Route : Delhi-Kalka-Shimla-Thanedar-Sangla-Kalpa-Tabo-Kaza-Losar-Manali-Delhi
This journey combines the famous (Shimla) with the sublime (Kinnaur Valley) and the astonishing high altitude valley of Spiti of Himachal Pradesh. Discover the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, a state an extraordinary scenic beauty and landscape that encompasses all the possible the emerald foot hills, snowy peaks and high altitude desert.
Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti are remote Himalayan Valleys. Stark, exciting and primitive, these valleys offer magnificent mountain-scape, rugged beauty of their rocky escapements and the splendor of their snow covered peaks.
A fascinating land of Buddhist culture, remote mountain villages and medieval monasteries, which remains relatively untouched and undiscovered by mass tourism.
Home to some of the oldest Buddhist monasteries in the world, this trail provides our guests with a personal introduction into remote mountain life, culture and Buddhist heritage. Set on the highlands of this magnificent valley, the trail traverses along some of Asia’s highest villages, each of which are adorned by unique and ancient Buddhist monasteries and temples
What is included in the tour
13 nights Accommodation as per hotels selected
Transfers and sightseeing by exclusive vehicle with all toll tax, parking fuel and driver allowance
English speaking experienced guides accompanying during from Shimla to Manali
All monument entry fees
Assistance at arrival and departure
24 x 7 assistance over phone, whatsapp and mail
What is NOT included in the tour
Personal expenses like laundry, tips & gratuity, telephone charges.
Flight or train tickets.
Anything not mentioned in Inclusions.
FAQ (Frequently asked questions)
As you prepare to visit India, we hope our answers to these frequently asked questions will help you on your way. Please find the FAQ here https://www.monkfoot.com/frequently-asked-faq
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Trip Garde / Difficulty
This trip is of Level 3 (Active) category.
Please find the Grade details here : https://www.monkfoot.com/trip-grade
Best Time to visit and climate:
The best time for this trip is June - September. October onwards is winter when Spiti becomes extremely cold and some of the higher passes get blocked by snow frequently.
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Day 1 – Arrive in Delhi
Transfer to Hotel. Rest and relax
Day 2 – Delhi-Kalka-Shimla (2,276 M)
Transfer to Kalka by Train
Transfer to Shimla by Himalayan Toy Train ( UNESCO Heritage)
Day 3 – Shimla
Explore Shimla : Jakhu Temple, Tara Devi temple, The Ridge, Viceregal Lodge
Day 4 – Shimla-Sarhan
Transfer to Sarhan (165 km / 6 hrs)
Visit Bhimkali Temple
Day 5 – Sarhan-Sangla ( 2,621 m)
Transfer to Sangla (85 km / 3.5 hrs)
Explore Sangla.
Day 6 – At Sangla
Visit Chitkul village. Last inhabited village on China border.
Day 7 – Sangla-Kalpa (2,960 m)
Transfer to Kalpa (60 km / 3 hrs)
Explore Kalpa.
Day 8 – Kalpa-Tabo via Nako and Gue (3,280 m)
Transfer to Tabo (150 km / 6 hrs) via Nako and Gue
Explore Tabo.
Day 9 – Tabo-Dhankar (3,894)
Excursion to Dhankar Monastery
Hike to Dhankar lake
Day 10 – Tabo-Kaza (3,800 m)
Transfer to Kaza (60 km / 3 hrs), on the way visit Kungri Monastery and Lalung Monastery
Day 11 – Kaza-Key-Kibber
Visit key Monastery and Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary
Day 12 – Kaza-Losar (4,090 m)
Transfer to Losar (60 km / 3 hrs)
Day 13 – Losar-Kunzum-Manali (2,050 m)
Transfer to Manali (145 km / 8 hrs)
Day 14 – Manali-Delhi
Transfer to Delhi by road or fly to Delhi