DAY
01 : DELHI/SHIMLA
Today on arrival at railway station/airport or by
surface, meeting assistance and escorted transfer to the hotel.
Afternoon visit the Mall road and museum. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 02 : SHIMLA – SARAHAN 183 KMS 8/9 HRS.
Today morning after breakfast get ready for the
adventure which is a full day drive to Sarahan via Narkanda famous
for Ski resort where we stop for lunch. Finally we reach Sarahan
which commands a view of Srikhan Mahadev Peak. A mixture of Hindus
and Buddhist architecture and visit the temple of Bhimakali which
is having a statue of 200 years old. Overnight at Hotel Shrikhand.
DAY 03 : SARAHAN – SANGLA. 88KMS
Today early morning if you wish to offer a prayer
you can visit the temple for the early morning prayers and leave
after breakfast for Sangla. The Baspa valley is the prettiest
valley in Himachal drive via Karcham and reach Sangla built on a
slope with the houses rising one above the other with Gigantic
Kinnar Kailash peak dominating the scene. Overnight at
hotel/Camping.
DAY 04 : SANGLA – CHITKUL
This morning visit Kamru fort and temple which is
dedicated to the Goddess Kamakhya Devi which was brought from
Assam. Leave for Chitkul which is maximum one hour drive from the
Sangla and visit the Chitukul valley.. Overnight at Camping.
DAY 05 : CHITKUL - SANGLA – KALPA
Drive from Chitkul to Sangla than to Kalpa 2759
Mtrs that is the district headquarter of Kinnar once a favorite
haunt of lord Dalhouse. In front of Kalpa is an impressive view of
Raldang Kailash massif across the Sutlej River. Overnight in
tents.
DAY 06 : KALPA – TABO 145 KMS
Drive to Yangthang which is 86 Kms and arrive Tabo
after 27 Kms drive from Sumdo. The ancient village Tabo 3050 Mtrs.
situated on the left bank of river Spiti. It is the seat one of
the most famous Buddhist monasteries regarded next to the Tholong
Gompa in Tibet. The monastery contains large number of scriptures
and pieces of art, wall painting and Stucco. It is also know at
Ajanta of Himalayas. Overnight in tents
DAY 07 : TABO – KAZA 47 KMS.
Leave Tabo after one and half hours drive reach
Dankar Gompa and visit Ghungri monastery in the Pine Valley built
in 1330 AD. Continue drive to Kaza situated at 3600 Mtrs. At the
foot of steep ridges and on the left bank of river Spiti is the Ki
Monastery which is the biggest monastery in Spiti and is located
between Kibber and Kaza, hundreds of Lamas receive their religious
training in this monastery and is famous for its Murals and Books.
Overnight at Camping
DAY 08 : KAZA
Day to visit Ki and Kibber monastery. Overnight at
tents.
DAY 09 : KAZA – KUMZUM LA PASS - CHOTA DHARA.
Drive from Kaza to Kunzumla pass 76 Kms which is
4590 Mtrs highest pass on Spiti Lahaul road and overnight at the
base of Kunzum pass. Overnight at Camping
DAY 10: CHOTA DHARA – MANALI 5/6 HRS DRIVE
Drive to Gramphu, where the road meets the Manali-Leh Highway and
turn towards Manali. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 11: MANALI
Today we drive to Manikaran for a hot sulphur water bath, which is
very relaxing at the end of a tiring dusty tour. Also visit the
temple there. On the way back we visit village Naggar and its art
gallery. After lunch we take a sightseeing tour of Manali,
including the Hadimba Devi temple, the Mall, the library among
other sites of interest. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 12: MANALI – CHANDIGARH 9/10 HRS DRIVE
Drive to Chandigarh and check into hotel.. Overnight stay.
DAY 13: CHANDIGARGH – DELHI TRAIN
Today in time transfer to the railway station to connect train to
Delhi.
