Shimla - Manali - Chandigarh 9 Night 10 DaysDuration : 9 Nights / 10 Days Destination Covered : Chandigarh City, Manali, Sarahan, Shimla, Sangla, Chitkul, Kalpa Tour Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys, Lakes & Rivers Price : On Request Book Your Tour |
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Day 1:
SHIMLA + KUFRI + SARAHAN ( Via Cab ) 2,150 metres / 7,055 feet, (170 kms 9-10 hrs)Pick up from Shimla drive to shimla local sight seeing n visit KUFRI ( Himachal Pradesh ) , India's one of the best holiday paradise Kufri in Shimla is beautifully tucked on an altitude of 2,622 meter. The place is a tourist hotspot for its awesome scenic and sports activities. Evening free to stroll in the famous shopping place of Shimla town – "THE MALL & THE RIDGE" This large open space in the heart of town presents excellent views of the mountain ranges. Shimla's landmarks - the neo- gothic structure of Christ Church and the neo - Tudor library building - are worth seeing.Green Valley , Wild Flower Hall , Halipad, Kufri , Kufri Fun world , Hourse Ride to the Mahasu Peak , The Himalayan National Park , Mahasu Peak , India Tourist Park , Nagsons Amusement Park ,Hip Hip Hurray, Kufri Zoo , Halipad , mini Zoo Fagu Valley ( Hourses Charges extra ) and after sight seeing and drive to sarahan distnace 150km 07 -08hrs and through the 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 2:
SARAHAN + SANGLA 2,680 metres / 8,792 feet, (90 kms / 4-5 hrs)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 3:
SANGLA + CHITKUL + KALPA 3,450 metres / 11,318 feetA day to have short comfortable walks around the area). This morning after breakfast we will be driving you to Chitkul ( 20 kms, total 1 hrs, each side – 3,450 metres / 11,318 feet.) 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. We will have this second night at the same hotel / luxury tented accommodation at Sangla. |
Day 4:
KALPA + NAKO 3,662 metres /12,014 feet (120 Kms / 5-6 hrs)After breakfast we will drive you to Nako (5-6 hrs.). Here you will check in to the hotel or in the luxury tented accommodation. Later on after lunch we will take you for a walk in the village with your guide and visit the buddhist monastery related to guru Padmasambhava (a great buddhist scholar, whose teachings spread to Tibet from India), we will also visit Nako Lake, the residence of His Holiness The Dalai Lama ji. Later on next morning you may wish to walk to the nearby peaks with your guide and enjoy a wonderful view of the whole Nako village with the Himalayas as the backdrop of the village. |
Day 5:
NAKO tabo local + LALLUNG 3,662 metres /12,014 feet (120 Kms / 5-6 hrsAfter breakfast we will drive you to Tabo (4hrs.) and en route visit the Gue village which is also the last Indian village on Indo-Tibetan boarder. Here we will be visiting the naturally preserved mummy of a Buddhist monk which is about 600 years old, which was discovered here while building the road. Later on reach Tabo and check in to your hotel. In the evening visit the Tabo monastery which is the oldest monastery in the Himalayas. Today we will be entering the beautiful Spiti valley which is also known as the cold desert of the Himalayas (this area is cut from rest of the world due to heavy snow in the winters)and |
Day 6:
LALLUNG + KAZA 3,894 metres / 12,784 feet , ( 150 kms / 07 -08hrs)After breakfast we will drive you to lallung local Lhalung monastery, also known as Sarkhang and Golden Temple. One of the oldest monasteries in the Spiti valley, it lies at an altitude of 3658 m above the sea level. The gompa is accessible through Kaza and Komic. Another attractions is the main with wonderful old murals and stunning ornate carved wooden back frieze. Then, there is Langkharpo |
Day 7:
KAZZA LOCAL SIGHT SEEINGToday after breakfast we will be driven to the village of Lagnza. Here there is an opportunity to walk around the village with your guide. You may wish to visit the monastery at the top of the village and on the way look out for fossils. Here you can also see the yak working in the fields or yak grazing in the pastures. If weather permits there is an option drive on to Hikkim, and the Comic village, which is now the world's highest village (4,450 metres) joined to a motorable road. Later we will continue our drive to Kee Monastery and the village of Kibber. Once Kibber (at 4,200 metres) was considered the world's highest village. There is also the option to walk to the nearby mountains where there are big herds of Himalayan blue sheep and snow ibex gather in the evening. Lunch will be at Kibber village, in a local restaurant, where you will be offered a choice of delicious Tibetan dishes. In the evening we will return to Kaza for a second night at the hotel. |
Day 8:
KAZZA - CHANDARTAL + ROHTANG PASS EXRUSION + SOLANG VALLEY - A Point Of Adventure Activities + MANALIToday after breakfast around 08:30 A.M we will drive you to Manali ( 6 hrs). On the way we will stop for lunch break / tea break at Kokhsar and further continue our drive to Manali On the way Visit Rohatang Pass , marhi , kothi , gulaba ,Ralha falls & nehru kund and Situated at an altitude of 3979 mtrs above sea level and 51 kms outside Manali is the mighty Rohtang Pass - the gateway to Lahaul-Spiti valley. It affords a wide panoramic view of the mountains. Here one sees the majesty of the mountains at its height and splendour. At the top of the pass the air seems to glitter against the snow as you look down over herringboned ridges into the Lahaul valley |
Day 9:
MANALI LOCAL SIGHT SEEING ( VIA CAB )Today after breakfast drive to Manali local sight seeing "HADIMBA TEMPLE" Built in 1553 with a superbly crafted four tiered pagoda roof, it is famous for its exquisitely carved doorway . "CLUB HOUSE" The Club House with its comprehensive facilities that include a roller skating rink, an auditorium, billiards rooms, a library, a bar and restaurant makes wonderful outing for the day. "Tibetan Monastery", Van Vihar, and "VASHIST" Well known for its hot springs. There are old temples dedicated to the sage Vashisth and to Lord Rama. Hadimba Devi Temple, Club House, Manu Temple, Van Vihar, Tibetan Monastery , Vashist Bath Hot Spring Water ,Mall Road , old local market, Tiptyan Market, Buttico , Manu Market ,himachal Handicraft emporium ,woolan as kashmir gift house |
Day 10:
MANALI + KULLU + CHANDIGARHToday after Breakfast checkout from hotel and drive to Chandigarh Distance 300 km 12 -13 hrs On the way Visit all places like hanogi devi temple , kullu shoping complex shawl factory , pandoh dam , river rafting ,vaishnu devi temple ,Sundarnagar Lake and you reach chandigarh in evening n drop to Railway Station / Airport / Bus Stand |
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