Day 1: Chandigarh to Narkanda(180 kms /7-8 hrs)
Meet & assistance on arrival at the Chandigarh Station / Airport proceed & proceed to Shimla. Take appropriate breaks on the way and enjoy the beauty the of Nature in Shimla.View the lush green valleys on both sides of the road. Overenight stay at Narkanda.
Day 2: Narkanda to Sangla(160 kms /7-8 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Sangla via Rampur. You shall meet the Sutlej river at Sainj and from there on it will be with you till Spiti. Sangla is one of the most beautiful valleys in India. We recommend a walk to Baspa river. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3: Sangla to Kalpa via Chitkul(100 kms /4 hrs)
Morning after early Breakfast walk to Basteri village if you are up for it. Visit the ancient temple there and walk around the village. We take you Chitkul- last village on Indo-Tibet border. From Chitkul, we head to Kalpa. Here you will enjoy the stunning view of Kinner Kailash peaks over a cup of tea. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4: Kalpa to Tabo via Nako(170 kms /9 hrs)
Early morning you can walk to the Old Shiva temple and Buddhist monastery in Kalpa, if time permits. After early breakfast and head to Tabo this day. The terrain will change after Pooh and you will see the end of the tree line. See the confluence of Spiti and Sutlej river at Khab. Lunch at a beautiful village called Nako. If time permits then we visit Gue to see the Mummy. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5: Tabo to Kaza Via Pin Valley
After breakfast wake up to the stunning landscape of Pin Valley National Park. Enjoy a cup of tea and walk around. From Pin, we shall head to visit Khungri monastery- the last hold of Buchen Lamas in Sangam. After this, we make our way to Key monastery and Khibber Village. Key monastery is on top of a mountain overlooking the Spiti valley and a huge river bed. It is also the main learning centre for Lamas following Geluk sect of Buddhism. This monastery houses some 100 odd monks. We shall climb a little further and visit Khibber Village- which was once the highest motorable village in the world. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6: Kaza City Tour
After Breakfast easy and today we head to Langza- the main area for Fossils, Hikkim- the highest post office in the world and Komic- one of the highest villages in the world at 4600 meters. A visit to the Tangyud monastery in Komic is also worthwhile. You can see some snow laden peaks during this drive. To make this memorable, you can also hike from Langza to Komic- 3-4 hours. Visit the postmaster of the highest post office in the world at Hikkim and mail some postcards from here. Drive back to Kaza. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7: Kaza to Chandartal(120 kms /4-5 hrs)
After early morning breakfast, we drive to Chandra Tal- The lake of the moon via Lohsar village and Kunzum Pass. The drive on this day will be one of the highlights of the trip. Have a cup of tea at the last village of Spiti valley- Lohsar. After this you will just get closer to the high mountains and all you will see is snow capped peaks from Kunzum Pass and beyond. The hike to Chandra Tal lake is 20 mins from the barricade. The lake is a mesmerizing sight that will leave you speechless for sure. We don’t have words to describe it. Spend the night at camp close to the lake. Overnight stay at Camp.
Day 8: Chandartal lake to Manali (50 kms /2 hrs)
After Breakfast, some call it adventurous and some call the drive of their life- this is the last day of your trip before you head back to civilization in Manali. The road between Chandra Tal and Manali is the toughest, roughest, most scenic and we guarantee you will skip a few breathes this day. The non-existence of roads, a few water falls, dry and dusty make this terrain difficult. On the other hand, snow capped mountains, Chandra river flowing to meet Bhaga and the vast landscape make your drive memorable. Spend some time at Rohtang if time permits. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 9: Manali
After breakfast drive to Manali. On arrival check in hotel. On arrival visit Hadimba devi temple, Vashisht Temple and Manu temple. Evening free for leisure and shopiing activities. Overnight stay at hotel in Manali.
Day 10: Manali – Chandigarh
After breakfast drive to Chandigarh. Drop at Chandigarh Railway Station / airport with memories of @ TRAVEL XPLORER.