General Information

Duration:

12 Days

Location Start:

Delhi

Location Finish:

Delhi

Phone:

+(91)-(11)-41643999/26262

Fax:

+(91)-(11)-26259695

Payment Types:

Cash, Credit/Debit Cards, Paypal, Cheque, Travellers Cheque, Payment Transfer

We Speak:

English, Hindi

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Delhi - You arrive in Delhi by International flight. After a traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) our representative would assist you at the airport and to our hotel for check-in. After some rest, breakfast at coffee shop in the Hotel. After breakfast we will go on a guided tour of Delhi, beginning with a morning sightseeing trip to the Red Fort built in the year 1648 and Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat. Afternoon tour includes drive around India Gate, President's House and visits to Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple and Qutub Minar. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 2

Delhi - Nalagarh (300kms / 6 hrs approx.) -
Breakfast at the Coffee Shop, Later drive to Nalagarh, stopping en route at a tourism restaurant for lunch (to be paid for by themselves) and arrive Chandigarh and visit Rock Garden, Pinjore Garden and Sukhna Lake (If time allows) Later Drive to Nalagarh Fort, Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3

Nalagarh / Manali (245 kms / 6 hrs) -
Morning Breakfast at the Hotel, And depart hotel at 0800 hrs for Manali, Arrive Manali by 1400hrs, After lunch explore the adjoining forests with blooming mountain flowers, Breathe in the fresh mountain air of Manali, the most famous hill resort in Himachal Pradesh

Day 4

Manali / Prini / Bhujdhar ( 06hrs trek) - Post breakfast Transfer by road from Manali to Prini with packed lunch. The trek starts from Prini roadhead (6400 ft.) passing enroute the village of Prini and the temple of Lord Jumla (regarded as the most powerful God in this valley of 200 Gods). Beyond the temple, the trek climbs steeply up to the summer village of Satan. Leaving the village, the trek leads through a thick fir & spruce forest and ends at the alpine meadow of Bhujdhar (11000 ft.).Dinner and ovenight stay in the tents.

Day 5

Bhujdhar / Juara ( 06hrs trek) -
Breakfast at the Camp, The initial trek follows the river valley leading to the Hampta pass. The route is level. From Chikkha the valley narrows and climbs to the higher valley of the Hampta stream. From here one reached the Juara campsite (11,800 ft.) after a gradual ascent. Dinner and overnight stay in the tents.

Day 6

Juaria / Base of Hamta Pass ( 05hrs trek) -
Post breakfast leave for the Base of Hamta Paa with the packed lunch. The trek ascends gradually along the Hampta stream and leads to the base of the pass (13,200 ft.) with breathtaking hanging glaciers are enjoyed. Dinner and overnight stay in the Camps.

Day 7

Base of Hamta Pass / Garu ( 05 hrs trek) -
Breakfast at the Camp and early starts brings us to the Hampta pass is steep. However, we are rewarded with fantastic views of the Mulkila Range of a clear day. Peaks well over (20,000 ft.) and the beautiful peaks of Indrasan (21,000 ft.) and Deo Tibba (20,100 ft.) can be seen. Along the northern Hampta stream, we cross screw and glacial boulders before reaching our camp site at (12,200 ft.) Dinner and overnight stay in the tents.

Day 8

Garu / Chatru (2½ hrs trek) / Manali -
Post breakfast a short descent takes takes us to the confluence of the Hampta stream and the River Chandra. Following the river down stream, one reaches the roadhead of Chatru (10,900 ft.). Lunch at Chatru. And the transfer by road back to Manali takes 7 hours crossing the Rohtang Pass. (13,600 ft.). Upon arrival at Manali check in at our hotel for Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 9

Manali - Day at leisure and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10

Manali - Delhi (570 Km. / 12-13 hrs) -
Breakfast at the hotel and time at leisure, Post Lunch time to explore the city on your own. We will depart for Delhi by 1800 hrs. Dinner on the way to Delhi. Overnight Journey

Day 11

Arrive Delhi - Arrive at Delhi at 06:30 hrs. and upon arrival transfer to your hotel. A leisurely morning is followed by breakfast and time at leisure. In evening we will go for the evening Light and Sound show at Red fort. Drive back to hotel for Farewell Dinner and Overnight stay.

Day 12

Depart Delhi

Extra Information

Extras -

The Kulu Valley, known as the 'Valley of the Gods' has enchanted explorers for ages and Manali, at the head of the valley, has been a base for further exploration deep into the Himalayas. The trek starts from Manali and goes across the Hamta pass up the headwaters of the Chandra river in Lahoul and explores the lower portion of the mighty Bara Shigri glacier.

Season: May/June & September/October
Total Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Trekking days: 05 Days
Special Features: Hamta Pass
Trek Grade: Strenuous
Max Alt.: 3960 meter approx.