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 Trek
to the Moonland - Chandertal |
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| Best Season |
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June-September |
| Total No. of days |
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14 |
| Grade |
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Moderate |
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| Detailed Itinerary |
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi |
| Meeting and assistance on arrival and
transfer to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.
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Day
02 : Delhi-Chandigarh-by shatabdi express-Nalagarh-drive 60
km;
approx. 1½ hrs |
| In time transfer to
the railway station to board your train for Chandigarh.
On arrival you are met and you continue your journey by
car/coach to Nalagarh. On arrival check into Nalagarh
Fort for overnight stay. |
| Day
03 : Nalagarh-Manali – drive 250 km, 7-8 hrs |
| After breakfast drive
to Manali, which is 1896 mtrs. above sea level and situated
at the northern end of the Kullu valley. A picturesque
little town bustling with activity, Manali is the most
popular place in Himachal Pradesh during the summer season.
Around Manali, nature has lavished the region with forests,
waterfalls, green slopes, rivulets and soaring snow covered
mountain peaks. Manali also boasts of a Mountaineering
Institute, which imparts training in mountaineering, skiing
and other adventure activities. Drive and explore the
beauty of nature. Overnight stay in hotel. |
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04 : Manali- Batal – drive 105 km, 5-6 hrs |
After early breakfast
drive to Batal. Enroute cross Rohtang Pass (3978 m) and
visit Chatru and Chota Dhara. Pir Panjal and Baralacha
La merges at Kunzum La and Batal is nestled in it's footsteps.
Evening free to explore the surroundings. Overnight in
tents.
In time transfer to international airport to connect flight
back home. |
| Day
05 : Batal -Chandratal by trek ( 16 km, altitude 4270
m) |
| Climb to Kunzumla (4559m)
to have a glimpse of Spiti valley and down to Chandertal
which means “Moon Lake”. Situated at
4270m Chandra Tal is a magical experience for many.
Overnight in tents. |
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| Day
06 : Chandratal Lake |
| Spend the day exploring the
the area. This is a fantastic place to rest and
relax and to enjoy the breathtaking alpine setting.
Across Chandra river you will see amazing glaciers
and peaks of Mulki-la range and high peaks of Bara
Shigri Overnight in tents. |
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| Day
07 : Chandratal – Topko Gongma by trek ( 12 km,
altitude 4400 M) |
| A good view of mountain
peaks and glaciers throughout the 6 hrs trek today. Tokpo
means river and Gongma means big. Walking besides Chandra
River. Tokpo Gongma is situated at banks of this river.
Overnight in tents. |
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| Day
08 : Topko Gongma-Topko Yongma by trek (10 km, altitude 4640
M) |
| Yongma means small. The river
should be crossed early morning when the water level is low
or find some snow bridge. Overnight in tents. |
| Day
09 : Topko Yongma-Baralacha La by trek (10 km, altitude 4883
M) |
| The 8 kms long interesting
pass gives rise to three rivers. Chandra – Bhaga
& Yunam. The landscape is fabulous with vivid colours.
Camp after crossing the pass or drive to Jespa (56 km)
and stay overnight in hotel. |
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| Day
10 : Jespa-Manali |
| Drive to Manali. Enroute visit
Keylong. Drive back to Manali which takes about
6 hrs over the spectacular Rohtang Pass (3980 M)
dividing the monsoon fed (Aryan Hindu, Kullu from
the dry Buddhist and Mongol Lahaul and Ladakh. On
a clear day , the twin peaks of Hanuman Tibba (19,
500ft) and Gayphang can be seen. Overnight in hotel. |
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| Day
11 : Chandertal |
| Morning visit to Naggar- 27kms from Manali
and 22km from Kulu, Naggar was the capital of Kullu Rajas till
A.D. 1660. The ancient castle, now converted into Tourist Bungalow,
overlooks the entire Beas Valley. Nicholas Roerich, the famous
Russian painter and philosopher lived here and his quaint little
house has been converted into a small museum. There are two
old temples near castle. Afternoon at leisure to explore down
town famous for apple orchards, its old wooden temples and its
folk music and dances. Overnight at your hotel. |
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12 : Manali-Dharamsala by surface (235 km, 9-10 hrs) |
| After early breakfast drive
to Dharamsala. Enroute visit Palampur situated at
an altitude of 1260 m. Palampur is a delightful
spot in the Kangra valley. the town, surrounded
by tea gardens has well planned walks and picnic
spots. The mighty Dhauladhar in the back ground
presents a memorable view. On your way visit Bir
and Billing the famous for its Buddhist Monasteries
and Tibetan Handicrafts. Halt en-route at Baijnath
which is noted for its ancient Shiva Temple (804
AD). Visit the tea |
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| gardens in Palampur. Dharamsala
is the third most popular hill station in the state. Macleod-ganj
a charming Tibetan settlement with bustling bazaars that
sell Tibetan handicrafts and delicious Tibetan food. The
major center for the studies of Tibetan culture. It is
the resident of Dalai Lama and is also famous for its
arts and handicrafts. Overnight stay at hotel. |
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| Day
08 : Topko Gongma-Topko Yongma by trek (10 km, altitude 4640
M) |
| Yongma means small. The river
should be crossed early morning when the water level is low
or find some snow bridge. Overnight in tents. |
| Day
09 : Topko Yongma-Baralacha La by trek (10 km, altitude 4883
M) |
| The 8 kms long interesting
pass gives rise to three rivers. Chandra – Bhaga
& Yunam. The landscape is fabulous with vivid colours.
Camp after crossing the pass or drive to Jespa (56 km)
and stay overnight in hotel. |
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| Day
10 : Jespa-Manali |
| Drive to Manali. Enroute visit
Keylong. Drive back to Manali which takes about
6 hrs over the spectacular Rohtang Pass (3980 M)
dividing the monsoon fed (Aryan Hindu, Kullu from
the dry Buddhist and Mongol Lahaul and Ladakh. On
a clear day , the twin peaks of Hanuman Tibba (19,
500ft) and Gayphang can be seen. Overnight in hotel. |
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| Day
11 : Manali |
| Morning visit to Naggar- 27kms from Manali
and 22km from Kulu, Naggar was the capital of Kullu Rajas till
A.D. 1660. The ancient castle, now converted into Tourist Bungalow,
overlooks the entire Beas Valley. Nicholas Roerich, the famous
Russian painter and philosopher lived here and his quaint little
house has been converted into a small museum. There are two
old temples near castle. Afternoon at leisure to explore down
town famous for apple orchards, its old wooden temples and its
folk music and dances. Overnight at your hotel.
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12 : Manali-Dharamsala by surface (235 km, 9-10 hrs) |
| After early breakfast drive
to Dharamsala. Enroute visit Palampur situated at
an altitude of 1260 m. Palampur is a delightful
spot in the Kangra valley. the town, surrounded
by tea gardens has well planned walks and picnic
spots. The mighty Dhauladhar in the back ground
presents a memorable view. On your way visit Bir
and Billing the famous for its Buddhist Monasteries
and Tibetan Handicrafts. Halt en-route at Baijnath
which is noted for its ancient Shiva Temple (804
AD). Visit the tea |
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| gardens in Palampur. Dharamsala
is the third most popular hill station in the state. Macleod-ganj
a charming Tibetan settlement with bustling bazaars that
sell Tibetan handicrafts and delicious Tibetan food. The
major center for the studies of Tibetan culture. It is
the resident of Dalai Lama and is also famous for its
arts and handicrafts. Overnight stay at hotel. |
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| Day
13 : Dharamsala |
| Forenoon visit the
HH Dalai Lamas Summer Palace and Tsochling monastry. Afternoon
visit Tibetian Parliament, Library and Medical Center.
Evening free to rest and relax. Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day
14 : Dharamsala-Amritsar by jeep 200 km (6-7 hrs) |
| After early breakfast drive
to Amritsar. Amritsar, as the name suggests, is
hightfully a pool of nectar. Located in the state
of Punjab, Amritsar is one of the most important
pilgrimage centres especially for the Sikhs in the
country. The city is characterised by some of the
must visit religious, historical as well as contemporary
sites of importance. The Golden Temple, where Sikhs
from all over the world come to pay their reverence
to Guru Granth Sahib and take a dip in the Amrit
Saras Kund (Pool of Immortality) for |
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| spiritual purification is the major landmark
of the place. Amritsar is also characterised by the hard working
and warm-hearted people. In the afternoon visit the famous Golden
Temple. |
| Day
15 : Amritsar-Delhi by train |
| In time transfer to railway station to
connect Shatabdi Express for Delhi.
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| Day
16 :Leave Delhi |
| In time transfer to international
airport to connect flight back home. |
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