Lakes & Mountains Special Tour

Package Overview

Destinations Covered - Shimla – Sangla – Kalpa – Nako – Tabo – Kaza -Key monestry – Kibber – Chandertal lake - Manali

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Chandigarh - Shimla - Kufri - Narkanda 180 Kms

  Arrive in Chandigarh and head towards Shimla. Take appropriate breaks on the way and enjoy the beauty as you leave the hustle and bustle of Shimla behind. View the lush green valleys and apple orchards on both sides of the road. Stay in the midst of nowhere in Narkanda.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 2 : Narkanda To Sangla 177 Kms

  Have a nice breakfast with a view of the mountains and head to Sangla via Rampur. You shall meet the Sutlej river at Sainj and from there on it will be with you till Spiti. With the Bapsa river magically weaving itself through the forested slopes, this exquisite 95 kilometre stretch of the Sangla Valley is a sight to behold. Known predominately for its agriculture, every house in Sangla will have cultivations of apples, pears, walnuts, apricots or potatoes. Sangla is one of the most beautiful valleys in India. Overnight stay in Sangla.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 3 : Sangla - Chitkul - Kalpa

  After having a hot, fresh breakfast while basking in the first rays of the sun, we head towards Chitkul. Chitkul can be described as one of the most scenic settlements in the valley and the last inhabited village before the India-China border. This short drive from Sangla to Chitkul will be one of the most scenic drives you’ll take with plenty of opportunities to take stunning photographs. Walk around the Bapsa river and pay tributes to the Mathi Goddess at the temple in the village. After spending time in Chitkul, we turn around and head to Kalpa. Legend has it that Kalpa was the winter home of Lord Shiva. If it’s true, he couldn’t have found a more remarkable abode for himself, with enthrallingly majestic views of the Kinner Kailash and Jorkandan Peaks looming right above the village. Overnight at a hotel in Kalpa.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 4 : Kalpa to Nako

  After Breakfast in Hotel we continue driving on the famous Hindustan – Tibet Highway or the NH 22 – This stretch famously known as one of “most treacherous roads of the world” by the lonely planet in a visual spectacle. Don’t let that little piece of information deter you because your local drivers are highly skilled and experienced while driving on these roads. As you begin embracing the jaw-dropping views watch the mountains change their colours from the lush greens of the Kinnaur valley to the many hues of brown. In Kalpa visit the Suicide Point, which is located around 3 Kms away from Kalpa village and the journey to this point takes place through beautiful apple gardens. This place is so lovely that tourists even forget the dangerous trench and vertical slope they pass through on their way to suicide point. This place is famous for its thrilling trench and enchanting atmosphere that gives a wonderful experience to the visitors. After a quick refuelling stop at Puh, we proceed to Nako – the last hamlet of Kinnaur, before we enter the gates of Spiti Valley. Dinner and Overnight Stay in Nako.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 5 : Nako - Sumdo - Tabo - Dhankar 115 kms

  Have an early breakfast and head to Nako Lake. After that head towards Dhankar. The terrain will change after Pooh and you will see the end of the tree line. See the confluence of Spiti and Sutlej river at Khab. Enroute visit the Tabo Monastery which is close to 1000 years old now. The murals, thankas and paintings are believed to have been made in a single night by the Gods themselves. You can also hike to the meditation caves, if time permits. Visit Dhankar Monastery- Seat of the King in ancient times- the most beautiful setting of a monument which hangs on a cliff and overlooks the confluence of Spiti and Pin River. Hike to Dhankar lake, if your lungs permit. Dinner and overnight stay in Dhankar.
• Day 6 : Dhankar - Lalung - Pin Valley - Kungri - Mudh - Langza

  Take the morning easy after breakfast we drive towards the beautiful Pin Valley. Imagine a national park with an abundance of animals and birds, with some rare plant ieties, a river that gushes when it isn’t frozen and trekking opportunities for the adventure-seekers. The Pin Valley promises all this and more. We first visit the Kungri Monastery and then the beautiful hamlet of Mudh – the last motorable village of the Pin Valley. d a national park in 1987, Pin Valley has altitudes ranging from 11, 000 to 20, 000 feet and is home to at least 12 endangered snow leopards. In addition, other animals indigenous to the region and park are the Siberian ibex, bharal, weasel, red fox and marten. Birds such as the pika, griffon, golden eagle, bearded vulture, chukor and raven paint the skies a pretty picture. Dinner and Overnight stay in Langza.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys, Trekking
• Day 7 : Langza - Hikkim - Komic - Key Gompa - Kibber - Loser - Kunzum La - Chandertal Lake

  After early breakfast we departure to Chandratal lake 13000+ ft alt - 110 kms - 7 hours. This day also visit Hikkim- the highest post office in the world and Komic- one of the highest villages in the world at 4600 meters. A visit to the Tangyud monastery in Komic is also worthwhile. You can see some snow laden peaks during this drive. Visit the postmaster of the highest post office in the world at Hikkim and mail some postcards from here after that visit the oldest monastery in the region Key Gompa and Kibbar village. Chandertal Lake is renowned for its stunning Himalayan beauty. The lake is accessible via a 4WD 8 km drive from a point after crossing Kunzum La pass. The accommodation here is basic and therefore one has to be adventure frame of mind before considering an overnight stay at Chandertal Lake.
• Day 8 : Chandratal Lake - Chattru - Rohtang Pass - Manali

  Aftre breakfast in Camps drive from Chandratal Lake towards Manali. We take a quick stop at Batal for a cup of tea at a small tea-shop run by a beautiful old couple. From there, we continue driving on the Kaza – Manali highway and stop at Chatru for lunch. Drive through the famous Rohtang Pass and return to Manali to end your breath-taking Spiti Valley tour. Since there is no sightseeing included in your schedule in Manali, you are free to explore Manali on your own.

  • Hotspots Rohtang Pass
  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 9 : Manali to Chandigarh

  After breakfast checkout from Hotel and proceed for Dropping at Chandigarh Airport.

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing

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• Lower Chakkar, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India - 171005
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