day sell out first.