Lahaul – Spiti Valley Trans Himalaya Experience

Today we take Shatabdi train to Chandigarh. On arrival at chandigarh transfer to our arranged Vehicle and 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. ( D) - Banjara Orchard Retreat / Similar

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, D) – Hotel Batseri

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

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, D ) - Dewachen Retreat/ Similar

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, D) – Hotel Grand Dewachen / Similar

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, D) – Hotel Grand Dewachen / Similar

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, D) – Hotel Manuallya / Similar

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, D) – Hotel Manuallya / Similar

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) Ibis Hotel Aerocity, N Delhi