ALONG THE OLD HINDUSTAN- TIBET ROAD
This special itinerary leads you through a remote
area of outstanding beauty. Very few tourist visit
this area as the Indian government has recently
opened this region to foreigners. The road from
Shimla loops along the river Sutluj through Kinnaur
and on to Lahaul and Spiti connecting up with the
Manali-Leh highway. It is a fascinating and scenically
beautiful route.
DELHI / SHIMLA / SARAHAN/SANGLA
/ NARKANDA / NALAGARH / DELHI
Day 1. DELHI / SHIMLA ( 7 hrs) :
Overnight train to Kalka and transfer to the the
Himalayan Queen toy train or drive straight from
Delhi. Arrive Shimla by noon. Transfer to palace
hotel. Evening explore the infamous Mall with its
Churches and mock Elizabethan architecture. Overnight
Shimla.
Day 2. SHIMLA / SARAHAN (6 hrs)
The road from Shimla goes east towards the Tibetan
border along the Sutluj to Rampur Visit Buddhist
monastery' and the rajah's palace and temple. Arrive
at Saharan and check into the scenically located
Srikhand Tourist Bungalow. Evening visit the 2000
year old Bhimakali temple. Overnight Sarahan.
Day 3. SARAHAN / SANGLA (31/2 hrs)
:
Drive up the Sutlej valley into the Baspa valley
to Sangla. Check into Wanderlust deluxe Baspa Banks
tented camp.Evening relax around bonfire with a
chota peg. Overnight Bospa Banks.
Day 4. SANGLA
Morning visit Sangla village, and the old Kamru
fort occupied by the local rulers for centuries.
Day at leisure by the riverside. Overnight Baspa
Banks.
Day 5. SANGLA / CHITKUL / SANGLA
Drive through wooded hillsides to picturesque Chitkul
(18 km), the last Indian village before Tibet with
its small houses, monasteries and temples. The valley
has saffron farms and is famous for apples. Overnight
Baspa Banks.
Day 6. SANGLA
Day at leisure for nature walks, trout fishing,
mountain biking or excursion to Kalpa for views
of the Kinner Kailash range. Overnight Baspa Banks.
Day 7. SANGLA / NARKANDA (5 1/2
hrs) :
Drive to Narkanda (160km), a quaint little town
with good views. Overnight Tourist bungalow, Narkanda.
Day 8. NARKANDA / NALAGARH (51/2hrS):
Drive back via Shimla to Nalagarh. Check into the
Heritage Nalagarh Palace Resort, managed by the
extremely hospitable royal family.Overnight Nalagarh.
Day 9. NALAGARH / DELHI (6 hrs)
:
After leisurely breakfast, head for Delhi or transfer
to Chandigarh an hour away, to board shatabdi super
fast train to Delhi.
OPTION AND EXTENSIONS:
1. Treks from Sangla / Chitkul.
2. To Naka / Kaza / Manali / Leh in season
(July to October)
POSSIBLE VARIATION
DELHI / SHIMLA / SARAHAN / SANGLA / SHOJA (VIA JALORI
PASS) / KULLU / DELHI (10 Days)
.
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