Kinnaur valley jeep safari
- Destination: West to East and North Himachal
- Region : (covering Manali,Banjar valley,kinnaur,spiti,lahoul valley and (Chander tall lake) in western himalayan range.
- Type: Adventure + Culture + Scenic Beauty
- Duration: 10nights / 11days (Note-this itenerary can be modified for 7night-8days also.)
- Best Time: June to October
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Tour starts from your first ride to Banjar valley. Worth visiting this beautiful hill station. Your second encounter would be driving towards east Bhima Kali temple at Sarhan. Beautiful landscape and Himalayan panorama will attract your cameras.
Sangla valley is famous for its greenery and beautiful landscapes and rich flaura and fauna. Kalpa situated on bit high altitude offers an incredible view of Kinnar Kailash Peak on an aerial distance. Full of apple orchards and kamru fort would be another attraction at this location.
Kalpa onwards by following Satluj river originating from Tibet your vegetation will get change and arrive Nako the last village of this border area. Nako has a beautiful lake which freezes in the winter and villagers play ice hockey during this period and seeing the temple of Padamsambhava, the second incarnation of lord Buddha who made Buddhism popular in the Trans Himalayas is worht seeing where we can see the foot prints of the Padamsambhava. Further drive will take you to one of the major monastery called Tabo.
Spread over an area of almost 3000 sq. m, surrounded by a thick mud wall, Tabo gompa is divided into three buildings with the middle structure being most interesting and important. Tabo (also spelt as Ta-pho) was established a thousand years ago and was a part of Western Tibet school which originally designed different mandalas in the form of statues hanging on the walls of the gompa to meditate upon. However 800 years ago with the arrival of Guru Padmasambhava in Tibet, and with the introduction of his new sect –
The Pin Valley is known to be full of wildlife – ibex, khangral, marmot, bharal, are commonly seen on the high slopes with the elusive snow leopard occasionally visible looking for prey. In the afternoon walk around and explore the Pin valley. Dhankar, a most incredibly-situated gompa, perched high on barren rocky mountain slopes. As you progress, the whole Dhankar village opens up in front of you like something artificial crops up from nowhere. Park your vehicles at the beginning of the village and walk for about half an hour past mud houses on to your right and fields to the left with the Spiti river flowing down below.
Kaza, the sub-divisional headquarters of Spiti. It boasts of a P.W.D. Rest House, a couple of small private guest houses, a branch of the State Bank of India, a school, a dry cleaners, post and telegraph office and a helipad. three kms from Kaza is the Rong Ting Hydel Project which generates electricity for most of the villages in Spiti. Also visit the new Sa-kya-pa monastery.
Driving down from Kaza to Manali, you have to Cross the major pass called Kunjum Pass ( 4590 M ASL) and follow Chandra River after a while to reach awsam chandertal lake.Naxt day Reach at Gramphu which is the base of Rohtang pass to reach Manali town.
- Day 01: Arrive Manali On arrival Manali transfer to hotel.local sight seen, evening walk around local market. Overnight stay at the hotel.You have yoru own arrangements to arrive Manali either by flight / Road form Delhi – Chandigarh or other destinations. Check in at your pre booked hotel. Check in and Check Out time is 10 AM. . You will be briefed by our person for the beautiful drive. Additional services/ transport from Chandigarh to Manali or VOLVO tickets from Delhi to Manali or Flight tickets from Delhi to Kullu with airport transfers can be arranged with us with additional cost. Please get in touch with us for additional services requirements. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Manali.
- Day 02: Manali to Banjar valley- Banjar valley is perfactly complimented by lush green valley and the extensive flora and fauna ot the region.We will move through many beautiful himalayan villages and lush green forest of Jalori pass today.aftar reaching Jalori pass(3300mts),one can explore the area.Another option there to take a short trek to the beautiful Sayolsar lake(high altitude lake)(4 km,One side trek).Evening back to hotel for night stay in Banjar valley.
- Day )3:Banjar valley to Saharan- The Drive today takes you to the place known for the temple of Goddess Bhima Kali.174Kms/7 hrs. The village is surrounded by apple orchards and opposite to the Sarahan you can witness the Shrikhand Mahadev Peak (5155M).Overnight at Hotel.
- Day 4: Sarahan to Chitkul-(Sangla valley)- Early morning after visit to the holy temple of Godess Bhimakali. Bhimakali Temple, a wonderful mixture of Buddhist and Hindu architecture. It is very sacred to both the communities. The Bhimakali goddess idol is about 200 years old drive from Sarahan to Sangla .102 Kms and 05 hrs drive. Sangla is the most beautiful valley of Himachal Pradesh, Surrounded by green fields and high mountain peaks. later excursion to chitkul village. Chitkul is a fairy land. The traditional houses, temples, Gompas and the people of Baspa valley conjure up the perfect image of Shangri La.
- Day 05: Sangla to Kalpa 64 Kms/04 hrs. En route visiting Rekang Peo and the new Buddhist monastery. One gets excied on witnessing the magic mountains "Kinnar Kailash" (6050M).In the evening visit to the Kalpa village where we can witness the traditional houses and temple of the Vishnu and Shiva which opens only in the evening for evening prayer.O/N at Hotel Kinner Kailash
- Day 06: Kalpa to Nako (3959M),A distance of 122Kms and six hour drive.Enroute visiting Kanum monastery, library of Kangyur, Gompa Labrang, main temple of Gelugpa Landup Ganfel Gompa (Khache Lakhang), the Gompa of Tashi Cholling, Morang and Labrang villages.Ascending further to Nako. Nako has a beautiful lake which freezes in the wnter and villagers play ice hockey during this period and seeing the temple of Padamsambhava, the second incarnation of lord Buddha who made Buddhism popular in the Trans Himalayas is worht seeing where we can see the foot prints of the Padamsambhava. Overnight Camp near village.
- Day 07: Nako to Kaza- After breakfast journey starts to witness the Ajanta of Himalayas.It is a distance of 64Kms and a drive of three hour. Today we will be entering into the Spiti valley. Spiti is known as the living museum. The mountains are devoid to any vegetation due to erosion by wind, sun and snow over thousands of years. Before reaching Tabo and witnessing the Ajantas of Himalayas. The monastery at Tabo is the largest monastery in Spiti.Enroute visiting the Dankar Gompa and Lalung monastery.Rock cut monasteries of Dankar are worth seeing overnight stay at Kaza.
- Day 08: Kaza After breakfast excursion to Kee monastery and Kibber village at an altitude of 4205M. drive to the highest motorable roar Langza and enroute visiting the Comik and Hikim village.Came back to Kaza to have lunch ,after that move toward pin valley.It is a very beautiful valley. O/N Kaza.
- Day 09: Kaza to Chandertal lake- Today is the drive over majestic Kunzam La pass. Kaza (4590M) to Chandertal (3960M) is an adventures drive but the different landscapes enroute makes your journey really adventurous.Explore the lake.Overenight in fixed camp in Cahandertal.
- Day 10:Chandertal lake to manali town- Today drive is very beautiful,because of Chandra and Bhaga mountain range.One can see many famous mountain peaks here.Following river Chadra you will Arrive at Gramphu at the base of Rohatng pass..Drive further to the Rohatang pass to reach Manali town.overnight stay at manali.
- Day 11: Departure Manali- After breakfast you will get transferred to the airport or Bus stand in time to board flight or bus for onward destination.
- Accommodation with 09 breakfast and 09 dinner at hotels at all places
- Lunch will be at your own expendeture, while we are moving on the way.
- Transport by Non Air conditioned SUV as per the program up to 6 clients
- Transport by Non Air conditioned Tempo Traveler as per the program up to 10 clients
- City tour at all places
- All applicable taxes.
- Expenses for personal nature
- Tips for hotels / driver etc
- Personal insurance
- Monument fee / Monastery fee if any
- Other than not mentioned in included clause
- Unforeseen expenses beyond our control due to natural calamity / road block/
- Mechanical failure if any / uncertain strike / political disturbance / beyond our control
- Per person rates (in Rs.) - applicable on 2 persons staying together sharing the same room. it is mandatory for all the guests to carry valid photo ID’s LIKE Passport / Driving License / Voter ID Card
- PAN Card will not be accepted as a valid photo ID.Keep the photo copies of valid ID and 4 passport size photos with you.
- Any child of 5 years or above will be charged as per child with bed rates
- Meal plan: EP - Accommodation only, CP - Accommodation with breakfast, MAP - Accommodation with breakfast, lunch or dinner, AP - Accommodation with breakfast, lunch and dinner
- The package cannot be combined with any other offer
- Service Tax extra (as AND IF applicable)
- The above is the starting price and on first come first serve basis
- Package rates are subject to change without prior notice
- Refund applicable would be as per Cancellation Policy.
- adventure Tours & Travel reserves the right to change/modify or terminate the offer any time due to any unforeseen situation may arise / without any prior notice. Clients may get informed promptly for further action.
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- We are expecting 06 clients in a group who may travel in one SUV.
- Though it depends the total no of people may join in one departure
- Reserve your seat on a particular day (seats will be allotted first come first serve basis )
- Deposit the initial non refundable amount of INR 2000 in our bank account/ Credit Card\
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- Deposit the 100% amount 21 - 30 days before of your departure
- In case of cancellation
- 100 % amount will get refunded if there is no availability of fix departure
- 100% Refund if cancelled 31 days earlier except booking amount
- No refund if cancelled by the clients less than 5 days.