Marvelous Himachal – ‘SPITI VALLEY’

Arrive,Chandigarh pick up by our company representative and check in hotel and after some rest visit for local sightseeing of Shimla famous Mall road (Vehicle entry is prohibited) Christ Church, Scandal Point, Kali Bari Temple, Lakkar Bazar. Overnight stay and dinner at Shimla hotel.

After breakfast check out from the hotel and move towards Sarahan,
on the way sightseeing of Kufri, Kufri is famous for its Himalayan
National Park, Yak Ride and one can see the endless Himalayan
Panorama from Kufri, visit to Fagu Valley, (famous for jungle walk),
Hatu Peak which is at 11000ft. ,Rampur, Jhakri Project and in the
evening reach Sarahan, o/n stay and dinner at Sarahan hotel.

After breakfast check out from the hotel and move to Sangla, on the
way sightseeing of places like BhimakaliTemple, Karcham, Sangla
valley, Baspa valley river, hydro electric project. Arrive magnificent
Sangla valley in the evening; 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 Tibetan border. Enjoy the beauty of nature, Over nightstay and dinner at Sangla hotel.

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Chitkul. Go through a gradual climb along the Baspa River to reach High altitude pastures of Chitkul at 10,000–12000ft. Surrounded by mountains, the site is a paradise to be in and its peace and tranquility adds to its beauty,and proceed to Kalpa, on the way enjoy the day in beautiful surroundings in the river valley of Baspa at a height of 9000ft. Kalpa is one of the biggest and beautiful village of Kinnaur districts; Kalpa is at own with a history of ancient temples. The Sutlej River below hurtles through deep gorges; the winding mountain road is bordered by chilgoza forests. Enjoy one of the best views in the world, o/n stay and dinner at Kalpa hotel.

After breakfast check out from the hotel and Proceed to local sightseeing of Kalpa Roghi village, It is about 6-7 KMs from Kalpa and is known for its traditional lifestyle of Himachal surrounded by apple orchards, very nice place to have a short hike or walk across village from Kalpa. You will almost feel you are in time machine and somewhere in past, if you really spend some time here in this village. They villagers have a great knowledge of the place, its floraand fauna and you can get quite a decent knowledge in the village from them in case you are interested to know about Kinnaur Valley and this region, Hu- Bu-Lan- Kar monastery, Chini gram, and Suicide point and kinner kailash darshan etc. after move towards Tabo via Nako visit to local sightseeing of Nako thousand year old Nako monastery, Nako lake, Nako gompa, and footprints of lord paresan bhava, etc Khab where the Sutlej joins in to the Spitiriver after crossing check posts at Chango and Sumdo, Driving through several villages and reach tabo, monastery has been founded in 996 A.d. Often called the Ajanta of Himalayas .In Trans Himalayas Buddhism, Tabo Sanctity is next only to Tibet’s Tholing Gompa, Overnight stay and dinner at Tabo hotel.

After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceeds towards Kaza on the way visit Dhankar the ancient capital of Spiti king, the most incredibly situated gompa, perched high on the barren rocky mountain slopes..Kaza is sub divisional headquarter. Explore the tiny town and its monastery, Dhankar monastery after visit Pin valley enjoy the day at beautiful valley and Evening reach Kaza o/n stay and dinner at Kaza hotel.

After breakfast drive to visit Kibber village and the magnificent
Kimonastery, the biggest monastery of Spiti Valley that offers spectacular views of the valley. Later, we shall drive to Langza village via one of the world’s highest motor able roads. The village is located at an altitude of 14435 ft with a towering Buddha statue on the mountain top in the background. We shall drive to Komic village, said to be Asias highest village, with an altitude ofalmost 14,800 ft. visit Hikkim world highest post office On the way, visit Langza’s Natural Fossil Centre to spot the preserved fossils ofthe ancient Tethys Sea overnight stay and dinner at Kaza hotel.

After breakfast check out from the hotel and move towards Chandertal. On the way we pass through the high altitude pass of Kunzum La. Stop by at the stupa and pay tribute to the local goddess, “Kuzum Mata” as she is called. At 15,000 feet above sea-level the Kuzum Pass connects Kullu and Lahaul to the Spiti Valley. Chandratal Lake – A visual marvel, this stunning blue coloured Lake is set at an altitude of 4300 meters above sea level in the heart of high Himalayas and is a must see on a full moon night. It derives its name, “Chandra” (Moon) and “Taal” (Lake) from the crescent shape of the lake. Watch the lake change colours from crystal clear shades of blur to emerald greens by dusk. Before evening Reach Chandratal Lake Camp. Overnight Stay And dinner at Chandratal.

After breakfast check out from the Hotel and move towards Manali. On the way we take a quick stop at Batal for a cup of tea. Then we will drive through the famous Atal Tunnel, Solang Valley, After reach Manali and visit 450 years old temple dedicated to Hadimba Devi,which has some excellent woodcarving. You also visit the Tibetan Monastery,Van Vihar and Manali Mall Road. Reach hotel before evening. Dinner & Nightstay at Manali hotel.

After breakfast check out from the hotel and move towards to Chandigarh via Kullu Shawl Factory, Kullu Rafting Point, Pandoh Dam, Mandi & Sundarnagar Lake. At evening reach Chandigarh and drop at Chandigarh Railway station for onward Journey.