Lahaul – Spiti (A world within a world) with Kinnaur
Duration
10D,9N
Overview
Kaza is situated on the left bank of the Spiti River at an altitude of about 12,500 ft. above sea level. The village is overlooked by steep ridges. This soporific place hums with the activity of tourists, especially during summers. Both these places, Kaza and Ladakh- have similar geographical and cultural similarities. Besides, Kaza makes an ideal base camp for all treks and tours within the valley. It has one of the two Sa- kya- pa sect monasteries apart from Hikkim, Komik and Langja monasteries. Above the monastery lies Dhankar Lake. The world-renowned Kye Gompa Monastery is another tourist hot spot. The hill city’s mountainous landscape and immaculate locales allure visitors who wish to indulge in adventurous activities and spiritual well-being alike. The hill city is the base camp for several adventurous activities. Visitors enjoy the picturesque view of its mountain tops, rivers and the vast expanse of barren charm intermingled with patches of green. Its monasteries are the biggest storehouse of the
native culture and heritage that is distinct to this place.
Included/Exclude
- A/c Accommodation on twin sharing basis with Daily Breakfast(Only 1 B/F).
- AC car for all the transfers and local sightseeing as per the given itinerary.
- Well-experienced and bilingual driver till the departure.
- All the expenses related to the vehicle (toll, tax, parking, permits, driver batta, etc).
- Hotel Check-in at 12 pm and check-out at 10 am.
- The driver is only available as per the program given above.
- All the applicable taxes.
- No hidden costs.
- The packages do not include Volvo bus tickets.
- Guide charges, entry fees, Camera Charges, Massages, Elephant Safaris, Personal expenses like laundry, tips and telephone calls, Optional Tours, Travel Insurance, etc.
- Optional activities are mentioned in the itinerary & anything not mentioned in the above package.
- In case of payment made by cr card or debit card service charge of 2.5% and 1% will be charged extra.
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
Pick Up from Chandigarh and Proceed to Shimla. Drop Hotel for Fresh Up. Then Proceed to Shimla Sightseeing (if Possible According to Pick Up Time). Over Night Stay in Shimla.
Meals: DinnerAfter breakfast check out from the hotel and visit Hattu Peak (3135 Meter Peak) walk back to the Jeep for lunch either in Narkanda / Sainj, after lunch on to Rampur, drive through Jeori reach Sarahan for an overnight stay in Sarahan.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerAfter breakfast visits the Bird Park walk for 2 hours, visit the Bhima Kali temple one of the most important temples of Kali in India where there use to be a human sacrifice before the 18th Century, and drive to Jeori past the Wangtu bridge then drive towards, Karcham reaches Sangla walk the market place if time allows visit the Kamru Fort & the Temple of the village deity in Sangla village overnight in a hotel in Sangla.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerAfter breakfast drive to Chitkul (3460 Meters) last village on India & China border walk for half a day around Chitkul Village, return back to Sangla and Stay at Kalpa.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerAfter breakfast check out from the hotel and leave for Nako to visit local sightseeing like the monastery in Reckong – Peo with a 60 ft tall statue of Buddha, and visit the monastery & the orphanage in Kalpa. The view of Kinner Kailash 6050 meters will be an enchanting site, Hindustan last village RUGI village and the famous suicide point after that proceed to Nako, Nako is situated at an altitude of 12014 ft above sea level with the backdrop of Reo Purgyal, the highest mountain in Himachal Pradesh. Nako is famous for its lake, Guru Padmasambhava has its footprints on a rock nearby and is revered by Buddhists all around the world. overnight stay at Nako.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerAfter breakfast check out from the hotel and leave for Kaza on the way sightseeing We will be entering Spiti valley at Sumdo and a little further we will take the link road to Gyu where you will be visiting the famous mummy of the old monk. Later drive towards Tabo, also known as the Ajanta of the Himalayas. Lotsawa Rinchen Zangpo, the renowned translator is said to have built this monastery. Interestingly the statues are very similar to that of the Alchi monastery in Ladakh. After that leave for Kaza and visit Dhankar monastery beautifully perched on a hilltop overlooking the Spiti river. Today you will be going to Pin Valley and visiting the Kungri monastery. Pin Valley National Park is established in 1987 and is a natural habitat for endangered species like snow leopard and Siberian Ibex. We will later drive to Kaza, the district headquarter of Spiti valley. Overnight at hotel. Overnight at Kaza.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerAfter breakfast checkout from the hotel and leave for Chandra Tal lake on the way sightseeing like Langja, Kibber village after that proceed to Chandra Tal lake Situated at an altitude of 4300 m, this lake due to its crescent shape has got the name of Chandra meaning moon and tal for the lake ( the moon lake). We have to cross Kunzom Pass to reach this lake, the Pass that connects Spiti Valley with Lahaul valley. The lake is very famous amongst trekkers and also a must-visit place for nature lovers. One can also trek from here to Suraj Taal or Baralachala Pass. Overnight at camp.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerAfter breakfast check out from the hotel and return back to Kalpa.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerAfter breakfast check out from the hotel and return back to Shimla.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerAfter breakfast checkout from the hotel and leave for Chandigarh and drop.
Meals: BreakfastDuration
10D,9N