World’s highest village
Duration:- 08Night / 09Days
Region Covered:- Manali - Rohtang Pass - Kunzam Pass - Ki, Kibber - Dhankar - Tabo - Keylong - Khardong and Udaipur.
Operational Period:- 15th June to 30th September
Max. Altitude Gained:- 4558m ( Kunzum - La Pass ) The gateway to Spiti
This is wonderful and challenging safari. 11 days - 10 nights popular jeep safari to one of the remotest regions of Himachal Pradesh, the Lahaul and Spiti valley. You will get to visit remote valleys, villages and High Mountain passes with spectacular views of snow-capped peaks, grand sweeping glaciers, forbidding rugged lunar terrain and quaint old monasteries.
Day 01:- Delhi - Manali ( 580 km /14hrs )
Journey overnight in Volvo A.C. luxury coaches. on arrival at Manali, check in to a hotel.After Breakfast exploring the sights in and around Manali - Hadimba Devi temple, Manu temple and Tibetan monastery.
Day 02:- Manali - Kaza ( 200 km/10hrs )
Travel to Kaza over the Rohtang ( 3980m ) through the valley of the Great Chandra river and over the Kunzam la ( 4558m ) passes. This drive is along a non-metalled road and is an experience in itself. On arrival evening in Kaza camps/hotel. kaza is the Distrct headquarter of the Spiti region and is a quaint little town with all basic amenities. Winters here are severe with temperatures plunging to 20 to 25 degrees below zero.
Day 03:- In Kaza
Today Visit the Ki monastery and Kibber village. In the afternoon, travel to Tashigong village to see the La darcha Fair grounds and the Chao Chao Kang Nilda peak.
Day 04:- Kaza - Dhankar - Tabo - Kaza ( 48kms/4hrs )
Visit the Dhankar and Tabo monasteries. Tabo motery is more than a thousand years old and is famous for its wall paintings and murals. It is also known as the Ajanta of the Himalayas. Return back to Kaza in the evening.
Day 05:- Kaza - Chatru ( 120 km/6hrs )
Travel by jeep from Kaza to Chatru over Kunzam la ( 4558m ) pass. The drive provides you with spectacular views of the rugged Spiti valley, CB ranges of the Himalaya and the astonishing Barashigri Glacier, which is one of the largest glaciers in Himachal. On arrival, set up camp at Chatru.
Day 06:- Chatru - Keylong ( 68 km 4hrs )
Travel to Keylong the headquarters of Lahaul, en route passing several picturesque villages like Khoksar and Sissu ( which houses the temple of Lord Geypan, the powerful presiding deity of Lahaul valley ). On arrival, set up camp near Keylong/hotel. In the afternoon, hike up to either the ancient Guru Gantal monastery or Khardong village and monastery.
Day 07:- Keylong - Udaipur ( 50 km/4hrs )
After breakfast visit for Udaipur is located in the Pattan valley, a beautiful side valley in Lahaul. In the afternoon, explore the Udaipur village and visit the Mrikula Devi / Triloknath temple. Over night in keylong.
Day 08:- Keylong - Manali ( 115 km/7hrs )
Early in the morning Drive to Manali. Over the Rohtang Pass ( 3980m ). This mighty pass marks the dramatic transition from the lush green verdant scenery of the Kullu valley to the forbidding stark vistas of the Himalayan rain shadow areas of Lahaul and Spiti. On arrival, check in to the hotel.
Day 9:- Manali - Delhi ( 580kms/14hrs )
A Day of leisure for you to relax, shop and spend the day in the town. Evening Leave for Delhi By Volvo AC. Luxury coach.