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Chandighar Kinnaur Spiti Chandigarh
09 Nights / 10 Days Tour Code : SPITI - 01
Arrive Chandigarh, pickup by our company representative and move to Shimla, on the way stop a while at Timber trail, arrive Shimla and check in hotel and after some rest, take a walk (vehicle entry is prohibited) on famous Mall road, Ridge, Christ church, lakkar Bazar, Lower Bazar, Ram Bazar, Scandal point, kali badi templeetc. o/n stay in Shimla hotel.
DAY 02: Shimla – SarahanAfter breakfast checkout from the hotel and move towards Sarahan, on the way sightseeing of Kufri, Kufri is famous for its Himalayan National Park, Yak Ride and one can see the endless Himalayan Panorama from Kufri, visit to Fagu Valley, Naldehra (famous for jungle walk), Hatu Peak which is at 11000 ft., Rampur, Jhakri Project and in the evening arrive Sarahan, o/n in Sarahan hotel.
DAY 03: Sarahan - SanglaAfter breakfast checkout from the hotel and move to Sangla, on the way sightseeing of places like Bhimakali Temple, Karcham, Sangla valley, Baspa valley river, hydro electric project. Arrive magnificent Sangla valley in the evening; this is one of the most beautiful valleys in the Himalayas and is often compared to the famous valley of Kashmir. Known for its rich Kinnauri culture and apple orchards, this valley was opened for tourists only in 1993 for its close proximity to the Tibetan border. Enjoy the beauty of nature, Overnight stay and dinner at hotel.
DAY 04: Sangla - Chitkul – SanglaToday, after breakfast drive to Chitkul. Go through a gradual climb along the Baspa River to reach High altitude pastures of Chitkul at 10,000 – 12000 ft. Surrounded by mountains, the site is a paradise to be in and its peace and tranquility adds to its beauty, in evening back to sangla o/n stay and dinner at hotel.
DAY 05: Sangla – TaboAfter breakfast check-out from the hotel Hotel& drive to Tabo. (3050m) As entering in restricted area there for inner line permit and passport will be checked at check post at Jhangi .. Drive towardsSpiti via Khab where the Sutlej joins in to the Spiti River. After crossing check posts at Chango and Sumdo, driving through several villages and reach Tabo, Monastery has been founded in 996 A.D. often called the Ajanta of Himalayas. In Trans Himalayas Buddhism, Tabo sanctity is next only to Tibet’s Tholinggompa, O/n stay and dinner in Tabo Hotel.
DAY 06: Tabo–Kaza via Dhankar MonasteryAfter breakfast, we leave drive towards the village of Kaza, on the way we will visit, The Dhankar monastery, a near 1,000 year old symbol of Vajrayana Buddhist architecture, is one of the 100 most endangered monuments in the world (as recognized by the World Monuments Fund)! It is constructed on a 300 metre high ledge in a rocky mountain near the confluence of Pin and Spiti rivers. An architectural marvel of its time, today owing to its age and an earthquake that struck the region in 1975, it is in the imminent danger of collapsing. There is also a dilapidated fort (there are some wonderful murals inside its rooms), that once enveloped the entire complex, the remnants of which can be explored by hiking. As a matter of fact, it is this fort which lends the place its name. Dhankar literally means – fort on a cliff. Arrive Kaza and relax and go over the memories of the beauty experienced till now. Overnight stay in Kaza hotel.
DAY 07: Kaza SightseeingAfter breakfast, Full day sightseeing excursion wherein we will visit Kibber village and the magnificent Ki monastery, the biggest monastery of Spiti Valley that offers spectacular views of the valley. Later, we shall drive to Langza village via one of the world’s highest motor able roads. The village is located at an altitude of 14435 ft with a towering Buddha statue on the mountain top in the background. We shall drive to Komic village, said to be Asia's highest village, with an altitude of almost 14,800 ft. On the way, visitHikim world highest post office, Langza’s Natural Fossil Centre to spot the preserved fossils of the ancient Tethys Sea. Overnight stay and dinner in Kaza hotel.
DAY 08: Kaza– Nako – KalpaIn this morning after breakfast check out from hotel and drive back towards Kalpa. En-route visit Nako Lake – Kinnaur’s most picturesque hamlets. Nako is slated to be declared a heritage village built around a small lake & has an important Buddhist Gompa& a small Temple. A footprint like impression on a rock is ascribed to the saint Guru PadmasambhavaOvernight stay & Dinner at Kalpa.
DAY 09: Kalpa local sightseeing – NarkandaAfter breakfast checkout from the hotel and visit for sightseeing tour of Roghi village, It is about 6-7 KMs from Kalpa and is known for its traditional lifestyle of Himachal surrounded by apple orchards, very nice place to have a short hike or walk across village from Kalpa. You will almost feel you are in time machine and somewhere in past, if you really spend some time here in this village. They villagers have a great knowledge of the place, its flora and fauna and you can get quite a decent knowledge in the village from them in case you are interested to know about Kinnaur Valley and this region. Afterwards move towards Narkandaevening reach NarkandaO/n stayat hotel.
DAY 10: Narkanda – Chandigarh dropAfter breakfast check out from the hotel and visit Hatu Peak after proceed towards Chandigarh evening drop at Airport/Railway station for onward journey .
Accommodation for 9 nights stays in deluxe rooms.
Welcome drink on arrival (Non-Alcoholic).
Transportation for 10 Days Included.
Daily Breakfast & Dinner Included (on MAPAI Plan).
All taxes, toll tax, parking, T.A, Green tax included.
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