Kinnaur (Shimla-Sarahan-Sangla-Chitkul-Kalpa) Tour
Kinnaur (Shimla (3N) - Sarahan (1N) - Sangla (1N) - Chitkul (1N) - Kalpa (2N))
Are you planning a trip to visit some of the places in Himachal Pradesh with breathtaking beauty and cultural heritage? If your answer to the question is yes, then, planning a trip to Kinnaur and Lahul valley will be a worthwhile option. The tour will start from the ‘Queen of the Hills’, Shimla and cover places like Sarahan, Sangla, Chitkul and Kalpa.
These are some of the unexplored and less visited places of Himachal and surrounded by immense beauty. This is a region which remains cut off from the main-land for most of the year. Landscape is mostly barren and rain-fall is less. All these factors drive tourists who love pristine beauty and some adventure to these places.
Overview
Major Attractions
Explore Shimla
Offer Prayers at the Sarahan Bhimakali Temple
Enjoy the nature at Sangla and Chitkul
- Explore the village life at Kalpa
Places to Visit
Route Map
Distance Between Places
| From - To | Distance (KM) |
|---|---|
|
Delhi – Shimla |
370 |
|
Kalka – Shimla |
86 |
|
Shimla – Sarahan |
165 |
|
Sarahan – Sangla |
95 |
|
Sangla – Chitkul |
22 |
|
Chitkul – Kalpa |
70 |
|
Kalpa – Shimla |
250 |
Itinerary
From a short visit to a lengthy leisure one – plan your travel that suits you best. Explore various options provided below to chose the best one for you !
These are some of the most popular itineraries suggested by IndiaTravelPage. Chose our recommended plan to explore, or make your own way with a custom travel plan
Shimla
Day 1:
Reach Shimla by noon. After lunch, enjoy a walk on the Mall, visit the Kalibari and the Shimla church.
Day 1:
Reach Shimla by noon. Rest of the day free at leisure. Enjoy the mall and market in the evening.
Day 2:
Shimla – Kurfi – Local Sight Seeing
After Breakfast, Proceed to Kufri. Kufri is famous for its Himalayan National Park, Poney and Yak Ride and One can see the endless Himalayan Panorama from Kufri, after lunch, explore the various places in and around Shimla . The most interesting ones are the Shimla church built in 1830 by Viceroy Regal. In the afternoon, visit Jaku hills, Shimla kali bari and the church.
Day 1:
Reach Shimla by noon. Rest of the day free at leisure. Enjoy the mall and market in the evening.
Day 2:
Shimla – Kurfi – Local Sight Seeing
After Breakfast, Proceed to Kufri. Kufri is famous for its Himalayan National Park, Poney and Yak Ride and One can see the endless Himalayan Panorama from Kufri. After lunch, explore the various places in and around Shimla . The most interesting ones are the Shimla church built in 1830 by Viceroy Regal. In the afternoon, visit Shimla kali bari and the church.
Day 3: After breakfast, proceed to Glen, Annadale and Summaer Hill. After lunch, visit the famous Jaku peak.
Day 1:
Reach Shimla by noon. Rest of the day free at leisure. Enjoy the mall and market in the evening.
Day 2:
Shimla – Kurfi – Local Sight Seeing
After Breakfast, Proceed to Kufri. Kufri is famous for its Himalayan National Park, Poney and Yak Ride and One can see the endless Himalayan Panorama from Kufri. After lunch, explore the various places in and around Shimla . The most interesting ones are the Shimla church built in 1830 by Viceroy Regal. In the afternoon, visit Shimla kali bari and the church.
Day 3: After breakfast, proceed to Glen, Annadale and Summaer Hill. After lunch, visit the famous Jaku peak.
Day 4: Day free for leisure. You can take a walk along the mall to see the Victorian style architecture. Also you can buy a few Tibetan handicrafts.
Day 1:
Reach Shimla by noon. Rest of the day free at leisure. Enjoy the mall and market in the evening.
Day 2:
Shimla – Kurfi – Local Sight Seeing
After Breakfast, Proceed to Kufri. Kufri is famous for its Himalayan National Park, Poney and Yak Ride and One can see the endless Himalayan Panorama from Kufri. After lunch, explore the various places in and around Shimla . The most interesting ones are the Shimla church built in 1830 by Viceroy Regal. In the afternoon, visit Shimla kali bari and the church.
Day 3: After breakfast, proceed to Glen, Annadale and Summar Hill. After lunch, visit the famous Jaku peak.
Day 4: Day free for leisure. You can take a walk along the mall to see the Victorian style architecture. Also you can buy a few Tibetan handicrafts.
Day 5: Day free for leisure.
Sarahan
Day 1:
(If you are coming from Shimla) Shimla – Narkanda – Hattu Peak – Rampur – Jeori – Sarahan (175 Kms)
After breakfast drive from Shimla enroute visit Kufri, Theog, Matiana, Narkanda hike to Hattu Peak (3135 Meter Peak) walk back to the Jeep lunch either in Narkanda / Sainj, after lunch on to Rampur, drive through Jeori reach Sarahan for a over night stay. Next morning, visit the famous Vimkali temple before starting for the next destination.
Day 1:
(If you are coming from Shimla) Shimla – Narkanda – Hattu Peak – Rampur – Jeori – Sarahan (175 Kms)
After breakfast drive from Shimla enroute visit Kufri, Theog, Matiana, Narkanda hike to Hattu Peak (3135 Meter Peak) walk back to the Jeep lunch either in Narkanda / Sainj, after lunch on to Rampur, drive through Jeori reach Sarahan for a over night stay.
Day 2: Visit the famous Vimkali temple and Kanka devi temple in the morning. Enthusiasts can go to visit the Shakti Kung Palace. In the evening, enjoy the aarati at the Vimkali temple.
Sangla
Day 1:
Reach Sangla and transfer to hotel. Roam around the place to enjoy the beauties of Sangla.
Day 1:
Reach Sangla and transfer to the hotel. For the rest of the day, roam around the place to enjoy the beauty.
Day 2:
In the morning, take a 4 km walk through a very beautiful road to visit Rakcham. In the evening, visit Kamru fort and Kamakhya Devi temple.
Day 1:
Reach Sangla and transfer to the hotel. For the rest of the day, roam around the place to enjoy the beauty.
Day 2:
In the morning, take a 4 km walk through a very beautiful road to visit Rakcham. In the evening, visit Kamru fort and Kamakhya Devi temple.
Day 3:
Full day at leisure to enjoy the beauty of the place.
Day 1:
Reach Sangla and transfer to the hotel. For the rest of the day, roam around the place to enjoy the beauty.
Day 2:
In the morning, take a 4 km walk through a very beautiful road to visit Rakcham. In the evening, visit Kamru fort and Kamakhya Devi temple.
Day 3:
Full day at leisure to enjoy the beauty of the place.
Day 4:
Full day at leisure to enjoy the beauty of the place.
Chitkul
Day 1:
Reach Chitkul and transfer to the hotel. Walk around the place to enjoy this beautiful tiny viillage.
Day 1:
Reach Chitkul and transfer to the hotel. Walk around the place to enjoy this beautiful tiny viillage.
Day 2:
In the morning, walk to the military base. Rest of the day is free for your leisure.
Day 1:
Reach Chitkul and transfer to the hotel. Walk around the place to enjoy this beautiful tiny viillage.
Day 2:
In the morning, walk to the military base. Rest of the day is free for your leisure.
Day 3:
You can walk around the surrounding mountain trails or spend the day in leisure.
Kalpa
Day 1:
Reach Kalpa and transfer to hotel. Visit the Tibetan Buddhist temple in the evening and make sure to witness the mesmerizing sunset from there on the Kinnar-Kailash peak.
Day 1:
Reach Kalpa and transfer to hotel. Visit the Tibetan Buddhist temple in the evening and make sure to witness the mesmerizing sunset from there on the Kinnar-Kailash peak.
Day 2:
In the morning, visit Recong Peo and Kothi and Goto Chanadika temple to see the image of goddess made of pure gold. Rest of the day is for your leisure and to enjoy the beauties of Kalpa.
Day 1:
Reach Kalpa and transfer to hotel. Visit the Tibetan Buddhist temple in the evening and make sure to witness the mesmerizing sunset from there on the Kinnar-Kailash peak.
Day 2:
In the morning, visit Recong Peo and Kothi and Goto Chanadika temple to see the image of goddess made of pure gold. Rest of the day is for your leisure and to enjoy the beauties of Kalpa.
Day 3:
Full day at your leisure to enjoy the place.
Transportation
For traveling to Kinnaur, you have to hire a good quality car,preferably a SUV, for the entire duration. For a comfortable journey, do not plan more than more than 5-6 people in a SUV type car. For hiring the car, you can contact the local taxi union office at Shimla or contact the tour operators.
Some good drivers in this route are –
Shri Ramchandra: 094180 27528
Vinkle: 09459262520
Ramesh Kumar: 08894570848, 09459493766
Chhewang Dorjey: 094592-28584
they can be contacted directly for booking.
Shimla
i) Vishal Taxi Union (Near HPTDC Lift) Ph: 0177- 2657645
ii) Kalka Shimla Taxi Union (Near Main Bus Stand) Ph: 0177- 2651162, 2658225
iii) Prepaid Taxi Service. Ph: 0177- 2658892
HP Tourism Bus Booking
http://hp.gov.in/hptdc/Availability.aspx
Himachal Road Transport Corporation
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