Delhi - Shimla
By Deluxe bus. 9 hour journey.
Day 1: Shimla - Rampur (1400 m)
Rampur is situated on the left bank of River Sutlej. There is a
Buddhist Monastery and a Hindu Temple. This is the venue of one
of the biggest trade fairs of Northern India known as Lavi Fair.
Day 2: Rampur - Sarahan (2165 m)
Sarahan is a small historic village where the historical Bhimakali
temple is situated.
Day 3: Sarahan - Sangla (2860 m)
The largest village in the area, scenic Sangla is 18 km from Karcham
Vaspa Valley. It offers an enchanting vista at every turn. There
are saffron fields, orchards and as one goes higher up lovely alpine
meadows stand welcoming. The Kinner Kailash Peak dominates the view
from Sangla. From Sangla it is possible to visit Kamru Fort.
Day 4: Sangla - Kalpa (2759 m)
Recong Peo and Kalpa are respectively the new and old district headquarters
for Kinnaur district. They are famous for dry fruits and offer the
nearest of Kinner-Kailash (Shivlingam) Peak from Kalpa. Local wine
known as "Angoori" is worth a try.
Day
5: Kalpa - Nako (3662 m)
A little off the National Highway 22, along a link road just short
of Yang Thang is the scenic Nako village, the largest village in
the desolate Hangrang valley. A little lake reflects the surrounding
hills. The stark grandeur of the Tashigang Gompa & Tilasangh
Monastery are very famous.
Day 6: Nako - Tabo (3050 m)
High mountains surround Tabo. The thousand year old Tabo Gompa,
which was established by the legendary Rinchen Tsangpo, is considered
next in importance to the Tholing Gompa in Tibet. Richly decorated
with murals and painted stucco, the Monastery has priceless collections
of manuscripts and thangkas.
Day
7: Tabo - Dhankar (3890 m)
Dhankar is a very famous monastery. A route from here leads to Bhaba
Pass and Pin Parbati Pass across Spiti River through Pin Valley.
It is the old capital of Spiti State.
Day 8: Dhankar - Kungari Gompa, Pin Valley
Attergu village along the National Highway 22 is the point of access
to Pin Valley where the important Kungri Gompa is located. To the
left is Lingti valley.
Day 9: Kungri Gompa - Kaza (3600 m)
A little deeper along the valley is Kaza noted for its historic
Kyi Gompa located at an altitude of 4160 m.
Day 10: Kaza - Kibber (4205 m)
Kibber has a famous monastery and is the highest village in the
world.
Day 11: Kibber - Takche, Losar (4079 m)
It is located at the confluence of Losar and Peeno streams.
Day 12: Losar - Batal (3960 m)
Drive over the Kunzum Pass at a height of 6000 m. A nice view of
Chandra River and the high mountains of Lahoul and Spiti Valley.
Day
13: Batal - Darcha (3300 m)
It is a nice village on both sides of River Bhaga. It is also the
starting point for the trek to Zanskar Valley.
Day 14: Darcha - Sarchu (4253 m)
Drive over the beautiful Baralacha-La, nice camping site (4892 m)
Day 15: Sarchu - Leh
Drive over the two nice high passes, Lachalang La (5065 m) and Tanglang
La (5360 m). Tanglang La is world's second highest mountain pass.
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