Route : Delhi-Kalka-Shimla-Thanedar-Sangla-Kalpa-Tabo-Kaza-Losar-Manali-Delhi
Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti are remote Himalayan Valleys. Stark, exciting and primitive, these valleys offer magnificent mountain-scape, rugged beauty of their rocky escapements and the splendor of their snow covered peaks.
A fascinating land of Buddhist culture, remote mountain villages and medieval monasteries, which remains relatively untouched and undiscovered by mass tourism.
Home to some of the oldest Buddhist monasteries in the world, this trail provides our guests with a personal introduction into remote mountain life, culture and Buddhist heritage. Set on the highlands of this magnificent valley, the trail traverses along some of Asia’s highest villages, each of which are adorned by unique and ancient Buddhist monasteries and temples.
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Day 1 – Delhi-Kalka-Shimla
- Transfer to Kalka by Train
- Transfer to Shimla by Himalayan Toy Train ( UNESCO Heritage)
- Overnight at Shimla
Day 2 – Shimla
- Explore Shimla
- Jakhu Temple
- Tara Devi temple
- The Ridge
- Viceregal Lodge
- Overnight at Shimla
Day 3 – Shimla-Sarhan
- Transfer to Sarhan (165 km / 6 hrs)
- Visit Bhimkali Temple
- Overnight in Sarhan
Day 4 – Sarhan-Sangla
- Transfer to Sangla (85 km / 3.5 hrs)
- Overnight in Sangla
Day 5 – At Sangla
- Visit Chitkul village. Last inhabited village on China border.
- Overnight in Sangla
Day 6 – Sangla-Kalpa
- Transfer to Kalpa (60 km / 3 hrs)
- Overnight in Kalpa
Day 7 – Kalpa-Tabo via Nako and Gue
- Transfer to Tabo (150 km / 6 hrs) via Nako and Gue
- Overnight in Tabo
Day 8 – Tabo-Dhankar
- Excusrion to Dhankar Monastery
- Hike to Dhankar lake
- Overnight in Tabo
Day 9 – Tabo-Kaza
- Transfer to Kaza (60 km / 3 hrs), on the way visit Kungri Monastery and Lalung Monastery
- Overnight in Kaza
Day 10 – Kaza-Key-Kibber
- Visit key Monastery and Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary
- Overnight in Kaza
Day 11 – Kaza-Losar
- Transfer to Losar (60 km / 3 hrs)
- Overnight in Losar
Day 12 – Losar-Kunzum-Manali
- Transfer to Manali (145 km / 8 hrs)
- Overnight in Manali
Day 13 – Manali-Delhi
- Transfer to Delhi by road or fly to Delhi