Combined auto-pedestrian tour of the Indian Himalayas. Let's move around the country by minibus, seeing temples, mountain valleys and passes. Several times we make short forays into the mountains with tents.
Indian Himalayas: Parvati Valley, Spiti Valley (Little Tibet), Rohtang Pass, Kullu Valley (monastery Nicholas Roerich)
Tour Features
In one trip we visit not only Indian cities, mountain villages with their temples, monasteries and atmosphere, but also take a hike with overnight stays in the mountains!
The highlight of the route is the Spiti Valley or the so-called Little Tibet. A unique place, one of the most inaccessible valleys in the Himalayas, thanks to which ancient Tibetan monasteries and culture have been preserved here. In addition we will see:
- Parvati Valley (Manikaran, trek to Kheer hot springs Ganga, Kassol)
- Spiti Valley (Dankhar, Kaza and surroundings, Kuang high temple 4400m, Rohtang pass, Chandra Tal lake)
- Kullu Valley (Nagar, estate-museum of the Roerichs)
Transport: For internal travel around the country we rent comfortable minibus with driver.
Visa: we will help you apply for a visa to India online without visiting embassy, processing time 3 working days, cost $10.
Accommodation: approximately 9 nights in budget hotels and guesthouses and 5 nights in tents. The weather can make adjustments
Group size: 2 guides, 10 participants
Trip plan
- April 30 – flight to India
- May 1st – gathering at Delhi airport, introduction, group accommodation at the hotel, purchasing products
- May 2 – departure to Parvati Valley. A whole day on the road with small rest stops.
- May 3 – arrival in Parvati Valley, settlement in Manikaran. Walking, rest.
- May 4 – sightseeing in Manikaran and surrounding areas, visiting thermal pools, temples, walk to Kassol.
- May 5 – hiking to Khir Ganga – a high-mountain pool with thermal waters, overnight in tents
- May 6 – return to Manikaran, evening departure to Spiti Valley
- May 7 – day on the road, mountain landscapes, etc. In the evening we arrive at Spiti Valley, Dankhar village. Settlement, rest.
- May 8 – visit to unique Tibetan temples, a short hike around valley, night in tents.
- May 9 – transfer to Kazu, higher in the mountains along the Spite valley. Inspection surroundings, temples and attractions. Overnight in Kaza.
- May 10 – transfer to the village of Khi, visit to the gompa. Approaching the pass Kunzum, visit to the high mountain temple of Kuang 4400m. Night in tents.
- May 11 – transfer to the Rohtang pass, start of the hiking route, overnight in tents on Lake Chandratal.
- May 12 – continuation of the hiking trip, overnight in tents
- May 13 – descent to the Kullu valley, rest, settlement and walk.
- May 14 – Nagar, Roerichs’ estate. Evening departure to Delhi
- May 15 – Arrival in Delhi. Search for souvenirs at Main Bazaar. Overnight in hotel.
- May 16 – flight home
Tour cost: $750.
Payment procedure: To reserve a place in the group you must pay advance payment - 30% of the cost. In case of refusal to participate, no advance payment is returned, but is retained by you for the future to pay for our other tours The rest of the tour cost is paid when the group meets in India. B In case of premature departure from the route, money is not returned.
The tour price includes:
- group accompaniment by two club guides
- all transfers according to the program
- meals during mountain trips
- tent rental
- group equipment (first aid kit, awning, boilers, burners)
- help with purchasing tickets and advice on preparing for the trip
- flight to India (from $450 to $600)
- Indian visa (about $10)
- accommodation in hotels and guesthouses (from $7 per night)
- food in cities (average $150)
- visits to paid attractions
- health insurance
changes are possible in the route (depending on the weather, the condition of the group and our wishes to you). To travel abroad you need a passport:)
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RouteRoute map
Open the map →The GPS track is not digitised yet, the line is approximate (by key points).
