If a landscape had the power of casting spells, the Kinnaur valley would be a magician extraordinary. Snow peaks tower over apple orchards, wooden temples and villages perched above the roaring Sutlej and Baspa rivers.
Our Kinnaur Valley tour takes you from Shimla through Sarahan and the beautiful Sangla valley to Chitkul, the last inhabited village before the Indo-Tibetan border, and Kalpa, with its breathtaking views of the Kinner Kailash range.
Tour highlights
- Bhimakali Temple in Sarahan
- The Baspa valley and Sangla’s Kamru Fort
- Chitkul, the last inhabited village on the old Hindustan-Tibet road
- Sunrise over Kinner Kailash from Kalpa
- Apple orchards and traditional Kinnauri villages
Itinerary
Day 1: Shimla to Sarahan
Drive from Shimla via Narkanda and Rampur to Sarahan. Visit the famous Bhimakali Temple in the evening. Overnight stay in Sarahan.
Day 2: Sarahan to Sangla
Drive along the Sutlej and into the Baspa valley to Sangla. Visit Kamru Fort and the village. Overnight stay in Sangla.
Day 3: Chitkul excursion
Day trip to Chitkul, India’s last village near the Tibet border, with riverside walks and views of snow peaks. Return to Sangla. Overnight stay in Sangla.
Day 4: Sangla to Kalpa
Drive to Kalpa and enjoy views of Kinner Kailash. Visit Roghi village and the suicide point viewpoint. Overnight stay in Kalpa.
Day 5: Kalpa and Reckong Peo
Watch the sunrise over the Kinner Kailash range. Explore Reckong Peo, Kalpa’s old temples and apple orchards. Overnight stay in Kalpa.
Day 6: Kalpa to Shimla or Narkanda
After breakfast, drive back towards Shimla, stopping at Narkanda on the way. Overnight stay in Shimla or Narkanda.
Day 7: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Shimla or Chandigarh for your onward journey.
Cost includes
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis
- Breakfast and dinner
- All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle
- Inner line permits where required
- Parking, toll tax and driver allowance
Cost excludes
- Lunch, additional food and beverages, room service
- Entry tickets and personal expenses
- Insurance and anything not mentioned in the inclusions
