Kinnaur-Spiti-Lahaul and Ladakh
Delhi 2 nights, Shimla 1 night, Leh 4 nights hotel
s, 8 nights lodges and guesthouses. An Exclusive Jeep Safari.

With this safari you pass through three former Kingdoms: KINNAUR, SPITI and LAHAUL and even further to LADAKH. Now, the Spiti-areas belong to India and were declared strictly prohibited for tourists by the Indian Government until 1995.These areas are one of the most scenic but very less frequented by tourists. The Satluj River, which rises from the southern slopes of the Kailash (the Holly Mountain in Asia), flows into the Kinnaur valley. It is a fascinating area for Buddhist art and the monasteries, rich repositories of ancient murals, Thankas, woodcarvings and golden images of the Padmasambhava.

ITINERARY
Day 01 : Arrival at New Delhi.
Transfer to hotel. Free stay.

Day 02 : Delhi-Shimla
Take the sightseeing trip of Delhi and in the evening, catch the train bound to Kalka where you will arrive at the dawn. Change the train here for Shimla, a British developed summer resort.

Day 03 : Arrival in Shimla
A free day in Shimla and permit processing.

Day 04 : Shimla-Sarhan (1950m)
We start our jeep safari to Sarhan En route, we visit the palace in Rampur. We drive further the steep mountain and arrive in Sarhan (1950m). Sarhan, the tiny village offers the splendid views of Shrikhanda Mahadev Peak (5155m). You will also visit the famous Bhimkali Temple, the big attraction of Sarhan. Overnight lodge

Day 05 : Sarahan - Sangla
Drive along the spectacular Hindustan Tibet road which s carved in a rock and goes along the wild Sutlej River. A view of Kinner-Kailash Peak is splendid from Sangla.

Day 06 : Sangla-Tabo
You will take an excursion to Chitkul (3435 m) surrounded by green fields and High Mountain peaks. Chitkul is like a fairyland. The quaint little wooden houses, temples, Gompas, and the people of Sangla valley conjure up a perfect image of a Shangri-la. Return to the highway and continue to the ancient village of Tabo (3050m) -where you will visit the Tabo monastery, the oldest and archaeologically most import monastery of Spiti with the most sacred shrine of Gankhang inside. Overnight lodge at Tabo.

Day 07 : Tabo-Kaza. Drive to Kaza
Overnight lodge.

Day 08 : Excursion to Kiber
The Ki- Gompa , perched high on the pyramid shaped mountain, belongs to the Gelugpa sect and lives there as many as 500 monks. Retunr to Kaza for overnight stay.

Day 09 : Kaza-Jispa
Today we cross the Kunzum pass (4551 m), the panoramic views of Bara-Shigri Glacier (second longest glacier in the world) and about dozen peaks over 6000m enthralling and inspiring. People wanting to return will take the road to Manali that branches at Grapmphoo and after passing Rhotang Pass (3990m), you are in Manali from where you will take bus or flight to Delhi.

Day 10 : Jispa-Sarchu
You will drive along the spectacular road and pass through many canyons. Overnight in tented camps.

Day 11 : Sarchu-Leh
The road to Leh winds all the way up and cross the Tanglang La (5065m), the second highest motorable pass in the world. We continue our way along beautiful aquarelle-lakes and unforgettable views to end up in Leh late in the afternoon. Overnight hotel Leh.

Day 12-14 : Leh and Around
You will visit different Buddhist Gompas from Medieval period like Tsemo Gompa, Sankar Gompa and Leh Palace etc. The other day, you will have excursion to Shey Monastery and Thiksey Monastery. Thiksey Monastery is built on a high rock and gives the reminiscence of Potala Palace of Lhasa. Afterwards, we visit Hemis Monastery where famous Hemis Festival is celebrated every year at the peak time of summer.

Day 15 : Flight to Delhi.
Transfer to hotel.