Spiti Special Tour

Package Overview

The ‘Spiti Special’ is indeed a special design travel through the scenic Spiti-Kinnaur landscapes. The journey is more about the drive through high altitude forest covers, gentle himalayan slopes, culturally rich and diverse country-sides, verdant agro based settlements, waterfalls, mountain streams and some spectacular geological formations.

Overnighters, activities and local sightseeing can be further designed once we decide to travel these paths.

The itinerary here is an outline of the possibilities and the direct drive routes planned. The rest is a function of your wallet, budget, timeframe and choices of halts and drive-throughs.16-1001-01

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Chandigarh To Shimla

  The first leg of this journey begins from Chandigarh. The actual Spiti Special shall begin from Shimla.
  
  A pleasant 3 hour drive over winding roads, agricultural plains, precipitous slopes and pine forests, brings you to the Summer capital of our colonial era. The old world charm is now a mosaic of the old and new, the rural and the urban. Yet, Shimla always brings a wistful smile to any traveller.

  • Meals & Drinks According Via Hotel
• Day 2 : Shimla to Sarahan

  One of Shimla’s trunk roads carves its way through rugged terrain, mountain streams and dwindling pine forests towards Sarahan, a small town perched halfway upon a mountainside. Erstwhile Slate-roofed houses now sporting tiles and slabs dot the farm holdings and orchards fed by the ebb and flood of the Sutlejriver.
  
  On your way, Narkanda opens up the Himalayan apple county, and Rampur straddles between a history on the ancient trade route of Tibet and China and its present-day role in Himachalicommerce.
  
  Sarahan, with its rich culture and quiet mystery greets you.
• Day 3 : In Sarahan

  ShrikhandaMahadev Peak –At a altitude of 17150 ft, the ShrikhandaMahadev peak is the memoir of the legend of Mohinivanquishing thedemon /Asur, Bhasmasur. A natural shivlangam formationlies at the peak, and every July a Pilgrimage /Yatrawindsup the treacherous top.
  
  Bhimkali Temple – A temple dedicated to the goddess Bhimkali, the presiding deity of the former ruler of the Bushahr state. Folklore claims that the ear of goddess Sati fell at the location, and she is worshipped in her virgin form here. With an unusual architecture, rich wooden carvings and local myths, this place is an interesting must-see.

  • Meals & Drinks According Via Hotel
• Day 4 : Sarahan to Sangla Valley

  KinnaurKailash Peak – Considered sacred by both Hindus and Buddhists, the KinnaurKailash peak is considered to be one of the mythical abodes of Lord Shiva.
  
  Kamru Fort – A series of gates leads one into the Kamru fort, one of the oldest forts in Himachal Pradesh. The Kamru fort, on the banks of river Bapsa, overlooks the Sanglavalley, thatsi seasonally covered with saffron fields fed by glacial streams. The fort hosts a statue of Lord Buddha, Kamakhya Devi and Lord Badrinath, all drawing pilgrims all year-round.
  
  Bering Nag Temple – The Bering Nag is dedicated to Lord Jagas, and is famous for its Fulaich Fair – a flower festival celebrated every year in the months of August and September.
  
  Sangla to Chitkul via Batseri, Rakcham and Mastrang villages– The route from Sangla to Chitkul, over the India Tibet Border Road is a scenic one that runs through precipitous snow-capped mountains, lush valleys and fruit orchards. Little villages like Batseri, Rakcham and Mastrang, each with their huddle of tea-shops, make the journey interesting.
  
  As this route still does not feature on most travel sites, nor government tourism itineraries, it could be a truly offbeat experience.
  
  RecongPeo Monastery – A daytrip from Kalpa brings you to the RecongPeo monastery, a modern Buddhist construction of 1992 for the Kalachakra ceremony, performed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. A 10 metre statue visible from a fair distance, acts as a beacon for pilgrims and travellers.

  • Hotspots Kamru Fort
  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
  • Meals & Drinks According Via Hotel
• Day 5 : Kalpa to Tabo

  The drive from Kalpa, a small heritage town to Tabo follows the Sutlej River. On the way you shall see the Nako Lake, the highest lake in the valley fed by glacial melts and fringed with poplars and willows. Legend claims it to be a “heavenly realm of fairies”, and tales of Guru Padmasambhavabeing here are many.
  
  Further on, the Gue village has another secret to share – it has the only natural mummy in India. Sangha Tenzin, a monk who voluntarily agreed to be mummified 500 years ago, to rid his village of scorpions, was discovered when new construction was undertaken.
  
  The Tabo village is an ancient village lying on the bank of Spiti River. The Tabo Monastery, the oldest and archaeologically most important monastery of Spiti shelters the most sacred shrine of Gankhang within. It also has beautiful Buddhist paintings, giving it the epithet, ‘Ajanta of Himalayas’.

  • Hotspots Nako Lake
  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
  • Meals & Drinks According Via Hotel
• Day 6 : Tabo to Kaza

  On a journey between Tabo and Kaza, the Dhankar Monastery, the old capital of Spiti valley, is an interesting stopover. Built as one of many fort monasteries in the region, Dhankar was once the residence of the King of Spiti. The scenic location lends it the solemnity few monasteries have. A one-and-a-half hour walk through the lunar landscape can bring one to the Dhankar sacred Lake.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
  • Meals & Drinks According Via Hotel
• Day 7 :

  On a journey between Tabo and Kaza, the Dhankar Monastery, the old capital of Spiti valley, is an interesting stopover. Built as one of many fort monasteries in the region, Dhankar was once the residence of the King of Spiti. The scenic location lends it the solemnity few monasteries have. A one-and-a-half hour walk through the lunar landscape can bring one to the Dhankar sacred Lake.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
  • Meals & Drinks According Via Hotel
• Day 9 : Kaza

  Despite repeated attacks by Mongols, the Ki Monastery / Ki Gompa, stands witness to the turbulence across state borders. Perched high on a pyramid-shaped mountain, overlooking the Spiti river valley, the Ki monastery continues to be an important religious school.
  
  A further drive through a narrow valley carved into a limestone outcrop, takes one to Kibber Village, one of the highest motor-connected villages. The nearby Kibber monastery and Kibber Wildlife Sanctuaryare a peep into Buddhist life here.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
  • Meals & Drinks According Via Hotel
• Day 10 : Kaza to Chandertal

  Formed by a glacier on its descent, the Chandertal (literally meaning the Lake of the Moon) is situated at an altitude of 14,100 feet. This cirque, girded by scree mountains, has been given conservation significance as a Ramsar wetland.

  • Meals & Drinks According Via Hotel
• Day 11 : Chandertal toManali

  The drive back from Chandertal to Manali, cuts across the Kunzum pass at a 4551m and the Rohtang pass at a 4501m. Offering panoramic views of the Bara – Shigri Glacier and about a dozen peaks over 6000m, the route will keep you wide awake.
  
  A drive that makes you feel like you have touched the top of the world.

  • Hotspots Rohtang Pass
  • Meals & Drinks According Via Hotel

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Flights
• Sightseeing
• Transfers
• Pickup-Drop

Package Start From

• Chandigarh City, Chandigarh, India, Asia

Terms & Conditions

This Tour is Offered by

• Vill Gail, P.O Urla Teh. Padhar Distt., Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India - 175015
• 08069247162 (Ext : 187)
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