Lahaul Spiti - Trans Himalaya Adventure

DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI – TOUR STARTS On arrival you will be received by our tour leader at airport. Transfer to hotel and Check in. Before starting a half day city tour go for lunch at one nice Indian Cuisine restaurant. After Lunch Visit Humayun’s tomb, a precursor of Legendary TAJ MAHAL. On the way back to hotel drive pass the India Gate and the Rashtrapati Bhawan – Formerly The Viceroy’ s residence.Return to hotel and this evening enjoy dinner at another restaurant at Cannaught Place. Overnight at Hotel. (D) - Ibis Aerocity/ Similar

DAY 02 : DELHI – KALKA - SHIMLA (TOY TRAIN) Journey – Delhi to Kalka is 5 hrs. Kalka to Shimla – 4 hrs. Kalka Altitude – 656 mtrs., Shimla Altitude – 2276 mtrs. Today we take a chair car train to Kalka and from here we board on the Shimla Toy Train. Kalka – Shimla is one of the only few surviving narrow gauge trains in the country. Shimla was the British Summer Capital. The capital will be shifted every year in summers from kolkatta to Shimla. Need for a train track was felt and this mighty work of laying the track was started under the supervision of Mr Barog. The entire track is very fascinating with some 846 bridges and 107 no. of tunnels. The Ranges you Climb are The Shivalik Hills/Ranges. This is a Unesco World Heritage Train Track. ( B, L, D ) – Hotel Comberemere / similar

DAY 03 : SHIMLA Shimla echos its colonial past. Today we start our day by having an orientation walk in the town seeing the Mock Tudor Houses and visit the Gaiety Theatre, we also visit the Christ church on the Mall Ridge. After Lunch we will Visit the Vice Regal Lodge, which used to be the residence and Office of the Viceroy. This Gothic building has witnessed a marathon of meetings to shape the Independence and Partition of India. ( B, L, D ) – Hotel Comberemere / similar

DAY 04 - SHIMLA - NARKANDA (BY SURFACE: 100 KM/4 HRS) Today we drive to Narkanda. It is situated at an attitude of 2708 mtrs. on the Hindustan Tibet road (NH – 22), Narkanda offers a spectacular view of snow ranges. This is an ideal retreat for the tourists who seek seclusion in mountains. It commands a unique view of the eternal snow line, the inviting apple orchards and dense forests. On arrival check in at hotel. Evening free at leisure. Overnight dinner and stay at hotel in Narkanda. ( B, L, D ) - Banjara Orchard Retreat / Similar

DAY 05 : NARKANDA - SANGLA (BY SURFACE: 160 KM/6-7 HOURS) The gate way to Kinnaur , Leave for Sangla , also called Baspa Valley . On arrival, check in at hotel. One of the most charming valleys in the whole Kinnaur District, Sangla Valley is a perfect getaway from the hustle bustle of the swarming cities. It is named after a beautiful village by the same name. Bounded by strapping mountain slopes, sprawling evergreen forests and snow covered peaks, the valley is set apart from others by its red apples orchard and luscious cherry trees. Baspa River also makes its way through the place, meandering and gurgling, famous for trout fishing. The place is dotted with several attractions from temple and fort to nearby villages making it an amazing holiday destination. Overnight dinner and stay at hotel in Sangla. (B, L, D) – Hotel Batseri

DAY 06 : SANGLA- CHHITKUL-SANGLA (BY SURFACE: 45 KM/2-3 HOURS) SANGLA-KALPA (BY SURFACE: 40 KM/1-2 HOURS) Most beautiful valley of Kinnaur dominated by Kamru fort , visit the villages of Chitkul and Rackchham having typical kinnauri architecture visit the fort and village . Later drive to Kalpa via Sangla. On arrival in Kalpa, check in at hotel. Evenig at leisure to visit monastery and temple in village. From this village ; the majesty of the Kinner Kailash mountain is in direct vision : this is regarded as one of the mythical abodes of Lord Shiva. Overnight dinner and stay at hotel in Kalpa. ( B, L, D ) – Hotel Kalpa Deshang / Similar

DAY 07 : KALPA-TABO VIA NAKO (BY SURFACE: 167 KM) As entering in restricted area there for inner line permit and passport will be checked at check post at Jhangi . Drive towards to the Spiti via Khab where the Satluj river joins in to the Spiti river . Nako, the most charming village offers a magnificent view around. To the north of the village is the monastic complex belonging to the Drugpa order .Another check posts at Sumdo, driving through several villages reached at 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 dinner and stay at hotel in Tabo. (B, L, D ) - Dewachen Retreat/ Similar

DAY 8 : TABO TO KAZA (58KM) VIA DHANKAR AND LALUNG, PIN VALLEY Morning visit Tabo Monestery. Later drive to Kaza, enroute visit Dhankar the ancient capital of Spiti king , the most incredibly situated gompa, perched high on the barren rocky mountain slopes. Lalung: The second most interested monastery of Spiti afternoon reached Pin valley known for its national park (house of the snow leopards, and ibex). Overnight dinner and stay at hotel in Kaza. ( B, L, D ) – Hotel Grand Dewachen / Similar

DAY 9 : KAZA (VISIT KYE AND KIBBER) Kye gompa perched high on a pyramid like mountain, belongs to the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Kibber one of the highest permanent inhabited village in the world, situated at the elevation of 4200 m located in a semi bowl-shaped narrow valley. Evening return to Kaza the sub divisional headquarter of Spiti. In the afternoon proceed for uphill road till Langza, visit the village, further to Comic known for one of the highest monastery in the world and for fossil. Overnight dinner and stay at hotel in Kaza. (B, L, D) – Hotel Grand Dewachen / Similar

DAY 10 : KAZA- MANALI (BY SURFACE: 196 KM) Road leads through several villages of the Spiti valley , last village of the valley is lossar. Short uphill drive till Kunzum pass (4700 m.) offer extensive view of the snow caped mountains continue by Chandra valley over Rohtang pass (4050 m.) the gateway between Lahoul / Spiti and Kullu “valley of the God”. Upon arrival in Manali,check in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Manali. (B, L, D) – Hotel Manuallya / Similar

DAY 11 : MANALI Today visit Naggar (Roerich Museum and Naggar Castle), Solang Valley, Vashisht (Famous of hot spring) and Hadimba Devi Temple. Overnight stay at hotel in Manali. (B, L, D) – Hotel Manuallya / Similar

DAY 12 : MANALI- DELHI (BY Domestic Flight: 1.5 HRS.) Morning drive to Bhuntar ( Kullu ) to board the domestic flight for Delhi. On arrival Check in Hotel. (B, L, D) – Hotel Ibis Aerocity / Similar

Day 13 : Tour ends after Breakfast. Tour ends after Breakfast. Depart for your Home flight. This is your free day to explore Delhi. (B)