The Golden Temple and the Himalayas - Valle de Lahaul and Spiti
2024
Discover the Golden Temple and the sublime landscapes of the Himalayas. Explore the unknown Himalayan routes and visit the famous Sikh Golden Temple in Amritsar. A journey to the heart of India and the natural beauty of the Indian Himalayas. This trip will take you to the Lahaul and Spiti valleys. The Lahaul and Spiti valley is one of India's undiscovered treasures. Most of the villages on the way to Lahaul and Spiti are beautiful. We'll pass through towns like Manali, Rohtang, Kunzum la, Kaza, Hikkim, Dhankar, Tabo, Nako, Kalpa, Sangla, Chitkul, Sarahan, Rampur (apple cultivation), Narkanda, Kufri, Shimla, Chandigarh and Haridwar.
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Faune and flora, Discovery, Adventure / Sports & Leisure, Relaxation / Well-being.
Best months to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Mai, Juin, Juillet, Août, Septembre, Octobre.
How to get there?
You can get there by Plane, Car, Train.
VOYAGE IN INDIA
From 1699€ à 3699€ / person
Travel suitable for :
Detail of the stay : The Golden Temple and the Himalayas - Valle de Lahaul and Spiti - 20 days
Delhi
Arrival at New Delhi IGI terminal 3 airport in the evening. Welcome to India by our local representative and transfer to hotel.
Delhi / Amritsar (express train)
Steps: Amritsar
Transfer to New Delhi station to catch the express train to Amritsar. Welcome at Amritsar station and check-in. Early afternoon, departure for a visit to the Indo-Pakistan border closing ceremony.
Amritsar :
Steps: Amritsar
Visit the Golden Temple, stroll around the sacred basin and discover the immense communal kitchens dedicated to pilgrims of all religions, then visit JaliawalanBagh, the palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. In the evening, stroll to discover the ancient city of Amritsar
Amritsar / Dharamsala
Steps: Mcleod Ganj - Dharamsala
Departure for Dharamshala via the Himalayan passes. Dharamshala is a special mountain resort, varying in height from 1,200 m. to 1,800 m. Settle in Dharamsala, also known as Little Tibet. The Dalai Lama settled here after the Chinese invasion of Tibet in 1959. Visit to the town of Macloedganj.
Dharmshala
Visit Dalailama palace, Tibetan monastery, Bagsunath temple and Bhagsu waterfalls. Afternoon free to stroll through the Tibetan handicraft markets of Mac Leodganj
Dharamsala / Baijnath / Manali
Departure for Manali. On the way, visit to the Baijnath temple, one of India's most important temples to Shiva (the cosmic dancing god). Settle in Manali and evening at leisure.
Manali
Steps: Manali
An important town in the Kullu Valley and the gateway to the Himalayas. Visit Naggar Fort, a spectacular rock and stone castle built by the Sikh kings in 1460, and Hidimba Devi Temple (a temple dedicated to the goddess Hadimba). In the afternoon, visit to Vaishista, a picturesque village near Manali. Visit to the Vaishista temple. Evening return to Manali.
Manali / Chandratal
Departure for Chandratal. Settle into a campsite in Chandratal. Chandratal is famous for its lake, called "Moon Lake". Free time to discover this magical place at an altitude of 4,300mt. Free evening at the campsite.
Chandratal / Kaza
Departure for Kaza. A picturesque village located in the Lahaul and Spiti valley at an altitude of 3,800mt. Settle in Kaza, then free time
Kaza / Kibber /LalungMonastery /Kaza
In the morning, visit the village of Kibber and the Lalung Buddhist monastery. Return to Kaza and evening at leisure.
Kaza / Dhankar / Tabo / Nako
Morning departure for a visit to the monastery and the villages of Dhankar and Tabo. Settle in Nako, then evening at leisure.
Nako / Kalpa :
Visit to Nako monastery, lake and village Departure for Kalpa. Settle in Kalpa. Then visit the town's Hindu and Buddhist temples.
Kalpa / Sangla :
Departure for Sangla. Settle in Sangla. Free time to explore the village of Sangla
Sangla / Rackcham / Chitkul / Sangla
Morning departure to visit the village of Rackcham and Chitkul. Return to Sangla and free time.
Sangla/Bhimakali/Sarahan:
Departure for Sarahan. Settle in Sarahan. Then visit the Bhimkali temple dedicated to the goddess Kali. Free evening in Sarahan.
Sarahan / Rampur / Shimla:
Departure for Shimla. On the way, visit to the village of Rampur. Settle in Shimla. Late afternoon free to explore the Kathbazar market and mall road.
Shimla/ Chandigarh :
Departure for Chandigarh. Settle in Chandigarh, a modern city built by the famous 20th-century French architect Le Corbusier. Evening at leisure.
Chandigarh / Haridwar
Departure for Haridwar. Visit to the main Har Ki Peri Ghat, the temples of Daksha Mahadevi and Mansa Devi dedicated to Shakti, the Goddess of power and strength. Gangadwara Temple and the Gurukula Museum. At the end of the day, Aarti ceremony on the ghats of Haridwar.
Haridwar/Delhi :
Departure for Delhi. Installation in Delhi. Evening free.
Delhi:
Transfer to Delhi international airport for your return flight to France.
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