Explore Spiti Valley Trip 8N/9D Unexplored Himachal

Explore Spiti Valley Trip 8N/9D Unexplored Himachal

 

Explore Spiti Valley Trip 8N/9D Unexplored Himachal

DETAILED ITINERARY

 DAY 1:  CHANDIGARH – NARKHANDA (174 KMS/5-6 HRS)

After pickup from Chandigarh Airport/Railway station, start your wonderful vacation to Himachal starting from Narkhanda. Reach Shimla within 6 hours and check in into the hotel. Spend the evening exploring the place on your own. Dinner & Overnight stay.

DAY 2: NARKHANDA – SANGLA (160 KMS/5 HRS)

Today start off your journey from Narkhanda towards Sangla via Karcham – The prettiest valley in Himachal. Arrive in Sangla by evening & Check-in to your Hotel. In evening explore the places on your own.  Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 3:  SANGLA – CHITKUL (20 KM.)

Today morning after breakfast, visit Chitkul village.  Chitkul is the last inhabited village situated near Indo-Tibet border at a distance of 20 km from Sangla. This village lies on the right bank of River Baspa. The most popular attraction of this village is the temple of local goddess ‘ChitkulMaathi’ also known as ‘Mata Devi’. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel/camp.

DAY 4: CHITKUL – KALPA – NAKO

Today morning, check-out from the Hotel & drive to Nako. Enroute visit Kalpa – The District Headquarter of Kinnar. Kalpa was known as Chini back in the days when it was the Regional Capital. Kalpa has changed little in the last 500 years. Each & every corner of Kalpa facing Jorkanden & the Kinner Kailash Peaks, considered as one of the mythical homes of Lord Shiva & by its side is a 79 foot rock formation that resembles a Shivlinga that changes its colour as the day passes & is visible to the naked eye on a clear day. In the evening visit to Buddhist Gompa – Hu Bu Lan Kar. Arrive Nako, check into the hotel and enjoy Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 5: NAKO – TABO (63 KMS) – KAZA

Today morning participate in the morning prayers. Tabo Monastery constructed in 996 AD; – not just in Spiti but in the whole of the Tibetan Buddhist world is called Chogs – Khor [‘Doctrinal Circle’ or ‘Doctrinal Enclave’]. It is a complex that holds 9 Temples, 23 Chortens, a Monk’s Chamber & Nun’s Chamber. The monastery contains large number of Scriptures & Pieces of Art, Wall Painting & Stucco. En-route visits Dhankar Gompa, the traditional Capital of Spiti, sits pretty on a hilltop. Today, more than 160 Lamas reside here. A Statue of Dhyan Buddha where four complete figures of Buddha sit back-to-back is the main attraction of this more than 7TH Century old Monastery Arrive Kaza & check-in to your Hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 6: AROUND KAZA

Today’s exciting excursion will include Ki Monastery which is believed to be built by Dromton (1008 – 64 AD). Thereafter we head on for Kibber Village and Kibber Sanctuary where you can spot Blue Sheep and Ibex. Our last spot will be Komic Village which is the highest village in Asia, located at a height of 18,000 feet above sea level. The beauty of this place cannot be described in words; it can only be felt and experienced with naked eyes. After such spectacular sightseeing

Day 7: KAZA – KUNZUM PASS – CHANDRATAL – MANALI 

Today morning after breakfast proceed towards Kunzum pass Kunzum Pass is one of the highest motorable passes across the Kunzum range at an altitude of 4551 meters serves as an entrance pass to the Spiti valley from Lahaul. Goddess Kunjum (Durga/Parvati) resides in a temple on the Kunzum top and keeps guard over the pass and wards of the evil & cover the Chandartaal Lakeand move to Manali Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 8:   MANALI + LOCAL CITY TOUR 

This morning, after breakfast enjoys Manali local sightseeing tour. Start your trip by covering Hadimba Devi Temple and Ghatotkacha Temple. The temples are dedicated to Mata Hadimba (the most worshipped deity in Himahcal) and her son Ghatotkacha. The Clubhouse will be next place to visit. Here, enjoy recreational activities such as Skating, disco, zipline, TT and much more. Later bathe yourselves in Sage Vashisht’s Hot Springs containing medical properties. Nearby to the Hot spring are temples of Lord shiva and Lord Ram where one can visit. Overnight stay will be in reserved Hotel.

DAY 9:  MANALI – CHANDIGARH (310 KMS/10-12 HRS)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and return to Chandigarh while recalling all the memorable moments you just spent in Himachal.