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HIMALAYAN ADVENTURE CULTURAL BONANZA (10 nights 11 days)
One of the most amazing and memorable journeys one can
have combining the best of adventure, culture and nature;
from a raging river to the massive mountains on the other
end of the journey. We begin with the Banjara Rafting Camp
at Mori, on the banks of the Tons River where you can
experience the rush of adrenaline as you come face to face
with the might of the thundering river threatening to
engulf all that comes in its way, followed by
extraordinary sense of accomplishment on having conquered
the white fury and beaten the odds. Having pumped up
sufficient energy, we now continue onwards to reach
Sarahan, home to the beautiful 800 years old Bhimakali
Temple. The temple is one of the finest examples of hill
architecture with its weathered walls enclosing
approximately an acre of temples, old residential
quarters, courtyards and a small recently created museum.
It also holds an ancient sacred text. There are delightful
walks and interesting excursions. A few kilometers short
of Sarahan is the quaint village of Ranwin from where a
tunnel is said to lead to Sarahan.
From here we move to Sangla, nestled in one of the most
incredible valleys in the country opened up quite recently
to the public - the Kinnaur Valley. Here one can go on
some beautiful walks along the Baspa river or trek to Chitkul,
which was on the trade route on the Old
Hindustan-Tibetan border road and is also the last village
before the Tibetan border. We culminate our journey in the
beautiful orchard town of Thanedar, which is home to the
first apple orchard brought by a social worker from
Philadelphia, Mr. Stokes. The “Sparking Apple” Orchard can
still be seen here.
| Kilometers covered: |
1800 kms |
Maximum altitude: |
Chitkul (3520M) |
Best time to Visit: |
May- July |
Day 01: Delhi - Mori 447kms/12hr
Leave Delhi after early breakfast. Night stay in a rafting
Camp, Mori.
Day 02: Mori
Go rafting on the Tons river, which provides excellent
opportunities to test your mettle against the storming
river.
Day 03: Mori - Sarahan 202kms/6hr/2165m
Leave for Sarahan. Visit 800 years old Bhimakali temple
complex. Night stay in Banjara Retreat, Sarahan.
Day 04: Sarahan
Leave for Daran ghati for the spectacular view of the
Shrikhand Range. Lunch enroute.
Day 05: Sarahan - Sangla 90kms/4hr
Walk along the Baspa river or walk to the Batseri village.
The local Devta temple is a must see. Night stay in Banjara
Camp, Sangla.
Day 06: Sangla 2700m
Rock climb, river cross or angle for trout. Bon-fire in the
evening.
Day 07: Sangla - Chitkul 3540m
Trek to Chitkul. This is the last village on the old
Indo-Tibetan trade route. Overnight camping at Chitkul.
Day 08: Chitkul - Sangla
Trek back to Sangla meadows. Night stay in Banjara camp,
Sangla.
Day 09: Sangla - Thanedar 153kms/6hr
After breakfast leave for Thanedar. Night stay in Banjara
Retreat, Thanedar. .
Day 10: Thanedar 2400m
Visit Tani-Jubbar lake, which is famous for the Nag-Devta
temple built along the lake. Drive or trek to Hatu peak,
which at 3223m offers a panoramic view of the snowline.
Day 11: Thanedar - Delhi 440kms/10hr
Drive back to Delhi.
Please contact us for bookings and further details.
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