Chandigarh
| Naldehra | Sarhan | Kalpa
| Nako|
Chango | Sangla | Fagu | Kufri
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Day 01: TOUR
BEGINS |
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Assemble at Bandra Terminus
to leave for Chandigarh Scheduled
departure is 1135 hrs by Paschim
Exp or New Delhi Scheduled departure
is 1650 hrs by Sampark Kranti
Exp. Overnight train journey.
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Day 02:
CHANDIGARH – NALDEHRA |
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Arrival in Chandigarh at 1545
hrs or Delhi (NZM) at 1345 hrs.
Immediate departure for Chandigarh
(253 kms). On arrival check
into the hotel. Dinner &
Overnight stay in Chandigarh.
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Day 03:
Munnar |
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After breakfast we visit Chandigarh,
the dream city planned by the
famous French architect Le Corbusier,
picturesquely located at the
foothills of the Shivaliks.
we begin the day with a driving
tour watching The Punjab University
and The Capitol Complex. Later
we halt at Rock Garden - Nekchand’s
immortal labor of love for Art
followed by a visit to Sukhna
Lake.
After lunch check out and proceed
for Naldehra (143 kms / 2044
altitude),
En route we take halt for photography
at Mashobra (2148 altitude)
known for thick forest and offers
ideal walk. Later on arrival
check into the hotel. Rest of
the day …. For sketching
& photography in picturesque
Naldehra. Dinner and overnight
stay.
We will visit Textile unit in
Chandigarh for textile students.
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Day 04:
NALDEHRA |
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Today
is the most memorable part of
the tour, after having an early
breakfast we leave for River
Rafting in river Satlej. Places
of interest around this place
are Bahigge Palace, Chaba Power
House, Shikrodi Vally, Suphur
hot water spring, Narsingh Temple
of Rishi Parshuram / Jamdhamni
Rishi, Shiv Gumpha with lake..
Here we will enjoy a picnic
lunch. In the evening back to
Naldehra to have early dinner
as we have to set off early
morning next day for sarahan.
Overnight stay in Naldehra.
(Sketching and photography)
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Day 05:
NALDEHRA - SARAHAN |
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After an early breakfast
check out and leave for Sarahan
(187 kms / 2165 altitude). Our
first halt will be at Narkanda
(74 kms) where we will visit Hatu
Peak which offers spectacular
view of the entire Himalayan Range
snow clad mountains and in the
depths are the dense forests,
green fields and apple orchards.
Further proceed to Rampur (73
kms).. here we see the Palace
(from out side),Temple and the
heritage village. After lunch
leave for Sarahan - the road to
Sarahan winds past flowering Pine
trees that give way to stately
Oaks. Dozens of small streams
rush past with water for sparkling
snowmelt. The fields and orchards
that surround the small villages
with their slate-roofed houses,
compose pictures of pastoral perfection.
On arrival check into the hotel
located at picturesque location.
Dinner and overnight stay in Sarahan.
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Day 06:
SARAHAN |
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Whole day to explore
Sarahan, do sketching and photography.
The places of interest in this
area are Bhimakali Temple, the
Raja Bushahr Palace cum Temple
Complex, Bird Park and Rangori
Village. Visit to weaving unit
of Kinnauri Shawls - Widely renowned
for the intricacy and finesse.
Their elaborate geometrical designs
bear a strong Central Asian influence.Dinner
and overnight stay in Sarahan.
(Sketching and photography)
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Day 07:
SARAHAN - KALPA |
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Rise and shine at
early hours and proceed for Kalpa
(107 kms /2960 altitude). Enroute
Visit Karcham, a heritage village.
Latter proceed for Kalpa Situated
at the height of 2960 m above
the sea level, a beautiful and
main village of Kinnaur. Across
the river faces the majestic mountains
of the Kinner Kailash range. These
are spectacular sights early in
the morning as the rising sun
touches the snowy peaks with crimson
and golden light. On arrival check
into the hotel. After lunch rest
of the day for Sketching &
Photography. Dinner and overnight
stay in Kalpa. (Sketching and
photography) |
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Day 08:
KALPA – NAKO – CHANGO
- KALPA |
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After an early breakfast
we leave for excursion trip to
Nako & Chango. Drive of 125
kms will takes us to Nako (2950
altitude) - the highest village
in the Hangrang Valley of Himachal
Pradesh. The main attraction here
is a lake formed out of the melting
of ice and snow. Temples dediicated
to local deities are also attractive.
After enjoying picnic lunch we
prceed for Chango (21 kms / 3658
altitude) - This comprises four
hamlets on the left bank of Spiti.
Surrounded by hills on all sides,
the natural beauty in Chango is
worthseeing. The mixed culture
of Buddhists and Hindu is also
an added attraction. (photography)
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Day 09:
KALPA - SANGLA |
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After breakfast
we check out and proceed to Sangla
(approx. 51 kms / 2860 mts altitude)
- This is one of the prettiest
valleys of Kinnaur district. It
is also known by the name of Baspa
valley because the river Baspa
flows through it.
After lunch visit the Kamru Fort
and Kamakshi Temple. This afternoon
if you wish take a breathtaking
walk through the saffron fields
and alpine meadows to the glacier
point. Dinner & overnight
stay at Sangla.
(Sketching and photography)
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Day 10:
SANGLA |
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After breakfast
leave for Chitkul 26 kms -The
last Indian Village before Tibet.
lies on the banks of the Baspa
River that runs nearly 900 meters
deep in some places.. latter in
the evening we visit Batseri and
Rakcham - two nearby villages
that remains untouched somewhat
even today.. Dinner & overnight
stay at Sangla. (Sketching and
photography) |
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Day 11:
SANGLA – KUFRI / FAGU |
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Rise and shine at
early hours. After an early breakfast
check out and leave for
Fagu (213 Kms / 2500 altitude),
a tiny village aside a saddle-like
mountain along NH -22. A rare
range of views is visible from
here, which include vivid dales
and snow clad peaks. The picturesque
countryside is dotted with clusters
of villages, fruit gardens and
nearby terraced fields. On arrival
check into the hotel. In the evening
visit - KUFRI (2510 m) Famous
enjoyable walks leading up to
Mahasu Peak in proxomity. A Nature
Park and Mini Zoo are other places
worth visiting. Hill ponies and
Yaks are available for a joy ride.
Later proceed for dinner in FIVE
STAR HILL RESORT / HERITAGE PALACE.
Overnight stay in Fagu. (Sketching
and photography)
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Day 12:
KUFRI / FAGU – CHANDIGARH
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After leisurely
breakfast time for Sketching &
Photography. Later proceed for
Chandigarh (136 kms). On arrival
check into the hotel. Rest of
the day to relax and unwind. Dinner
& overnight stay in Chandigarh.
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Day 13:
CHANDIGARH – RETURN JOURENY
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Rise and shine
at early hours & board the
train for New Delhi Shatabdi
at 0730 hrs. Arrival in New
Delhi at 1200 noon. Free time
for shopping or visit to the
place of educational interest.
En route lunch will be served.
In the evening board Rajdhani
Exp. At 1655 hrs. Overnight
train journey. |
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Day 14:
TOUR CONCLUDES... |
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Arrival in Mumbai
Central at 1015 hrs. Tour Concludes.. |
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