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Explore Kinnaur SpitiThe Lost Horizon of Himalaya

Exploration of isolated Kinnaur-Spiti situated on Indo —Tibet border . A spectacular road leads from Simla to the Gorgepous Sutlej valley and scenic semi desert valley of Kinnaur dominated by mighty kinner kailash . Where as wider Desert valley of spiti surrounded by high mountains , Kullu Manali and rest of the part as valley of Kullu and Simla is verdant . practicing Tibetan Buddhist culture and housing several ancients monasteries in its lap.

Climate changes rapidly , you will also see the difference of culture by changing the valley , As beginning from Simla it rains in summer , peoples lives are Hindu . Kinnaur adopted both Hindu and Buddhist culture and it rain lesser , Spiti where Tibetan Budhism is flourished ,landscape is dry , summer is hot and autumn is fresh . Ending the tour in Manali ( Kullu ) also knows as “valley of God ”and is an important tourist destination of north India . These most exotic sight of Himalayas are dotted with ancients temples , monasteries and stupas and inhabited by cheerful peoples who are friendly and inhospitable . Highest point of the tour is Kunzum Pass ( 4700 mtrs ) suitable for age group of 15 to 65 years and required the good physique.


Day 1:- Arrival Dehli

Day 2:- Delhi to Shimla (1900m)

Day 3:- Simla to Sarahan (1920m) 190 km.

Day 4:- Sarahan to Sangla — Chhitkul —Sangla ( 3450m ) 140 kms .

Day 5:- Sangla/ to Recongpeo (2290mtrs) 38kms.

Day 6:- Day to Explore around Recongpeo

Day 7:- Recongpeo to Tabo via Nako (3050 -167 km) 7hrs

Day 8:- Tabo to Kaza ( 3600 m.) 58kms . via Dhankar and Lalung ,Pin valley

Day 9:- Kaza (3600 m – 46 km) visit Kye and Kibber ( 4200mtrs )

Day 10 :- Explore Hidden area of Spiti . (4500 m)

Day 11:- Kaza to Manali (2000m) 196 kms

Day 12:- Explore Manali

Day 13:- Manali to Delhi ,570 kms , 16 hours

Day 14:- Arrive in Delhi


Day 1: Arrival Delhi

Reception in the airport, transfer to the hotel, overnight in the hotel.

Day 2: Delhi – Chandigarh – Shimla (1900 m) 140km.

Kalka Shatabdi -12011 -Dep. Delhi 7.40 Arri.Chandigarh- 11.05 am

Early morning, departure by train to Chandigarh, a modern city in India which is designed by Le Corbusier (a Swiss-French Architecture). Visit the extraordinary Rock Garden, later drive to Shimla , Once the summer capital of British Raj. Presently is the state capital of Himachal Pradesh and one of known hill station of India. Evening sub the the time availability walk up through pine forest to visit the temple of Jhaku hill dedicated to the Monkey God Hanuman. Evening stroll in town to mingle with Indian folk and feel the nostalgia of Victorian era. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Shimla to Sarahan (1920m) 190 km.

After breakfast, drive via Kufri, Narkanda and descend to the Rampur erstwhile Himalayan kingdom of Rampur Busheher. Continue to Sarahan the summer capital of the Rampur Busheher. The Visit 1500 years old temple of and one gets a magnificent view of the Shri-Khand peaks. This temple is about. O/N in guest house.

Day 4: Sarahan to Chhitkul and Sangla ( 3450m ) 140 kms

The gate way to Kinnaur, Leave for Sangla, also called Baspa Valley. Most beautiful valley of Kinnaur dominated by Kamru fort, visit the villages of Chitkul and Rackchham having typical kinnauri architecture visit the fort and village, overnight in guest house.

Day 5: Sangla/ to Recongpeo (2290mtrs) 38kms.

The gate way to Kinnaur, Leave for Sangla, also called Baspa Valley. Most beautiful valley of Kinnaur dominated by Kamru fort, visit the villages of Chitkul and Rackchham having typical kinnauri architecture visit the fort and village, overnight in guest house.

Day 6: Around Kalpa: (Formalities to issue inner line permit).

Morning or afternoon of day before you will visit to the subdivision magistrate office to complete the administrative to issue the Inner line permit to cross the area located between Indo – Tibet Border. Later discovery the authentic villages of the region, Kothi and its temple dedicated to the goddess Devi Chanadika, Roghi (2700m) beween the apple trees. Walk to Chini village where the Hindu and Buddhist cultures mingle harmoniously, visit the small monastery of Hu-Bu-Lan-Ka.

Day 7: Recongpeo to Tabo via Nako (3050 -167 km) 7 hours

As we enter the restricted area near Indo-Tibet border one needs to have inner line permit and passport will be checked at check post at Jhangi. Drive towards the Spiti via Khab where Satluj river joins the Spiti river. Nako, the most charming village offers a magnificent view around. To the north of the village is the monastic complex belonging to the Drugpa order.Another check posts is at Sumdo. Driving through several villages reached we reach at Tabo. Tabo monastery has been founded in 996 A.D.,often called the Ajanta of Himalayas. In trans Himalayas Budhisim Tabo sanctity is next only to Tibet’s Tholing gompa. Night in hotel.

Day 8: Tabo to Kaza ( 3600m) 58kms. via Dhankar and Lalung,

Dhankar the ancient capital of Spiti king, the most incredibly situated gompa, perched high on the barren rocky mountain slopes. Lalung: The second most interested monastery of Spiti afternoon reached Pin valley known for its national park (house of the snow leopards, and ibex) Kungri gompa is the main Centre of Nyingma PA sect in Spiti. Night in Kaza.

Day 9: Kaza (3600 m – 46 km) visit Key and Kibber (4200mtrs)

Leave to visit the famous. Key gompa perched high on a pyramid like mountain, belongs to the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Kibber one of the highest permanent inhabited village in the world, situated at the elevation of 4200 m located in a semi bowl-shaped narrow valley. Evening return to Kaza the sub divisional headquarter of Spiti. Explore the tiny town, night in guest house.

Day 10: Explore Hidden area of Spiti (4500 m)

Uphill road till Langza, visit the village, further to Comic known for one of the highest Monastery in the world and for fossil, after lunch stroll to collect the fossil, later one can visit the family house to know the life of people, by evening back to Kaza for overnight stay.

Day 11: Kaza to Manali (2000m) 196 kms

Road leads through several villages of the Spiti valley, last village of the valley is Lossar. Short uphill drive till Kunzum pass (4700m) offer extensive view of the snow caped mountains continue by Chandra valley over Rohtang pass (4050m) the gateway between Lahoul / Spiti and Kullu “valley of the God” Descending by the snake-curved road through the pasture of wild flowers and forest of silver Oak, Fir, Popular and waterfalls will accompany till Manali. O/N in hotel.

Day 12: Explore Manali

Visit old Manali village and Manu temple, Hadimba temple in middle of cedar forest, Shiva temple and afternoon Vashisht hot spring, evening free, night in hotel.

Day 13: Manali to Delhi ,570 kms , 16 hours.

Free day in Manali, Afternoon transfer to bus station, night in comfortable bus.

Day 14: Arrive in Delhi

Transfer to hotel, half day visit to Jamma Masjid, Red fort, Kutub Minar, evening transfer to international airport and fly for onward destination.


Price per person : Based on Minimum 4 persons.

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    7 July - 20 July € 1,805.00
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    28 July - 10 Aug € 1,805.00
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    18 Aug - 31 Aug € 1,805.00
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    8 Sept - 21 Sept € 1,805.00
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Cost for less than 4 persons

Cost Per Person- €2286 for 2 person Group
Cost Per Person- € 2110 for 3 person Group

For Formed groups:If the proposed dates doesn’t suite to those who are already formed group of individuals, families, friends, club or corporates, we can tailor their trip for the date that match to their holidays schedule for the suitable period when your trip can be conducted

Cost Include

  • Twin sharing room in a 3* hotel
  • All 3 meals (Lunch-Breakfast-Dinner)
  • Lunch will be packed or in a local restaurant
  • Breakfast & Dinner in hotel
  • Ground transport as per itinerary.
  • Airport / Railway Station & Bus Stand transfer
  • AC Chair class train between Delhi-Shimla
  • AC Volvo bus ticket between Manali -Delhi.
  • English speaking local Guide
  • Inner line permit
  • Medical box with oxygen cylinder

Cost Exclude

  • Any air fare, Monument fees.
  • Monument fee
  • Visa and airport tax.
  • Insurance
  • Beverages and personal expenses.
  • Medical expenses and evacuation.
  • Tipping
  • Any other expanse occurred due to the road block and flight cancellation etc


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Cancellation

All the cancellation must be in written and signed by the person who signed the booking form and will be effective from the date of the reception by the company.

1: 60 days or more before departure:

The agency will refund the entire paid amount to his client deducting the registration fee (€ 40 per persons or equivalent in other currency), bank charges subject to the bank policies, when booking domestic flights, the Cancellation fee subject to airline policies at present or if the tickets are non- refundable in that case the full amount of the ticket will be retained. The hotels are reserved and must be paid in advance; the company will apply the cancellation policies of hotels. Cancelation charge for train tickets and other ground transport and related services if needed to be booked in advance. Hence the remaining amount will be refunded after deducting all above cancelation policies applied for different services.

2: 40 Days before departure:

The agency will refund the 50% of paid amount to his client deducting the registration fee (€ 40 per persons or equivalent in other currency), bank charges subject to the bank policies, when booking domestic flights, the Cancellation fee subject to airline policies at present or if the tickets are non- refundable in that case the full amount of the ticket will be retained. The hotels are reserved and must be paid in advance; the company will apply the cancellation policies of hotels. Cancelation charges of train tickets and other ground transport and related services if needed to be booked in advance. Hence the remaining amount will be refunded after deducting all above cancelation policies applied for different services.

3: Less than 30 days before departure:
The agency will be obliged to withhold the full amount of the deposit paid by the customer. In this case, the customer must inform their insurance as soon as possible and provide as much documentation to support the cancellation of trip. It is therefore strongly advised to take out cancellation insurance to cover such expenses.


Unexpected circumstances

Itinerary / hotels are sub. to change in case of strike, civil war threatens, you may be will lose expected places you have prepared for but will explore unexpected and for sure will not disappointed.

In case of Vehicle break down another mode of transport will be managed at the earliest possible, In that case you are requested to keep patience and co-operate with the situation, while travelling to rural and isolated area replacing vehicle can take time due to lac of communication or distance to pass the message with the other vehicle those who are driving toward the nearest town or the place from where one can have telephone facilities. Or from where one can be connected by Mobile phone. Also you can be transferred by the other type of vehicle what ever is available at the moment as of local bus till you will be not having the proper mode of transport.


Liability

The Company cannot be made liable for the consequences of weather condition, flight cancellations, war or threat of civil war, strikes, industrial action, political unrest or any other force majeure, unusual or unforeseen circumstance. The company reserves the right to use alternate transport, or vary the itinerary if breakdown, sickness or any other force major. Any additional that result, such as extra hotel accommodation, flight or road transport will be on your charge and must be paid directly at the spot.

Please understand, there are certain hazards involved in your adventurous and culture holidays which you must accept at your own risk. The company will not be liable for any illness major or minor injury, death sustained during neither the trip, nor it will be liable for any uninsured losses of your property and other losses during the trip.It is h3ly advised that clients take out insurance to cover the unexpected and cancellation charges:


Accommodation and meals

Accommodation is based on 3 star category in cities, In rural of Kinnaur Spiti area there are limited choices of accommodation sub. to the each places. Neat and clean local standards of hotels, Fixe camps or guest houses will be provided. We request you to carry the bed cover to assure the hygiene when you feel to use.

Indian and partly Tibetan vegetarian meals is served, Non veg. is subject to availability . Indian recipes are bit on spicy side, Breakfast and dinner will be served at the hotel, Lunch packed or in local restaurant or in hotel sub. to the schedule.


Mode of Transport
Sub to the number of person in group, for 2 to 4 Toyota Innova / Scorpia or Zylo, for 5 and more than 5 persons Tempo travelers or mini bus will be provided. All vehicle will be air-conditioned, except in hilly area air-condition of any vehicle can not be regularly used due to steep uphill drive, So you have to co-operate with. For the Autumns and spring season when temperature goes down, if you required heater except minibus each of those mentioned vehicle have the heating facilities and cannot be usd while uphill drive.

Road

Road in this part of Himalaya is rough ( very rough at some places ) you can face land slide due to rainfall from july till mid Sep. and can be blocked for hours, day or more, you may miss the places expected to visit, or will visit the unexpected places, to regulate the situation the team at the spot will do the best possible at the moment. Road in India are being widen at so many states, So please don’t compare the driving time as estimated in developed nation.

During the tour vehicle can get break down or road block can cause the delay to reach the destination, in that case guide on the spot will do the best possible , to deal with these circumstances patience and co-operation is required.


What you should pack for Kinnaur- Spiti tour
While travelling during summer and Autumns season, at higher altitude morning and evening are fresh hence required a light Pull over, Raincoat ( occasionally required but pack it ) a polar jacket or waterproof jacket, light clothing for lower altitude, Sun hat, short and long sleeves Shirts, Loose trousers, ( wearing short is not allowed at holy spot ) a pair of sport shoes, sandal , few pairs of socks, Sunglasses / Spare glasses or contact lenses, , toilet kit, A small sewing kit, Safety pins, torch or flash light with spare batteries, Camera with spare films and batteries, battery Charger, day sac, water bottle, personal medical kit as per your medical advisor. Anti-mosquitos spray. fanny pack to keep safely your important doc as passport, insurance paper, credit cards, money , Multifunctional knife, lighters, wooden pencils and pen, string of 4-55 meters to dry the clothing or other purpose, English –Hindi dictionary to learn the important words to greet and to communicate with locals and a note book can be useful to engrave your memory in it .
Inner line Permit
Kinnaur-Spiti are two districts lied on Indo- China border. To access Spit from Kinnaur we required to obtain special permit called ( ILP ) Inner line permit. Hence you are requested to carry printed copies of passport, visa and 4 passport size photos which enable us to save the time while issuing the permit at Recong-peo at your presence in the office of (SDM or ADM ) Sub. Division magistrate or additional district magistrate office.


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