About This Tour
Venture into the "Middle Land" — a cold desert plateau at 12,500 ft where ancient Buddhist monasteries cling to cliffs and the landscape looks like the surface of Mars.
Tour Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
- D1
Arrive Manali
Acclimatization day. Hadimba Temple, Old Manali walk, Mall Road. Briefing session.
- D2
Manali to Kaza
Cross Rohtang Pass (13,050 ft), drive through Kunzum Pass to Kaza. 10-12 hour drive with stunning views.
- D3
Kaza Exploration
Key Monastery (11,755 ft), Kibber village, Chicham bridge (Asia's highest suspension bridge).
- D4
Hikkim & Komic
World's highest post office at Hikkim, Komic village — oldest monastery. Fossil hunting trail.
- D5
Dhankar
Dhankar Monastery perched on a cliff, Dhankar Lake trek (3 hrs). Sunset over Pin-Bhaba confluence.
- D6
Pin Valley
Pin Valley National Park — habitat of snow leopard and Siberian ibex. Village homestay experience.
- D7
Chandratal
Drive to Chandratal Lake (14,100 ft) — the "Moon Lake". Camping under the stars.
- D8
Return to Manali
Early sunrise at Chandratal, drive back via Batal and Atal Tunnel.
- D9
Departure
Morning free, transfer to Bhuntar Airport or Manali bus stand.
What's Included
- Camp & guesthouse stays
- All meals
- 4x4 Sumo vehicle
- Experienced mountain guide
- Inner Line Permits
- Camping equipment
What's Excluded
- Travel insurance
- Personal gear
- Manali to Manali flights