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Delhi, Shimla, Advance Studies, Narkanda, Sarhan, Bhimkali Temple, Sangla, Kamru Fort, Chitkul, Recong Peo, Kalpa, Tabo, Spiti valley, Nako Lake, Kee Monastery, Kibber Village, Kaza, Kunzam Pass, Jispa, Chander Tal Lake, Batal, Tso-Kar Lake, Baralacha La, Sarchu, Nukeela Pass, Lachungla Pass, Tso-Moriri Lake, Puga Valley, Leh, Shey Palace, Hemis Monastery, Thiksey Monastery, Khardungla Pass, Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake.
From Delhi to Shimla is an 8-hr drive.
In Shimla take a walk in The Mall and visit historical monuments like the Indian
Institute of Advance Studies.
Shimla –Sarhan , distance 160 km, drive time 7 hours
A beautiful drive through thick pine forests of the Pir Punjal Range, crossing Narkanda
with an overlooking view of the Shivlik range and lush green valley’s carpeted by
apples orchards. Enroute, then drive further on a steep mountain road to Sarhan.
While in Sharhan visit the famous Bhimkali Temple, a big attraction in the area.
The legend has it the Temple was founded by one of the Pandavas. Overnight stay
in hotel
Sarhan-Sangla Valley, distance 75 kms, drive time 3 hours Drive along the spectacular Hindustan Tibet border through dry valleys, ridges along wild Sutlej River. A view of the Kailash Peak is splendid from Sangla. From here take an excursion to Kamru Fort, Nag Temple and climb up to Chitkul (3435m). Overnight at Sangla.
Sangla-Kalpa via Recong Peo, distance 80 kms, drive time 4 hours
Drive to Recong Peo, the capital of Kinnaur. En route visit a Buddhist monastery,
spend some time in the village. Overnight stay in Kalpa
Kalpa-Tabo, distance 192 kms, drive time 8 hours
Drive from Kalpa to Tabo along with Setluj River passing by Nako Lake. Tabo, an
ancient village, is on the bank of the Spiti River. The Tabo Monastery is the oldest
and archaeologically most important monastery of Spiti containing the most sacred
Gankhangs inside; beautiful paintings similar to those found in the Ajanta Caves
in Maharashtra. Overnight stay in Lodge in Tabo
Tabo–Kaza, distance 100 kms, drive time 5 hours
Early morning drive to Dhankar Monastery, the old capital of Spiti valley symbolized
by a Fort. Nowadays, about 100 monks live in the monastery taking care of the important
scriptures, sculptures, frescoes, and statues. After Dhankar drive to Kee Monastery
and Gompa, which is perched high on the pyramid-shaped mountain and, belongs to
the Gelugpa sect Visit the Kibber Village, the highest motor connected village in
the world. Overnight at Kaza
Kaza-Jispa (3400m) via the Chander Tal Lake, distance 220 kms, 9 hours
Drive over Kunzam Pass (4501m) and enjoy the panoramic view of Bara–Shigri Glacier
and about a dozen peaks over 6000m in height, enthralling and awe-inspiring. Crossing
the pass, we descend to the Chandra Valley, the start of the Lahaul Spiti Region,
stark, dry, forbidding and yet amazingly beautiful land. The valley commands excellent
views of the mountains including the 6420m-high White Sail Massif (Dharamsura).
The view of the Bara-Sigri Glacier, Lalan Peak and the CB Peak is prominent along
the way. Before crossing Batal, take a side trip to Chander Tal Lake (Moon Lake
4250m Overnight in Jispa
Jispa-Tso-Kar Lake, distance 170 kms, drive time 9 hours En route Tso-Kar Lake we pass the Baralacha La (4850m), Keylong Sarai and the plain areas of Sarchu, Gata Loops, Nukeela Pass (4700m ), Lachungla Pass (4860m ), and Pang, one of the oldest land mass in the world being once a part of the Pangea plate. Overnight in Tso-Kar Lake
It is 80kms from Tso-Kar Lake to Tso-Moriri Lake (4400m). Tso Moriri is spectacularly beautiful lake, 25 km wide surrounded by pinnacle of snowcapped peaks and a glacier. On the bank of Tso-Moriri is a small village Karzok that has a monastery that, according to the local story, contains a tooth of Lord Gautam Buddha. Onwards via the Polo Kangla Pass (5000m) and down to the Puga Valley is a Sulfur fountain. A late afternoon walk on the banks of Tso Moriri is an unforgettable lifetime experience. Overnight in the camp
Tso-Moriri Lake to Leh (3600m)
via the Puga Valley skirts the Indus River and then the Indus valley.
The day will be devoted to sightseeing around Leh,
visiting the Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery and Hemis Monastery, the biggest monastery
in the Laddakh. The Hemis festival is in the month of July every year and is a big
crowd drawer. The Stok Palace is the present residence of the royal family.
Leh to Khardungla Pass (5600m),
the highest motorable pass in the world is the gateway to Nubra Valley, offering
a spectacular view of Trans Himalaya and Karakorum ranges
Leh-Pangong-Leh
The Pangong Lake, 140kms from Leh is the longest lake in the Himalaya, and 70% of
the area belongs to China. The lake is nearly magical in its beauty, nestled at
the base of the mountains and adorned by blue skies. The stones in the river bed,
formed eons ago, give a multi-colored reflection. Back to Leh and overnight stay
in the hotel
Flight to Delhi.