Day 01: Arrive Delhi
On early morning arrival at International airport, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Delhi, India’s modern capital is also an ancient city tracing its origins in legend. It is dotted with hundreds of landmarks and offers more than a millennium of history in stone. From here various Hindu and Muslim dynasties including the Mughals ruled India. When British administration moved to Delhi and New Delhi became the Capital of India once again.
Full day take the tour of New Delhi & Old Delhi.
Morning proceed for sightseeing of New Delhi, visit Qutub Minar, One of the fine examples of early afghan architecture, Humayun Tomb; built by the wife of Humayun, Haji Begum in the mid 16th century, this red sand stone structure is considered to be the predecessor of Taj Mahal. Drive pass by India Gate (A War memorial) and Presidency House.
Afternoon sightseeing of Old Delhi include the drive past to Red Fort, visit to Jama Masjid, Commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and completed in the year 1656 AD, it is one of the largest and best-known mosques, and later enjoy cycle rickshaw ride within Chandani Chowk market.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Delhi- Shimla
Morning drive to Shimla and on arrival check-in the hotel for overnight stay.
The summer capital of the British in India, this was the country's focus for the better part of every year and now, it is the state capital of Himachal Pradesh. Today, its well developed facilities, easy accessibility and numerous attractions make it one of India's most popular hill resorts. Places in the lower ranges of the Himalaya Mountains, it is surrounded by pine, deodar, oak and rhododendron forests. Within the town are a host of splendid colonial edifices, quaint cottages and charming walks.
Day 03: Shimla - Sarahan (1920m/174 Kms)
From Shimla drive to Sarahan and on arrival stay overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 04: Sarahan - Chitkul (3,450m/122 Kms)
Drive from Sarahan to Chitkul.
Stay overnight at the trekking campsite in Chitkul.
Day 05: In Chitkul
Trek through lush green meadows to the grazing fields of Nagasti on the banks of the Baspa River, after lunch on the riverbank return to the campsite in Chitkul for overnight stay.
Day 06: Kalpa & Recong Peo (2,900 M / 80 Kms)
After breakfast drive to Kalpa en route visiting Recong Peo, the new Buddhist monastery built to commemorate His Holiness Dalai Lama's Kalchakra sermon and the ancient village of Pangi, lunch will be served en route. After tea at trekking camp in Kalpa walk to Chinni village.
These villages offer a good opportunity to observe the lifestyle of the inhabitants.
Return to the camp for overnight stay.
Day 07: Pub & Khab
The barren and rugged brown mountains start from Pub (2,837m), one can continue along the Sutlej till one reaches Khab (2,831m) the meeting point (Sangam) of rivers Sutlej and Spiti. A direct climb up takes one to the temple of Padmasambhava the second incarnation of Lord Buddha.
Stay overnight Camp.
]
Day 08: Spiti Valley & Tabo Monastery
Drive inside Spiti valley. Geologically and archaeologically, Spiti is a living museum. These barren rock mountains are devoid of any vegetation due to erosion by wind, sun and snow over thousands of years. The rugged and rocky mountain slopes sweep down to the riverbed giving the landscape a moon like appearance.
Climb up to Tabo (3,050m/64 Km), the largest monastery in Spiti and one of the few remaining examples of golden period of Buddhist culture in the Himalayan region.
Stay overnight at Camp.
Day 09: Dhankar - Monastery - Tabo - Kaza
Drive to Dankar (also spelt as Dhankar) the traditional capital of Spiti, Dankar Gompa (3,890m) is located on top of a hill 25m. From Tabo, a further 22-km. takes one to Kaza.
Stay overnight at camp.
Day 10: Ki Gompa – Kaza
Visit the famous Ki Gompa and onward to the second highest inhabited village in the world Kibber.
Return to Kaza and camp overnight.
Day 11: Chhatru & Kuzum Pass
Drive to Chhatru (3,560m/160-km), over the famous Kunzum pass (4,551m).
Stay overnight at camp.
Day 12: Chatru - Keylong (3,350 M/104 Kms)
Drive from Chatru to Keylong and on arrival stay overnight at camp.
Day 13: Khardong Gompa - Rohtang Pass - Manali
Visit the famous Khardong Gompa then drive through the Rohtang pass (3,980m) to Manali and on arrival stay overnight at hotel.
Day 14: In Manali
Explore the picturesque valley of Manali.
Visit and visit 400 years old Pagoda Temple of Hadimba Devi and old Manali to see the Manu temple and Vashist Temple - a glance of Himachali Articture.
Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 15: Manali – Delhi
Morning in time transfer to railway station at Ambala cant to board on overnight train for Delhi and on arrival transfer to hotel for overnight stay
Day 16: Depart Delhi
Later transfer to the International Airport for flight to onward destination. |