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Himachal Pradesh Trekking |
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| Total No.
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16 days |
| Best Period |
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Mid March-June & September-December |
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| Itinerary |
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi |
| Arrive at Delhi's international airport
a Mountain Trails representative will be waiting for you outside
the EXIT gate of arrival terminal, holding a Mountain Trails
placard. Met upon arrival and transfer to your hotel for overnight
stay, where accommodation will be protected for you from previous
night. Overnight at Hotel.
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02 : Delhi – Kalka (Himalayan Queen Express 0730 –1155)
Kalka –
Shimla (Toy Train 1230 – 1630
Hrs) |
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06 : Narkanda – Jalori Pass (3223 Meters) – Shoja
(2683 Meters)
Drive 180 Kms 6-7 Hours Hike to Serolsar
Lake (4 Kms One way) |
| After breakfast drive to
Shoja, From Narkanda we follow the National Highway & then
cross over to the left side secondary road and go uphill along
the riverbed. It is time to ascend the hairpin bends of the
serpentine road that will lead us to Jalori Pass (3223 M), situated
on a ridge across the Rampur Valley. 4 Km left of the pass;
in a bowl on the ridge lies the beautiful Serolsar Lake. From
here we can get a scenic view of the Banjar Valley, to which
we will now descend. For the next few Kilometers you will be
compelled to stop to take photographs. The area retains a surreal
charm as it remains off the beaten tracks followed by hoards
of tourists. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at Camps. |
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07 : Shoja – Kullu (1219 Meters) (Drive 80 Kms 3-4 Hours) |
| After a leisurely breakfast at Shoja proceed
for a beautiful drive to Kullu, Step into the Valley of Gods
with the grandeur of Himalayas and Beas River, take short stops
at various vantage points for pictures, enter Kullu valley,
the valley of gods, as the Kullu valley has come to be known,
is perhaps the most delightful region in the western Himalayas,
Like a slender delicate-hued fern glistening in the morning
dew, the valley spreads out its charm on either side of the
upper reaches of the river Beas. Running north to south, the
main river valley is only 80 km long and 2 km at its broadest,
yet a fairly wide area is open to the visitors to enjoy the
spectacle of variegated mountain scenery. |
| After a leisurely breakfast at Shoja
proceed for a beautiful drive to Kullu, Step into the Valley
of Gods with the grandeur of Himalayas and Beas River, take
short stops at various vantage points for pictures, enter Kullu
valley, the valley of gods, as the Kullu valley has come to
be known, is perhaps the most delightful region in the western
Himalayas, Like a slender delicate-hued fern glistening in the
morning dew, the valley spreads out its charm on either side
of the upper reaches of the river Beas. Running north to south,
the main river valley is only 80 km long and 2 km at its broadest,
yet a fairly wide area is open to the visitors to enjoy the
spectacle of variegated mountain scenery. In the spring Kullu
is at its most colorful with pink blossoms and white flowers
while the higher slopes are aglow with gorgeous rhododendrons.
With autumn, clear blue skies return and fields and forests
alike show wonderful tints of crimson and ochre. By December,
there is no greenery except the majestic pines and cedars in
the forests. In winter the hillsides are flanked in white. Overnight
at Hotel. |
Day
08 : Kullu – Naggar (760 Meters) Hiking 4-5 Hours Manali
(2050 Meters) (Drive 20 Kms
1 Hour) |
| After breakfast proceed for a Hike
to Naggar, along the Beas river, meet with the vehicles
at Naggar and proceed to Manali. Surrounded by towering
peaks at an arm length, Manali's major asset is its proximity
to the snowline. It is a flourishing orchard industry,
a popular honeymoon destination and trailhead for numerous
treks as well as a great countryside ideal for adventure
sport lovers.Manali literally means the 'Home of Manu'.
Manu is the mythological character who is supposed to
have survived when the world was drowned in Flood. He
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human life. Thus, the area of Manali is sacred and Hindus treat
the temples over here as pilgrimage.Overnight at Hotel. |
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09 : Manali |
| After breakfast we take you on a
small walk of Manali. Morning transfer to old Manali village.
Visit Manu temple and also view some very old traditionally
built houses in the village. Later we walk from the village
to Hadimba Devi Temple, an old pagoda shaped wooden temple
through a small forest. From Hadimba Devi temple we walk
through another village - Nasogi down to the Tibetan Monastery
located towards the end of Manali market. Afternoon &
evening free to explore Manali market and shop. Overnight
at hotel. |
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Day 10 : Manali (Hiking Solang Nallah) 11 Kms |
| After breakfast transfer
to Sollang Nallah. Trek starts along the right bank of
Beas river through villages, green fields and orchards
with beautiful valleys, forests & mountain view to
old Manali village covering 11 kms. Overnight at hotel. |
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11 : Manali - Palampur (1249 Meters) (204 Kms 6-7 Hours) |
| After breakfast drive to Palampur,
The Kangra valley of which Palampur (1249m) is a
major station was the Trigarta of old. It was one
of the leading hill states and was once a part of
the Kingdom of Jalandhra. In local parlance, the
word for lot of water is "pulum". This
is what has given Palampur its name and its water
that has given the valley so much of its character.
Countless streams and brooks criss-cross the landscape
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hold tea gardens and rice fields. The town came into being
when the tea bush was introduced in the 19th century and
Palampur became a focus for the planters. Kangra tea,
with its center at Palampur, has been internationally
acclaimed since then.To further bless the area with remarkable
natural beauty, the Dhauladhar ranges rise dramatically
from the earth. Just beyond Palampur. The town itself
has come interesting colonial architecture and the area
around is richly garnished with historical temples and
forts and scores of picturesque hamlets. Overnight at
hotel. |
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12 : Palampur - Dharamsala |
| After a early Breakfast proceed
for hike in the Tea Gardens of Palampur, Also visit
the monastery of Tashi Jong, later on drive to Macleodganj.
The High snow clad Dhauladhar ranges of the Himalayas
form a magnificent backdrop to the hill resort of
Dharamsala. this is the principal township of Kangra
district and overlooks the wide spread of the plains.
with dense pine and deodar forests. Numerous
streams, cool healthy air, attractive surroundings
and the nearby snowline, Dharamsala has everything
for a perfect holiday. It is full of life and yet
peaceful. And therefore the headquarters of His |
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Lama are here. Covering a wide area in the form of twin
settlement, Lower Dharamsala (1380m) is a busy commercial
centre. While upper Dharamsala (1830m) with the suburbs
of Mcleodganj and Forsytheganj, retains a British flavour
and colonial lifestyle. The charming church of St. John
in the wilderness is situated here and this is the final
resting place of Lord Elgin, a British Viceroy of India
during the 19th century. Overnight at Hotel.
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13 : Dharamsala |
| After breakfast at
Hotel. Proceed for a day hike to Triund. The hike starts
from Mcleodganj and goes through mixed forest of oak,
rhododendron and deodar. Triund is a view point situated
on a flat meadow. From Triund we can see the Dhauladhar
range very close on one side and the whole Kangra valley
on the other. It takes around six - seven walking hours
both ways. Overnight at hotel.
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14 : Dharamsala |
| Morning visit to Norbulingka
monastery and walk to Tshuciling monastery, Evening visit to
Tibetan Medicinal centre and Parliament in exile. Overnight
at hotel. |
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15 : Dharamsala - Nalagarh (Drive 322 Kms 10 hours) |
| After an early breakfast proceed
for a full day drive to Nalagarh, Nalagarh was the capital
of the kingdom of Hindur founded by Raja Ajai Chand in
1100 A.D. It was ruled by the Chandela Rajputs. The Chandela
kings were great patrons of art and architecture. Raja
Ram Chander, another illustrious ruler of the same dynasty,
was also a great builder who constructed the Ramgarh Fort
and the town of |
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was the last ruler of Nalagarh and his son, Raja Vijayendra
is the present ceremonial ruler of Nalagarh. |
Day
16 : Nalagarh – Chandigarh (Drive 96 Kms 2-3 Hours) Chandigarh
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Delhi (Shatabdi Express)
0915 - 1335 |
| Morning departure transfer to the Railway
station at Kalka to board the super fast train to Delhi, Met
upon arrival at Delhi and check into your hotel (Rooms will
be from 1400-2200)Rest of the day will be free for independent
activities, later in the evening departure transfer to the International
airport to board the flight for onward destination. |
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