Tribal Himachal with Pin Valley
Overview
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Name of Package: Tribal Himachal with Pin Valley
Routing: Chandigarh – Shimla/Narkanda (1N) – Sarahan(1N) – Sangla(1N) –Kalpa(1N) - Nako(1N) – Tabo (1N)- Kaza(2N) – Chandertal (1N)- Manali – (2N) Chandigarh
Duration: 11 Night & 12 Days
Included/Excluded
- Accommodation for 2 Persons in 1 Room (Double Occupancy)
- Welcome drink on arrival (Non Alcoholic i.e. Tea, Coffee, Juice etc...).
- MAP meal plan – 11 Breakfast, 11 Dinner.
- Transfers & sightseeing by a/c Xylo/ Tavera / Quails cab for 12 days Chandigarh, Shimla-Rampur-Sarahan-Sangla-Kalpa-Shimla & Chandigarh .
- Pick up & Drop from Chandigarh by A/C Xylo/ Tavera / Quails Cab
- Taxes & Expenditures Included (Parking, Toll Tax, Green Tax Fuel Exp. and Driver Exp. etc.).
- Monument entrance fee / Camera fees.
- Any personal expensive – laundry , shopping , tip etc
- Air fare / Train fare
- Any adventure activity skiing ,paragliding, Horse Riding etc
- Meal other than specified
- 5% Service Tax Extra
Tour Plan
DAY 1: CHANDIGARH – SHIMLA (113 KMS/3-4 HRS)
Meals: Dinner Only
After pick from Chandigarh Airport/Railway station, start your wonderful vacation to Himachal starting from Shimla. Reach Shimla within 4 hours and check into the hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay.
Shimla renowned its name as Queen of hills due to its flattering sceneries and colonial heritage which has retained its charm from British India time to till now.
DAY 02: SHIMLA – SARAHAN (165 KM) 2165 MTRS
Meal: Breakfast & Dinner
Today morning after Breakfast, drive from Shimla to Sarahan via Kufri, Theog, Fagu, Narkanda, Rampur. Take Lunch en-route in Rampur. Arrive Sarahan & check-in to your Hotel. Sarahan commands a view of Srikhan Mahadev Peak & is famous for 800 years old Bhimkali Temple, one of the best example of Hill Architecture. Enjoy panoramic view of Shrikhand Peaks in evening. After getting fresh visit to Bhimkali Temple – One of the 51 Shakti Peeth. Attain evening Aarti Ceremony. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 3: SARAHAN-SANGLA + CHITKUL S/S (98 KM./2HRS)
Meal: Breakfast & Dinner
Today morning after breakfast, start your journey towards Sangla Valley which is located in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. It is supposed to be one of the most beautiful valleys in the country. In Tibetan, the term Sangala means “Pass of Light” which refers to the valley receiving plenty of sunlight during the day. After relaxing in your hotel you can visit Chitkul village. Chitkul is the last inhabited village situated near Indo-Tibet border at a distance of 20 km from Sangla. This village lies on the right bank of River Baspa. The most popular attraction of this village is the temple of local goddess ‘ChitkulMaathi’ also known as ‘Mata Devi’. Day will end up with tasty Dinner & comfortable Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 4: SANGLA - KALPA (40 KMS)
Meal: Breakfast & Dinner
Today morning, check-out from the Hotel & drive to Kalpa. Reach Kalpa check in hotel – and visit The District Headquarter of Kinnar. Kalpa was known as Chini back in the days when it was the Regional Capital. Kalpa has changed little in the last 500 years. Each & every corner of Kalpa facing Jorkanden & the Kinner Kailash Peaks, considered as one of the mythical homes of Lord Shiva & by its side is a 79 foot rock formation that resembles a Shivlinga that changes its colour as the day passes & is visible to the naked eye on a clear day. In evening visit Buddhist Gompa – Hu Bu Lan Kar.In Evening return to hotel dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 5: KALPA –NAKO (100 KMS)
Today morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Nako .Reach Nako check in hotel . In evening visit Nako lake, Malling Nala after sightseeing drive back to hotel dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 6: NAKO – TABO – DHANKAR - TABO (126 KMS/4 HRS)
Meal: Breakfast & Dinner
Today morning you can tour the village around and can also head on towards Tabo Monastery constructed in 996 AD; – Not just in Spiti but in the whole of the Tibetan Buddhist world it has very wonderful Chogs – Khor [‘Doctrinal Circle’ or ‘Doctrinal Enclave’]. This complex holds 9 Temples, 23 Chortens, a Monk’s Chamber & Nun’s Chamber. The monastery contains large number of Scriptures & Pieces of Art, Wall Painting & Stucco. After reaching Tabo check in at the hotel, post lunch you can visit the famous Dhankar Monastery, the traditional Capital of Spiti sits prettily on a hilltop. Today, more than 160 Lamas reside here. A Statue of Dhyan Buddha where four complete figures of Buddha sit back to back is the main attraction of this more than 7TH Century old Monastery. On the way back you can visit the pin valley the only cold desert in Himachal pradesh. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 7: TABO – KAZA (49 KMS/1 ½ HR )
Meal: Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast start your journey towards kaza, and check in at the hotel, post lunch you can visit Ki Monastery which is believed to be built by Dromton (1008 - 64 AD). Thereafter we’ll head on for Kibber Village and Kibber Sanctuary where you can spot Blue Sheep and Ibex. Our last spot will be Komic Village which is the highest village in Asia, located at a height of 18,000 feet above sea level. The beauty of this place cannot be described in words; it can only be felt and experienced with naked eyes. After such spectacular sightseeing come back to kaza for overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 8: KAZA- PIN VALLEY –KAZA
Meal: Breakfast & Dinner
Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to visit Pin Valley . Pin Valley National Park adjoins the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) on one side and the Rupi Bhabha Sanctuary on the other after sightseeing drive back to hotel dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 9: KAZA- KUNZUM PASS - CHANDARTAAL (96 KMS/2HRS)
Meal: Breakfast & Dinner
Today morning after breakfast proceed towards Kunzum pass. Kunzum Pass is one of the highest motorable passes across the Kunzum range at an altitude of 4551 m. It serves as the entrance pass to Spiti valley from Lahaul. Goddess Kunjum (Durga/Parvati) resides in a temple on the Kunzum top and keeps guard over the pass and wards of the evil. Reach chandertaal lake by afternoon and enjoy the mystical scenic view of this lake till evening. Dinner and overnight stay at the Camp.
DAY 10: CHANDARTAAL –ROTHANG PASS - MANALI. (137 KMS/3 HRS)
Meal: Breakfast &Dinner
After breakfast check out from the hotel and move towards Manali. On the way cross stop by the famous Snow Point called Rohtang Pass . Reach Manali for overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 11: MANALI –KAIS MONASTERY – NAGAR CASTLE – ROERICH ART GALLERY – MANALI
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast, drive to Kais Monastery, Naggar Castle (Which was once the residence of Raja of kullu is now popular for Shooting of National / International Movies due to its overwhelming sceneries) and Roerich Art Gallery (displays the art of famous Russian Painter Nikolai Roerich which enchants every visitor by its Fabulous Painting & Serene surroundings). Later at 5:00 pm return to Manali. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 12: MANALI – CHANDIGARH (310 KMS/10-12 HRS)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and return to Chandigarh while recalling all the memorable moments you just spent in Himachal…….