Himachal Tour Packages

Narkanda - Sangla - Kalpa - Tabo - Kaza - Shimla (8N/9D)

Day 01: Chandigarh to Narkanda

Everyone reaches Chandigarh by noon and then we head to Narkanda. We hit the lower Himalayas a few kilometers from Chandigarh and head to Narkanda. We shall escape the traffic of Shimla city and enjoy the scenic drive on your way to Narkanda. If time permits, we shall visit the famous Hatu temple and spend sometime there. Relax in the evening.

Day 02: Narkanda to Sangla via Chitkul

We shall head out early in the morning after breakfast, visit Hatu temple in Narkanda and hit the road to Chitkul, the famous last village on the Indo Tibetan border. After Rampur, you shall see the huge construction site of Wangtoo Karcham Dam and the ruthless side of Sutlej River. Reach Chitkul and spend some time in the village, have a cup of chai. Reach Sangla and rest. You an go for a stroll in the village and even visit relax by the Baspa river.

Day 03: Sangla to Tabo via Nako and Khab

Wake up to beautiful views of the Kinnaur Valley. You will leave early today as its a long drive to Tabo. As you exit Sangla, you will see some very beautiful apple and apricot orchards lining the landscape. Soon, you will see the terrain slowly change as you you shall find lesser trees, greenery and increasing rocky, dry kind of mountains- this is when you know that you are entering cold deserts. We shall take a 10 minutes break at Khab- the confluence of Sutlej and Spiti river which is a beautiful scenic spot for photography. From here we head into the high mountains and climb to a beautiful village called Nako. Reach Nako in time for lunch. You will meet your guide today, who will be with you during your Spiti visit. Visit Nako lake before heading for Tabo. Reach Tabo and rest. Its been a long day.

Day 04: Tabo to Kaza via Dhankar

Wake up early in the morning and enjoy your breakfast. After breakfast visit the “Ajanta of Himalayas”- The Tabo Monastery which is close to a 1000 years old now. The murals, thankas and paintings are believed by the locals to have been made in a single night by the Gods themselves. On your way visit Dhankar Monastery, if the road is open - Dhankar used to be the Seat of the King in ancient times- the most beautiful setting for a monument which hangs on a cliff and overlooks the confluence of the Spiti and Pin rivers. Overnight stay at Kaza.

Day 05: Kaza to Langza, Hikkim, Komic and back to Kaza

This morning we go on a snow drive towards Langza, Hikkim and Komic. On your way, we will make a couple of designated stops for you to take some pictures. Make the most of your homestay experience by learning about local life, festivals and traditions from your host family. Overnight stay at Kaza.

Day 06: Kaza to Key, Khibber, Chicham bridge and back to Kaza

Take the morning easy and stroll through Kaza village. You can chat with the locals over a cup of tea. We shall then head to Kye Monastery and Khibber Village. Kye monastery is on top of a mountain overlooking the Spiti valley and the Spiti river. After Key monastery, we will go a bit further and visit Khibber Village-which used to be one of the highest villages in the world once upon a time. Overnight stay at Kaza.

Day 07: Kaza to Kalpa via Gue

Leave early in the morning for Kalpa. Its a long drive but an easy one as the roads between Kinnaur and Spiti are very good and getting better as the years go by. If time permits you can make a stop at Gue to visit the 550 yr old mummy of a meditating monk. After a quick stop and a cup of tea later we head towards Kalpa. Kalpa, on the Sutlej river is a beautiful hamlet. The main crop cultivated are apples and if travelling during harvest season you can take home a bunch of fresh Kinnauri apples. Reach Kalpa and rest, you can explore the village and the local temple and monastery if you are upto it. Say goodbye to your guide this evening as he heads back to Spiti.

Day 08: Kalpa to Shimla

Leave early in the morning for Shimla and also can see Kufari sightseeing & stay at Shimla hotel.

Day 09: Shimla to Chandigarh

Leave early in the morning for Chandigarh catch your evening train/flght from Chandigarh. Take back memories back of a isolated civilisation and trans Himalayan terrain. Trip ends here.