Spiti Lahaul and Ladakh Jeep Safari
17 Days/16 Nights
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The journey of the lifetime begins from the capital City of India. We have a day here to visit the fort and mosques and vibrant bazaars. We take overnight train to the British developed hill resort of Shimla from where we venture into the serene and secluded Kinnaur, Spiti and Lahaul valleys in Western Himalayas and end up in Ladakh-a Little Tibet in India. Lahaul and Spiti are remote Himalayan valleys of Himachal Pradesh, lying on the Indo-Tibet border. Strange, exciting primitive these valleys are unsurpassed in mountain shape, in the rugged beauty of their rocky escapements and the splendor of their snow covered peaks. Although spoken as Lahaul-Spiti as twin valleys, they are completely different from each other in almost everything. Where Lahaul is blessed by nature and nurtured by chandra and bhaga rivers, Spiti on the other hand is like a cold desert. Geologically and archaeologically, Spiti is a living museum. Lahaul is marked a central mass of almost uniformly high mountains and massive glaciers. The two rivers, Chandra and Bhaga which rise on either side of Baralachala flow through the Chandra and Bhaga narrow valleys. Lahaul is also fascinating area of Buddhist art and culture. The monasteries of Lahaul- Spiti are rich repositories of ancient murals; thankas, wood carving and golden images of Padmasambhava. We leave our footprints on the World’s second highest motor able road while traveling to Leh. When in Ladakh you visit some of the most famous monasteries around Leh. The tour will provide you ample opportunity to visit remote valleys, villages and crossing over high mountain passes providing spectacular views of picturesque snow capped peaks, rugged terrain and old monasteries.
Day 01: Arrival in Delhi.
Meet our representative at the airport and transfer to hotel. Check in hotel. After refreshment, if time permits, take a half day tour of Red Fort-the medieval Fort built by Shahajanha and Jame Mosque that can accommodate 20 thousand devotees.
Hotel: Connaught or Ashok Country Resort****
Day 02: Delhi-Kalka
After breakfast, check out the hotel and leave your belongings in the belldesk. In the afternoon, you will take the tour of Old and New Delhi that includes visiting of Red Fort, Jame Mosque, Raj Ghant, etc. In the evening, you will board the train fro Shimla via Kalka.
Day 03: Kalka-Shimla
In the morning you will arrive Kalka, where you may have to change the train to Shimla. Upon arrival in Shimla, transfer to hotel. After refreshment, take a stroll in the Mall.
Hotel: Combermere*** or East Bourne***
Day 04: Shimla
Morning visit Indian Institute of Advanced Studies built in 1888. Situated on a hillock, this was formally the palace of the British Viceroy. Also visit the Jakho temple. Evening visit The Mall the main shopping area of Shimla and The Ridge.
Hotel: Combermere*** or East Bourne***
Day 05: Shimla/ Sarahan (110 miles/ 7 hrs)
Travel by surface from Shimla to Sarahan e nroute visiting Sun temple at Nirath and Padum Palace at Rampur. On arrival check in at hotel. Evening visit Bhimakali temple.
Hotel: Shirkhand Mahadev*
Day 06: Sarahan/ Sangla (181 miles/ 8 hrs)
Travel by surface from Sarahan to Sangla valley. Visit remote villages of Rackcham and Chitkul villages. On arrival in Sangla check in and overnight at camp.
Day 07: Sangla/ Kalpa (32 miles/ 2 hrs)
Morning visit Kamru village and fort. Later travel by surface from Sangla to Kalpa located in backdrop of Kinner Kailash mountain range. Evening free to explore Kalpa village.
Hotel: Kinner Villa *
Day 08: Kalpa/ Tabo (105 miles/ 8 hrs)
Travel by surface from Kalpa to Tabo en route visiting Nako village beautifully located on banks of a small lake. On arrival in Tabo check in and overnight at guest house.
Day 09: Tabo/ Kaza 30 miles/ 5 hrs)
Morning visit Tabo monastery. Later travel to Kaza en route visiting Lalung and Dhankar Gompa. On arrival in Kaza check in at guest house.
Accommodation: Banjara Retreat Guesthouse
Day 10: Kaza
Morning visit the Ki monastery, 7 ½ miles from Kaza. This centuries old gompa is a labyrinth of rooms and corridors – and at one time also acted as a fort. It houses valuable Thangkas and offers a panoramic view of the area. Also visit the small gompa at Kibber, 9 kms further ahead. Kibber at 4205 m/13,792 ft has the distinction of being the highest permanently inhabited village of the region.
Accommodation: Banjara Retreat Guesthouse
Day 11: Kaza/ Keylong (125 miles/ 10 hrs)
Travel from Kaza to Keylong driving over Kunzam Pass (4558 m/14,950ft) which provides beautiful views of CB ranges. En route visit several villages of Spiti and Lahaul valley. On arrival check in at hotel.
Hotel: Deykid or Snowland*
Day 12: Keylong/ Sarchu (73 miles/ 6 hrs)
Travel by surface from Keylong to Sarchu over Baralachala Pass (4800 m). On arrival check in at camp. Evening free to walk around in Sarchu. Overnight in camp.
Day 13: Sarchu/ Leh (148 miles/ 10 hrs)
Travel by surface from Sarchu to Leh over Lachang La (5065 m) and Tanglang La (5360 m). On arrival check-in at hotel.
Hotel: Lotus or Spic N Span or Mandala (A Class Hotels of Leh)
Day 14: Leh
Morning half day tour of Spituk and Phyang Monastery. Afternoon visit Leh Palace, Shankar Gompa, Shanti Stupa and Leh Bazar.
Hotel: Lotus or Spic N Span or Mandala (A Class Hotels of Leh)
Day 15: Leh
After breakfast drive for full day sight seeing of Shey Palace, Thiksey, Hemis monastery and Stok Palace Museum. Return to Leh in the evening.
Hotel: Lotus or Spic N Span or Mandala (A Class Hotels of Leh)
Day 16: Leh-Delhi
Morning in time transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi. Transfer to hotel.
Hotel: Connaught or Ashok Country Resort****
Day 17: Delhi-Departure
Transfer to hotel for your homebound flight.
- Trip Duration: 17 Days
- Difficulty Level: Ladakh and Himachal
- Accomodation: Hotels, resorts and guesthouses
- Activities: Jeep Safari, Visiting villages and monasteries, Small Hikes
- Trip Starts In: Delhi
- Trip Finishes In: Delhi
- Best Time for Travel: June to October
Delhi/ Shimla/ Sarahan/ hotels on bed & breakfast basis.
Keylong/ Sarchu/ Leh hotel on full board basis.
All meals while on moving camps during jeep safari.
All transportation as per itinerary by a non AC Qualis in Himachal and qualis/ sumo in Ladakh (supplement cost).
Services of an accompanying English speaking escort from 4 pax onwards.
Services of a guide cum cook for 2 -3 pax.
Accommodation on twin sharing basis in alpine two men tents while on moving camp during jeep safari.
Insulation mats (clients bring own sleeping bags).
Services of an exclusive cook from 04 pax onwards while traveling with moving camp.
Services of attendants while traveling with moving camp.
Kitchen tent & kitchen equipment.
Dinning tent fitted with camping stools & table.
Independent vehicle for carrying staff & equipment from 04 pax onwards (for 2 -3 pax staff/ guests share vehicle).
Entrance fees to places of visit.
Presently applicable taxes (service tax not included)
Sleeping bags and personal gears and clothings
Damages/ claims of any nature, repatriation charges
Travel insurance
Expenses of personal nature like tips, drinks, telephone calls, laundry etc or anything not mentioned in price include column.
The British developed Hill Resort of Shimla.
Nirath and Padum Palace at Rampur and Bhimakali temple in Sarahn
Remote villages of Rackcham and Chitkul .
Kamru village and the fort and the views of Kinner Kailash Mountain Range.
Kalpa and Tabo Villages, Tabo Monastery, Lalung and Dhnakar Gompa (monastery)
Ki Monastery
Kunzum pass with the views of Bara-Sigri glacier -second longest glacier in the world
Tanglang La-the second highest motorable pass in the world!
Spituk, Phayang, Thiksey, Shey and Hemis Monasteries of Ladakh
Leh-the capital town of Ladakh
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