The Adventures of Lahaul & Spiti

Chandigarh – Narkhanda Meet and greet on arrival at Chandigarh airport/ railway station. Proceed for Narkhanda (5-6 hrs drive). Reach Narkhanda and check into the hotel. O/n Narkhanda.

Narkhanda After breakfast visit Hatu Peak Soaring at a dizzying height of nearly 12,000 feet above sea level, it is the highest peak in the entire Shimla district, and Hatu Mata Temple - rests atop the hill on Hatu Peak and holds great religious significance to the locals. The temple is dedicated to Mandodari, the wife of King Ravana. Later evening free at leisure. O/n Narkhanda.

: Narkhanda – Sangla After breakfast proceed for Sangla (6-7 hrs). Arrive Sangla & Check in to the Hotel. O/n Sangla. Sangla: The name Sangla itself is engulfed in romantic lore. Sang is said to mean 'light' and la of course means 'pass' in the Tibetan language. In other words it is the 'pass of light'. Sangla village is surrounded with gigantic Kinner-Kailash peak (6,050m) towering over it.

Sangla – Chitkul – Sangla (25 kms one way) After breakfast proceed for Chitkul. The drive is one of the most fascinating, pine trees slowly giving way to ‘Bhojpatra’/Birch trees and then the tree line disappears and one reaches the meadowland. Nagasthi: is the last border outpost and short walk from Chitkul. Civilians are not allowed beyond this point. The walk is a level one and slightly going down the path through a pastureland and fields overlooking the freely flowing Baspa. A 1.5 hrs walk takes you to the outpost where the Jawans’ smiling faces greet you. Back to Sangla. O/n Sangla.

Sangla – Kalpa After breakfast proceed for Kalpa (2670 Mtrs - 49 Kms – 3/4 hrs). Kalpa is District Headquarter of Kinnaur. Enroute visit Buddhist Monastery in Kalpa & Check into the hotel. Each & every corner of Kalpa facing Jorkanden & 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 the colour as the day passes & is visible to the naked eye on a clear day. O/n Kalpa.

Kalpa – Tabo After breakfast proceed for Tabo (5-6 hrs) via Nako Lake. Reach Tabo; check into the hotel. O/n Tabo.

Tabo – Kaza After breakfast proceed for Kaza (2-3 hrs). Reach Kaza; Check into the hotel. O/n Kaza. The headquarters of Spiti sub-district, Kaza is situated on the bank of river Spiti, lapped by majestic mountains covered in snow, meandering and bubbling rivers and streams and picturesque barren landscape with scattered patches of green, Kaza is a dream destination.

Kaza Today visit Ki Monastery (13,500 ft), the largest monastery in Spiti Valley established in 11th century. It has ancient Buddhist scrolls and paintings and also houses the largest number of Buddhist monks and nuns. Later visit Kibber (13800 ft – 11 km) beyond Ki Monastery, known for being the highest inhabited and motorable villages in the world), Dhankar Monastery, Kaza Monastery, Comic Village and local market. O/n Kaza.

Kaza – Manali After breakfast proceed for Manali (10-11hrs drive) via Kunzum pass (4551 mts) & Rohtang Pass (3978 mts). Reach Manali by evening and check into the hotel. O/n Manali.

Manali After breakfast full day free for leisure & personal activities. O/n Manali.

Manali – Chandigarh After breakfast proceed for Chandigarh (9-10 hrs drive). Reach Chandigarh by evening. Check into the hotel. O/n Chandigarh.

Final Departure Today morning drop at Chandigarh airport/ Railway station for your onward journey. The adventure Ends