Explore Spiti Valley by visiting Chandigarh Shimla Sarahan Sangla Kalpa Tabo Kaza Chandratal Manali Tour . A memorable Tour ( The Spiti Valley ) is a desert mountain valley located high in the Himalaya mountains in the north-eastern part of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
Chandigarh Shimla Sarahan Sangla Kalpa Tabo Kaza Chandratal Manali Tour 11 Nights/ 12 Days
Day 01: Chandigarh to Shimla (120 kilometres/4 hours)
Arrive at Delhi Railway Station & drive to Shimla which is 2180 metres above the sea level. Spend the day at leisure by exploring the Mall.
Day 02: Shimla – Sarahan (165 kilometres /7 hours)
Drive from Shimla to Sarahan (2165 metres above sea level). On your way, visit Theog, Fagu, Narkanda and Rampur. After arrival at Sarahan, checkin to the hotel.Overnight at Sarahan.
One can catch the breathtaking panoramic view of the Srikhand Mahadev Peak from Sarahan. Sarahan is also famous for its 800 year old Bhimkali Temple, one of the best examples of hill architecture. Attend the evening aarti at the Bhimkali temple, which is also one of the 51 Shaktipeeths.
Day 03: Sarahan – Sangla (90 kilometres / 5 hours)
After breakfast, drive for Sangla via Karcham. Visit another destination known as Baspa valley, the prettiest valley in Himachal. After arrival at Sangla (2744 metres above sea level), check- in to the hotel. Rest in the hotel and spend the day at your own leisure. Overnight at Sangla.
Day 04: Sangla – Chitkul – Sangla (40 kilometres / 3 hours)
Visit the ancient Kamru Fort and Temple dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya Devi, which was brought from Assam. Also, explore other sightseeing places around the area.Set out for an excursion to Chitkul, which is the last village on the old Indo – Tibetan trade route. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the green orchards and the view of the brilliant stream that passes by. Later, return to your hotel in Sangla and an overnight stay.
Day 05: Sangla – Kalpa.
After breakfast, drive to Kalpa. 2670 metres above the sea level, Kalpa is the district headquarter of Kinnaur and was once the favourite getaway of Lord Dalhousie. On reaching Kalpa, check- in to the hotel. Once known as Chini, little has changed in Kalpa in the last 500 years. Legend has it that when Lord Dalhousie wanted to take a break from his hectic schedule in Shimla, he would come here on his Horseback. By the side of Kalpa is a 79 feet high rock formation that resembles a Shivlinga that changes its colour as the day passes.
Rest in hotel for a while. In the evening, visit the Buddhist Gompa, Hu Bu Lan Kar. Return to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay at Kalpa.
Day 06: Kalpa Sightseeing
Early morning, enjoy the Sunrise over Kinner Kailash Peaks. Kalpa is famous for its apples & chilgoza plantations. The tree belongs to the Pine Family & the fruit is in about an inch long, in soft cover. After breakfast, visit the local School & Narayan Nagini Temple Complex, which has Shrines of Hindu, Buddhist and local Deities. After lunch, go for an excursion trip to Roghi Village to get closer to the ‘Pahari’ way of Life as you mingle with the locals. Later return to your hotel in Kalpa for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 07 : Kalpa – Tabo (179 kilometres / 7 hours)
Early in the morning, witness the beautiful sunrise over the Kinnaur Kailash Peaks. After that breakfast and drive to Tabo. On your way, visit Kinnaur’s most picturesque hamlet and the Nako Lake. Nako is a heritage village built around a small lake and has an important Buddhist Gompa and a small temple. A footprint like impression on a rock is ascribed to the saint Guru Padmasambhava. Explore the scenic Spiti Valley that has few signs of vegetation. The beauty of Spiti lies in its unspoiled, untainted raw landscape. Rudyard Kipling describes Spiti in ‘Kim’ in these words: “At last they entered a world within a world – a valley of leagues where the high hills were fashioned of the mere rubble and refuse from off the knees of the mountains…surely the Gods live here.”
On arrival at Tabo, check in to the hotel. The ancient village of Tabo is situated on the left bank of the river Spiti. It is the land of one of the most famous Buddhist monasteries, regarded next to the Tholong Gompa in Tibet. It is also known as the ‘Ajanta of Himalayas’.
Day 08: Tabo – Kaza (47 kilometres / 3 hours)
Join the morning prayers at the Tabo Monastery which was constructed in 996 AD. It is a complex that consists of 9 Temples, 23 Chortens, a monk’s chamber and an extension that houses the nun’s chamber. Above the enclave is a series of caves which are used by the monks. The monastery contains large number of scriptures and pieces of art including wall paintings and stucco. There is also a modern Gompa and a painting school founded by the Dalai Lama. Check out of the hotel in Tabo and head to Kaza (3870 metres above sea level). On your way to Kaza (the capital of Spiti Valley), visit Dhankar Gompa, the traditional capital of Spiti. This hilltop fort that overlooks the Spiti Valley used to be a jail earlier. Today, more than 160 lamas reside here. Notable sights at Dhankar Gompa include a statue of Vairochana (Dhayan Buddha) consisting of 4 figures seated back to back in addition to various crumbling Thangkas. On arrival at Kaza, check in to the hotel & a comfortable overnight stay at the Kaza.
Day 09 : Kaza
Take a trip to Ki Monastery. Ki Monastery, situated at the foot of steep ridges and on the left bank of river Spiti, is the biggest Gelupa Sect Monastery in Spiti. A post 13th century construction, the three-storey structure consists largely of storage rooms at the bottom level while the middle floor houses Dukhang – the Assembly Hall, and the uppermost floor has another temple on one side and Lama’s quarters on the other side of an open terrace. The greatest wealth of Ki Gompa lies in its collection of ‘Thangkas’ rescued from the devastating 19th century raids of the Dogars and the Sikhs. The monastery is famous for its ancient murals and books; and hundreds of lamas receive their religious training here.
Afterwards, take a scenic drive to the pasture country of Kibber. From Kibber, the pastures are spread over hundreds of square kilometres. Overnight stay at Kaza
Day 10 : Kaza – Chandertal Lake.
Early departure to Chandratal lake (13000+ ft asl – 110 kms – 5 hours). Chandertal Lake is renowned for its stunning Himalayan beauty. The lake is accessible via a 4WD (8 km drive)from a point after crossing Kunzum La pass. The accommodation here is basic and therefore one has to be adventure frame of mind before consider
ing an overnight stay at Chandertal Lake.
Day 11 : Chandertal – Manali
Check out from tent and drive to Manali (3340 metres above sea level), check in to the hotel and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at MANALI.
Day 12: Manali-Local sightseeing & Chandigarh Drop
After breakfast, checkout from hotel. Do half day local sightseeing of Manali, then afternoon drop at Bus stop.
Cost per person on twin sharing basis :
| NUMBER OF PAX | Deluxe |
| Min 02 pax (1 DBL Room) (Sumo / Qualis / Tavera) | Rs. 39500 |
| Min 03 Pax (1 DBL + 1 EB) (Sumo / Qualis / Tavera) | Rs. 30500 |
| Min 04 pax (2 DBL) (Sumo / Qualis / Tavera) | Rs. 28300 |
| Min 05 Pax (2 DB +1 EB ) (Sumo / Qualis / Tavera) | Rs. 25100 |
| Min 06 Pax (3 DBL) (Sumo / Qualis / Tavera) | Rs.24500 |
| Min 07 Pax (3 DBL + 1EB) (Sumo / Qualis / Tavera) | Rs.22800 |
| Min 08 Pax (4 DBL) (Tempo Traveller) | Rs. 24100 |
| Min 09 Pax (4 DBL + 1 EB) (Tempo Traveller) | Rs. 22800 |
| Min 10 Pax (5 DBL) (Tempo Traveller) | Rs. 22600 |
| Min 11 Pax (5 DBL + 1 EB) (Tempo Traveller) | Rs.21700 |
| Min 12 Pax (6 DBL) (Tempo Traveller) | Rs.21700 |
THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- 01 Night Stay at Specified Hotels in Shimla.
- 01 Night Stay at Specified Hotels in Sarahan.
- 02 Nights Stay at Specified Hotels in Sangla.
- 02 Nights Stay at Specified hotels in Kalpa.
- 01 Night Stay at Specified hotels in Tabo.
- 02 nights stay at specified hotels in Kaza
- 01 Night stay at specified hotels in Chandratal.
- 01 Night stay at Specified hotel in Manali.
- Stay on MAP Basis. (05 breakfasts and 05 dinners)
- Transportation by 01 Private Vehicle for arrival / departure transfers, sightseeing as per the itinerary.
- Driver com assistance at the airport/bus stop while arriving and departing.
- Toll tax & Parking
- All applicable luxury/ road taxes
Driver com assistance at the airport/bus stop while arriving and departing (Note: – 02-06 Pax Tavera /Sumo / Xylo ; 08-12pax Tempo Traveller).
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Airfares / Train fare.
- Any monastery entrance fees, Any Joy ride or rafting.
- Medical expenses (apart from first aid) and insurance of any kind.
- Tips, laundry, liquors, wines, mineral water, telephone charges, camera fee and items of personal nature.
- Transportation is not on disposal basis. It is strictly as per the programme, any extra running will be charges extra.
- Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay / cancellation / hike in fare, strike, curfew or any other natural calamities (like: road block) or any emergency evacuation expenses. If there is any changes in itinerary due to the above circumstance, guest will have to pay directly over there as per uses.
- There is no refund if the tour not complete due to reason of any natural calamities.
- Any other item not mentioned in the cost includes section.
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