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Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days
Destinations Covered: Shimla - Sarahan - Sangala – Chitkul – Kalpa – Nako – Tabo – Kibber – Manali – Chandigarh
Day 01: Shimla Arrival
Welcome Greetings from Swati Tours & Travels!!!
Today morning our company’s representative will Meet, Greet and Assist you at Shimla Railway Station and later transfer to your hotel for check-in. Relax for the rest of the day at the hotel.
Relax for the rest of the day.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 02: Shimla
Full Day Sightseeing
Today morning after breakfast, we will proceed to explore the city by visiting the most interesting places of Shimla, which attracts the tourists through out the year. We will visit here The State Museum, ViceRegal Lodge, The Prospect Hill, The Jakhu temple, and Summer Hill. There are many local markets decorated with small as well as congested stalls. Shimla is perfect place in winters for Honeymooners and Lovebirds. Walking on the Ridge is the most deliberate experience for any visitor. Visitors with strong bargaining skills may also visit Lakad Bazaar of Shimla near Ridge, established on the steep hill path side market.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 03: Shimla – Sarahan (5-6 hrs drive)
Today morning after check-out the hotel, we will drive straight to Sarahan (famous for its Bhimakali temple) – the Gateway to Kinnaur and Spiti Valley. Located on Hindustan Tibet Road, Sarahan is offering a magnificent view of Srikhand Range. Sarahan is also famous for its Pheasant Breading Centre and stadium are worth visiting.
Overnight Stay at Guesthouse.
Day 04: Sarahan – Sangla (3-4 hrs drive)
Today morning post breakfast we will drive to Sangla. On arrival at Sangla, transfer to your pre-booked guesthouse for check-in. Relax for the rest of the day. Another name of Sangla Valley is Baspa valley and is also famous for its natural beauty and few old villages.
Overnight stay at Guesthouse.
Day 05: Sangla (Excursion to Chitkul) (3- 4 hrs trek one side)
Today morning post breakfast, we will proceed for our trekking Chitkul.
Go through a gradual climb along the Baspa River to reach High altitude pastures of Chitkul at 10,000 – 12000 ft. Surrounded by mountains, the site is a paradise to be in and its peace and tranquility adds to its beauty.
Overnight Stay at Guesthouse.
Day 06: Sangla
Today morning post breakfast we will proceed for our half day excursion to famous of tourist attraction called Kamru Fort near Sangla, which has now been converted in temple of Goddess Kamakshi Devi. Today we will proceed on a half-day visit to Kamru fort and Batseri village. Later drive back to the Guesthouse at Sangla. Also nearby are a Buddhist Monastery and the Bering Nag Temple, which honours the God Jagas. The Fulaich fair, a much loved, colorful affair, is celebrated here every year between August and September, and attracts hundreds of visitors. Another popular stop in Sangla is the Trout Farm, which has been set up by the state's Fisheries Department. Well stocked with trout, it attracts numerous fishing enthusiasts. A Saffron Farm, situated on the outskirts of Sangla, and a Tibetan Wood Carving Centre are also worth visiting.
Overnight stay at Guesthouse.
Day 07: Sangala – Kalpa (approx. 2 hrs drive)
Today morning post breakfast we will check-out the guesthouse and drive to Kalpa, which offers undoubtedly a panoramic view of Kinner Kailash. Kalpa is beautiful and main village of Kinnaur across the river facing majestic mountains of Kinner-Kailash range. The visitors can buy Kinnauri shawls and caps from the Handicrafts Emporium in Kalpa. Kalpa has earned its name because of good quality Chilgoza, which grow over here in abundance.
Overnight stay at Guesthouse.
Day 08: Kalpa – Nako (approx. 5 hrs drive)
Today morning post breakfast we will drive straight to Nako and witness the first inhabited village in Spiti valley. In Hangrang valley, Nako is the largest village above sea level. It is also famous for Nako Lake which has boating facilities in summer and during winter its frozen surface is used for ice skating. Buddhist monastery is located here.
Overnight stay at Guesthouse.
Day 09: Nako – Tabo (approx. 3 hrs drive)
Today morning post breakfast we will drive to Tabo monastery - One of the oldest monasteries of the western Himalayas. Tabo is famous for its huge size paintings, some of which are as old as the monastery is. The Tabo monastery on the hill station of Tabo has an enormous collection of wonderful paintings and scriptures. The walls of this monastery have been very beautifully curved that resembles the paintings of the Ajanta cave. There are sixty 'lamas' or religious teachers who work for the cause of this monastery.
Overnight stay at Guesthouse.
Day 10: Tabo – Kibber (4-5 hrs drive)
Today morning post breakfast, we will leave for our next destination Kibber- the highest village in the world. A long but pleasant drive along the Spiti River.
Overnight stay at Guesthouse.
Day 11: Kibber
Full day at leisure to explore culture, tradition, life-style by visiting the village and the nearby places at Kibber.
Overnight stay at Guesthouse.
Day 12: Kibber – Manali (approx. 8 hrs)
Today morning after early breakfast we will drive to Manali – A Dazzling Beauty of Hills and also The Switzerland of India. Manali– the sheer raw beauty of perennial snow covered peaks for a backdrop, a wooded land full of majestic deodars and scented pines, a newly born mighty Himalyan river flowing by and a panoramic valley stretching out gives the place a surrealistic setting. A favourite shooting place for Bollywood filmmakers, Manali also has many avenues for summer activities full of adventure like trekking, mountaineering, river rafting , ballooning, parasailing and winter activities of skiing and heli-skiing. Above all Manali offers a surprising diversity of holidays.
The most beautiful aspect of this road journey is the winding and zigzag serpentine road with mesmerizing views of road side hills & valleys with deep gorges.
On arrival at Manali, transfer to your hotel for check-in and overnight stay.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 13: Manali
The exciting day will begin with delicious and leisurely breakfast. Get refresh and energize yourself for the exploration of the hill town. We will visit some of the most interesting tourist places like Hadimba devi Temple, Manu Temple, Club House, Tibetan Monasteries, Mountaineering Institute, Vasisht Hot Water Spring and Temple, Nehru Kund - on the road to Keylong is the Nehru kund (6 km) which is a clear water spring end scenic spot named after the late Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru. Kothi (12 km) is a picturesque village and has a thrilling view of the deep gorge through which the Beas swiftly races. The beautiful Rahalla falls (16 km) are at an altitude of 2500 m. A crucial link on the old trade route and still the gateway to Trans Himalayan Lahaul, the Rohtang Pass is at the height of 3980m. Later visit the Solang Valley and the not to be missed Rohtang Pass, 51 km from Manali at an altitude of 3978 meters (subject to weather conditions). We will also proceed to visit the famous holy place for both Hindus and Sikhs; Manikaran Sahib alongwith World’s hottest Sulphur Water springs at Vashish village.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 14: Manali – Chandigarh (approx. 7 hrs drive) (Departure)
Today morning post breakfast, check-out the hotel and drive ahead to Chandigarh for your onward journey to next destination.
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