A short, scenic Kinnaur getaway from Shimla - private cabs, experienced mountain drivers and stays at Sangla, Chitkul and Kalpa.
Kinnaur is famous for the deep Valley of Gods, it is ancient and historical temples surrounded by a scenic view of lush dense greenery and rivers passing through the hard rocks. Kinnaur is one of the smallest districts in India by population. It is famous for the Kinnaur Kailash, a mountain sacred to Hindus, close to the Tibetan border.
Kinnaur Tour from Shimla to Kinnaur has so many astonishing amazing sights where you can capture memories of your life.
Kinnaur holds three of the world's grand mountain ranges - the Zanskar, the Greater Himalaya and the Dhauladhar, Mount Kinner Kailash (6,050 m) dominates this region, it has religious significance for a huge SHIVA LINGAM the representation of Lord Shiva which is a 79 feet vertical rock formation that resembles a Shivalinga and changes color as the day passes. This is one of the mythical abodes of Lord Shiva.
Kinnaur is one of the most popular vacation destinations among Indians tourists as well as foreigners. Kinnaur is one of the best for the deep Valley surrounded by mountains. Sangla Kalpa is one of the ancient and old historical temples surrounded by a significant view of lush dense forests and rivers passing surrounded with hard rocks. Being located at center of the Baspa valley, Sangla is the locus of exploration and trekking trails.
Day-by-Day
We will start the tour from Shimla early morning. We will be traveling from Shimla to Sangla, the journey is about 250 KM long and it takes almost 9-10 hours, through the beautiful villages of Fagu, Theog, Matiana, Narkanda, and Rampur. We will visit the beautifully carved old temples and Buddhist monasteries. The famous Fort in Sangla is Kamru Fort and popular Bering Nag Temple. Overnight at hotel in Sangla.
This morning after breakfast we will be driving you to Chitkul (20 kms, total 1 hrs, each side). We will have this second night at the same hotel accommodation at Sangla. Rakcham village is the midway point between Sangla and Chitkul and the drive from Rakcham to Chitkul is breath taking, adventurous and just pure gold beautiful. The Indo-Tibet border is approximately 90 KMs from the Chitkul village. However, no civilian movement is allowed beyond Chitkul, which is why it is famously known as the last village before the Indo-Tibet Border. The area beyond the village is in control of the ITBP. Adrenaline junkies, let's huddle! Chitkul is the start of many easy, medium, and difficult treks around the region. Enjoy the day in Chitkul and have plenty of fun alongside the river or spend some time in seclusion on the river shore.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven to Kalpa village (2-3 hrs). Enroute we will stop at Recongpeo and will have a walk around the local market. Recongpeo is the district headquarters of Kinnaur district. After lunch, we will drive to Kalpa (7 kms). In the evening explore the "Kalpa Valley". Overnight in hotel in Kalpa. Positioned at an elevation of 10,900 feet in Himachal Pradesh, Kalpa is one of the Indian Fairyland. Kalpa is a diminutive recognized town situated in the lap of the almighty 19965 feet Kinner Kailash peak, approximately 240kms commencing the Shivling peaks which go up to 20,000 feet, very tall on top of the clouds. Kalpa is stretched amidst chilgoza forests, apple cultivated area and the blessed Deodars. It gets in touch with following passage of the old-fashioned township of Recong Peo, which has a hundred-year-old monastery. Your day begins with Sangla and then leave for Kalpa. Distance is around 40KM from Sangla to Kalpa. Visit Kalpa village and stay at Kalpa at night and relax. Overnight at hotel in Kalpa.
Your morning begins at Kalpa enjoy some famous scenic view of mountains and greenery near Kalpa. We will visit the "Kalpa village" and the nearby Roghi village. These villages are covered with thick pine forests and are famous for apricots and apples. The finest view of the Mt. Kinner Kailash Mountain (6000 meters) can be had from here. Visit famous gardens of the apple and surrounding area. Stay at Kalpa at night and enjoy the breezy air of the village by walking.
From Kalpa return to Shimla, check out from the hotel and proceed to Shimla. On the way to Shimla enjoyed the sightseeing of Narkanda. Overnight stay at Shimla. We will be hoping to see you again!
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