THE COLD DESERT OF SPITI

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Tour Destination:- Manali, Rohtang Pass, Kunzam Pass, Kaza, Ki Monastery, Kibber village, Pin Valley, Kungri or Gungri Monastery, Tabo Monastery, Dhankar, Lalung Monastery
Duration:- 8 Days / 7 Nights

Tour to the remote and unexplored Spiti valley in Trans Himalayan Region. This tour starts with a stay in Manali which has an alpine feel. From Manali we travel to Spiti valley which is one of the remotest & unexplored Trans Himalayan region of Himachal Pradesh. The tour involves visiting remote valleys, villages and crossing over high mountain passes providing spectacular views of picturesque snow capped peaks, rugged terrain and old monasteries. The tour offers ample opportunities to nature and enthusiastic photo lovers.

Tour programme:-
Manali / Kaza / Tabo / Manali

Day 01:- Delhi -  Manali ( 570kms )
Arrive Manali on own and check in at hotel. Rest of day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02:- In Manali
Morning half day tour visiting Naggar Castle, Roerich Art Gallery ( closed on Mondays ) and few old temples in Naggar village. Afternoon half day city tour visiting Hadimba Devi Temple, Manu Temple, Tibetan Monastery and Vashisht Village. Evening free to explore Manali market. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03:- Manali - Kunzam Pass - Kaza ( 200 Kms )
Travel by surface from Manali to Kaza over Rohtang Pass ( 3980 m ) & Kunzum Pass ( 4558 m ). Enroute also drive past some villages of Spiti valley like Losar, Hal and Ragrik. On arrival in Kaza check in at guest house. Overnight at guest house.

Day 04:- In Kaza
Morning visit the Ki monastery, 12 kms from Kaza. This centuries – 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 kms further ahead. Kibber at 4205 m has the distinction of being the highest permanently inhabited village of the region. Overnight at guest house.

Day 05:- Kaza - Pin Valley - Tabo
Travel from Kaza to Pin Valley, the land of Ibex and Snow Leopards. Visit Kungri monastery at Pin Valley. Continue drive to Tabo. Visit Tabo monastery. Founded in 996 AD by the great teacher Richensang-po, Tabo is renowned for its breathtaking murals and stucco images – and is often called “The Ajanta of the Himalayas”. The largest monastic complex in Spiti, the old section has 9 temples, 23 chortens, a monks chamber and a nuns chamber. There are several caves adorned with frescoes and contemporary structures too. In trans Himalayan Buddhism, Tabo’s sanctity is next only to Tibet’s Tholing gompa. Overnight at guest house.

Day 06:- Tabo - Dhankar - Kaza
Travel from Tabo to Dhankar gompa. This gompa rests high over the valley and is a stupendous example of local architecture. It is regarded to have once been a fort and was also the residence of the ruler of Spiti – the Nano. Also visit the Lalung Gompa. Continue travel onwards to Kaza. Overnight at guest house.

Day 07:- Kaza - Manali ( 200 kms )
Travel back from Kaza to Manali enroute crossing over Kunzam Pass providing beautiful views of CB ranges and Rohtang Pass. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08:- Depart Manali – Delhi ( 570kms )
Check out from hotel. Later depart in evening Manali  to Delhi  by  Delux Buse/Volvo. And 13 hours whole night travel  and arrive in delhi next day . End of tour & our services.

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