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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.
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.