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BEST OF KINNAUR (7 nights 8 days) True to its name, the journey will take you into some of
the most beautiful places most of us have only heard but
never seen. Let Banjara lead you into the time zone
untouched by man and time. Drive up to the beautiful home
of the apple country, Thanedar, where apple was first
introduced in the country by a social worker Mr. Stokes
whose orchard can still be viewed from the Banjara Orchard
Retreat. Pamper yourself with some of the best dining and
living and an extremely hospitable host.
From here, your journey into the unknown moves into one of
the most beautiful valleys in the country and probably the
world. Find our camp at Sangla surrounded by snow-clad
peaks and beside the gurgling Baspa river. Take a walk
along the river or visit the quaint little Batseri village
across the banks, which boasts of a beautiful Devta temple
made of wood. Drive to Kalpa famous for its apple and chilgoza plantations, which are found only in Iran
and Turkey besides
here. See the Kinner Kailash in all its majesty best viewed
from Kalpa.
Driving backstay in Chail, which owes its existence to
Maharaja of Patiala who wanted to look down at Shimla. This
is where your journey begins.
| Kilometers covered: |
1410 kms |
| Maximum altitude: |
Chitkul (3450M) |
| Best time to visit: |
End- April- September |
Day 01: Delhi - Thanedar 440kms/10hr
Leave Delhi after breakfast. Check into Bajara Orchard
Retreat. Spend the night in the retreat.
Day 02: Thanedar Visit Paramjyotir Temple and Tani
Jubbar Lake.
Day 03: Thanedar - Sangla 153 kms/5hr
Drive to Banjara Camp-Sangla. Spend the night in the camp.
Day 04: Sangla: River cross, rappel or angle for trout.
Bonfire in the evening.
Day 05: Sangla Visit Chitkul (3,450M) - 20kms from
the camp.
This is the last village on the old Indo-Tibetan trade
route. Lunch along a glacier fed mountain stream.
Day 06: Sangla - Kalpa - Sangla 49kms/2hr one way
After breakfast, leave for Kalpa famous for its apple and
chilgoza plantations. Kalpa offers the best panoramic view
of the 6,000m high Kinner-Kailash range. Drive back to
Sangla Camp for night stay.
Day 07: Sangla - Chail 219km/9hr
Drive to Chail via Narkanda. Spend the night at Hotel Chail
Palace.
Day 08: Chail - Delhi 355kms/8hr
Leave after an early breakfast. Lunch enroute.
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