A brotherly fusion of Hinduism and Buddhism in one place reflects the existence of a culture of a different sort that is well preserved by its people in this era of modernization. This place reflects the cultures and people but the area continue to be pristine, pure, and magnificently beautiful.
To the traveler in you, in search of hope and rejuvenation, you’ve surely landed in the right place! Let’s just take you along for an exhilarating ride passing right through this wonder-state of culture and heritage.
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 Luxury Camp. 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. Dinner & O/N stay.
Early morning enjoy the Sunrise over Kinner Kailash Peaks. After breakfast, Kalpa is famous for its Apples & Chilgoza Plantations [a kind of Dry Fruits], which are found only in Iran & Turkey besides here. The tree belongs to the Pine Family & the fruit is in about an inch long softcover. Visit local School & Narayan Nagini Temple Complex, which has Shrines of Hindu, Buddhist & local Deities. Post lunch excursion trip to Roghi Village to explore the ‘Pahari’ Life. Interact with the locals. Return back to Kalpa. Dinner & O/N stay.
After breakfast checkout from the hotel and drive to Shimla on the way to visit Sarah O/N Hotel.
After breakfast checkout from the hotel and drive to Chandighar. Drop at Chandigarh Airport/Railway Station.
Looking forward to go again. Best experience of my life. Nice management.