Embark on an epic expedition across the diverse landscapes of Himachal Pradesh, Kinnaur, and the high-altitude cold desert of Spiti Valley. Beginning in Delhi, this 15 Nights / 16 Days odyssey ascends through the colonial hill station of Shimla, lush apple-bearing orchards of Narkanda and Sarahan, and the remote border hamlets of the Sangla Valley.
Journey deeper into the trans-Himalayan realm to explore the sacred lake of Nako, the ancient naturally preserved monk mummy of Gyu, and millennium-old monastic sanctuaries including Tabo, Dhankar, and Kye Monasteries. Cross high mountain terrain into the alpine valley of Manali before returning via the planned architectural city of Chandigarh.
Arrive in Delhi and meet with our representative for assisted transfer to your hotel.
Evening visit to Akshardham Temple to enjoy the laser water and sound show (Akshardham remains closed on Mondays).
Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
After breakfast, board the morning express train to Kalka.
Upon arrival in Kalka, connect to the scenic mountain train to Shimla.
Arrive in Shimla and transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Shimla.
After breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Shimla.
Visit The Mall, the city's historic and vibrant promenade and shopping center.
Tour Rashtrapati Niwas (the grand six-storeyed Viceregal Lodge) and visit Jakhoo Temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Shimla.
After breakfast, drive to Sarahan.
Enroute pass through Narkanda, surrounded by apple orchards and pine forests.
Arrive in Sarahan and visit the sacred 800-year-old wooden architectural marvel of Maa Bhima Kali Temple.
Overnight stay in Sarahan.
Morning drive to Chitkul via the picturesque Sangla Valley.
Visit the ancient tower of Kamru Fort, Mata Devi Temple, and Bering Nag Temple.
Chitkul is the last inhabited village on the old Indo-Tibetan trade road near the border.
Overnight stay at your hotel/camp in Sangla.
After breakfast, drive from Sangla to Kalpa.
Enroute visit Reckong Peo, the main commercial hub of the Kinnaur district.
From Kalpa, take in spectacular views of the sacred Kinner Kailash Shivling rock.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Kalpa.
After breakfast, proceed on the winding trans-Himalayan route to Nako.
Nako is famous for its serene alpine lake and historical associations with Guru Padmasambhava.
Overnight stay at camp in Nako.
After breakfast, drive into the Spiti Valley towards Tabo.
Enroute make a detour to Gyu village to view the 500-year-old naturally mummified monk.
Continue to Tabo to explore Tabo Monastery, revered as the "Ajanta of the Himalayas" for its mud plaster murals and stucco statues dating back to 996 AD.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Tabo.
After breakfast, visit Dhankar Monastery perched dramatically atop a cliff overlooking the Spiti and Pin rivers.
Explore the scenic Pin Valley and visit Kungri Monastery.
Drive onwards to Kaza, the administrative capital of Spiti; check in to your hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Kaza.
After breakfast, spend a full day visiting high-altitude villages and monastic complexes around Kaza.
Explore Kye Monastery, the largest and oldest fortified monastery in Spiti Valley.
Visit Kibber village and its monastery, followed by drives to fossil-rich Langza and Komic (one of the highest motorable villages in the world).
Overnight stay at the hotel in Kaza.
After an early breakfast, embark on the mountain drive from Kaza to Manali.
Traverse rugged terrain via Kunzum Pass and through the Chandra Valley.
Arrive in Manali; evening is free to explore the local bazaar.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Manali.
After breakfast, visit the wooden pagoda-style Hadimba Devi Temple built in 1553.
Experience the natural hot sulphur water springs and temple at Vashisht.
Tour the local Tibetan Monastery and stroll along Mall Road.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Manali.
After a leisurely breakfast, drive down from the hills towards Chandigarh.
Arrive in Chandigarh and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Chandigarh.
Morning sightseeing of Chandigarh: visit Sukhna Lake, Nek Chand’s fantasy Rock Garden, and the Zakir Hussain Rose Garden.
Later drive back to Delhi; check in to your hotel on arrival.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel.
On-time assisted transfer to Delhi Airport to board your flight for onward destination.
Tour concludes with lifelong memories of the trans-Himalayan wilderness.
