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himalayan jeep safari tours
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Tour Highlights |
This overland trip takes one right into the heart of the Himalayas. Going through the roughest of the terrains, some high passes, up close to some glaciers and some high altitude lakes, Visit to Kufri, Narkanda, Jakhu Hill near Shimla, Baspa Valley at Kinnaur, Monasteries in Northern Himalayas, Kunzum Pass, Chandra Tal. |
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| Cities Covered |
Delhi - Shimla - Sarahan - Sangla - Chitkul - Sangla - Recongpeo - Nako - Tabo - Pin valley - Dhankar - Kaza - Kibber - Lossar - Kunzum pass - Chandra Tal - Manali - Chandigarh - Delhi |
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| Duration |
18 Nights / 19 Days |
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| Cost |
On Request |
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| Validity till |
30th September 2008 |
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| Inclusions |
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Airport transfers.
All sightseeing and intercity transfer by SUV.
Accommodation in Standard Hotels/Camp.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner as per the program
All applicable taxes.
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| Exclusions |
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Entrance fees to monuments.
Meals other than mentioned above.
Expenses of personal nature (laundry, telephone, etc).
Tips, gratuities.
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Day 01: Arrival Delhi
Our representative at the airport welcomes you and then you will be transferred to the hotel in a private car.
Rest & overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Delhi to Shimla (1900 m)
Early morning departure to Shimla by car, Arrival Shimla and Check-in at the hotel. Shimla is capital of the Himachal Pradesh and one of the most famous hill stations for the vacation round the year.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03: Visit Shimla
After breakfast climb to the Jhaku hill to visit the Hanuman temple (the monkey God, museum and Advance study hall, back to hotel for lunch. Free afternoon to visit the mall.
Over night at hotel.
Day 04: Shimla to Sarahan (1920 m) 190 km.
After breakfast, drive via Kufri, Narkandha 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 Shir Khand peaks.
Overnight at the camp.
Day 05: Sarahan to Sangla to Chitkul (3450 m) 140 km
The gate way to Kinnaur, Leave for Sangla, also called Baspa Valley. Most beautiful valley of Kinnaur dominated by Kamru fort, visit the fort and village.
Overnight at the caamp.
Day 06: Sangla to Chitkul, back to Sangla
Full day visit till the last village of the valley, Chitkul and Rackchham, typical kinnauri architecture. One can trek through the villages for couple of hours.
Day 07: Sangla to Recongpeo (2290 m) 38km
Leave to Recongpeo the distt headquarter of Kinnaur. Visit monastery in town; the majesty of the Kinner, Kailash Mountain is in direct vision: this is regarded as one of the mythical abodes of Lord Shiva. After visiting the monastery back to the camp site or guest house.
Overnight stay at Camp/Guesthouse.
Day 08: Recongpeo to Nako (3658 m) 107 km 6h
As entering in restricted area there for inner line permit and passport will be checked at check post at Jhangi. Drive towards to the Spiti via Khab where the Satlej joins in to 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.
Overnight at camp.
Day 09: Nako to Tabo (3050 m) 67 km 5h
Today you are crossing two check posts at Chango and Sumdo, driving through several villages reached at Tabo, Monastery has been founded in 996 A.D. often called the Ajanta of Himalayas. In Trans Himalayas Buddhism, Tabo sanctity is next only to Tibet's Tholing gompa.
Day 10: Tabo to Pin valley (3700 m) 58km. Via Dhankar and Lalung gompa
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 Nyingmapa sect in Spiti.
Day 11: Pin valley to Kaza (3600 m) 43 km
Drive to Spiti sub divisional headquarter. Explore the tinny town and its monastery, campsite out of the main Kaza.
Day 12: Visit Kye and Kibber. (4200 m) back to Kaza.
Visit the famous. Kye 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 the camp near Kaza.
Day 13: Kaza to Lossar (4300 m) 56 km.
Drive to Lossar through the several villages of the Spiti valley, last village of the valley, a gompa and village can be visited, overnight in the camp. Lossar is the last village of the Spiti valley, visit the village, people are hospitable and will offer you Tibetan tea and tsampa.
Day 14: Lossar to Kunzum pass and trek to Chandra tal (4700 m)
Short uphill drive till Kunzum pass (4700 m) which offer extensive view of the C.B., Shigri range. There is a small temple dedicated to the Goddess Kunzum Devi at the top of the pass with the prayer flags fluttering high over it, easy trek for 3 hours to Chandratal (Moon Lake, 4200 mtrs).
Day 15: Chandra Tal.
Enjoy the walk around crystal clear water lake and discover the life of the legendary Himalayan shepherds (Gaddies) from Kangra valley who are in their summer pasture with their flocks.
Day 16: Chandra Tal to Manali, 118 km.
Drive through Chandra valley over Rohtang pass (4050 m) the gateway between Lahul / 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.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 17: Explore Manali
Visit ancient Hindu temples, Nagar castle and Roerich art gallery, Stroll in Typical village back to hotel.
Day 18: Manali to Chandigarh, (320 km - 8h)
Morning after breakfast drive to Chandigarh. Arrival and check-in at the hotel. Later visit Rose Garden, Sukhana Lake.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 19: Chandigarh - Delhi Departure (250 Km - 5h)
Morning drive to Delhi Airport, upon arrival transfer to international airport to board flight for onward destination.
End of our services.
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| Inclusions |
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Airport transfers.
All sightseeing and intercity transfer by SUV.
Accommodation in Standard Hotels/Camp.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner as per the program
All applicable taxes.
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| Exclusions |
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Entrance fees to monuments.
Meals other than mentioned above.
Expenses of personal nature (laundry, telephone, etc).
Tips, gratuities.
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Tour Highlights |
This overland trip takes one right into the heart of the Himalayas. Going through the roughest of the terrains, some high passes, up close to some glaciers and some high altitude lakes, Visit to Kufri, Narkanda, Jakhu Hill near Shimla, Baspa Valley at Kinnaur, Monasteries in Northern Himalayas, Kunzum Pass, Chandra Tal. |
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| Cities Covered |
Delhi - Shimla - Sarahan - Sangla - Chitkul - Sangla - Recongpeo - Nako - Tabo - Pin valley - Dhankar - Kaza - Kibber - Lossar - Kunzum pass - Chandra Tal - Manali - Chandigarh - Delhi |
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| Duration |
18 Nights / 19 Days |
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| Cost |
From US$ ___ per person (minimum 2 persons) |
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| Validity till |
30th September 2008 |
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| Inclusions |
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Airport transfers.
All sightseeing and intercity transfer by SUV.
Accommodation in Standard Hotels/Camp.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner as per the program
All applicable taxes.
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| Exclusions |
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Entrance fees to monuments.
Meals other than mentioned above.
Expenses of personal nature (laundry, telephone, etc).
Tips, gratuities.
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