Duration: 9 Nights/10 Days

Cities Covered: Delhi - Shimla - Sarahan - Kalpa - Tabo - Kaza - Kibber - Manali – Delhi

Day 1 : Delhi – Shimla

After early breakfast we drive to Shimla. Arriving there by afternoon. Res of the day at leisure Overnight at Shimla

Day 2 : Shimla

Morning after breakfast visit Shimla. Visit the Jhakoo temple; stroll along the Mall devoid of vehicular traffic; visit the quaint hamlet of Mashobra, the golf course at Naldehra, the skin slopes of Kufri and the Palace hotel in Chail. Overnight at Shimla.

Day 3: Shimla – Sarhan

After early breakfast drive to the picturesque hamlet of Sarahan perched high up the River Sutlej on a mountain ridge. Check you into your hotel for the night. Visit the famous Bhimkali temple at an altitude of 2165m built in timber and stone in a mix of Hindu and Buddhist architecture with two stately towers. Bhim Kali has been the Bushahr royalty's deity ever since the dynasty was established. Overnight at Sarhan.

Day 4: Sarhan – Kalpa

After early breakfast drive to village of Kalpa (2960m) in Kinnaur district. On arrival check into your hotel - after lunch take a stroll through this quiet village offering fantastic views of the Kinner Kailash ranges facing it across the river; visit the 1100 AD built Hubu Iankar Gompa with its unusual statuettes and beautiful paintings; the Narayan Nagini temple exquisitely built and showcasing the fine skills of the local craftsmen. Overnight at Kalpa

Day 5: Kalpa – Tabo

After early breakfast drive to drive to the 1000 year old Tabo monastery (3050m) in Spiti now a world heritage site of UNESCO containing some of the most exquisite wall paintings, clay and stucco images in the Indian Western Himalayas. Most of them are still well preserved despite their age. Often referred to as the Ajanta of the Himalayas this large complex has 7 small and large temples, 23 Chortens and a mummified body of a Lama enclosed in a glass case discovered in the upper reaches of Spiti some years back. Ovenright at Tabo

Day 6: Tabo – Kaza

After breakfast Explore the Tabo Gompa. It contains some very nice paintings and stucco images. After lunch drive to the main town of Spiti - Kaza visiting the ancient Dhankar monastery high up on rocky hillside. It was once a fort and a prison and also the residence of the Nono (ruler) of Spiti. Enjoy the view of thangkas (paintings on cloth) and an image of Padmapani one of the deities of Tibetan Buddhism. Overnight at Kaza.

Day 7: Kaza

After breakfast drive to the Spiti valley high above the extremely wide Spiti River basin to the 14th century built Ki Monastery (4116m). Each of the five temples built on three levels has an image of the Buddha; a store room holds priceless thangkas, old musical instruments and other and 108 volumes of ancient scripture. After the visit drive to Kibber village at 4205m - the highest permanently inhabited village in the world, where temperatures drop to - 35 degrees C in mid winter. Overnight at Kaza

Day 8: Kaza – Manali

After breakfast drive to Manali Today you will be crossing the Kunzum La pass at 4950 meters and then descend into the Lahaul region along the Chandra River till we take a left winding road to the 13,050 foot high Rohtang Pass. After the pass we begin the descent into the upper Kullu valley. The change in landscape comes like a breath of fresh air as you drive past extensive meadows and lush forests beside glistening streams and waterfalls. Arrive Manali by evening. Rest of the day at leisure Overnight at Manali

Day 9: Manali

After breakfast we visit the 500 year old Hadimba Devi Temple built within a thick grove of gigantic Deodar; visit the Utopia complex a mini museum displaying local utensils, dresses and other local paraphernalia. Later crossing the River Beas turn left towards the ancient village of Vashisht with its curative hot sulphur springs. Visit the temple and then return to the market to go to the old Tibetan Monastery built sometime in the early nineteen sixties. Have lunch at one of the better restaurants in town and then head south after crossing the river to the ancient capital of the Kullu kings - the hamlet of Naggar. Here a castle is being run as a heritage hotel by the Tourism department; drive up to the charming cottage of the late Nicolas and Svetoslav Roerich. Nicolas Roerichs' home now an art museum displaying haunting landscapes of the higher Himalayas besides almost lifelike portraits of famous Indians. In the evening return to Manali and your hotel. Overnight at Manali

Day 10: Manali – Delhi

After early morning breakfast drive to Delhi The journey takes approx 12 hours. On reaching Delhi we drive you to Delhi airport for your onward flight home.