Himachal Offbeat’s with Shimla (10N & 11 D)

Himachal Offbeat’s with Shimla (10N & 11 D)

Duration

11 Days

Location

Chandigarh, India

Embark on an unforgettable expedition through the lesser-explored regions of Himachal Pradesh with Butterfly Travel and Leisure’s “Unseen Himachal” tour. This meticulously crafted itinerary takes you from the colonial charm of Shimla to the serene landscapes of Rohru, the spiritual ambiance of Sarahan, the pristine beauty of Sangla Valley, the ancient monasteries of Tabo, the rugged terrains of Kaza, and the breathtaking vistas of Kalpa. Conclude your journey with a comfortable drop-off in Chandigarh. Experience the rich tapestry of cultures, traditions, and natural wonders that define the heart of Himachal.

Included

  • All accommodation during tour by Non Ac Double/Twin Rooms in Hotel /Homestay/camp
  • Daily breakfast and Dinner included(Buffet or fix menu basis)
  • All transfers & All sightseeing from Chandigarh Pickup -& Chandigarh drop by individual Non Ac cab/similar.
  • Assitance during tour
  • All Applicable Taxes except GST

Excluded

  • Any Airfare / Train tickets
  • Adventure Activities: River Rafting, Paragliding, Skiing, etc.
  • Heater Charges (If required during winters)
  • Any Personal Expenses – Laundry, Shopping, Tips Etc.
  • Monuments Entry Fees and Camera Fees
  • Travel insurance, Any increase in fuel or tax charges prior to departure that affects the total cost
  • 5%GST Extra.
  • Any Services aparts from above inclusions

Itinerary

Day 01:Chandigarh to Shimla (120 km – 4 hrs)

On arrival t Chandigarh Railway station/Airport .. Car driver will pick up you on your pick-up point and drive to Shimla via Pinjore Garden, Timber Trail, Parwanoo, Solan. Shimla is the capital of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, in the Himalayan foothills.  check inn to the hotel and Overnight stay at hotel in Shimla/Kufri.

Day 02:Shimla to Rohru (110 km – 4 hrs)

After breakfast, Checkout from hotel and  leave for Rohru. Enroute visit also Kharpathar, Kotkhai, and Hatkoti Mata Temple. The Rohru - Hatkoti - Kothkhai belt is popularly known as 'Apple Valley' or 'Golden Belt' in Himachal Pradesh. Among the apples, the 'rich red' and 'royal delicious' are the most popular ones. On arrival check inn to  the hotel and Overnight stay at hotel /homestay.

Day 03:Rohru full day Sightseeing

After morning breakfast, we leave for Rohru local sightseeing. Main attraction nearby Rohru: - Chanshal Pass, Jothi Waterfall, Ghushali Dham ……etc. Later return to hotel and Overnight stay at Hotel/guest house.

Day 04:Rohru to Sarahan (via Bagi Top, Sungri) (150 km – 6 hrs)

After breakfast checkout from hotel and leave for Sarahan. Enroute visiting Baghi Valley Top, Sungri, Valley welcomes you with the great view of Himalayan range. Few photos click and then leave to Sarahan beautifully located with thick woods. Overnight stay at the hotel/homestay.

Day 05:Sarahan to Sangla /Rakchham (100 km – 3-4 hrs)

Early Morning visit to the Bhima Kali Temple during Morning prayer. It is revered as one of fifth one Shaktipeeth. After breakfast, checkout from hotel and Leave for beautiful Sangla valley. Enroute Trandha maa temple known for its sheer drop. A journey from Karcham onwards is enjoyable and adventurous throughout the valley. The natural scenery all around and the eternal snow view are picturesque & charming. This is the most charming valley in the entire District of Kinnaur. It is also known as Baspa valley since Baspa River flows through this valley. Explore the vicinity around including an ancient Kamro Fort & temple dedicated to Nages God. Leave to Rakchham village. O/N at Hotel /homestay.

Day 06:Sangla -Nako- Tabo (190 km – 8 hrs)

After breakfast, checkout from hotel/homestay.. we leave for Tabo via Nako. Enroute also visited Pooh, Khaab, Nako & Gue Village. Tabo has an important Buddhist Gompa & small temples and Taboo is the most important Monasteries, not just Spiti but in the whole of the Tibetan Buddhist World. Taboo holds the distinction of being the largest monastic complex in Spiti constructed in 996 AD. O/N stay at Tabo hotel/camp/homestay.

Day 07:Tabo - Kaza (via Pin valley, Dhankar, Mud Village) (50 km – 3 hrs)

After breakfast checkout from hotel/homestay. we leave for Kaza via Dhankar. En route we visited Pin valley, Dhankar. Pin valley is the home to snow leopards, Himalayan Tahrs and the wild yaks. I was very excited to stay in one of those mud-roof top homestays in the villages of the park. Dhankar Village is a large high village which used to be the capital of the Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh, India. Above the village sits the local monastery - the Dhankar Gompa. O/N stay at a hotel/homestay.

Day 08:Kaza Local Sightseeing (Kee Monastery, Kibber Village, Hikkim, Komic)

After breakfast in Kaza we leave for sightseeing nearby Kaza. O/N stay at a hotel.  Key Monastery: - Kye Gompa (also spelled Kyi, Ki, Key, or Kee - pronounced like the English word key) is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Gelugpa sect located on top of a hill at an altitude of 4,166 meters (13,668 ft) above sea level, close to the Spiti River, in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh, Lahaul and Spiti district, India. It is the largest monastery of the Spiti Valley and a religious training center for llamas. It reportedly had 100 monks in 1855.
  • Kibber village: - Kibber, also known as Kibber Khas and Khyipur, is a village high in the Spiti Valley in the Himalayas at 4,270 m in Himachal Pradesh in northern India. It contains a monastery and is a base for visiting the Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary. Agriculture forms the backbone of the local economy and lush green fields are abundant. It is the base for visitors to the Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • Hikkim: - Hikkim is a village in Lahaul and Spiti district in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh at an elevation of 4,400 m. It is 46 km from Kaza, the nearest town connected by road. It is one of the highest year-round inhabited locations in India, with residences from 4330 to 4400 m.
  • Komic: - Komic is a small village located in Spiti Tehsil of Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh with a population of 130 of which 90 males and 40 are females as per Population Census 2011. Komic village is one of the world’s highest motorable villages.
Later return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 09:Kaza – Kalpa (210 km – 7-8 hrs)

After breakfast, Checkout from Hotel/homestay.. leaves for Kalpa via Reckong Peo shortly to explore a market famous for its dry fruit & local woolen clothes, enroute visit Koti Mata Temple. Arrival at Hotel most of the hotel rooms facing jorkanden & The Kinner Kailash Praks, considered as one of the mythical homes of Lord Shiva & by its side is a seventy-nine-foot rocks formation that resembles a Shivalinga that changes the color as the day passes & is visible to the naked eye on a clear day. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10:Kalpa – Narkanda - Shimla (220 km – 7-8 hrs)

After breakfast, checkout from hotel and we leave for Shimla.. Enroute visits of Narkanda and Tani Jubbar Lake, later departure for Shimla On arrival check inn to the hotel. Overnight stay at Shimla hotel.

Day 11:Shimla – Chandigarh (120 km – 4 hrs)

After breakfast checkout from the hotel & depart for Chandigarh. Arrival at Chandigarh to return Home with Happy Memories. Tour End but Sweet Memories Always Remains

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05. Government-Issued Photo ID (Mandatory)

  • Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / Passport / Driving License
  • Must be original and carried at all times
  • Keep 2–3 photocopies for permits/checkpoints

06. Inner Line Permit (ILP)

  • Required for Indian citizens traveling to certain parts of Kinnaur and Spiti (especially near Chitkul and beyond Kaza)
  • Butterfly Travel and Leisure will arrange this in advance — traveler must share:
    • A scanned copy of their photo ID
    • Passport-sized photograph (soft copy)

07. Medical Declaration (recommended)

  • Travelers with respiratory or heart issues should carry a doctor's note, as some areas are at high altitude (above 4,000m)

08. For Foreign Nationals

  • Valid passport and Indian tourist visa
  • Protected Area Permit (PAP) may be needed — assistance provided upon request