Nestled in between the snow-capped slopes of the Pir Panjal and the Dhauladhar ranges, Manali is one of the most popular hill stations in the country. With jaw-dropping views, lush green forests, sprawling meadows carpeted with flowers, gushing blue streams, a perpetual fairy-tale like mist lingering in the air, and a persistent fragrance of pines and freshness – Manali has been blessed with extraordinary scenic beauty.
Hold your breath and excitement, because there is no pause when you book this package. The long trip from Shimla to Manali awaits you.
Arrive at Chandigarh Railway Station & drive to Shimla a drive of around 4 hours Reach Shimla evening free to explore The Mall. O/N Hotel
Drive to Sangla through the thick woods of Kufri, Fagu, and Narkanda and alongside the River Sutlej to arrive in the evening and check in to the hotel. Enjoy the evening in beautiful surroundings in the river valley of Baspa at a height of 9000ft. This is one of the most beautiful valleys in the Himalayas and is often compared to the famous valley of Kashmir. Known for its rich Kinnauri culture and apple orchards, this valley was opened for tourists only in 1993 for its close proximity to the Tibetan border. O/N Hotel.
After B/F, explore the vicinity around including an ancient Kamru Fort & Temple dedicated to the Goddess Kamakhya Devi which was brought from Assam & Nages God. Post Lunch, excursion to Chitkul – a last Village on Old Indo – Tibetan Trade Route. Walkthrough green orchards & brilliant stream. Return back to Sangla for Dinner & O/N stay.
After B/F, check-out from the Hotel & drive to Kalpa – District Headquarter of Kinnar & once a favorite haunt of Lord Dalhousie. Arrive Kalpa & Check-in to your Hotel. Kalpa was known as Chini back in the days when it was the Regional Capital. Kalpa has changed little in the last 500 years. It is said that as & when Lord Dalhousie wanted to take a break from his hectic schedule in Shimla, he would come here on his Horseback. 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 the color as the day passes & is visible to the naked eye on a clear day. Post Lunch rest in Hotel & in the evening visit to Buddhist Gompa – Hu Bu Lan Kar. O/N stay.
The morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Tabo. On the way visit Nako. Nako has a beautiful lake that freezes in the winter and villagers play ice hockey during this period and seeing the temple of Padmasambhava, the second incarnation of Lord Buddha who made Buddhism popular in the Trans Himalayas. The day has a surprise where a visit to the village of 5oo years old mummy makes your journey and exciting. Later drive to Tabo. Overnight Camp near village.
After breakfast journey starts to witness the Ajanta of the Himalayas the Tabo monastery. Tabo has the oldest caves on barren mountains and Thanka paintings, one of the most precious paintings of Buddhism. O/N Hotel at Kaza.
After breakfast excursion to Kee monastery and Kibber village at an altitude of 4205M.After lunch a drive to the highest motorable roar Langza and en route visiting the Comic and Hakim village. O/N Hotel at Kaza.
After early B/F by 06:30 Hrs; check-out from the Hotel & drive to Manali via Kunzumla Pass which is 4590 M. highest pass on Spiti Lahaul Road. Rudyard Kipling said of the region “Surely the God live here this no place for Men”. Reach Manali in the evening. O/N Hotel.
After breakfast sightseeing of places in and around Manali, Like Hadimba temple, Club House, Tibetian Monastery, Van Vihar and evening shopping at the local market. O/N Hotel
After breakfast checkout from the hotel and drive to Chandighar. Drop at Chandigarh Airport/Railway Station.
Perfect tour with Triplou. Couldn’t have been better.