Highlights
Thanedar is famous as the place where Apple Farming began in India by Samuel Stokes
Unlike crowded hill stations, Kinnaur is calm and less commercialized
Perfect for walking trails, photography, relaxation, and experiencing simple mountain life.
Experience traditional Kinnauri architecture, temples, cutomes, and lifestyle when in Kinnaur
Popular for trekking, camping, river walks, and nature photography
Witness close-up views of the Kinnaur Kailash Peaks, especially at sunrise and sunset when in Kalpa
Traditional wooden houses, monasteries, and temples reflect the rich Kinnauri lifestyle.
Bhimkali Temple, an ancient Shakti Peeth, blending Hindu and Tibetan architecture
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Package Itinerary
Day 01Arrive Chandigarh - Thanedar
Arrive at the Chandigarh airport and depart for
Thanedar. On your way to the mountains. Lunch will be en-route, as we
ascent from the plains. Our stay for the night is located at 6250 ft. ASL
amongst apple orchards and overlooking the Sutlej
River valley. We will drive on a countryside
road amidst deodar and pine forest. Dinner & Overnight stay at Thanedar.
Day 02Thanedar – Tani Jubbar Lake – Hatu Mata Mandir – Thanedar
After B/F, this will be a relaxed day, as we drive to the serene Tanni Jubbar Lake and then accent up to the tallest peak in the Shimla District at 11000 feet, The Hatu Peak, where the Mata temple is located. Enjoy lunch at a resort overlooking the mountains. Return back to your homestay. Rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner & Over Night stay at Thanedar.
Day 03Thanedar – Reckong Peo – Kalpa
After B/F, check out from
Thanedar and depart for Kalpa. Tis road journey is very scenic. We will drive parallel to the river Sutlej and
make one final ascent to Reckong Peo the administrative centre of Kinnaur and
further where our hotel is located in the mountains in Kalpa. Upon arrival,
check in to your hotel facing Kinner Kailash Peak. Rest of the evening is at
leisure and enjoy nearby village area. Dinner & Over Night stay at Kalpa
Day 04Kalpa
After B/F, wake
up to the most beautiful mountain views from your room. The snow clad Kinner Kailash makes
for a view like none other. Kalpa is famous for its Apples & Chilgoza
Plantations, which are found only in Iran and Turkey besides here. Visit to
local School and Narayan Nagini Temple Complex, which has Shrines of Hindu,
Buddhist and local Deities. Post lunch excursion trip to Roghi Village by walk
to explore the ‘Pahari’ Life. Interact with the locals. Return back to Kalpa
Hotel. Dinner & Over Night stay at
Kalpa.
Day 05Kalpa – Batseri (Sangla Valley)
After B/F, check out from Kalpa and drive parallel to
the river Baspa to Sangla
Valley. You will also have time to
shop for local kinnauri products in the market, before we head towards to our
Camp in the Batseri village, amongst apple orchards. Evening, enjoy a bonfire
night followed by dinner. Over Night stay at Batseri.
Day 06Batseri – Chitkul – Raksham – Batseri
After B/F, take an excursion trip to the last village
of India on this side of the Himalayas. Chitkul
is at a height of 13500 feet and
is idyllically located in the Baspa valley. Just over the mountain range is
where China’s territory starts. On your way back, take a break at the village
of Raksham. Evening is best to walk around the village of Batseri.
Dinner & Over Night stay at Batseri.
Day 07Batseri – Sarahan – Narkanda
After B/F, check out from Batseri and depart for Narkanda via Sarahan. First, visit to the mountains town of Sarahan, famous for its Kali Mata Temple and Srikhand Mahadev Peak. Enjoy lunch overlooking the Shirkhand Mahadev Peak. Later drive downhill and back on the banks of the Sutlej to ascent to the town of Narkanda for a night stay. Narkanda town is a famous place for Kinnauri Apple orchards, Cherry Orchards, etc. Take a leisurely walk to the nearby orchards and village hamlet. Dinner & Over Night stay at Narkanda.
Day 08Narkanda – Chandigarh
After B/F, check out from Narkanda and depart to
Chandigarh. Upon arrival at Chandigarh, check in to your hotel. Dinner &
Over Night stay at Chandigarh.
Day 09Chandigarh – Air – Onward Journey
After B/F, check out from Chandigarh hotel and transfer to
Chandigarh Airport to board a flight departing for your onward destination.
