Prashar Lake Tour from Kolkata

Prashar Lake Floating Island (8,960 ft) • 13th-Century Pagoda Temple • Bijli Mahadev Panoramic Hilltop

8 days door-to-door · all-in ≈ ₹16,199–₹28,699 per person · starts at Kullu valley. Fly to Delhi, then the overnight Volvo (alight at Aut / Kullu) takes 14–18 h.

Trip price
₹7,999
Duration
3N / 4D
Days from Kolkata
8
Season
Year-round

Prashar Lake Tour starts at Kullu valley (Bhuntar / Aut / Mandi) — on the Delhi–Manali highway, not in Kolkata — so the plan below adds the travel legs, the time they take, and what they cost. From Kolkata, plan to arrive at Kullu valley the day before the trip starts. Uncover two of Himachal Pradesh’s most spiritually charged, panoramic hilltop marvels. Gaze at the enigmatic floating island of Prashar Lake (8,960 ft) nestled beside a magnificent 13th-century pagoda temple, and ascend the pine-clad ridge to Bijli Mahadev (8,060 ft)—the sacred t.

Getting from Kolkata to Kullu valley

Meeting point: Aut (for Tirthan / Sainj / Banjar), Pirdi rafting base (Kullu) or Mandi — on the Delhi–Manali highway

Fly via Delhi to Kullu–Manali (Bhuntar)

Fastest
  1. Fly Kolkata → Delhi (DEL), 2 h 18 m nonstop
  2. Connect to the Delhi → Kullu ATR flight (1 h 20 m, morning departures)
  3. Taxi Bhuntar → Kullu / Aut
Door-to-door:
7–11 h
One-way:
₹9,800–₹19,600
Limited frequency

Best for: Fastest door-to-door; weather-dependent, keep a buffer day

Fly to Delhi, then the overnight Volvo (alight at Aut / Kullu)

  1. Fly Kolkata → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 2 h 18 m nonstop
  2. Manali-bound Volvo, alight at Aut / Kullu
Door-to-door:
14–18 h
One-way:
₹5,700–₹10,600

Best for: Most flights, cheapest fares, overnight bus saves a hotel night

Fly to Chandigarh Airport, then road

  1. Fly Kolkata → Chandigarh Airport (IXC), 2 h 30 m nonstop
  2. Bus / taxi Chandigarh → Aut / Kullu
Door-to-door:
11–14 h
One-way:
₹6,200–₹15,400
Limited frequency

Best for: Shortest road leg to Himachal; daytime drive

Train to Delhi, then bus to Kullu valley

  1. Howrah / Sealdah Rajdhani Kolkata → New Delhi (17 h, 3A from ₹2,900)
  2. Any Delhi → Manali Volvo; get off at Aut (Tirthan), Pirdi / Kullu or Mandi
Door-to-door:
29–34 h
One-way:
₹4,100–₹7,100

Best for: Budget option; overnight trains save a hotel night

Times are door-to-door including transfers and buffers; fares are indicative one-way, one adult, booked 3–4 weeks ahead off-peak. Volvo and flight prices rise sharply around Diwali, Christmas–New Year and long weekends.

Day-by-day from Kolkata

Travel days wrapped around the trip itinerary.

  1. Days −1 to 0

    Travel Kolkata → Kullu valley: Fly Kolkata → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 2 h 18 m nonstop; Manali-bound Volvo, alight at Aut / Kullu. Overnight en route and at Kullu valley.

  2. Day 1

    Meet at Aut (for Tirthan / Sainj / Banjar), Pirdi rafting base (Kullu) or Mandi — on the Delhi–Manali highway. Trip starts.

  3. Days 2–4

    Prashar Lake & Bijli Mahadev Mystical Hilltop Circuit Tour — 3N / 4D.

  4. Day 4

    Trip ends; start the 2-day journey back.

  5. Day 6

    Back in Kolkata.

Calendar days
8
Hotel nights before
1

Leave planning

Add one day before the trip for travel and a hotel night; the return can be the same evening the trip ends.

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What Prashar Lake Tour costs from Kolkata

Per person. Travel estimates use the recommended route (upper bound) and the cheapest year-round option (lower bound).

Cost breakdown for Prashar Lake Tour from Kolkata
ItemLowHighNotes
Trip price₹7,999₹7,999Includes everything from Kullu valley: stays, meals on the trail, guides, permits, trail transport.
Return travel Kolkata ↔ Kullu valley₹8,200₹18,200Train to Delhi, then bus to Kullu valley (low) · Fly to Delhi, then the overnight Volvo (alight at Aut / Kullu) (high)
Hotel night at Kullu valley₹1,000₹2,500Budget guesthouse to mid-range hotel
Personal spends₹1,000₹3,000Meals on travel days, tips, souvenirs
All-in estimate₹17,199₹31,699Excludes personal gear and insurance

Fares are indicative (one adult, booked 3–4 weeks ahead, off-peak). Trip price is the current starting price; group and dedicated-trip rates are on the package page.

Upcoming group departures

Each row shows when to leave Kolkata to make the start.

Departures for Prashar Lake Tour
Trip startsLeave KolkataEndsSeats leftPrice
Fri, 20 Nov, 2026Thu, 19 NovFri, 27 Nov, 202618 of 25₹9,999
Fri, 18 Dec, 2026Thu, 17 DecFri, 25 Dec, 202611 of 25₹9,999
Tue, 15 Jun, 2027Mon, 14 JunTue, 22 Jun, 202721 of 25₹9,999

Prashar Lake Tour from Kolkata — FAQs

How do I get from Kolkata to the Prashar Lake & Bijli Mahadev Mystical Hilltop Circuit Tour start point?
The trip starts at Kullu valley (Aut (for Tirthan / Sainj / Banjar), Pirdi rafting base (Kullu) or Mandi — on the Delhi–Manali highway). Recommended: Fly Kolkata → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 2 h 18 m nonstop; Manali-bound Volvo, alight at Aut / Kullu — about 14–18 h, ₹5,700–₹10,600 one way.
What does Prashar Lake & Bijli Mahadev Mystical Hilltop Circuit Tour cost from Kolkata all-in?
The package is ₹7,999 per person from Kullu valley. Add roughly ₹8,200–₹18,200 for return travel from Kolkata and about ₹2,500 for a night at Kullu valley: expect ₹16,199–₹28,699 in total. Fares are indicative — book 3–4 weeks ahead for the lower end.
How many days do I need from Kolkata?
8 calendar days: the 4-day itinerary plus travel. Travel Kolkata → Kullu valley: Fly Kolkata → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 2 h 18 m nonstop; Manali-bound Volvo, alight at Aut / Kullu. Overnight en route and at Kullu valley.
When should I go?
Prashar Lake & Bijli Mahadev Mystical Hilltop Circuit Tour runs Year-round. For travellers from Kolkata, durga puja holidays (october) is the most popular window — book early for those dates.
Is there a group departure I can join from Kolkata?
Fixed departures are listed on this page with seats left. You travel independently to Kullu valley and meet the group there; the batch WhatsApp group lets you coordinate buses or flights with others from Kolkata.