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KINNER KAILASH ( 6050 m) PARIKRAMA TREK over Charang la 5242 mtrs Spiti Via Ancient Silk Route

HIGH PASSES OF KINNAUR AND SPITI EXCURSION

Kinnaur "The Land of Gods" is the most fascinating region of the Indian Himalayas. home to some of lndia's oldest traditions and legends Ancient texts have gone to the extent of placing the people of Kinnaur--THE KINNERS -- as halfway between men and gods. This land of fairy tales and fantasies has a spectacular terrain of lush green valleys, orchards, vineyards snow-clad peaks and cold desert mountains. Set within the Greater Himalayan belt it boasts of the highest mountains in Himachal Pradesh. This is the only area in the world where worship in temples has been going uninterrupted and has not been subject to any outside invasion. Close to the border with Tibet, entry to Kinnaur was restricted even for Indian nationals till 1993 and foreigners still have to register themselves with Inner line permit. Kinaur valley comprising the lower valley of Spiti and Satluj gorge, two river race through valley The Satluj and The Spiti. Sutlej river which has its origin (common to the Indus and Bhramaputra rivers) in Lake Mansarovar beside the holy Mt. Kailash in Tibet.

 

Kinnaur holds three of the world's grand mountain ranges - the Zanskar, the Greater Himalaya and the Dhauladhar, Mount Kinner Kailash (6'050 mtrs). Which dominates this region, 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 colour as the day passes. This is one of the mythical abodes of Lord Shiva.

The circuit around the whole range attracts many pilgrims every year. The Parikrama or circumambulation begins from Kalpa via Triung valley and back to Kalpa via Sangla valley. You drive upto Thangi and the actual trekking begins form here.

To reach this forbidden land, India's northern tip, before July, we travel through the Hindustan -Tibet highway, the ancient silk route following the Satluj. The Spiti river joins the Sutlej from the west and runs parallel with the Great Himalayan Range, the natural boundary between India and Tibet (China). In July it is possible to enter Spiti from the north, crossing Rohtang Pass (3980m.) into Lahaul and Kumzum La (4550m).

Region : Kinnaur, Spiti, Lahoul (Himachal, North India), Best Season : July to September, Total days : 21, 8 days trek, 7 days jeep safari. Trek grade : Moderate to Strenuous, Maximum Altitude : 3'500 to 5'230 mtrs Gunsarang La, Charang La 5242 mtrs.

Day 01: Arrival in  New Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi-Chandigarh- Shimla

Day 03: Simla -Sarahan (174 kms) drive.

Day 04: Sarahan – Recong Peo -  Kalpa

Day 05: Kalpa - Thangi 2,966m - Lambhar (60 kms).

Day 06: Lambhar – Charang.  8 kms. 4-5 hrs.

Day 07: Charang – Lalanti 4420 m.  5-6 hrs.

Day 08: Lalanti - Charang la- Chitkul . 8-9 hrs.

Day 09: Full day for visiting the ancient and exquisite villages of Chitkul, Rakcham and Kamru fort at Sangla.

Day 10: Kalpa - Sagnam (2'650m) - Ropa (2'880m) drive.

Day 11: Ropa - Meadow camp (3'250m), 6/7 hrs trek

Day 12: Meadow camp - Susing Thach (3'600m), 6 / 7 hrs trek,

Day 13: Susing Thach- Nomad camp (3'760m). 6 hrs, trek,

Day 14: Nomad camp - base camp (4'310m). 6 / 7 hrs trek.

Day 15: Base camp - Gunsarang la (5'230 m) - Mane (Spiti). 

Day 17: Kaza- Kee-  Kibber - Losar (4'100 m) – Manali.

Day 18: Manali. Rest and relax and visit local sight seeing.

Day 19: Manali – Delhi.

Day 20: Arrival in New Delhi. Fly back home.

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TOUR ITINARARY

Day 01: Arrival in  New Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi-Chandigarh- Shimla

Shatabdi Express Train Dep: 07:30 Arr: 10:30. After Chandigarh we drive to Simla 3 -4 hrs.

Day 03: Simla -Sarahan (174 kms) drive.

Visit famous Bhima Kali temple. Overnight in hotel.

Day 04: Sarahan – Recong Peo -  Kalpa

Drive through the breath-taking gorges of the Greater Himalayas to Kalpa.

Day 05: Kalpa - Thangi 2,966m - Lambhar (60 kms).

Drive to Thangi starting point of trek. 6 kms trek , 3-4 hrs. Overnight in camp at Lambhar.

Day 06: Lambhar – Charang.  8 kms. 4-5 hrs.

After Lambhar we pass Shurtingting, walking along the river until Charang. At Charang we visit Rangrik monastery.

Day 07: Charang – Lalanti 4420 m.  5-6 hrs.

After Charang gradual climb start to Lalanti. Lalanti is full of wild meadows with sheperds huts.

Day 08: Lalanti - Charang la- Chitkul . 8-9 hrs.

The final day of your Parikrama is a hard climb to Charang Pass (5242 Mt).  Panoramic view of Kinner Kailash range and Chanshul dhar. Steep descent to Chitkul village.

Day 09: Full day for visiting the ancient and exquisite villages of Chitkul, Rakcham and Kamru fort at Sangla.  Evening drive to hotel in Kalpa. 

Day 10: Kalpa - Sagnam (2'650m) - Ropa (2'880m) drive.

Today we drive to Puh village and take a left hand valley which enter to Ropa valley. By crossing Sagnam village and arrive at Ropa. Which has ancient temple and open only by govt. permit. We take this permit at Recong Peo from sub divisional magistrate.  Overnight in tent.

Day 11: Ropa - Meadow camp (3'250m), 6/7 hrs trek

After Ropa we follow the Ropa river on right side and continue until meadow camp.  

Day 12: Meadow camp - Susing Thach (3'600m), 6 / 7 hrs trek,

Day 13: Susing Thach- Nomad camp (3'760m). 6 hrs, trek,

Day 14: Nomad camp - base camp (4'310m). 6 / 7 hrs trek.

Day 15: Base camp - Gunsarang la (5'230 m) - Mane (Spiti). 

A hard climb again today first on moraine and after parallel trek on towards pass. After pass we descend to Mane village.

Day 16: Mane – Tabo - Dankhar – Lalung - Kungri (Pin valley) – Kaza (3360m.).

An early we drive first to visit Dankhar, after visit of Lalung gompa which is in Lingti valley, visiting Sherkhang gompa at Lalaung drive to Tabo  and return back to  visit pin valley. At Pin valley we  visit Kungri monastery, evening drive to Kaza, sub headquarter of Spiti valley. Overnight in hotel.

Day 17: Kaza- Kee-  Kibber - Losar (4'100 m) – Manali. Drive.

Today again an early drive to Kee monastery, which is most amazing sight in Spiti, and drive to Kibber village situated at 4205 meters. Finally we pass by numbers of small villages along the route, hanse, kiato, and beautiful village of Losar  before climbing to Kunzom la pass. We stop for lunch at Losar village. After Kunzom we drive along the Chandra river and have a wonderful view of Bara Shigri glacier, and CB peaks of Lahaul. Over night in hotel. At foot of Rohtang pass Gramphoo we climb to Rohtang pass and enter in Kullu valley. Finally late evening we arrive at Manali for overnight stay in hotel.

Day 18: Manali.

Rest and relax and visit local sight seeing around Manali. Hadimba devi temple, Vashisht hot spring bath and Manu temple at old Manali.

Day 19: Manali: 

Morning visit of Roerich art gallery at Naggar. Evening drive to Delhi by H.P. tourism luxury coarch.  

Day 20: Arrival in New Delhi. Transfer to airport , fly back to home.

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