The Himalaya, which in the ancient Indian language Sanskrit means' 'Abode Of Snows,' are the greatest mountains on the face of the earth. They have an especially unique place in the history and legend of India. In legends and myths they were worshipped as the dwelling place of the Gods of Hindu Pantheon. They extend in a grand sweep all along the northern frontiers of the Indian nation and conceal within their folds many vibrant lands and peoples.
The Indian state of Himachal Pradesh is one such hidden gem hidden in the bosom of these mountains. Many enchanting treks in this beautiful land, take you deep into the land locked Valleys of the Western Himalaya. Dense forests of massive Deodar (Cedar) and Fir trees, green meadows, sparkling streams, deep blue lakes, sleepy little villages and somber gorges and ridges with fantastic forms and shapes created by Mother Nature, characterize this ancient land - as old as the earth itself. These treks / excursions also provide an introduction to the rare Himalayan flora and fauna and also to the rich culture of this region.
Dominating over all these stand the mighty Western Himalayan ranges and their towering snow mantled peaks, which keep you spellbound with their sheer grandeur and spectacular beauty.
Operational period: Mid June to end September
Physical requirement: Pax should be physically fit enough to walk for 6- 8 hours/ 12 – 18 kms Highest Altitude gained: Baralacha La 4830 m
Trek Gradient: Moderate to technical At one stark and forbidding, yet, Lahaul & Spiti has an ethernal beauty. The two twin valleys of Lahaul & Spiti in the north eastern corner of Himachal Pradesh, protected by distance, is a region of nature at its wildest which has lent it much enchantment. The word 'Lahaul' is regarded as a derivative of the Tibetan Lho-yul, 'southern country' or of Lhahi-yul 'country of Gods'. Si means 'mani', piti 'place' and Spiti means 'the place of mani'.
From Lahaul, the Himalayas can be seen in their entire mighty splendor. Geologically and archaeologically, Spiti is a living museum. The mountains are devoid of any vegetation and erosion by wind, sun and snow over thousands of years has laid bare the rocks. The rugged and rocky mountain slopes sweep down to the riverbeds giving the landscape a moon-like appearance.
Lahaul & Spiti's attractions include the Buddhist monasteries, passes, glaciers, lakes and turbulent rivers. Lahaul & Spiti are predominantly Buddhist areas, and their comparative inaccessibility has helped preserve their culture.
Spiti is a fascinating area for Buddhist art and culture. The monasteries of Spiti are rich repositories of ancient murals, thankhas, woodcarvings and golden images of the Padmasambhava. The people are charming, friendly and hospitable with their own traditional dances, ballads, folk tales and legends.
Chandertal Lake at an altitude of 4300 m is surrounded by snow and acres of scree. This blue water has a circumference of 2.5 kms. This is the source of river Chandra. This is believed to be the spot from where the God Indra’s chariot took the eldest Pandava brother “YUDISHTRA” to the heaven in = his mortal form. Trek from Baralacha pass to Chandertal lake and then onwards to Kunzam pass provides beautiful views of CB mountain range on a clear day. After completing this part of trek we continue further to Spiti valley where we make a small trekking tour including visit

Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Meet on arrival at New Delhi International Airport. Arrive by BA flight . Transfer to Hotel. New Delhi, India’s capital city, with a thousand years of history is a city of contrasts that combines a unique ambience of the ancient and the modern. An orderly plan of wide roads lined with sturdy colonial buildings, which was established soon after the imperial capital of British India moved here from Calcutta in 1911.
Dinner on flight.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2: In Delhi
0900 hrs: Full Day combined sightseeing of Old and New Delhi. In New Delhi visit Qutab Minar and drive past Parliament House, India Gate, President house and Birla Mandir (temple). In old Delhi drive past Chandni Chowk- the crowded bazaar (silver street ) of old Delhi, Red Fort- Built in 1648, this sprawling fort of red sand stones along the river Yamuna is surrounded by a wall of about 2.4 km in circumference. It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, Raj Ghat memorial of Mahatma Gandhi (Father of the Nation) and Jama Masjid, Built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan, the Jama Masjid is the largest and one of the most magnificent mosques in India.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3: Delhi – Chandigarh…………………by Surface (238 kms / 6 hrs drive)
Early morning depart by surface for Chandigarh. Arrive check-in at the hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing of the city. Visit Sukhna Lake, Rock Garden, Museum and Art Gallery, Rose Garden, government buildings and sector 17 market – central market of Chandigarh.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4: Chandigarh- Manali…………………by Surface (305 kms / 8 hrs drive)
Early morning depart by surface for Manali. Lunch enroute. Evening arrive check-in at the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5: In Manali
After breakfast morning at leisure.
Afternoon : After early lunch at the hotel sightseeing of Manali town. Visit Hadimaba Devi Temple, Vashist Bath, Manu Temple, Monasteries and the localbazaar.

Day 6: MANALI/ ZINGZINGBAR (172 kms/ 10 – 11 hrs journey)
Travel by surface from Manali to Zinzingbar enroute crossing over Rohtang Pass (3980 m) and crossing several villages of Lahaul valley like Sissu, Gondla, Keylong, Jispa. From Keylong if time permits we can make a small hike to Khardong village & monastery (4 kms one way). On arrival at Zingzingbar (4270 m) which is located at the base of Baralacha pass set up camp.
Overnight in tents.

Day 7: Zingzingbar/ Baralachala (18 kms/ 1 hr drive)/ Tokpo Yongma (4 – 5 hrs trek)
Transfer by surface to Baralacha Pass. Baralachala (4830 m) is an interesting 8 kms long pass and gives rise to three rivers viz Chandra, Bhaga and Yunam. Baralacha means ‘pass with cross roads on summit’. Roads from Zanskar, Ladakh, Spiti and Lahaul meet on top of the pass. Trek for 10 kms to reach Tokpo Yongma (4640 m).
Overnight in tents.

Day 8: Tokpo Yongma/ Tokpo Gongma (5 – 7 hrs trek)
The trek today involves crossing a river. The river should be crossed in the morning when the water is low. Reach Tokpo Gongma (4400 m). Tokpo means river in Tibetan and Gongma means big.
Overnight in tents.

Day 9: Tokpo Gongma/ Chandertal (6 – 8 hrs trek)
Enjoy a good view of the mountain peaks and glaciers throughout the trek to reach Chandertal lake (The moon lake – 4270 m). Chandertal is of exquisite beauty between a lower ridge and the main Kunzum range, the outlet being into Chandra river. This day would also involve crossing a river.
Overnight in tents.

Day 10: Chandertal/ Kunzam Pass (4 - 6 hrs trek)/ Kibber (90 kms/ 4 hrs journey)
Initially a steep ascend from the lake through rocks & boulders. Then traverse towards south east gradually ascending towards Kunzam Pass (4551 m). This stretch provides you magnificent views of Chandra valley, south & north Daka glaciers, CB ranges and famous peaks of this range like Mulkila peak, CB 12, CB 13, CB 14, most of which are above 6000 mts. The views are beautiful specially on a clear day and when there is fresh snowfall. From Kunzam Pass we travel by jeeps to Spiti valley. Arrive Kibber (4205 m) village which is among one of the highest village of this region.
Overnight in tents.

Day 11: Kibber/ Ki/ Langza (36 kms)/ Comic (2 hrs trek)
Morning visit Kibber village & monastery. After the visit we travel down to Ki village to visit the famous Ki monastery which is at present one of the biggest monasteries of Spiti valley. We continue our drive further to Langza village. After visiting the village we start our small walk to Comic village enroute also crossing Hikim village.
Overnight in tents at Comic (4450 m).

Day 12: Comic/ Demul (4 – 5 hrs trek)
Comic to Demul is a wonderful trek towards Chame meadow (4400 m). For the long view of the pasture the route lies to the south towards Demul. One could spend some time here with the Dokpas (shepherds) which we might meet. On arrival at Demul (4300 m), set up camp.
Overnight in tents.

Day 13: Demul/ Lalung(4 – 5 hrs trek)/ Dharnkar/ Tabo (42 kms/ 2 hrs)
The sun rises early in Demul and in the short, busy summer the residents are up even earlier. Here the pastures are a vast ocean of rolling green; soft, mossy (nema grass) near water. The hills now gradually descent to bring us to the cliffs of sediment slate, bring more steep descents of 600 m to bring us to Sanglung an hamlet. Having passed the hamlet it requires crossing the Ligti river over the footbridge to reach Lalung (3680 m). The green fields spread down to the Lingti stream, over 200 m below. The hamlet of Chabrang can be seen on the right bank and the much larger Rama village is immediately below. At Lalung we visit the village and the very old monastery which has beautiful murals and wall paintings. From Lalung we drive to visit the Dhankar village and monastery. This gompa rests high over the valley and is a stupendous example of local architecture. It is regarded to have once been a fort and was also the residence of the ruler of Spiti – the Nano. Later we drive down to Tabo village (3050 m) to camp.
Overnight in tents.

Day 14: Tabo/ Kungri/ Kaza (71 kms/ 4 hrs but full day tour with visits)
Morning visit more than 1000 yrs old, Tabo monastery. Founded in 996 AD by the great teacher Richensang-po, Tabo is renowned for its breathtaking murals and stucco images – and is often called “The Ajanta of the Himalayas”. The largest monastic complex in Spiti, the old section has 9 temples, 23 chortens, a monks chamber and a nuns chamber. There are several caves adorned with frescoes and contemporary structures too. In trans Himalayan Buddhism, Tabo’s sanctity is next only to Tibet’s Tholing gompa. Later drive towards Pin valley visiting Gungri monastery. By late afternoon we drive to Kaza. Evening free to explore the small town.
Overnight in tents.

Day 15: Kaza/ Manali (200 kms/ 10 hrs)
Travel by surface from Kaza to Manali enroute crossing over Kunzam Pass and Rohtang Pass. On arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel

Day 16: Manali
Day at rest and free for independent activities.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 17: Manali/ Chandigarh (300 kms/ 8 hrs) Chandigarh-Delhi (by train)
Transfer by surface from Manali to Chandigarh railway station to board Shatabadi express for Delhi.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 18: Delhi – Overseas Destination
AM /PM transfer to the international airport to connect flight for overseas destination.