"Detailed Itinerary"

Day 1: Delhi - Kalka - Shimla:

Take the Shatabdi Express train to Chandigarh driving on to Shimla. Walk down the mall a glimpse of the colonial structures and views of the Himalayas. (Overnight hotel)

Day 2: Shimla - Sarahan

Drive to Narkanda to Rampur ascending to the town of Sarahan. (Overnight hotel)

Day 3: Sarahan - Sangla

Drive to the Baspa Valley in Kinnour, to the Baspa River with the lower slops of the Kinner-Kailash and surrounding forests. (Overnight camp)


Day 4: Sangla - Kalpa
Drive through the Chirkoot Pass with view of the Baspa Valley, descend to Kalpa. The magnificent Kinner-Kailash rises majestically 4500m above the valley floor. (Hotel or tented camp)


Day 5: Kalpa - Tabo 
Journey along the Satluj River, the Spiti River to Tabo (3050m) via Yangthang and Samdho along an ancient Tibetan trade route close to the Tibetan border. (Hotel or tented camp)


Day 6: Tabo:
Explore this small village with its unique houses and friendly people. Visit it’s monastery established in 996 A.D. that has one of the world’s richest and most ancient Buddhist art treasures.


Day 7: Tabo - Dhankar - Lalung - Kaza:
Drive to Dhanker, visit an old monastery, next a short, walk to a mountain lake. Journey to Kaza via Lalung side valley of Lingti. (2 nights hotel)


Day 8: Kaza:
Drive to Kibber Village the highest motor-able and the highest post office in world at 4205m. Visit surrounding Buddhist monasteries and drive to visit Key monastery. (Overnight hotel)


Day 9: Kaza - Kunzum La - Chatru:
Drive to Chatru through some incredibly beautiful and rugged country ever imaginable. Approaching Kunzum La (4590m), fantastic panoramic views. (Overnight camp).


Day 10: Chatru - Rohtang Pass - Manali:
Drive you 5 hours towards Lahoul Valley through the untamed rugged mountain terrain amid its snowfields and glaciers that utterly takes your breath away.

Day 11: Manali:
In the morning we drive to the adjoining town of Naggar. The ancient capital of the Kullu Valley, and visit the Naggar Castle. Built in the 18th century astride a sheer sided bluff the castle is built in the traditional “earthquake proof” way common to this region around a central courtyard that houses a legendary shrine. Not far from here is a fine art gallery dedicated to the famous

Russian painter, Nicholas Roerich. Spend the afternoon at leisure to explore Manali.


Day 12: Manali - Kullu - Delhi (by flight):
Tour concludes flight from airport in Bhuntar.

 

  • Travel information

    DELHI MANALI -volvo timings
    20:30, 21:00, 16:40, 17:40; 18:00
    DELHI Shimla -volvo timings
    22:30, 23:30, 23:25, 22:45, 13:50
    Chandigarh Shimla-volvo timings
    05:00, 04:30, 15:00, 05:50, 15:01
    Chandigarh Manali-volvo timings
    13:15, 13:54, 13:00, 01:35, 12:10
    Shimla MANALI -non A/c bus timings
    08:15, 08:14, 08:15, 08:14
    MANALI Dharamshala-bus timings
    08:08, 06:25, 05:30
    Delhi Kalka train timings
    17:10, 07:40, 07:10
    Delhi amb andaura train timings
    10:25, 22:50, 05:50
    Delhi Chandigarh train timings
    04:15, 5:50, 7:40, 11:05, 14:25
    Shimla Ropeway timing 09:30 -17:30
    solang Ropeway timing 07:00-18:30
    Tara devi aarti timings
    08:00, 17:30, 18:00, 12:00, 17:00
    Jakhu temple arti timings
    06:10, 17:30, 18:30, 12:00, 20:00
    Shimla Zoo timings 
    summers 09:00-18:30, 6 days a week
    winters 09:30-17:30 tuesday close
    Shimla Kalka train timings
    Shimla Kalka express 18:45
    Himalayan Queen CC-FC 10:55
    Rail motor-First class FC 12:00
    Shimla Kalka exp-Vistadom 15:50
    Shimla Deluxe exp-FC 18:05
    Kathmandu Delhi Flight timings
    16:30, 09:55, 17:00, 08:00, 15:05
     20,500/- onwards 18th dec 2022
    Kullu Dhakposhedrupling monaestry
    timings 06:00-18:00 no entry fees

  • *) Losar festival in manali, Celebrated around the last week of February, Losar Festival marks the Tibetan New Year.2) Winter in snowy Manali is enchanting. Winter starts setting in from October. December and January are the coldest months of the year. Temperature often drops to -2°C accompanied by snowfall. 3) 5 January 2022: Heavy snowfall in Manali, Rohtang pass, Lahaul Valley, Atal Tunnel, Solang valley and nearby areas. 4) Snowfall in Manali occurs between December and February. Manali is one of the most beautiful hill stations in India drawing tourists throughout the year. March to June (10°C to 25°C): Summer season in Manali is from March to June, which is the best time to visit Manali especially with friends and family. 5) October to February is the winter season and is considered to be the best time to visit Manali if you like the cold and January is best to enjoy the chilly pleasure of fresh snowfall . The temperature drops down below zero degrees Celsius.