Kinnaur –Spiti –Tso- Moriri Lake Circle No of Days : 10
Base:
Shimla
Season :
July to October .
A circle from Green valley to Dry deserts grey landscape area , glacier ,high mountain pinnacle ,water fall , blue fresh water lake , moraine , endanger flowers ,animal
and gypsy land.
Itinerary:
Day01 :
Arrival to Shimla Airport (Jubbal Hatti) ,upon reaching Shimla transfer to the hotel at Shimla while at Shimla interesting walk to the Mall historical monuments like the Indian Institute of Advance Studies ,Kufri hill ,wild flower hall (depends on permit).
Day02:
Shimla –Sarhan(1960 m) ,distance 160 km , drive time takes about 7 hours – A beautiful drive away through thick pine forests in Pir Punjal Range of Himalayans crossing Narkanda overlooking the Shivlik ranges and lush green valley of delicious Apples varieties.En route , visit the place in Rampur ,drive further on the steep mountain road and arrive on Sarhan , Sarhan the tiny village offers the splendid views of Shrikanda Mahadev Peak (5155m ) , visit the famous Bhimkali Temple , the big attraction of the area .Over night stay in hotel .
Day03:
Sarhan to Sangla Valley, distance 75 kms, drive time takes about 3 hours. Drive along the spectacular Hindustan Tibet Boarder Road through dry valley, ridges along with wild Satluj river .Aview of Kinnaur Kailash Peak is splendid from Sangla , from here take an excursion to Kamru Fort , Nag Temple and up toChitkul (3435m) surrounded by green fields and pinnacle of peaks ,Chitkul is like a fairlyland . The quaint little wooden houses, temples, Gompas and the people of Sangla valley conjure up a perfect image of a Shangri-la. Overnight at Sangla.
Day04:
Sangl-RecongPeo –Kalpa, distance 80 kms , drive time 4 hours.
Drive to Recong Peo, the capital of Kinnaur, visit monastery, a area of Buddhist religious, en route Recong Peo monastery, village, temple, overnight stay in Kalpa.
Day05:
Kalpa- Tabo, distance 192 kms, drive time 8 hours .Drive from Kalpa to Tabo along with Satluj River, via Nako Lake. Tabo village is an ancient village on an elevation of 3100m, lying on the bank of Spiti River ,where you visit Tabo Monastery the oldest and archaeologically most important monastery of Spiti with the most sacred shrine of Gankhang inside. On the way to Tabo , visit Sumdo go up the hill for one hour drive and visit Gue with his Natural Mummy.The Tabo gompa is one of the oldest holiest and very famous gompa ,XI century comparable only to Tsaparang e Tholing . Beautiful painting similar to the Ajanta Caves, that’s why Tabo monastery is also called Ajanta of Himalaya .over night stay in Lodge at Tabo.
Day06:
Tabo –Kaza (3600m) – Distance 100 kms, drive time 5 hours. Early moning drive to Dhankar Monastery, the old capital of Spiti valley ,Dhankar big village once residence of the King of Spiti on the hill you see his fort .Also today about 100 Monks are living in the Dhankar Monastery , still an important Monastery , with important scriptures ,sculptures ,frescoes , statues . Walk up to the Dhankar sacred
Lake it takes about one and half hours. After Dhankar drive to Kee –Monastery ,The Key Gompa , perched high on the Pyramid shaped mountain ,belongs to the Gelugpa sect and there are as many as 500 monks , visit Kibber Village the highest motor connected village in the world and Kibber monastery Overnight at Kaza.
Day07:
Kaza to Jispa (3400m)via Chandertal Lake ,distance 220 kms ,drive time 9 hours . Drive over Kunzam Pass (4501m) ,the panoramic view of Bara –Shigri Glacier and about a dozen peaks over 6000m enthralling and inspiring , crossing the pass the road descends into the Chandra Valley ,the beginning of the Lahaul Spiti region a stark , dry ,forbidding yet amazingly beautiful land , The valley commands excellent views of the surrounding mountains , including the 6420meters high White Sail Massif (Dharamsura ) .Bara-Sigri Glacier ,Lalan Peak and the C.B. Peak along the way .Before crossing Batal take a diversion to Chandertal Lake a moon Lake(4250m) . Visit Sisu water fall ,have look of Gondala Fort , The confluence point of Chandra Bhaga river , drive along with Chandra and Bhaga river , Keylong the district headquater ,Gemur Gonpa and themost beautiful area Jispa.Over night at Jispa .
Day08:
Jispa to Tso-Kar Lake (4700m ) ,distance 170 kms , drive time about 9 hours .Tso-Kar Lake ,a salt water lake on an elevation of 4700m ,a place o wild ass , IBEX , Marmot , via Baralachala Pass (4850m) , Keylong Sarai the view is different here , Sarchu , a plain area , the boundary of Himachal and Jammu Kashmir ,Gata Loops , Nukeela Pass (4700m ) , Lachungla Pass (4860m )
,Pang one of the oldest land in the world , more plain a 50 km long Ground on 4700m high ,over night at Tso-Kar Lake .
Day09:
Tso-Kar Lake to Tso-Moriri Lake (4400m) ,via Polo Kangla Pass (5000m) , Puga Valley , a panoramic ,spectacular view area ,dry but area of attraction , one can not explain about the view . The Heaven.The Lake Tso- Moriri is about 80 km long and 25 km wide , it is a fresh water lake , having crean , Duck and Goose , a area where the marmot dance and enjoy the view .Over night stay in the bank of Lake.
Day10:
Tso-Moriri lake to Leh drop via Puga Valley , Mahe bridge , Indus valley along with Indus river . Distance 180 km, drive time 9 hours .Stay in Hotel.
Includes: Accommodation best available hotel /Lodge / Tent ,All meals, soft drinks while on tour , Experience staff , local guide , driver , helper .
Rate:
1 person Rs: 7000/- Per Day.
2 Person Rs: 5200/- Per Person per Day.
4 Person Rs: 4200/- Per Person per Day
6 Person & above Rs:3600 /- per person per Day
What to bring:
Good jacket, good shoes, torch light, small knife, rain coat & personal gear.
