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| During this leg of the journey, the group will split in two. Half will proceed on the jeep safari as indicated in the itinerary below and half will take the same tour in reverse. For those seeking a more vigorous adventure, the alternate option is four days and three nights of trekking. Nutritious food will be amply provided while traveling in the mountain zones, but only what is fresh and locally available will be prepared. The sumptuous hotel buffets that you have become accustomed to are not practical due to the rugged nature of this portion of the trip. As we will be ascending to high altitudes, we recommend that smokers cut back before this time and that everyone limit their alcohol intake and drink plenty of liquids while in the Himalayas. |
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August 25th Day 1: Ambala to Shimla. Arrive in Shimla and transfer to hotel from railway station. Evening city tour. Overnight in hotel. August 26th Day 2: Shimla to Sarahan to Sangla (233 km). Jeep safari commences. After breakfast start by jeep for Sarahan (1920m) by way of Narkanda (2690m). Sarahan is a beautiful township in the shadow of Shrikhand Mahadev Peak (5155m). Visit Bhimakali temple, a unique synthesis of Buddhist and Hindu architecture. The Goddess idol here is about 200 years old. Onward to Sangla (2680m), situated on the bank of the river is Baspa. The houses of Sangla stair step up the slope which is dominated by Kinner Kailash Peak (6600m) looming above. Tour the nearby Kamru Fort and Kamakshi temple then cross the Sangla Pass where panoramic views are certain to take your breath away. Next enter the Garwhal Himalayas. After lunch, drive ride to Kalpa near the Tibetan border. Kapla lies in the confluence of the Spiti and Sutlet river valleys. This region is famous for its grapes, woodcarving and deodar trees. Overnight stay in tented camp. August 27th Day 3: Sangla to Kalpa to Kaza (233 km) Breakfast, then on to Kalpa. This is the district of Kinnour and which situated at an elevation of 2,795m. Across the Sutluj river is a view of the impressive Raldang Kailash massif. By evening we reach Tabo Monastery (3200m). From outside, this monastery appears to be only an ordinary mud structure, but the interior reveals beautiful frescoes which have earned this place the epithet "Ajanta of the Himalayas". Overnight in Kaza (3600m) in tented camp. August 28th Day 4: Kaza to Kibber to Ki to Chandertal (160 km) After breakfast visit Kyi Monastery (4116m) of the Spiti valley. This monastery houses rare paintings and scriptures which have been written in the Bhoti, the mother tongue of the Bhoti people who came from Tibet and Spiti and spread the teachings of Buddha in this area. The jeeps make the climb to Kibber, the highest village in the world. Here, interact with the locals and observe simple yet systematic construction techniques. Via Kaza and Kunzam Pass (4551m) we descend to Batal (3961m) in the afternoon. From Batal, it is a 16km drive to Chandertal where camp is set up for the night. Chandertal translate to Lake of the Moon. This stunning lake is surrounded by a large meadow of edelweiss. Here one can view the awesome Samudha Tapoo glacier and Mulkila range. August 29th Day 5: Moon Lake to Batal to Rohtang Pass to Manali (140 km) After breakfast leave for Manali (2050m). Stop just after Batal to photograph Barashingri Glacier (3657 m). En route visit Rohtang Pass (3980 m) then descend by jeep to Kullu valley for a panoramic view and by evening reach Manali. Overnight in hotel. August 30th Day 6: Manali to Delhi (580 km) After breakfast the bus moves through Kullu, Pandoh Dam, Mandi, Bilaspur, and Chandigarh and by evening we reach Delhi. |
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