Things to carry -

For Adults - Photo identification in the form of Pan Card /Passport / Voter ID / Driving License
For students - Carry original as well as 2 photocopies of school or college Photo Identity card
For Infants - Carry 2 passport sized photographs

Things to carry along -

Mobile phone with appropriate sim card
Along with your necessary clothing and toiletries carry sun screen lotion, hand sanitizer, sun glasses, cap, sports shoes, umbrella / windcheater, camera etc. and woollens if needed
If you are on any medication, carry sufficient stock of the medicines with prescription

For Departure Dates just call 7350530009 / 7350540009 / 7350550009

Transport Options (Delhi – Manali – Delhi)

For travel from Delhi to Manali & back, one can choose between air, rail & road. For air travel, the closest airport is Bhuntar (Kullu) airport. There are a couple of flights that link this airport to Delhi airport

Train travel though not very popular is available to cover a certain distance. One can either take a train to Pathankot or Jogindernagar (narrow gauge). From both these places one will need to drive to Manali. For train details, you could log on to www.indianrail.gov.in  and for online railway ticket bookings you could log on to www.irctc.co.in .

There are frequent Public Transport buses including Volvos available from Delhi to Manali that cost about Rs. 1300 per person. They take about 15 hrs to cover the distance. A private vehicle could also be arranged for if you require the same.

Weather Details

Temperatures and climate vary according to the altitude. The summer days are warm with brilliant blue skies (max 25°C. min 10°C), but the weather in mountainous areas can be very unpredictable. Come prepared for chilly evenings and a small possibility of rain. Early morning starts and descents at altitude require good quality weather gear.

Please keep in mind that the above information is not exact and does not account for sudden changes. Whatever the temperatures and conditions rest assured we will be prepared to handle it with ease as we use equipment of very high specifications.

Duration: 8 Days

Season: Jun-Sep

Grade: Moderate

Region: Himachal Pradesh, Lahaul, Spiti

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TRIP

    Riding on High passes Baralacha La & Kunzum La.

    Tabo & Dhankar monasteries.

    Chandra Tal (moon lake), one of the most beautiful lakes in the Himalayas.

    Time spent in Manali.

DESCRIPTION

During next few days you will be wandering through the highest mountain system on this planet. Starting from the famous hill station of Manali, you will start off with your journey to Jispa. On the way you will be riding over the famous Rohtang pass (4114m). This pass is an ancient trade route between the people on either side of Pir Panjal. Crossing this wonder of nature you will enter the province of Lahaul, where you will ride to the mountain village of Jispa on the banks of river Bhaga. Your stay here will enable you to get acclimatised to the high altitudes of the region. Jispa is located at a height of 10,890 feet above sea level in the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh. When you sleep at night, and all you hear is the Bhaga river along which this village is located. Jispa is as quiet as you can hope an inhabited place in India to be. With views as beautiful as you can wish them to be. During your stay in Jispa you will go on a long ride to the high pass of Baralacha La(4892m), This is also the spot where two major rivers originate: The Chandra and the Bhaga. They merge to become the Chandrabhaga at Tandi, a few miles from Jispa. Buddhists seem to attach a lot of religious significance to these passes. Invariably you will find some colourful Buddhist flags tied and fluttering in the wind.

Further in your road trip you will be visiting the land of highest villages in the valley of Spiti. To explore the high altitude cold desert region of Spiti valley, Kaza will be your base for much of it. At about 3800 metres (12,500 feet) Kaza is surrounded by a treasure trove of natural beauty, history, culture and religion. During your stay in Kaza you will visit the ancient Dhankar Monastery, The monastery lies on a cliff and from here you can see an amazing view of the Spiti river. It is situated at an elevation of 3,894 metres (12,774 feet) in the Spiti Valley between the towns of Kaza and Tabo. Dhankar is also famous for a magnificent lake which was formed along with the Himalayas. Further you will visit the high villages of the valley namely Kibber and Gete, followed by a short visit to the famous Ki/Key monastery. It is a hilltop monastery located 12 kms before Kaza at an altitude of 4166m. The setting is wondrous with the sweeping valley views and the Spiti river flowing down below. Travelling through these wonders of the mighty Himalayas, in the last leg of your trip, you visit the famous moon lake called Chandra Tal. It is a barren but beautiful lake located at a height of 14,100 feet in Himachal Pradesh. The lake got its name because of its crescent shape, believed to be discovered by traders who came to the region from Tibet and Ladakh. The sweet water lake is around 2.5 km wide. It is the source of Chandra River which merges with Bhaga River to form Chandrabhaga River and later assumes the identity of Chenab.