Day 1: Saturday, 28th July 2018 Mountains are Calling!!

Meet at the arrival terminal of Chandigarh Airport before 11AM.
Load our Bags into the vehicle and set our Journey to Manali(9Hrs by Road from Chandigarh)
Reach Manali by Evening cool off the fatigue with a sumptuous dinner and overnight stay in Manali in camp/dorm.

Day 2: Sunday, 29th July 2018 A day to Recon with!

Start an early day with a quick breakfast at the campsite and head out to Chandertal after soaking in the breathtaking views of Rohtang la, Chatru & Batal. Overnight stay in camps.
Duration: 6-7 hours
Reach Chandratal setup our campsite and slip into wonderful conversations, delicious dinner and loads of fun.

Day 3: Monday, 30th July 2018 - Behold Paradise

After a morning visit to the beautiful Chandertal, today we start our journey towards Kaza in Spiti.
Duration: 6-7Hrs
The road takes you through Kunzum la and is one of the most scenic commutes in the world offering breathtaking vistas of waterfalls, snow-clad passes, lush green valleys and high standing mountains.
Spend your evening resting and getting acclimatized to the high altitude low oxygen environment. Overnight in Kaza. Of course, fun and entertainment continue.

Day 4: Tuesday, 31st July 2018 Magic of Nature

After breakfast, we leave Kaza to visit the world-renowned Key Monastery and soak ourselves in the glory of selfless simple lives of the monks.
From there well head up to visit the ancient village of Kibber. Kibber village is surrounded by high rise peaks and gorges and is a spectacle of natural beauty. Spend your time at leisure in the village, interacting with locals, watching large hordes of mountain cattle like Ibex, Blue Sheep (Bharals), Yaks and strolling around the mountains.
We leave Kibber to visit the villages of Hikkim, Komic & Langza. Overnight in Langza in a homestay.

Day 5: Wednesday, 01st August 2018 When History meets Nature

After a good night sleep today we leave Langza for Tabo village.
On the way, we visit Pin valley & Dhankar Monastery, the bulwark of ancient buddhist architecture and the Old Fort that sheltered the indigenous population throughout history.
Soak in the majestic view of the whole monastery as it is surrounded by a valley and a river from 3 sides (peninsula). Enough opportunities to experiment all forms of photography there is.
After an enlightening experience in Dhankar, we continue to Tabo Monastery, the oldest in the valley. The Gompa houses a collection of ancient murals, paintings and statues and is a treat for any passionate traveler. Tabo Monastery is famous for its unique design and architecture. Overnight stay in Tabo village.

Day 6: Thursday, 02 August 2018 In pursuit of Culture

After a fresh breakfast at the Tabo homestay/camp, we now straightaway drive upto Nako and then further to Kalpa in Kinnaur.
Duration: 7-8Hrs
Steeped in historical and present-day Buddhist Tibetan culture, the area has many Tibetan Buddhist influences, evident architecturally in monasteries and stupas, and in the daily living of its residents and lamas. Stay overnight at Kalpa.

Day 7: Friday, 3rd August 2018 When Mountains meet Modernity

Start the day very early and board our vehicles and leave for Shimla via Rampur and Narkanda. Reach Shimla by late evening and spend the evening in the hill station built by the British as their summer capital. Indulging in one of the zillion activities available and pamper yourself with the weekend Buzz.
Overnight stay in Shimla

Day 8: Saturday, 4th August 2018 Bye Bye Mountains(With a heavy heart)!

Waking up today you will realize that the 8 day journey has finally come to an end. But dont let that upset you for you are taking back a whole bag of memories and innumerable moments that you will cherish for a lifetime.
After a late morning breakfast, move straight to Chandigarh.
Duration: 3-4 hrs
Return flight from Chandigarh shall be booked after 5PM

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Valid Identity Proof with an address (Passport / Adhaar Card).
2 Passport Size Color Photographs
Water Bottles(not the disposable ones)
A light-weighted Rucksack or Backpack, and a smaller daypack
Good pair of trekking shoes, and a pair of flip-flops
Thermal Inners
Fleece Jackets and warm clothes
Raincoat/poncho(Just in case)
Personal clothing
Track pants, shorts
Towel, napkins
Cap, sunglasses
Camera, Binoculars (if you choose to)
Toiletries Sunscreen, Moisturiser, Light towel, Lip balm, Wet wipes, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Hand Sanitiser etc basing on your personal needs.
Extra Polythene Bags (To segregate used/ unused garments, wet/ dry clothing)
Any medicines that you may feel necessary.
Mosquito repellent
Energy Drinks, Juices, Snacks & Biscuits to munch on (can be purchased on the go too)

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Weather is usually dry and hot with a temperature range of 20-25Deg C during days and 10-15Deg C during nights and sometimes 5-10Deg C in higher altitudes and passes. Its preferred to carry layers of clothing and a pair of good sunglasses.
As we are embarking on a journey through rugged terrain, Food Choices are relatively limited and the guests may not get to choose the cuisine or have wide array of menu options. The itinerary includes for basic food like Parathas, Roti and Curry, Rice and Curry, Momos, Chowmein and of course Maggi whichever is available in those particular locations.
This road trip is planned ex Chandigarh airport. You can reach Chandigarh directly by air or by road from Delhi.
Every traveler is expected to sign a liability/waiver form before the event.

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