Shimla Sangla Kalpa Kaza Manali (11 Days/10 Nights)

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Kinnaur has a spectacular terrain of lush green valley, orchards, vineyards, snow clad peaks and cold desert mountains. It is a border district of Himachal Pradesh. Kinnaur is also rich in flora & fauna. The culture and language is different from other parts of the state. Kinnaur, the tribal district of Himachal Pradesh, lies 250 km away from Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh and is situated on the NH–22 (Hindustan Tibet Road). The landscape of the area varies from lush green orchards of the scenic Sangla Valley to the stark magnificence of the Hangrang Valley. The massive snow clad ranges that provide a regal dignity to the scene are dominated by the peak of Kinner Kailash. Kalpa is one of the biggest and beautiful villages of Kinnaur.

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Shimla-Sangla-Kalpa-Kaza-Manali Itinerary: 11 Days/10 Nights

Day 01: Arrive in Shimla
On arrival pickup for Shimla hotel & overnight stay in Shimla.

Day 02: Shimla to Sangla (2758 m) Via Sarahan (1920 m, 220 km)
Start for Sangla via Sarahan. Visit Bhimakali temple against a snowy backdrop. Sarahan is famous for its picturesque Meadows, apple orchards, forests, the gassing Sutlej River and the Himalayan peaks.
Overnight in Sangla.

Day 03: Sangla-Chitkul (3450m)-Sangla
Make a trip through snow clad mountains, apple orchids and alpine forests to Chitkul, the last inhabited village near the Indo-Tibet border. See 500 years old ‘Chitkul Mathi’ temple and Rakcham village.
Overnight in Sangla.

Day 04: Sangla to Kalpa (2960 m, 51 km)
Go for a hike to the magnificent five-storied high Kamru Fort at Kamru village. Drive for Kalpa via Reckong Peo. On a clear day, the sacred Kinner Kailash Peak becomes visible throughout the journey.
Overnight at Kalpa.

Day 05: Kalpa to Nako (3662 m, 106 km)
Drive to Nako. Enroute visit Nako Monastery.
Overnight in Nako.

Day 06: Nako to Tabo (3280 m, 65 km)
On the way to Tabo visit Nako lake and Sumdo village is on the border of Kinnaur and Spiti valley. 19 km from Sumdo village is Kaurik, which is the last Indian post on the Hindustan-Tibet road.
Visit Giu village famous for its 500 years old mummy of Tibetian Lama which is preserved without any artificial support. Tabo is in Spiti valley.
Overnight at Tabo.

Day 07: Tabo to Kaza (81 km)
Move early to see Tabo monastery, Tabo village and enjoy the surrounding hillscape.
Visit Pin valley National Park nestled below the Kungri glacier. Also visit the Kungri monastery and the picturesque village of Mud. See around 1,000 year old Dhankar monastery and The Lalung monastery enroute.
Overnight in Kaza.

Day 08: Sightseeing in Kaza
Visit Kibber village and the magnificent Ki monastery, the biggest monastery of Spiti Valley that offers spectacular views of the valley.
Drive to Langza village (14435 ft) and Komic village. Komic is said to be the highest village in Asia. Also visit Langza’s Natural Fossil Centre enroute.
Overnight at Kaza.

Day 09: Kaza to Batal
Leave early for breathtaking ChandraTaal lake at an elevation of 14,100 ft in Lahul valley. Cross famous Kunzum La (4550 m).
Overnight in Batal.

Day 10: Batal to Manali (126 km)
After breakfast proceed for Manali through Rohtang Pass.
Overnight in Manali.

Day 11: Drop to Destination
Depart Manali for onward journey.

Some amazing things you might not know about Kinnaur

Kinnaur has a spectacular terrain of lush green valley, orchards, vineyards, snow-clad peaks and cold desert mountains. It is a border district of Himachal Pradesh. Kinnaur is also rich in flora & fauna. The culture and language is different from other parts of the state. Kinnaur, the tribal district of Himachal Pradesh, lies 250 km away from Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh and is situated on the NH–22 (Hindustan Tibet Road). The landscape of the area varies from lush green orchards of the scenic Sangla Valley to the stark magnificence of the Hangrang Valley. The massive snow clad ranges that provide a regal dignity to the scene are dominated by the peak of Kinner Kailash. Kalpa is one of the biggest and beautiful villages of Kinnaur.

The Lahaul and Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh consists of the two formerly separate districts of Lahaul and Spiti. The present administrative centre is Keylong in Lahaul. Kunzum Pass (14,931 ft)) is the entrance pass to the Spiti Valley from Lahaul. It is 21 km (13 mi) from Chandra Tal. This district is connected to Manali through the Rohtang Pass. To the south, Spiti ends 24 km (15 mi) from Tabo, at the Sumdo where the road enters Kinnaur and joins with National Highway No. 5.

The two valleys are quite different in character. Spiti is more barren and difficult to cross, with an average elevation of the valley floor of 4,270 m (14,010 ft). It is enclosed between lofty ranges, with the Spiti River rushing out of a gorge in the southeast to meet the Sutlej River. It is a typical mountain desert area with an average annual rainfall of only 170 mm.