Long
Kinnaur - Journey to Hidden Himachal (2)
Shimla-Manali, India
20th Oct
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31st Dec
₹20,475 / Person
Overview
Shimla is the capital of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, in the Himalayan foothills.
Once the summer capital of British India, it remains the terminus of the narrow-gauge Kalka-Shimla Railway, completed in 1903.
It’s also known for the handicraft shops that line The Mall, a pedestrian avenue, as well as the Lakkar Bazaar, a market specializing in wooden toys and crafts.
Town in Himachal Pradesh
Sangla is a town in the Baspa Valley, also referred to as the Sangla valley, in the Kinnaur District of Himachal Pradesh, India, close to the Tibetan border
Tour Overview
Kinnaur - Journey to Hidden Himachal
Day 1 Chandighar to Shimla: (125 KM /4 Hrs) Day 2 Shimla to Sangla: (230 kM / 8 – 9 HRS): Day 3 Sangla- Chhitkul- Sangla (Stay) (3 HOURS. /40 KM) Hrs Day 4 Sangla to Kalpa: (4 HOURS/49 KM.) 2670 Meters Day 5 Kalpa: Day 6 Kalpa – Sarahan- Shimla (10 Hrs) Day 7 Shimla to Chandighar: (125 KM / 4 Hrs) Details itinerary contact to us. Pickup & Drop EX-Chandigarh Airport/Railway Station
Included
- Hotel 3* + Meal MAP
- Transportation by Tata Indigo (2Pax) , Toyota Innova (4 to 6Pax) ( Tempo Traveler ( 8 Pax to 10 Pax) for the entire tour
- All sightseeing and excursions as per the itinerary
- Child of the age of below 5 Years of complimentary without extra bed
Excluded
- Personal expenses
- GST 5%
- Train/Air fare
- Guide
- Entry Charges
- Unforeseen Expenses because of the weather conditions.
Itenary
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Day 1 Chandighar to Shimla: (125 KM /4 Hrs): Arrive at Chandigarh Railway Station & drive to Shimla a drive of around 4 hours Reach Shimla evening free to explore The Mall. O/N Hotel
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Day 2 Shimla to Sangla: ( 230 kM / 8 – 9 HRS): Drive to Sangla through the thick woods of Kufri, Fagu and Narkanda and along side the River Sutlej to arrive in the evening and check in to hotel. Enjoy the evening in beautiful surroundings in the river valley of Baspa at a height of 9000ft. This is one of the most beautiful valleys in the Himalayas and is often compared to the famous valley of Kashmir. Known for its rich Kinnauri culture and apple orchards, this valley was opened for tourists only in 1993 for its close proximity to the Tibetien border. O/N Hotel.
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Day 3 Sangla- Chhitkul- Sangla (Stay) (3 HOURS./40 KM) Hrs: After B/F, explore the vicinity around including an ancient Kamru Fort & Temple dedicated to the Goddess Kamakhya Devi which was brought from Assam & Nages God. Post Lunch, excursion to Chitkul – a last Village on Old Indo – Tibetan Trade Route. Walk through green orchards & brilliant stream. Return back to Sangla for Dinner & O/N stay.
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Day 4 Sangla to Kalpa: (4 HOURS/49 KM.) 2670 Mtrs After B/F, check-out from the Hotel & drive to Kalpa – District Headquarter of Kinnar & once a favorite haunt of Lord Dalhousie. Arrive Kalpa & Check-in to your Hotel. Kalpa was known as Chini back in the days when it was the Regional Capital. Kalpa has changed little in the last 500 years. It is said that as & when Lord Dalhousie wanted to take a break from his hectic schedule in Shimla, he would come here on his Horseback. Each & every corner of Kalpa facing Jorkanden & the Kinner Kailash Peaks, considered as one of the mythical homes of Lord Shiva & by its side is a 79 foot rock formation that resembles a Shivlinga that changes the colour as the day passes & is visible to the naked eye on a clear day. Post Lunch rest in Hotel & in evening visit to Buddhist Gompa – Hu Bu Lan Kar. Dinner & O/N stay.
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Day 5 Kalpa: Early morning enjoy the Sunrise over Kinner Kailash Peaks. After break fast Kalpa is famous for its Apples & Chilgoza Plantations [a kind of Dry Fruits], which are found only in Iran & Turkey besides here. The tree belongs to the Pine Family & the fruit is in about an inch long soft cover. Visit to local School & Narayan Nagini Temple Complex, which has Shrines of Hindu, Buddhist & local Deities. Post lunch excursion trip to Roghi Village by walk to explore the ‘Pahari’ Life. Interact with the locals. Return back to Kalpa. Dinner & O/N stay.
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Day 6 Kalpa – Sarahan- Shimla (10 Hrs) After breakfast checkout from hotel and drive to Shimla on the way visit Sarahan O/N Hotel.
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Day 7 Shimla to Chandighar: (125 KM / 4 Hrs) After breakfast checkout from hotel and drive to Chandigarh . Drop at Chandigarh Airport/Railway Station.