Путешествие в Малый Тибет (Индия)
Путешествие в Малый Тибет (Индия)
30 апреля - 12 мая
30 апреля – Delhi / Kullu / Manali Arrive Delhi. Morning catch the flight to Kullu. On arrival in Kullu drive to Manali and check-in to hotel. Overnight hotel.
1 мая – Manali Day free to explore the sights. We take you to the 500 year old Hadimba Devi Temple resting in a thick grove of gigantic Deodar trees; then it's on to Vashisht across the River Beas where you can have a dip in the healing hot springs; a visit to the Buddhist Monastery in the market completes our day tour. Evening free to stroll along the Mall selling all kinds of handicrafts. Overnight at the hotel.
2 мая – Manali / Kaza Leave Manali early and driving over the 13,050 ft high Rohtang Pass enter the Lahaul Spiti valley. After descending the winding road we turn right for our journey to Spiti. The road goes along the Chandra River with towering mountains all around till we reach the small two-shop hamlet of Batal. From here a track goes to the beautiful lake of Chandratal 14 Kms away. However we take the climb up to the Kunzum Pass the gateway to Spiti. After stopping awhile on top of the pass where a small temple stands, we continue into the Spiti valley. The scenery is now one of barren mountains and large plains. Reaching Kaza the capital of Spiti by evening we check into our hotel.
3 мая – Kaza We visit the ancient Ki Monastery perched upon a craggy outcrop overlooking the wide Spiti River basin. We drive about half an hour further from here to the neatly laid out village of Kibber also known as the highest inhabited village in the world at 14,500 feet. After lunch we return to Kaza where we go on to explore the old bazaar with its narrow streets and mud walled shops. Return to our hotel for the night.
4 мая – Kaza / Tabo We now leave Kaza and head east to our next destination - Tabo Monastery. We stop over at the formidable Dhankar Monastery sitting high on a rock face overlooking the confluence of the Pin and Spiti Rivers. This was once a fort and palace of the Spiti lords. It's almost like stepping way back into time. We reach Tabo by late afternoon. Over a 1000 years old (built in 996 AD) and situated at a height of 3500 metres this beautiful monastery has some of the most exquisite works of art in the West Himalayas. Comprising of temple complex of Tabo Chokhor Its structure blends well into the surrounding village of brown and white mud- and stone buildings. This is one of the oldest religious sites resting in the barren landscape of Spiti between the Great Himalayan and Zanskar mountain ranges. The intriguing Indo Tibetan art form found here in the temples is one of the finest ever created and even today the brilliant colours stand out. Beautiful murals and stucco images stare at you telling you the story of an ancient religion still flourishing in this part of the world. Check into our Guest house for the night.
5 мая – Tabo / Nako From Tabo the road goes south east and becomes more rugged as we approach the boundaries of Kinnaur. The road now winds upwards and we leave the main Hindustan Tibet Road as the highway was once known to climb towards the hidden lake of Nako. The village of Nako still surprises with its ancient mud and rock walled houses but the views from here are spectacular. Check into the Leo Pargyal Hotel for the night.
6 мая – Nako / Sangla Leaving the picturesque Nako village with its emerald green lake we head south and enter Kinnaur where the landscape now attains a greener hue as forests of Pine and Fir begin appearing along the road. By afternoon we reach Karchham a small hamlet on the highway from where we turn left into the Sangla Valley. The road winds upward high above the Baspa River and we continue on this beautiful drive to arrive at the small village of Sangla. Check into a comfortable Guest House for the night.
7 мая – Sangla / Sarahan We drive up to the last point of Chitkul in the valley through verdant forests of Pine, Fir and Deodar by passing lovely meadows and streams. We return to Sangla and continue onwards to join the highway again to continue south towards the magical hamlet of Sarahan high up on a hill. The Hotel here has an amazing views of the entire Kinnaur landscape and also some excellent views of the mountains all round. Walk around the Bazaar and visit the small nature sanctuary here. Return to our hotel for the night.
8 мая – Sarahan / Shimla Today we drive further south to the final destination of Shimla. The highway goes through some sub-alpine landscape as we descend to the valley floor and then climb up again to enter the Shimla hills with their lush cover of Oak, Pine and Fir forests. Stop over at the quaint town of Narkanda for lunch at the Tourism Hotel which offers some of the most spectacular views of the Himalayan ranges stretching across the horizon to the north. Reaching Shimla by evening we check into our hotel.
9 мая – Shimla Today we explore the small hamlets of Mashobra and Naldera two places that give you an insight into the culture of the Shimla hills. A relaxed day as we drive through enchanting scenery and get to see the heavily forested hills.Evening return to our hotel and later explore the legendary Mall road made famous by Anglo Indian writers during the halcyon days of the British Raj.
10 мая – Shimla / Kalka / Delhi Today morning you will be transferred to railway station to take a toy train to Kalka. This is very beautiful and picturesque journey. After reaching Kalka change the train to depart for Delhi. On arrival in Delhi you will be transferred to hotel.
11 мая – Delhi Morning combined city sightseeing Old and New Delhi covering Jama Masjid - The largest mosque in Asia, Red Fort-The red stone magic, Gandhi memorial–The memoir of father of the nation. Sightseeing India Gate - The memorial of martyrs, Parliament House – The govt. head quarters, Humayun Tomb and Qutab Minar. Overnight hotel.
12 мая – Delhi – Departure On Time transfer to International airport to board the flight for onward j
Цена программы: от $ 1680 с человека при двухместном раз
В цену включены: - размещение в гостиницах 4* в Дели, Манали, Шимла и гестхаусах; - все внутренние переезды; - переезд на поезде (a/c) Шимла – Дели; - питание: полный пансион (кроме Дели и Манали (завтрак); - экскурсии по программе; - все разрешения и входные билеты; - услуги англоязычно
В цену не включены: - авиаперелет Москва – Дели – Москва; - перелет Дели - Кулу ($ 200); - виза Индии (от $ 80); - медицинская страховка; - сборы аэрофллота
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