| Batch |
No |
| Operator |
Razalpat |
| Destination |
Himachal Pradesh |
| Duration |
9 |
| reporting |
Chandigarh |
| end_point |
Chandigarh |
| Food |
Breakfast, Dinner, Unlimited, Jain Available |
| ideal_time |
Oct to Mar |
| Weather |
Cold, Very Cold, Rainy, Windy, Dry, Humid |
| Suitability |
Beginners, Experienced, Family, Couple(s) |
| min_age |
16 |
| accommodation |
Standard, Deluxe, Premium |
| itinerary |
Chandigarh to Shimla
Reporting at Shimla today, we get to explore the British summer capital as it has been in its glory back in time. Many of our foundations were established, brainstormed and thought through here.
Its a reporting day and place. No sightseeing included here. Dinner at Shimla Hotel.
Shimla to Sangla -
After early morning breakfast at Shimla, we head towards Sangla via interesting sights like Narkanda, Rampur, Jeori hot water spring, Kafnour, Tapri, Sangla
Sangla to Tabo
We venture deeper into Sangla valley towards Batseri, Rakcham, Chitkul (the last village of India) and return to heard towards Tabo. We leave Kinnaur district and enter Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. The transition of thick jungles to dry arid desert is something one can’t miss. We enter into Hangrang valley through Koh loops after witnessing the Setluj-Spiti river confluence at Khab. Khab is the place where international waters of Sutlej enters again in India from China.
Tabo to Kaza
The vibes of peaceful, spiritual Spiti are felt as soon as we enter Tabo village. No wonder it’s popular religious place in Budhhism since 996 CE. The murals in the monastery are still intact and well maintained. After morning prayers at monastery, we visit Dhankhar. Dhankhar has been capital of Spiti back in time due to its strategic placement overlooking vast regions from North to South and entrance of Pin valley in the west.
After optional trek of Dhankhar, we head towards the current administrative capital of Spiti – Kaza.
It comes as a surprise how modern yet the roots are still in past where we get to relish on continental food in cafes to warm hospitality of the residents makes you wonder if such a heavenly place exists..!
It’s absolutely impossible to imagine a trip without shopping something regional. Seize the day, take a stroll in beautiful market of Kaza.
Kaza sightseeing
It’s an important day of Spiti safari. You’ll be visiting most of the iconic places of Spiti valley today itself yet we will be back by lunch time and grab much needed rest as journey ahead is demanding and you need to be absolutely refreshed.
Places : Langza (the fossil village and maitreya budhha statue), Hikkim (highest post office in the world), Komik(Highest village in the world*), Ki monastery
Kaza to Nako
a picturesque little village which hosts monastery and a beautiful lake we take the glimpse of cultural Spiti here. The village hosts one of those rare artists who carve stone with Budhhist prayers.
Nako to Sarahan
a picturesque little village which hosts monastery and a beautiful lake we take the glimpse of cultural Spiti here. The village hosts one of those rare artists who carve stone with Budhhist prayers.
Sarahan to Shimla
We head back to Shimla from Sarahan and visit the british colonial town in its glory. it's day for shopping on the popular mall road, hog the junk food which we may have missed since over a week during the trip, walk down the historic places of interests like Ridge, Christ Church, Scandal point etc as time permits.
Shimla to Chandigarh drop
We head back to Shimla from Sarahan and visit the british colonial town in its glory. it's day for shopping on the popular mall road, hog the junk food which we may have missed since over a week during the trip, walk down the historic places of interests like Ridge, Christ Church, Scandal point etc as time permits.
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| things_to_carry |
- Warm clothes, gloves, good warm sweaters, jackets, inner thermal wear
- A pair of Good waterproof shoes, couple of pairs of normal socks(for day time), 1/2 pairs of woolen socks (for nights)
- Windcheater/Raincoat, cap, sunglasses, towel, napkin, sanitary requisites
- small shoulder bag/backpack/day pack
- Non disposable water bottle (at least 1 litre), Torch, Spare batteries for torch
- Flip flops, Camera (optional), Dry snacks and munching, energy bars
- Sun cream, cold cream, moisturizers
- Personal medicines if any
- Smiling face and positive attitude
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| things_not_to_carry |
This one is VERY important. Here's the list
- Alcohol, smoke, Pan-gutka, Tobaco
- Wireless, Valuables and Jewelry (unless you can take care of yourself and you are responsible for it if you bring)
- Paper plates, Plastic disposable water bottles and other cutlery items
- Negative attitude and fear
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| inclusion |
- Accommodation at standard Hotels/Guest house/Home stays/Boutique stays (depending on the package you select)
- Destination Expert from Team Terraveller - assures your safety with deep knowledge and long experience of operating in the region.
- Meals - Breakfast and Dinner at Accommodation (simple, veg, locally available and freshly cooked)
- Tourist vehicle depending on your group size (vehicle like xylo/innova to tempo traveller)
- Reliable experienced local resident driver cum guide with intense knowledge of area, terrain, people and culture
- Driver charges, Driver accommodation, fuel, inter-state toll, Parking charges during the journey
- Transfers as specified in itinerary and vehicle on non-disposal basis
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| exclusion |
- Travel ticket charges from home to Reporting point AND End point to home ie Flight, train, bus etc..
- Meals other than specified (First day Breakfast and last day dinner, meals at Kaza and Manali(to cherish delicacies at the cafes) , all lunches - as they will be on the way to sights at Dhaba/restaurants)
- Camera fees, Monument entry charges, Rafting or other activities, Personal expenses, optional tours
- Room Service Fees, porterage charges, tips, phone calls, laundry, shopping or other personal costs
- Medicines, Travel insurance
- Cost arise due to any emergency, weather instability or political unrest or such unpredictable and uncontrollable situations
- Additional usage of vehicles to the sights not mentioned in the itinerary, market visits etc
- Any charges that are not mentioned in inclusions
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| advisory |
Consult your family physician before visiting Himalayan High-altitude region, get some idea about your fitness and take their advice seriously to improve fitness level for this region.
Many Travel operators suggest some medicines to help your body adapt / acclimatize on such altitudes but some contents of the medicine may or may not be suitable for your body and result in allergic reaction, a situation none of us want to go through.
While all the above-mentioned locations are covered during the trip, weather conditions and prevailing circumstances may always influence the order of the above-mentioned route. With over a decade of us operating in this remote region, and with our trips remaining as organic and responsive to the vagaries of nature as possible, our itineraries remain flexible and adaptive. |
