Day 1: _“From Runways to Ridgeways”
🚘 Chandigarh ✈ ➝ Shimla
Welcome to the hills! Begin your journey by heading to the colonial charm of Shimla. Stroll the Lakkar Bazar, Mall Road, Scandal Point, Ridge & Kali Badi Temple.
🛏 Night Stay: Shimla
Day 2: _“Whispers of the Pines”
🏛 Explore Shimla’s legacy: Indian Institute of Advanced Studies & Bird Park. Let the fresh mountain air awaken your spirit.
🛏 Night Stay: Shimla
Day 3: _“Curves, Clouds & Apple Orchards”
🌄 Shimla ➝ Sarahan via Kufri, Theog, Narkanda
Drive through dreamy bends of Fagu, Matiana, Kingal, Rampur, and arrive at the quiet temple town of Sarahan.
🛏 Night Stay: Sarahan
Day 4: _“Into the Heart of the Valley”
🏔 Sarahan ➝ Sangla
Cross roaring rivers and hanging cliffs via Jeori, Karcham & Tapri to reach the lush green Sangla Valley.
🛏 Night Stay: Sangla
Day 5: _“The Last Village of India”
🏞 Sangla ➝ Chitkul ➝ Rakcham ➝ Sangla
Visit the fairytale village of Chitkul – where roads end and legends begin. Don’t miss the serene Rakcham village en route.
🛏 Night Stay: Sangla
Day 6: _“Peaks & Prayers”
🌄 Sangla ➝ Kalpa via Reckong Peo
Ride through Reckong Peo into Kalpa — where snow-capped Kinner Kailash towers above apple orchards.
🛏 Night Stay: Kalpa
Day 7: _“Kinner Views & Quiet Villages”
🌿 Kalpa
Take a slow day. Visit Roghi, Suicide Point, and the rustic charm of Kalpa. A perfect blend of views and peace.
🛏 Night Stay: Kalpa
Day 8: _“The Village in the Clouds”
🌫 Kalpa ➝ Nako via Pooh
Drive through stark Himalayan terrain to reach Nako — a high-altitude lake village surrounded by silence and stone.
🛏 Night Stay: Nako
Day 9: _“Of Mummies & Monasteries”
🕍 Nako ➝ Gue ➝ Tabo ➝ Dhankar ➝ Kaza
Marvel at the 500-year-old mummy in Gue, explore the ancient Tabo Monastery, and the cliff-perched Dhankar.
🛏 Night Stay: Kaza
Day 10: _“Monks, Mountains & Martian Landscapes”
🛕 Kaza ➝ Key Monastery ➝ Kibber Village
Visit the majestic Key Monastery, meet locals in Kibber, and gaze over Chicham Bridge — Asia’s highest.
🛏 Night Stay: Kaza/Kibber
Day 11: _“Where the Moon Kisses Earth”
🌙 Kaza ➝ Chandratal via Kunzum Pass
Cross the mighty Kunzum Pass to the magical Chandra Tal – a crescent-shaped lake at 14,000+ ft.
🛏 Night Stay: Kaza / Chandratal (weather permitting)
Day 12: _“Landscapes in Transition”
🏞 Chandratal ➝ Keylong
From high-altitude deserts to green valleys, reach Keylong in the Lahaul Valley.
🛏 Night Stay: Keylong
Day 13: _“Temples on the Edge”
🛕 Keylong ➝ Udaipur ➝ Trilokinath
A cultural dive into the ancient temples of Trilokinath and scenic beauty of Udaipur village.
🛏 Night Stay: Keylong
Day 14: _“Through the Tunnel of Time”
🛣 Keylong ➝ Manali via Atal Tunnel
Descend into Kullu Valley through the futuristic Atal Tunnel, with stops at Sissu and Rohtang Pass (seasonal).
🛏 Night Stay: Manali
Day 15: _“The Charm of Old Manali”
🌲 Local Manali Sightseeing:
Explore Hadimba Temple, Club House, Van Vihar, Mall Road — and soak in the youthful vibes of Old Manali.
🛏 Night Stay: Manali
Day 16: _“Hot Springs & Himalayan Breeze”
🛁 Vashisht Bath & Solang Valley Adventures
Indulge in natural hot water springs and opt for adventure at Solang.
🛏 Night Stay: Manali
Day 17: _“Bidding the Mountains Goodbye”
🌄 Manali ➝ Chandigarh Airport Drop
En route visit Kasol & Manikaran — a spiritual and hippie blend before the journey ends.