Himachal Pradesh
Destination
Safaris
Adventure
Kinnaur has got a spectacular terrain of lush green valleys, orchards, vineyards, snow clad peaks and cold desert mountains. This border district of Himachal Pradesh is also rich in flora and fauna and its culture and languages are different from other parts of the state. We begin our drive from Chandigarh.
| Total Duration |
07 Nights / 08 Days
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| Grade |
Easy
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| Maximum Altitude |
3450 m / 11319 ft
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| Best Season |
April To October
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| Accommodation |
Hotel – 04, Tented Campsite 03
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| Food |
Shimla – Room only basis; Narkanda – Breakfast and Dinner included; Sangla, Kalpa – All meals included
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| Travel |
In small Non AC vehicles
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THIS ADVENTURE TRIP
Kinnaur has got a spectacular terrain of lush green valleys, orchards, vineyards, snow clad peaks and cold desert mountains. This border district of Himachal Pradesh is also rich in flora and fauna and its culture and languages are different from other parts of the state. We begin our drive from Chandigarh.
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DAY 1 CHANDIGARH – SHIMLA
Arrive in Chandigarh. Proceed towards Shimla, leaving the plains behind through winding roads. Overnight in Shimla.
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DAY 2 SHIMLA –NARKANDA. EVENING VISIT HATU PEAK
Narkanda (2683 m / 8800 ft; 2 hrs) Drive to Narkanda , after spending the morning in Shimla. Visit Hatu peak in the evening to watch the spectacular Sunset. Overnight at Narkanda.
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DAY 3 NARKANDA – SARAHAN – SANGLA
Narkanda to Sangla via Sarahan (2165 m / 7100 ft; 202 km; 8 to 9 hrs) We Proceed towards Sangla. Enroute we pass through Sarahan a small hamlet. And visit Bhimakali Temple. The Temple with its six silver coated doors is a mixture of both Hindu & Buddhist style of architecture. Continue our drive to Sangla . Overnight at Camp.
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DAY 4 ACTIVITIES: TREK TO CHITKUL & LOCAL VILLAGE VISIT
Trek to Chitkul and visit a local village. Chitkul is the highest & the last village on the Indo – Tibetan trade route. We walk for 6 km to Nagasthi the last Indian Outpost. Post Lunch you trek back to Chitkul. From Chitkul we drive back to our camp. Dinner at Camp.
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DAY 5 LEISURE DAY. OPTIONAL TREK TO RAKCHAM
Leisure day at Sangla After breakfast you have the option of going for an easy stroll along the beautiful Baspa River. This river flowing along the valley is famous for its trout fishing. In the evening you could visit of taking the Batseri village and visit the local diety temple OR you could take an optional 4hrs walk to Rakcham village along the Bapsa river. Overnight at Campsite in Sangla.
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DAY 6 SANGLA – KALPA
Sangla to Kalpa (2960m / 9710ft; 50 kms; 2 hrs) Morning is at leisure and after lunch we proceed for Kalpa.This picturesque little hamlet offers a breathtaking view of the Kinner Kailash range. Kalpa is also home to the Chilgoza tree. In the eveningwe walk to Old Kalpa and visit Kalpa Monastery. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
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DAY 7 KALPA – NARKANDA
Kalpa to Narkanda (2683 m / 8803 ft; 213 km; 8 hrs) We make an early morning start and drive along the Hindustan Tibet road. A drive along this road is truly spectacular as it seems to cut through the mountains. Dinner and overnight at a hotel or Camp site
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DAY 8 NARKANDA– CHANDIGARH AND FINAL DEPARTURE
Narkanda – Chandigarh (179 km; 4 hrs) After breakfast drive to Chandigarh and transfer to the Airport or the Railway station for onward journey.
