Destinations: | Delhi - Amritsar - Dharamshala - Shimla - Sarahan - Sangla - Kalpa - Tabo - Kaza - Keylong - Jispa - Leh |
Trip Duration: | 12 Nights - 13 Days |
Best Time: | Jun-Oct |
Grade: | Moderate |
Price From: | Price Available On Request |
Lahaul and Spiti remote Himalayan valleys of Himachal Pradesh, lying on the Indo- Tibet border, Strange, exciting primitive; these valleys are unsurpassed in mountain shape, in the rugged beauty of their rocky escapements and the splendor of their snow covered peaks. Lahaul is marked a central mass of almost uniformly high mountains and massive glaciers. The two rivers Chandra and Bhaga, which rise on either side of Baralachala flow through the Chandra and Bhaga, narrow valleys. Lahaul is also fascinating area of Buddhist art and culture. The monasteries of Lahaul - Spiti are rich repositories of ancient murals, thankas, woodcarving and golden images of Padamasambhava.
Day 01 : Delhi - Amritsar :-
Leave by train/Coach and arrive Amritsar at the lunchtime. Meeting and you will be transfer to the hotel. Afternoon visit Golden temple and Wagha border to see the sunset flag ceremony, overnight at Hotel.
Day 02 : Amritsar-Dharamshala :-
Six to seven hours drive will take us to Dharamshalla and arrive at the noon. Afternoon visit Dalai Lama Monastery and the market of Mecleod Ganj, overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Dharamshala - Shimla :-
Full day drive will take us to Shimla and arrive in the evening, overnight at Hotel
Day 04: Shimla :-
Day to visit Mall road, museum & Kufri, and time in connection with formalities for the inner line permission. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05: Shimla - Sarahan (183 Kms 3-4Hrs Drive) :-
This is our first day for the adventure and full day drive to via Narkanda and Rampur finally; we reach Sarahan, whic commands a view of Srikhan Mahadev Peak. A mixture of Hindus and Buddhist architecture and you may visit ancient temple of Bhimakali. overnight at Hotel/Tents.
Day 06: Sarahan - Sangla (55 Kms) :-
The Baspa valley is the prettiest valley in Himachal drive via Karchham 32 Kms and reaches Sangla built on a slope with the houses rising one above the other with Gigantic Kinnuar Kailash peak dominating the scene, overnight in Tents.
Day 07: Sangla - Kalpa (51 Kms ):-
Drive from Sangla to Kalpa 2759 Mtrs, which is the district; headquarter of Kinnuar; once a favorite haunt of Lord Dalhousie. In front of Kalpa is an impressive view of Raldang Kailash massif across the Sutlej River, overnight in Tents.
Day 08: Kalpa - Tabo (145 Kms) :-
Drive to Yangthang, which is 86 Kms, and arrive tabo after 27 Kms drive from Sumdo. The ancient village Tabo 3050 Mtrs situated on the left bank of river Spiti. One of the most famous Buddhist monasteries regarded as the seat next to the Tholong Gompa in Tibet. The monastery contains large number of scriptures and pieces of art, wall painting and Stucco.it is Know as Ajanta of Himalayas, overnight in Tents/Hotel/Guesthouse.
Day 09: Tabo - Kaza (47 Kms) :-
Leave Tabo one and half hour drive reach Dankar Gompa and continue drive to Kaza situated at 3600 Mtrs. At the foot of steep ridges and on the ieft bank of river Spiti is the Ki Monastery, which is the biggest monastery in Spiti and is located between Kibber and Kaza. hundreds of Lamas receive their religious training in this monastery and is famous for its Murals and books, Afternoon visit the monastery of Ki and Kibber, overnight in Tents/guesthouse/hotel.
Day 10: Kaza - Keylong-Jispa (208 Kms 4-5Hrs drive) :-
Drive from Kaza via Kunzumla pass 76 Kms which is (4590 Mts) highest pass on Spiti Lahaul road and drive to Khokhsar another 45 Kms drive will take us to Keylong and visit the town and again drive for 46Kms to Jispa. Overnight at Hotel/Tents.
Day 11: Jispa to Leh (336 Kms, 9Hrs drive) :-
Leave early morning drive through Lachungla pass 5065 Mtrs. Rugged in the middle of mountains. At lunchtime we stop at Pang from here there are chances to see tiny colonies of Marmots on the Morea plains a streatch of 45 Kms. Finally, we reach the second highest road Tanglang la pass 5350 Mtrs. Finally, we reach Leh in the evening, overnight at Hotel.
Day 12: Leisure day in Leh.
Day 13: Leh to Delhi fly out with sweet memories of Himalayas!