Exotique Expeditions Explore Himachal

Trip Duration: 14 NIGHTS / 15 DAYS

Destinations Covered: Delhi – Shimla – Sarahan – Sangla – Kalpa – Nako – Tabo – Kaza – Manali – Chandigarh – Delhi

Best Time to Visit – Between May to September

DAY 01: ARRIVE DELHI

Arrive Delhi. Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 02: DELHI – SHIMLA BY ROAD

After breakfast, drive to Shimla (340 km / approx 6 hrs drive). Upon arrival at Shimla, check-in at hotel. Evening free to explore Mall Road. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

DAY 03: SHIMLA – SARAHAN BY ROAD

After breakfast, drive to Sarahan (175 km / approx 8 hrs drive), the gateway to Kinnaur en route crossing the famous hill resorts of Kufri & Narkanda. En route also visit Rampur and view Padam Palace. Continue drive along the Satluj river and from Jeori climb up to Sarahan. On arrival check in at hotel. Evening visit the famous Bhimakali temple at Sarahan. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

DAY 04: SARAHAN – SANGLA – CHITKUL – SANGLA BY ROAD

After breakfast travel by surface from Sarahan to Sangla (120 km / approx. 8 hrs drive). which has earned distinction of one of the most beautiful valleys in Himachal. If time permits visiting the picturesque village of Chitkul. Later check in at camp. Rest of day is free to relax and enjoy the pristine beauty. Dinner and overnight at camp.

DAY 05: SANGLA – KAMRU FORT – RECONG PEO – KALPA BY ROAD

After breakfast, drive to Kalpa (51 km / approx. 3 hrs drive) en route visiting Kamru village and make a small walk to visit Kamru Fort which has a temple dedicated to Kamaksha Devi. Kalpa is a beautiful village located in the backdrop of Kinner Kailash Mountain range. On arrival check in at Camp/hotel. Afternoon visit Roghi village which has traditionally built Kinnauri houses. Evening free to walk around the Kalpa village. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

DAY 06: IN KALPA

Breakfast at hotel/Camp. Day at leisure or explore Kalpa village on your own. Lunch at Hotel/Camp. Vehicle on disposal. Dinner and overnight at Hotel/Camps

DAY 07: KALPA – MOORANG – NAKO BY ROAD

Breakfast at hotel. Later drive to Nako (143 km) visiting Nako village beautifully located on banks of a small lake. On arrival check in at Hotel/Camp. Dinner and overnight at guest house.

DAY 08: NAKO – TABO BY ROAD

After breakfast, drive to Tabo (70 km) and visit Tabo monastery. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

DAY 09: TABO – DHANKAR – LHALUNG – KAZA BY ROAD

After breakfast, drive to Kaza (66 km) en route visiting Lalung and Dhankar Gompa. On arrival in Kaza check in at guest house. Dinner and overnight at guest house.

DAY 10: KAZA – KI KIBBER – KAZA BY ROAD

Breakfast at hotel. Morning visit the Ki monastery, 12 km from Kaza. This century – old gompa is a labyrinth of rooms and corridors – and at one time also acted as a fort. It houses valuable Thangkas and offers a panoramic view of the area. Also visit the small gompa at Kibber, 9 km further ahead. Kibber at 4205 m has the distinction of being the highest permanently inhabited village of the region. Overnight at guest house.

DAY 11: KAZA – LANGZA – HIKKIM – KOMIC – KAZA BY ROAD

After breakfast, day excursion to Langza (13 km), Hikkim (13) and Komic (4 km). Dinner and overnight at guest house.

DAY 12: KAZA – MANALI BY ROAD

Breakfast at hotel. Travel from Kaza to Manali (200 km / approx. 9 hrs drive) driving over Kunzam Pass (4558 m) which provides beautiful views of CB ranges and over Rohtang Pass (3980 m). On arrival check in at hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

DAY 13: IN MANALI

Breakfast at hotel. Morning half day tour visiting Hadimba Devi Temple, Manu Temple and Vashisht. Afternoon half day tour visiting Naggar Castle, Roerich Art Gallery (closed on Mondays) and some other old temples in Naggar village. Evening free to explore Manali market. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

DAY 14: MANALI – CHANDIGARH BY ROAD

After breakfast, drive to Chandigarh (310 km / approx 7 hrs drive). Upon arrival at Chandigarh, check-in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 15: CHANDIGARH – DELHI BY FLIGHT & DEPART DELHI

After breakfast, Morning sightseeing tour of Chandigarh. Later transfer to airport to connect flight for Delhi. Assistance on arrival and transfer to international airport to connect flight for onward destination.