DAY 1
Meal: Dinner
Only On arrival at Delhi Airport/Railway Station and you will be met, assisted and drive to Shimla (located 350kms). Shimla was the former summer capital of British India, set amidst the snow capped Shivalik Mountains. Which offers some of the most stunning views of the mighty Himalayas. On arrival at Shimla check in at the hotel.
DAY 2
Meal:- Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast at hotel we will set off at around 9:00A.M. Today it is a drive of 9-10 hrs, driving through the Charabra, Kufri, beautiful villages of Fagu, Theog, Matiana, Narkanda and Rampur. En route we will have many comfort breaks and will visit the Apple orchards and Hattu peak (3,400 metres/ 11,154 feet) at Narkanda, from where you can have a spectacular view of the mighty Central Himalayas and will also visit the traditional wodden carved temple of Godess Kali on the top. We will also stop by a small lake on the way to Hattu Peak. Later on we continue our drive to Sarahan via Rampur and enroute we will stop for lunch break and various picture breaks and comfort breaks.Sarahan the tiny village offers the splendid views of Shrikhanda Mahadev Peak (5,155 metres). The major attraction in Sarahan is centuries-old Hindu temple of Godess Bhimakali. Steeped in legend, the temple complex is a resplendent example of hill architecture. Sarahan is also the gateway to Kinnaur valley.
DAY 3
Meal:- Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast at your hotel, we will visit the famous temple of Bhimakali at Sarahan. This is the same temple in which human sacrifices were made about two centuries ago. After visiting the temple we will continue driving to Sangla (4-5 hrs) where you will check in at your hotel or could also choose to stay in fixed luxury tented accommodation. After lunch you will be taken on a walk through Kamru and Sangla villages ( 1-2 hrs) and we will visit the beautifully carved old temples and Buddhist monasteries. You will have plenty of opportunity to speak to the local people in these valleys. The Sangla valley is also known as the Baspa Sangla valley, after river Baspa which flows through the valley and it is the part of Kinnaur valley.
DAY 4
Meal:-Breakfast&Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel driving you to Chitkul which is the last village on Indian side on the Indo “Tibetan border. The village of Chitkul is like something from a fairy tale, and you will have a chance to walk slowly around it. The landscapes are stunning, and you will have plenty of time to enjoy them and talk to the local people. We will return to Sangla for lunch in the local restaurants and later the rest of the day is free to relax in the mountain landscape or if you like you can walk to another nearby villages or nature walk. you will be driven to Kalpa village (2-3 hrs.) Enroute we will stop at Recongpeo and will have a walk around the local market. Recongpeo is the district headquarters of Kinnaur district. We will have lunch in a local restaurant where you have a choice to enjoy Indian or Tibetian food. After lunch we will drive to kalpa ( 7 kms), you will check in to your hotel. After some rest you may wish to take a walk to Kalpa village and the nearby Roghi village. These villages are covered with thick pine forests and are famous for apricots and apples. The finest view of the Mt. Kinner Kailash Mountain (6000 metres) can be had from here. This is a spectacular sight early in the morning as the rising sun touches the snowy peaks with crimson and gold light.
DAY 5
Meal:- Breakfast & Dinner
Today is the day where we enter the Spiti Valley. The road from Kalpa initially descends to the Indo-Tibet Highway and continues on the left bank of Sutlej till Khab, the confluence of Spiti and Sutlej. We leave Sutlej behind and continue upstream of Spiti. Suddenly you can see the landscape has transformed with barren mountains all around. After an hour climb we reach Nako, another little village situated at an altitude of 3800m. The main attraction of this village is the artificial lake, which in the late spring is a sight to behold with pink flowers bloom all around the lake. After a brief stop at the lake we descend down to the river bed and continue upstream of Spiti crossing several villages Chango, Shalkar, Sumdo, Hurling; before we enter the town of Tabo. Chos Khor Gompa is a 1020 year monastery located in the quaint village of Tabo. The monastery is one of the most ornately decorated depicting the life of the Buddha Pantheon covering its entire walls. You can spend enough time here talking to the monks trying to understand what a thangka painting is. Spend your day relaxing in the fields of Tabo or hike up to the caves, the monks used to meditate.
DAY 6
Meal:- Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast checkout from the hotel visit Tabo Monastery – it is considered to be older than 1000 yrs, Dhankar Gompa- it is built on a 300 m high spur & overlooks the confluence of spiti & pin rivers, Key Monastery at Kibber & Commic Village. Dhangkar monastery, which was once the capital of Spiti, under King’s rule. Dhang means cliff and kar means fort, the fort situated on the edge of a cliff. Dhangkar Gompa or monastery is one of the architectural master pieces of the Buddhist yore. Built 800 years ago this is one of the endangered archaeological sites in the world. Experience the old world feeling of the Dhangkar monastery.After that leave for pin valley Pin Valley National Park is a National park of India located within the Lahaul and Spiti district, in the state of Himachal Pradesh, in far Northern India.On arrival at pin valley check into hotel.
DAY 7
Meal:- Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast wake up to the stunning landscape of Pin Valley National Park. Enjoy a cup of tea and walk around. From Pin, we shall head to visit Khungri monastery- the last hold of Buchen Lamas in Sangam. After this, we make our way to Key monastery and Khibber Village. Key monastery is on top of a mountain overlooking the Spiti valley and a huge river bed. It is also the main learning centre for Lamas following Geluk sect of Buddhism. This monastery houses some 100 odd monks. We shall climb a little further and visit Khibber Village- which was once the highest motorable village in the world.
DAY 8
Meal:- Breakfast & Dinner
On the sixth day of this Spiti Valley tour, we drive to some of the highest inhabited regions of the world. The highest village in Asia, Komik, which literally translates to eye of a snow cock, is situated at a height of 4513 meters. This farming village has a population of 84 people, living in utter isolation, cut-off from the rest of the world for most parts of the year. Later, we drive to Hikkim where we visit the world highest post office in the world. If possible, you might even meet the post-master and hear his stories. After sending out a postcard, we drive to Langza. Langza village is situated at an altitude of 4400 meters and belongs to the Sakyapa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Langza houses a population of 137 in 33 households. Once you are here, you can walk around the village and visit the ancient Lang (Temple) which is estimated to be around 1000 years old. At Langza This centuries – old gompa is a labyrinth of rooms and corridors and at one time also acted as a fort. It houses valuable thangkas and offers a panoramic view of the area. Also visit the small gompa at Kibber, 9 kms further ahead. Kibber at 4205 m has the distinction of being the highest permanently inhabited village of the region.
DAY 9
Meal:- Breakfast & Dinner On the seventh day of this Spiti Valley tour, we drive to one of the most photogenic places in Spiti Valley the Chandratal Lake. Before that, we pass through the high altitude pass of Kunzum La. Stop by at the stupa and pay tribute to the local goddess,Kuzum Mata¬ as she’s known. At 15,000 feet above sea-level, the Kuzum Pass connects Kullu and Lahaul to the Spiti Valley. From there, we head to Chandratal Lake A visual marvel, this stunning blue-coloured lake is set at an altitude of 4,300 meters above sea level in the heart of high Himalayas and is a must see on a full moon night. It derives its name, Chandra (Moon) and (Lake) from the crescent shape of the lake. Watch the lake change colours from crystal clear shades of blue to emerald greens by dusk.
DAY 10
Meal:- Breakfast & Dinner
After an early breakfast by 6:30 a.m., check-out from the hotel & drive to Keylong via the Kunzumla Pass which, at 4590 mts., is the highest pass on the Spiti Lahaul Road. Rudyard Kipling said of the region “Surely the Gods live here, this no place for Men”. Most of the Government offices are located at Keylong. This is also the hub-centre of all commercial activity, with a regular bazaar. The landscape is barren all around while the valley floor is lush green with fields of barley, potato & hops, fringed with trees of willow & poplar. Since the altitude is low, apples, walnuts, apricots, etc. are grown in this area. Because of its panoramic setting Lieut. Col. the Hon’ble C. G. Bruce, M. V.O. likened Keylong to a barbaric jewel – a roughly cut emerald in a bronze & silver setting. “It is an Oasis of green fields & willow planted water courses surrounded by brown hills & snowy heights”. En-route, stop at the tiny hamlet of Chattru for refreshment. Arrive at Keylong & check-in to your hotel.
DAY 11
Meal:- Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast, visit Gondla [3110 mts / 18 km] situated on the right bank of River Chandra which is famous for its ancient fort. After an early lunch, leave for Triloknath [2660 mts / 57 km] which is famous for its Triloknath Temple, sacred to both Hindu & Buddhists. On your return, visit Udaipur [2523 mts / 53 km], home to the Mrikula Devi Temple, which is famous for wood carvings. Udaipur is located in Upper Lahaul in the Pattan Valley. Earlier, this village was known as Margul, and was renamed at the time of Raja Udai Singh of Chamba [1690 – 1728 AD]. Return to Keylong. Free time for shopping at Keylong, which is famous for shawls, local tweeds, caps, rugs, footwear, natural olive & almond oil, silver jewelry, pullovers, woollen jackets, metal craft, bamboo products & fresh fruits.
DAY 12
Meal:- Breakfast & Dinner
Today morning after breakfast checkout from the hote drive to Manali .via Rohtang pass. Rohtang Pass carry warm clothes like hand gloves, muffler, sweater, shawl, socks &sports shoes etc. Enroute overcoats and shoes are available on hire. Please note that Rohtang Pass Star At Manali.
DAY 13
Meal:- Breakfast Only
After breakfast checkout from the hotel and leave for Chandigarh.On tha way Kullu or Kulu is the capital town of the Kullu district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is located on the banks of the Beas River in the Kullu Valley about 10 kilometres north of the airport at Bhuntar. Kullu Valley is a broad open valley formed by the Beas River between Manali and Largi. Drop at Chandigarh Airport / railway station.
