The Kunzum Overland Jeep Safari: Family Excursion - 4551 Mtrs

 

TRIP DETAILS: 

A perfect Himalayan Jeep Safari crossing high passes of Kunzm La (4550 Mtrs) and Rohtang Pass (3980 Mtrs). Safari through the most beautiful places of Kinnaur, Spiti & Lahaul region, fantastic off-beaten circuit. Explore thousand years old Monasteries en-route. Wander through the master paintings of Tabo Monasteries “The Ajanta of the North”. Highest permanently inhabited village of Kibber at 4400 Mtrs.

• Trip Name: Lahaul - Spiti Jeep Safari
• Destination: Himachal Pradesh
• Grade: Easy - Luxury
• Best Time: July to September
• Duration: 14 Days (Delhi to Delhi)
• Trip Cost: USD - On request (Min 2 Pax on Twin Sharing) & USD - On request (Min 2 Pax on single occupancy)
• Domestic Train: As applicable at the time of booking (Delhi – Chandigarh/Kalka – Delhi)
• Maximum Altitude: 4551 Mtrs
• Highlights:  Kunzum Pass (4551 Mtrs), Tabo – one of the oldest Buddhist Monasteries in India. Drive along with 3 different Rivers. Bhimkali Temple – the finest combination of Hindu Buddhist architecture, visit highest inhabited village of Kiber (4400 Mtrs), two major hill stations of India.
• Activities: Jeep Safari & Overnight Camping 
• Note: Passport, visa, photograph required for necessary permits

BRIEF ITINERARY 

Day 01: Arrive Delhi

Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to the Hotel.

Day 02: Delhi – Chandigarh – Manali (90 kms/3Hrs)

Board the train from Delhi to Chandigarh and drive further to Shimla.

Day 03: Shimla - Sarahan (183Kms/7-8Hrs)

Start Jeep Safari to Sarahan (1920 Mtrs) via Narkanda (2690 Mtrs), Sirkhand Mahadev (5155 Mtrs) as a back drop

Day 04: Sarahan – Rekonpio – Kalpa (95 Kms/5-6Hrs)

Start Safari to reach Kalpa (2759 Mts) via Rekonpio (2758 Mtrs). Kalpa lies in the rain shadow region close to Tibetan border at the confluence of Spiti and Sutlej Rivers.

Day 05: Kalpa – Nako – Tabo (55Kms/ 4-5 Hrs)

Start safari to reach Tabo via Nako. A short drive after Kalpa 50-60 Kms you visit village Puh over looking the valley. 

Day 06: In Tabo

Visit Tabo Choskar and relax during the free time or explore the beautiful Himalayan surrounding.

Day 07: Tabo – Lallung – Dhankar - Kaza (50 Kms/3-4 Hrs)

Drive 20 Kms to Lallung Monasteries and proceed further to Dhankar. Further drive to Kaza for overnight stay.

Day 08: In Kaza

Excursion to Pin Valley. Visit Kungri Monasteries, villages, Ki Monasteries (4116 Mtrs) and later drive to Kibber village (4400Mtrs) which is among the highest permanently inhabited villages in the world.

Day 09: Kaza – Keylong (200 Kms/ 4-5Hrs)

Drive to Keylong (3550 Mtrs) via Kunzum Pass (4551 Mtrs) and Koksar.

Day 10: In Keylong

Visit Khardong Monasteries at Keylong and hike to Sahsur Gompa

Day 11: Keylong – Rohtang – Manali (150 Kms/7-8Hrs)

Drive down to Manalai (2050 Mtrs) via Rohtang Pass

Day 12: Manali – Chandigarh (310 Kms/8-9Hrs)

After breakfast drive to Chandigarh with en-route lunch. Transfer to Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 13: Chandigarh – Delhi (4-5Hrs)

Sightseeing of Chandigarh which is one of the best planned city of India and famous for its Rock Garden, Lake Club, and many Government building. Evening board Shatabdi Express train to Delhi. On arrival transfer to the Hotel for overnight.

Day 14: Delhi departure

Fly to onward destination or go for optional sightseeing including Red Fort, India Gate, Qutub Minar followed by celebrations dinner and departure