Detail Itinerary
 

DAY 01.   ARRIVE DELHI                                                                                                    Morning arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel. Afternoon combined guided tour of Old and New Delhi includes Jammia Masjid Mosque, Cycle rickshaw ride through Chandni chowk, Red Fort, drive through India Gate and Parliament house. And finally explore Qutab Minar and Humayuns Tomb.

DAY 02.   DELHI – MANDI                                                    Drive 455 Km                                    Morning depart and drive to Mandi (760 M.). Lying along the left bank of the river Beas in the foothills of Shivalik ranges. Known for its temples, Mandi is the home of a number of beautifully carved stone edifices each with an elaborate shikhara or spire, among them Bhuthath, Triloknath, Panchvaktra and Shyamakoli at Tarna hill. Arrive and check in at hotel.

DAY 03.   MANDI - MANIKARAM                                         Drive 80 Km                              Depart and drive to Manikaran (1737 M.). It is a famous for its hot water springs, trout fishing and Ramchandraji’s temple. It is motorable up to Manikaran bridge and the rest 200 meters on foot. Apart from been base for adventure sports, it also is pilgrimage center for various religions, mainly for Hindus. Arrive and camp / guesthouse for overnight.

DAY 04 & 14.   MANIKARAN - GULLING                                     Trek                                    Today we commence this trekking expedition from Manikaran, this morning it will take us bit longer to get ready in order to distribute the load on pack ponies / porters. The trek, almost flat goes through apple orchards to Pulga at an altitude of 2100 Mt. the distance will be covered with in 3 to 4 hours. Our next stage gradually ascends to Kheer Ganga at the height of 2850 Mt. it will take about 4 – 5 hours, it is an open valley and placed very scenically.  Now another five hours gradual ascend will take us to Bhojtunda (3200 Mt.). first we ascend to gorge then valley widens and the trail crosses several beautiful pastures of mountain flora. This is the last point with human habitation of Gujar / Gaddi shepherds. Our another stage will be covered over some rocky terrain and dense vegetation within 4 to 5 hours to Thakur Kuan or Khan (3400 Mt.) above a cliffs. By now we are acclimatized to the height and climate, the trekking stretchs are now longer, the new stage will be covered with in 6 – 7 hours which passes through Pandu bridge with various ups and downs through flower meadows as well as about 200 Mt. steep ascend over boulders to Mantalai Lake (4070 Mt.).

Our next stage to Mantalai lake High camp is comparatively bit difficult, goes through terminal moraine, cairns, boulders and scree, the distance will be covered in about 7 hours. Now it is the day to cross the legendry Pin Parbati pass (4810 Mt.) in to Pin valley. First 300 m steep climb will take us to a snow field, a Col and the stage will be covered with in 5 hours or so. Our next stage is an about 8 hours descend towards valley floor and Mud village at an altitude of 3600 Mt. The last two stages are almost all the way downhill to the road head at Gulling situated at a height of 3500 Mt.

DAY 15.   GULLING – KAZA                 Drive 35 Km                                                              Today we bid goodbye to our carvan of ponies / porters and we drive to Kaza, en route visit Dhankar Monastery. Arrive Kaza and check in at hotel / guest house / camp. Afternoon we drive a short distance to explore Ki and Kibber monastery / villages.  

DAY 16.   KAZA – MANALI                                   Drive 156 Km 10 Hrs.                                  Early morning depart and drive through Panoramic villages / valleys, over Kunzum La Pass (4551 Mt.) down to Lahul Valley. Before descending in to Kullu valley we have to tackle one more Pass “the Rohtang Pass” (3990 Mt.). arrive Manali and check in at hotel.  

DAY 17.   IN MANALI                                                                                                               Full day to explore this picturesque town surrounded by lush green forests with snow Capped mountain peaks. This important fruit growing valley district produces apples, apricots, cherries, pears, peaches and plums. Craftwork here includes shawls, Kulu caps, jewelry and home spun tweed garments. Manali itself is in a lovely position, surrounded by dense forests and mountains. 

DAY 18.   MANALI - CHANDIGARH                                     Drive 370 Km 11 Hrs.                          After breakfast daylong drive to Chandigarh. We leave behind the mountainous high altitude area and descend into Chandigarh, a well-laid city designed by a team of famous French architect Le Corbusier assisted by his cousin, Jeanneret and an English couple, Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew. Arrive and check in at hotel.

DAY 19.   CHANDIGARH – DELHI                                        Drive 245 Km 5 Hrs.                           Morning depart and drive to Delhi, via plains of Punjab and Harayana. Arrive Delhi and check-in at hotel for overnight stay. Remainder of the day at leisure.

DAY 20.   DEPARTURE                                                                                                       Transfer to airport for onward journey.