HIMACHAL 17

Kinnaur & Spiti – Discover the trans Himalayan Buddhism!

Day 1 :

Chandigarh to Shimla: (125 KM /4 Hrs)

Arrive at Chandigarh Railway Station &  drive to Shimla a drive of around 4 hours Reach Shimla evening free to explore The Mall. O/N Hotel

Day 2 :

Shimla to Sangla:  ( 230 kM / 8 – 9 HRS):

Drive to Sangla through the thick woods of Kufri, Fagu and Narkanda and along side the River Sutlej to arrive in the evening and check in to hotel. Enjoy the evening in beautiful surroundings in the river valley of Baspa at a height of 9000ft. This is one of the most beautiful valleys in the Himalayas and is often compared to the famous valley of Kashmir. Known for its rich Kinnauri culture and apple orchards, this valley was opened for tourists only in 1993 for its close proximity to the Tibetien border. O/N Hotel.

Day 3 :

Sangla- Chitkul – Sangla: (Stay) (40 KM)

After B/F, explore the vicinity around including an ancient Kamru Fort & Temple dedicated to the Goddess Kamakhya Devi which was brought from Assam & Nages God. Post Lunch, excursion to Chitkul – a last Village on Old Indo – Tibetan Trade Route. Walk through green orchards & brilliant stream. Return back to Sangla for Dinner & O/N stay.  

Day 4 :

Sangla – Kalpa

After B/F, check-out from the Hotel & drive to Kalpa – District Headquarter of Kinnar & once a favorite haunt of Lord Dalhousie. Arrive Kalpa & Check-in to your Hotel. Kalpa is famous for its Apples & Chilgoza Plantations [a kind of Dry Fruits], which are found only in Iran & Turkey besides here. The tree belongs to the Pine Family & the fruit is in about an inch long soft cover. Visit to local School & Narayan Nagini Temple Complex, which has Shrines of Hindu, Buddhist & local Deities. In evening visit to Buddhist Gompa – Hu Bu Lan Kar. O/N stay.  

Day 5 :

Kalpa – Nako –  Tabo

Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Tabo. On the way visit Nako.  Nako has a beautiful lake which freezes in the winter and villagers play ice hockey during this period and seeing the temple of Padamsambhava, the second incarnation of lord Buddha who made Buddhism popular in the Trans Himalayas. The day has a surprise where a visit to the village of 5oo years old mummy makes your journey and exciting. Later drive to Tabo. O/N stay

Day 6 :

Tabo – Dhankar Monastry –  Kaza: (106 km/4 hours) 3600m

After breakfast journey starts to witness the Ajanta of Himalayas the Tabo monastery. Tabo has the oldest caves on barren mountains and Thanka paintings, one of the most precious paintings of Buddhism.Later visit Dhankar Monastry and drive to Kaza. O/N Hotel at Kaza.

Day 7 :

Kaza: After breakfast a drive to the highest motorable roar Langza and enroute visiting the Comik and Hikim village. O/N Hotel at Kaza.

Day 8 :

Kaza Local  – Kumzum La – Pass – Chandratal : After breakfast excursion to Kee monastery and Kibber village at an altitude of 4205M.After that drive towards Chandratal via Kunzum Pass, Kunzumla Pass which is 4590 M. highest pass on Spiti Lahaul Road. Rudyard Kipling said of the region “Surely the God live here this no place for Men”. O/N Hotel at Chandratal.

Chandratal : The lake got its name because of its crescent shape. It is believed, Chandratal was discovered by traders who came to the region from Tibet or Ladakh. After an arduous journey, the traders used to rest near the lake before resuming their journey to Kullu or Spiti. The sweet water lake is around 2.5 km wide. It is the source of Chandra River which merges with Bhaga River to form Chandrabhaga River and later assumes the identity of Chenab.  The lake can be visited only during the three summer months. For the rest of the season, the lake remains cut off and frozen.

Day 9 :

Chandartal- Atal Tunnel – Manali [6 hrs] 

Morning visit Chandratal Lake and then drive to Manali via Atal Tunnel. O/N hotel.

Day 10 :

Manali-Chandigarh Drop [10 hrs]

Morning drive to Chandigarh. Drop at Chandigarh Airport/Railway Station.

INCLUSION

• Transportation by Toyota Innova ( for 2, 4 to 6Pax)Tempo Traveler ( 08 to 10 Pax)   for the entire tour
• All sightseeing and excursions as per the itinerary
• Mentioned or similar hotels on as per the meal Plan
• Child of the age of below 5 Years of complimentary without extra bed
• GST 5%

EXCLUSION

• Personal expenses
• Train/Air fare
• Guide
• Entry Charges
• Unforeseen Expenses because of the weather conditions.