Chandigarh Shimla Sarahan Sangla Chitkul Kalpa Nako Tabo Kaza Keylong Manali

On your arrival at Chandigarh railway station/airport and later drive you to Shimla. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel in Shimla. Overnight stay in Hotel in Shimla. The evening is free to explore the mall road of Shimla.

After breakfast at your hotel later drive to enjoy a full day of a sightseeing tour of Shimla town. We will visit the famous Viceregal Lodge, also known as the Indian Institute of Advance studies- where arrangements for the partition of India and Pakistan were worked out the Jakhoo temple (monkey temple) on the top of Jakhoo hills, and we will also take you to visit Kufri or Naldera where one can go for pony rides in the countryside?s. Later walk around the Mall road of Shimla to visit the Christ Church, the Gaiety Theatre, Mall Road with its scandal point. Return back to Hotel and Overnight stay.

After breakfast around 9:00 A.M. drive to Sarahan en-route explore the beautiful villages of Fagu, Theog, Matiana, Narkanda, and Rampur. En route, we will have many comfort breaks and will visit the Apple orchards and Hattu peak at Narkanda, from where you can have a spectacular view of the mighty Central Himalayas and will also visit the traditional wooden carved temple of Goddess Kali on the top. We will also stop by a small lake on the way to Hattu Peak. Later continue drive to Sarahan via Rampur. Sarahan? the tiny village offers the splendid views of Shrikhanda Mahadev Peak (5,155 meters). The major attraction in Sarahan is centuries-old Hindu temple of Goddess Bhimakali. Steeped in legend, the temple complex is a resplendent example of hill architecture. Sarahan is also the gateway to Kinnaur valley. Overnight stay in the Hotel.

After breakfast later visit the famous temple of Bhimakali at Sarahan. This is the same temple in which human sacrifices were made about two centuries ago. After visiting the temple we will continue driving to Sangla. Upon arrival check in at your hotel. The afternoon takes a walk through Kamru and Sangla villages ( 1-2 hrs) and visits the beautifully carved old temples and Buddhist monasteries. The Sangla valley is also known as the Baspa Sangla valley, after river Baspa which flows through the valley and it is the part of Kinnaur valley. Overnight in Sangla.

After breakfast drive to Chitkul - which is the last village on Indian side on the Indo Tibetan border. The village of Chitkul is like something from a fairy tale, and you will have a chance to walk slowly around it. The landscapes are stunning, and you will have plenty of time to enjoy them and talk to the local people. Return to Sangla later the day is free to relax in the mountain landscape or if you like you can walk to another nearby villages or nature walk. Overnight stay in Sangla.

After breakfast drive to Kalpa village, Enroute we will stop at Recongpeo and will have a walk around the local market. Recongpeo is the district headquarters of Kinnaur district. After lunch we will drive to Kalpa, you will check in to your hotel. Later take a walk to Kalpa village and the nearby Roghi village. These villages are covered with thick pine forests and are famous for apricots and apples. The finest view of the Mt. Kinner Kailash Mountain (6000 meters) can be had from here. This is a spectacular sight early in the morning as the rising sun touches the snowy peaks with crimson and gold light. Overnight stay in Kalpa.

After breakfast drive to Nako. Upon arrival check in to the hotel or Tented accommodation. Later visit the Buddhist monastery related to guru Padmasambhava (a great Buddhist scholar, whose teachings spread to Tibet from India), Nako Lake, the residence of His Holiness The Dalai Lama ji. Overnight stay in Nako.

After breakfast drive to Tabo and en route visit the Gue village which is also the last Indian village on Indo-Tibetan border. Here you can visit the naturally preserved mummy of a Buddhist monk which is about 600 years old, which was discovered here while building the road. Later proceed to Tabo and check in to your hotel. In the evening visit the Tabo monastery which is the oldest monastery in the Himalayas. Today we will be entering the beautiful Spiti valley which is also known as the cold desert of the Himalayas (this area is cut from the rest of the world due to heavy snow in the winters). Overnight in Tabo.

After breakfast drive to Kaza, en route visit the Dhankar village and Dhankar monastery and fort. Later continue drive to Kaza. Upon arrival check in at your hotel. The evening is free to explore in the Kaza market. Overnight stay in Kaza.

After breakfast drive to the village of Lanza. Here you will get an opportunity to walk around the village with your guide. You may wish to visit the monastery at the top of the village and on the way look out for fossils. Here you can also see the yak working in the fields or yak grazing in the pastures. If weather permits there is an option drive on to Hikkim, and the Comic village, which is now the world’s highest village joined to a motorable road. Later continue drive to Kee Monastery and the village of Kibber. Once Kibber was considered the world’s highest village. There is also the option to walk to the nearby mountains where there are big herds of Himalayan blue sheep and snow ibex gather in the evening. In the evening return to Kaza and Overnight stay.

Early morning ( 06;00 A.M) to Keylong via Kunzum Pass which provides beautiful views of CB ranges and Glaciers. Later visit the temple on the pass where travelers pray before heading down the pass. We will visit Chandra Tal Lake if the road is open and see the lake, also known as the lake of the moon. En-route visit several villages of Spiti and Lahaul valley. We will reach Keylong by evening. Overnight stay in hotel at Keylong.

After Breakfast drive to Visit the Famous and ancient temples of Trilokinath and Udaipur. The Trilokinath temple Lahaul valley near Udaipur is built in the classical style introduced in the hills in the 7th and 8th Century and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is situated in Tunde village 6 km south of the left bank of the Chandra Bhaga or Chenab River. Later on, we will drive you to Udaipur ( 9 km) and will visit the Markula Devi Temple Udaipur in Lahaul Valey, which is believed to be built during the 8th century. It is highly remarkable for its woodcarvings. Overnight stay in Keylong.

After breakfast around 08:30 A.M drive to Manali over the Rohtang pass (3,980 meters) and enter Kullu valley. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Overnights stay in Manali.

After breakfast, visit Old Manali village, Hadimba Devi temple and Vashist village (with hot water springs) with your guide. Later on, we will take you to visit the nagger village and castle. Naggar was the ancient seat of the ruler of Kullu Valley and now the Naggar Castle is run as a Heritage hotel and Resturant Property by the tourism department of Himachal. Return back to Manali. Evening explores the Manali market and shops and enjoys your shopping. Overnight stay in Manali.

After breakfast drive to Chandigarh via Kullu, Hanogi Devi temple and Pandoh Dam. Upon arrival check-in to the hotel and Overnight stay.

After breakfast drive to Chandigarh airport/railway station to depart the journey. Tour Ends.