DAY 1 - Join trip in Manali
On your arrival in Manali; our local representative will meet and greet you. After Breakfast,you will be exploring Manali - Renowned as the 'queen of valleys'. The splendid landscape, snow clad mountains, dense forests, beautiful orchards and deep valleys make Manali an ideal place to spend holidays. Besides natural beauty, Manali also has a religious importance. Manali is named after Sage Manu who was the first man on the earth according to Hindu mythology. There are many religious sites in Manali such as Hadimba Devi Temple, Vashisht Temple and Hot Springs, Arjun Gufa where you can visit and explore their significance. In the evening visit the Mall Road, which is lined with several shops, offering items like traditional handicrafts. Night stay at camp situated right close to gurgling Beas River.
ACCOMMODATION:
Retro Valley Camping Resort
Meals : Dinner
DAY 2 - Travel through the Atal tunnel to the village of Jispa
Today we climb higher still as we travel from Manali to the beautiful mountain village of Jispa. Jispa is a stunning mountain village located on the bank of the Bhaga River and nestled at just 20 km from Keylong and 7 km from Darcha. The road and trek route to Zanskar & Shinkula Pass diverges at Darcha. Jespa is surrounded by picturesque mountains and breathtaking landscapes that provide an exciting experience. This quaint village in Lahaul Valley is a perfect halt where you can enjoy camping and spending your night amidst snow-clad mountains in the lap of the serene surroundings.
Our route takes us through the “Rohtang Atal Tunnel”. This tunnel is the one of the highest tunnels in the world at a height of 3000mts above sea level. Passing through Solang Valley and from there through the Tunnel’s South Portal at Dhundi to Sissu the North–Portal. At Sisu spend some time clicking pictures of the amazing Lahaul Valley.
The journey will take approximately three hours, in comparison to the full day drive required before the new road. This allows us to take a nice relaxed start to the day and stop and visit the Tandi Sangam where rivers Bhaga and Chandera meet together to form Chenab and Keylong along the way. When we reach Jispa we'll explore the village and then relax for the rest of the day, allowing our bodies time to adjust to the gain in altitude. Night stay at camp.
ACCOMMODATION:
Nomadic Camps
Meals : Breakfast + Dinner
DAY 3- Visit to Gemur Monastery, Khangsar Khar and back to Jespa
On the 3rd day of the tour, post breakfast, get ready for a day filled with excitement and breathtaking natural beauty. The day is scheduled for a visit to Gemur Monaster famous locally for the masked dances that are held every July. The Gemur Monastery is said to be established in the 13th or 14th century and is one of the richest monasteries in Lahaul. It is scenically perched and commands beautiful views of the Lahaul Valley. The brightly-coloured red and black windows on its white walls is a pleasing sight for the eyes. There is a statue of the goddess Vajravarahi in Gemur Gompa, which supposedly dates back to the 11th century. Inside the courtyard are lots of ancient-looking stone carvings and one among them is specially interesting and exquisite.
Later visit Khangsar Khar (“a new home” in Tibetan) Citadel a 200 years old building. The edifice has 108 rooms and was clearly built for residential purposes, built by one of the most influential families in Lahaul. Later drive back to Jispa. Enjoy music and campfire in the evening.
ACCOMMODATION:
Meals : Breakfast + Dinner
DAY 4- Jispa to Manali
Get up early today and have your breakfast. Then, rerurn to Manali.Your overnight return journey from Manali to Delhi in a semi-sleeper Volvo begins.
Note : Drop at Chandigarh, New Delhi or other desired place can also be arranged.