Sangla Valley

ITINERARY

About Sangla valley

If a landscape had the powers of casting spells, then the Sangla valley would be an extraordinary magician. Once seen, it is a place that can never be forgotten. So aptly portrayed in the song "Nothing But" by John Kay. The gorgeous green valley of Sangla is where the tired mind and body gets relaxed and rejuvenated.

Sangla Valley, also known as the Baspa Valley, is located in the greater Himalayan Range of Himachal Pradesh. The valley extends from Karchum to Chitkul, the last village at the Indo-Tibetan border. The word ‘Sangla’ in the Tibetan language denotes ‘Pass of Light’. Sangla travel guide is full of references to the mesmerizing sceneries and picturesque spots. The region and its vicinity are famous for its cherry and apple trees and pine nut orchards. Apart from the amazing natural vegetation, some of the interesting sightseeing places that attract tourists are Kamru Fort, Buddhist Monastery, Sangla Meadow and Tibetan Wood Carving Centre etc. The place is famous worldwide for Kinnauri caps and handmade shawls.

Travel Date - 11th to 18th May 2024

Detailed Itinerary -

Day 1 - CHANDIGARH TO THANEDAR (180KM)

Arrival in Chandigarh, we depart for Narkanda (180 km - 6/7 hours). We halt at the picturesque resort in Narkanda. 

Dinner and overnight stay at the resort. 

DAY 2 - THANEDAR TO SANGLA (150km - 6/7 Hours) 

Post breakfast at Narkanda we depart for Sangla valley (150 km and takes about 5-6 hours). We visit the famed Hatu Peak (10420 ft). It also houses the ancient Hatu Mata temple. The peak offers a spectacular view of the entire Himalayan ranges, snow-clad mountains and in depths are the dense forests, green fields and apple orchards. After a 6 hours drive from Narkanda, we arrive at Sangla. We’ll be staying at a height of 2,700 mts the camp is surrounded by towering mountains on all sides and is on the banks of the Baspa river that surges through the valley. Dinner and overnight stay at Sangla.

Day 3 - FULL DAY SANGLA KANDA EXCURSION (Weather permitting) 

Post breakfast, we leave Sangla Kanda by 4X4 for lifetime off-road experience. Be back to the camp by evening. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Day 4 – VISIT TO RAKCHAM & CHITKUL VILLAGE

We visit Chitkul village, about 28 km away from Sangla Valley at an altitude of 3450 meters. Chitkul is the last inhabited place in India before the Indo-Tibet border. The magical beauty which this village offers is unmatched and incomparable. Chitkul remains closed in winters and is extremely famous for its potatoes in the whole world. From Chitkul, a short trek takes you to Nagasti, the last civilian outpost on the Indo-China border. Evening you are free to explore the surroundings.

Day 5 - SANGLA TO KALPA (60Km)

Just 60 km from the camp, it can take over 3 hours to reach Kalpa. The drive is through the beautiful lands of Karcham, Powari and Recong Peo. Besides the amazing close-up view of the Kinner Kailash range, Kalpa also offers a wonderful market walk.

Hindu temples, Buddhist monasteries and gompas stick out like Christmas decorations on the mountain slopes and makes for an interesting sight. Overnight at Kalpa. Sight sightseeing in Kalpa is all about gazing in utter amazement at the stunning view of Kinner. Kalpa is surrounded by apple orchards and forests of chilgoza pines, and the air is clean and crisp.

Overnight at Kalpa

DAY 6 – .LOCAL SIGHTSEEING IN KALPA

Besides the amazing close-up view of the Kinner Kailash range, Kalpa also offers a wonderful market walk. Sight sightseeing in Kalpa is all about gazing in utter amazement at the stunning view of Kinner. Kalpa is surrounded by apple orchards and forests of chilgoza pines, and the air is clean and crisp.

Overnight at Kalpa.

DAY 7 –  KALPA TO SHIMLA (230 km)

Wake up early to witness the stunning sunrise bathing of Kinner Kailash peaks. After an early breakfast, we leave the gorgeous Valley and leave for Shimla (7-8 hrs drive).

Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 8 – SHIMLA TO CHANDIGARH  (102 km)

Post breakfast, depart for Chandigarh to catch a flight back home. 

Trip Cost: Rs. 50,000 + 5% GST Per Person

Trip Dates: 11th to 18th April 2024

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Resort Links:

Narkanda (1 Night) - Deodar Cottage - Visit Website  

Sangla (4 Nights ) Apple Orchard - Visit Website 

Kalpa (2 Nights ) Grand Shambala - Visit Website 

Shimla (1 Night) - Kamna hill resort - Visit Website 


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