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Day 01: Delhi (Arrival)
Around midnight arrival in Delhi. Upon arrival, you will be
met by our representative and transferred to the hotel.
Day 02: Delhi - Chandigarh
In the morning after having breakfast you will drive to
Chandigarh. Chandigarh, derives its name from the Chandi
Mandir temple located in the vicinity of the city and a fort
or ‘garh" beyond the temple, called Chandigarh. Chandigarh is
a Union Territory, administered by the Government of India.
The city was designed by Le Corbusier. In the evening arrive
in Chandigarh and transfer to the hotel.
Day 03: Chandigarh - Mandi
Today you will drive from Chandigarh to Mandi. The historic
town of Mandi (800 m) is built along the banks of the river
Beas. It has long been an important commercial centre, and the
sage Mandvya is said to have meditated here. It is also the
district head quarters. Mandi is renowned for its 81 old stone
temples and their enormous range of fine carvings and is often
called the `Varanasi of the Hills'. The town also has the
remains of old palaces and notable examples of colonial
architecture.
Day 04: Mandi
Today you will visit the various temples in Mandi. Mandi is
known for its famous Bhootnath Temple. This temple is located
in the heart of the city. The other major temple in Mandi is
the Syamakali Temple. This temple is also called the temple of
Terna Devi. This temple is built high on the Tarna Hill which
rises above the town. In the 17th century this temple was
built by Raja Syama Sen after a particularly trying time when
the goddess gave him success. The other places of sightseeing
in Mandi are the Rani Amri Kaur Park, the District Library
Building and the Empress Bridge.
Day 05: Mandi - Manali
In the morning after having breakfast you will drive to Manali.
The landscape here is breath taking. One can see spectacular
views of well-defined snowcapped peaks and wooded slopes. It
is an excellent place for a holiday, a favorite resort for
trekkers to various regions in Kashmir valley. It is known as
the Switzerland of India. In the evening arrive in Manali.
Day 06: Manali
In the morning you will have sightseeing in Manali. Today you
will visit Hidimba Devi Temple, Vashishtha Hot Water Spring and
Monastery. Hidimba Devi temple was built in 1553. This temple
has a superbly crafted four-tiered pagoda roof and famous for
its exquisitely carved doorway. Vashishtha Hot Water Springs
are the well known hot water springs. There are old temples
dedicated to the sage Vashishtha and Lord Rama. In the evening
you will visit a small Tibetan monastery which houses several
Buddha images and Rahella Falls. It is a beautiful picturesque
site from where the Beas river falls drown from the height of
50 meters above sea level.
Day 07: Manali - Losar
Today you will drive from Manali to Losar. Losar is situated
at an altitude of 3800 meters above sea level. On the way you
will cross over Rohtang pass and Kunzum La pass before we
descend down to the Spiti valley. Overnight stay in camp.
Day 08: Losar - Kaza
Today you will drive from Losar to Kaza. Kaza is the head
quarter of Spiti sub-division. Kaza houses a Buddhist
monastery. Spiti fair is held here every year in the month of
August. In the evening you will visit Kibber and Kye
monasteries. Kye is about 7 km. from Kaza and is an ancient
monastery. This is situated on the hill top at an altitude of
4116 m. Kibber is the highest motor able village in the world
at an altitude of 4205 m. Overnight stay in camp.
Day 09: Kaza - Tabo
In the morning after having breakfast you will drive to Tabo.
Tabo is the ancient cultural hub of Spiti. It houses the most
famous monastery of Himachal Pradesh. Tabo is the largest
monastery complex of Buddhist religion. This has been declared
as a protected monument. It has sculptures, stucco images and
wall painting which are similar to the Ajanta-Ellora
paintings. It is situated on the left bank of Spiti River at
an attitude of 3050 m.
Day 10: Tabo
In the morning you will visit the most famous monastery in
Tabo. This monastery is about 1000 years old and treated as
the most sacred monastery next only to Tholling Gompa in
Tibet. After visiting the monastery you will visit the
temples. The temples are built in the West-Tibetan style. The
inner wall of the temples are covered by frescoes and painting
from Buddha's life. Often referred as `Ajanta of Himalayas'
Tabo's paintings are still preserved in most original form.
Day 11: Tabo - Peo
Today you will drive from Tabo to Peo. Peo is located at a
height of 2,670 meters above sea level. Recong Peo is the Head
quarters of the district Kinnaur. It offers a fine view of the
Kinner Kailash.
Day 12: Peo - Sarahan
In the morning after breakfast you will drive to Sarahan.
Sarahan lies in Sirmour district of Himachal Pradesh at a
height of 4500 feet on the Nahan-Shimla highway. It is
basically a unique all-weather hill station. It is important
to note that Sarahan valley experiences snowfall too, which is
very rare and unique because mountain heights in the bracket
of 4500 ft. seldom receive snowfall. Sarahan valley has the
famous "Bhima Kali temple" which is 800 years old and a
splendid piece of architecture. In the evening you will visit
this temple and explore the surroundings of the Sarahan
valley.
Day 13: Sarahan - Shimla
In the morning you will drive towards Shimla. The British
called Shimla the "Queen of Hill Stations." Shimla is situated
in the northwest Himalayas. It was the summer capital of India
before independence and it is now the capital of Himachal
Pradesh. There are various places of interest in and around
Shimla, which are The Mall, Christ Church, Jakhu Hill, Shimla
State Museum etc. In the evening you will visit the local
market and all these places.
Day 14: Shimla - Delhi
In the morning you will drive from Shimla to Delhi. Rest of
the day free for leisure. In the night transfer to the
airport.
Day 15: Delhi (Departure)
Around midnight flight to home destination.
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