Hervo Holidays
Lahaul spiti and the sangla valley
Recommended Itinerary
Day
1
FLIGHT
Fly to Delhi
Day
2
DELHI
Arrive into Delhi, transfer to an airport hotel for the night (or stay in the city if staying longer).
Day
3, 4
SHIMLA
Take a train to Shimla; stay at the Clarks or Cecil Hotel for 2 nights; you can visit the mock Tudor Library, Christ Church, Gaiety Theatre, and the Viceregal Lodge.
Day
5
SARAHAN
A pleasant drive climbing up to Narkanda, and then descending to the Sutlej for a drive along the river, before the short climb to Sarahan, surrounded by apricot orchards. Stay the night at Hotel Sikhand. Visit the Mahakali Temple.
Day
6 & 7
SANGLA
A short drive gets you to Sangla, stay at the Sangla Valley Camp & Retreat for two nights; at leisure in the beautiful valley with the Baspa River running through it. A trek in the vicinity, around Chitkul, can be arranged.
Day
8
SANGLA NAKO
Drive to the small and quaint Nako Village. Go on a village walk; visit Nako Lake; stay at Kinner Camps.
Day
9
TABO
Visit Gyu Mummy; Cross over to Spiti Valley and stay at the Dewachen Retreat; visit Tabo Monastery, the oldest functioning Buddhist monastery in India.
Day
10 & 11
KAZA
Drive to Kaza visiting Dhankar and Lalung monasteries. Stay at the Banjara Retreat; visit Ki Monastery, and the villages of Gete and Kibber – highest permanently inhabited villages in the world, at 14000 feet.
You have the option of adding a night in a village homestay in Langza or Kibber; stay with a local family, cook and dine with them. These villages are amongst the most remote in world, and offer a unique insight into the lifestyle of its inhabitants.
You have the option of adding a night in a village homestay in Langza or Kibber; stay with a local family, cook and dine with them. These villages are amongst the most remote in world, and offer a unique insight into the lifestyle of its inhabitants.
Day
12
CHANDERTAAL
A bumpy ride to the surreal moon lake. Short trek to the lake; circumambulate the lake if you like. Spend the night at a campsite, away from any light pollution; the star-studded sky is a sight to behold.
Day
13 & 14
MANALI
A long drive to Manali, stay two nights at the Banon Resorts; visit Old Manali and Hadimba Temple.
Day
15 & 16
DHARAMSALA
Drive to Dharamsala, stay two nights at the Norbu House or Chonor House. Visit Mcleodganj and the Norbulingka Institute.
Day
17
DHARAMSALA DELHI
Fly back to Delhi, transfer to an airport hotel for the night.
Day
18
RETURN
Transfer to the airport for the flight home.