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1 10-Nov-12 Sat Surat Rewari 1093 22.502 11-Nov-12 Sun Rewari Lunch GianiNarkanda Check best road ahead at shimla 2200 498 11.003 12-Nov-12 Mon Narkanda Ka 32804 13-Nov-12 Tue Ka Losar5 14-Nov-12 Wed Losar Losar Kunzum La6 15-Nov-12 Thu Losar7 16-Nov-12 Fri 08 17-Nov-12 Sat 09 18-Nov-12 Sun 0

10 19-Nov-12 Mon 011 20-Nov-12 Tue 012 21-Nov-12 Wed 013 22-Nov-12 Thu 014 23-Nov-12 Fri 015 24-Nov-12 Sat 0

Petrol 17045Hotels 56000Food 16800

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SolanShoghiShimla 2200 ChailKufriFagu 2146 MashobraTheog 1965MananNarkanda 2708Kufri a Mahasu Peak

The Indira

Rampur 1350Jeori 2083 SarahanDharaliSungra KufnuWangtuTapriKarchhamReckong Peo 2290Pangi 2100KhokpaMorangKaNako 3662Chango 3058HurlingTabo 3280Shichling 3870Hansa

Kaza 3650Kibber 4205

Naldehra golf course

DestinationsHatu PeakTanni Jubbar LakeJeoriBhimakali templeZuzurana bird sanctuarySarahanSangla - ChitkulKalpa chinni village, kinnaur kail 2960

Kazaa - Tabo monastry, Nako LakeKazaa - kibber village, komic village

kunzum pass - chandra tal

Srikhand Jalori pass

TaboNako

but If you are after scenic roads then i would suggest do either of this:a) Narkanda-Thanedar-Bithal-RampurSame travel time as NH22. You will love the apple orchard in the full blossom.

b)Narkanda-Baggi-Khadrala-Sungri-Taklech-Dharanghati-Mashnoo-SarahanIt is a dirt trek between Dharanghati and Mashnoo with no traffic but somebody did it last year in Innova could be easily done by your vehicles. This is the route I want to most defiantly take next time I travel there. The scenic beauty through this road is said to to unmatched and beats most places in Kinnaur and Spiti.

It is a dirt trek between Dharanghati and Mashnoo with no traffic but somebody did it last year in Innova could be easily done by your vehicles. This is the route I want to most defiantly take next time I travel there. The scenic beauty through this road is said to to unmatched and beats most places in Kinnaur and Spiti.

SPITI

KAZA

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DHANKAR

The fort of Dhankar now lies in ruins, but still is a place worthy of visit. From the remnants of the fort one can see vast expanses of the Spiti valley.

Dhankar is approachable by a motorable road, good for small vehicles only, that branches off for Dhankar from the main Kaza - Samdu road at a point around 24 kms from Kaza. The branch road is 8 kms in length upto Dhankar.

There is no rest house in the village. If you plan to halt for night, do carry tents, sleeping bags and other provisions.

LHALUNG

Spiti (locally pronounced 'Piti') or the 'middle country', has its sub divisional headquarters at Kaza. The river Spiti originates at the base of the Kunzam range and flows eastward to join the Sutlej at Khab in Kinnaur. In practical isolation for centuries, Spiti has an intensely introvertive culture centred around its several monasteries- Dhankar, Ki, Tabo, Mud, Gungri, Lidang, Hikim, Sagnam, Mane Gogma and Giu to name a few. Spiti was loosely ruled for many centuries by a hereditary wazir, styled Nono. The majority of the people are Buddhists, followers of the Geluk-pa sect. The repetition of the mantra "Om mani padme hum" (literally, 'Behold, the jewel is in the lotus'), is constant; it is believed to bring good fortune and wash away all sins. For all the seeming bleakness, Spiti possesses a haunting beauty. The wildlife in the region includes the elusive snow leopard and ibex, found in the Pin valley.

Spiti has come to be known as the "fossil park of the world". The three villages Kibber, Kaza & Kye fall on the route faovourite among those looking for fossils. These villages are situated at heights between 13,500 ft. and 14,400 ft. above msl. Langza is famous for fossils of maritime life. These fossils are found on either side of Kang-yur and Paapen-yu nullahs near the village.

Kaza, the sub-divisional headquarters of Spiti, is situated on the left bank of the Spiti river at an altitude of about 12,500 ft. above msl. The village is overlooked by steep ridges. The otherwise soporific place hums with activity of tourists during summer, who converge here for permits, current exchange, information, accommodation, petrol and to witness the annual trade fair which a number of visitors compare with the fairs in some of the gompa towns of Ladakh. Besides, Kaza makes a ideal base camp for all treks and tours within the valley. Guides, porters, pack animals and most importantly permits for treks can be obtained in Kaza.

There are two rest houses in Kaza proper. The Electricity Board rest house is at Rangrik just 4 km away. It is the best in the valley. Kaza has one of the two Sa- kya- pa sect monasteries. The other monastery is at Hikkim. Opposite Kaza on the right bank of the Spiti river is Kyuling from where the nono of Spiti ruled over his subjects. Rani Damyanti, a descendent of this ruling, family, now resides in Kaza preserving all the stately charm of the yester years.

On the left bank of the Spiti river at a distance of 32 kms downstream from Kaza, near Shichling at an altitude of 3870 m, nestles the citadel of Dhankar, the official capital of Spiti. The citadel is built on a spur which projects into the main valley and ends in a precipice. The location of this fort is strategic as Spiti always had to suffer innumerable aggressions by its neighbors. The location allowed the Spitian to keep vigil on the approaches and to submit messages to surrounding inhabitations in case of danger. Whenever the Spitians were attacked, they built huge fires to signal meeting in the safe sanctuary of rocks, i.e., Dhankars. In the meeting all men and women decided the course of action to be taken against the aggressors.

According to the State Gazetteer, "(The fort) became notorious for housing a cavernous dungeon which the Nono used as prison. It contained a cell without doors having only a small opening at the top through which the condemned person was lowered and received his meals."

Dhankar is also of art historical importance. Founded between 7th and the 9th centuries, Dhankar's old temple complex occupies the southern part of the steep mountain slope of the village. It is known by the name of Lha-O-pa Gompa (monastery of the followers of Lha-O).

The monastery consists of a number of multi-storeyed buildings perched together, giving a fortress like impression. There are five different halls including Kanjur, Lhakhang, and Dukhang where a life size silver statue of Vajradhara, the Diamond Being, is placed in a glass altar embellished with scarves and flowers.

Most interesting at the Lha-O-pa gompa is the small chapel on the uppermost peak above the main monastery - Lhakhang Gongma. The building is decorated with depictions of Shakyamuni, Tsongkhapa and Lama Chodrag on the central wall Dhankar's main attraction, although least publicised, is a fresh water lake about 2.5 km from the village at a height of 13500 ft. Set amidst lush green pastures, the lake offers a perfect idyllic camping site. Some boating facilities are proposed to be introduced in the near future. Under the Desert Development Project of Spiti the common carp variety of fish has been introduced in this lake. No angling is, however, allowed in the lake.

From the small hamlet of Attargu the track leads through deserted and rugged terrain over heights of around 3800 metres into the Lingti valley. Lingti is the third biggest river, after the Pin which pours its great waters out into the spiti. The road into the Lingti valley leads along the slopes of the Lingti's right bank in serpentine curves from which one has a giddy view of the few medieval settlements along the river. After an hour-long drive the valley opens up a little for the rich pastures of Lhalung town, consisting of barley and the yellow rape that adds another beautiful colour to the reduced palette of Spiti.

KUNZAM PASS

Kunzum Jot

There is a small hut about 200 m. away from the temple where travellers can find shelter during foul weather. For tourists it is a favourite halt for tea or snacks. From Kunzom one trek leads. Chandrataal, the lake of the Moon.

LOSSAR

There is a small gompa in the village. The flat roofed houses are topped by white flagpole which the superstitious believe saves them from evil spirits and brings prosperity.There is a PWD rest house at the edge of the village where one can stay. A few meters from the rest house from Spiti river in all its serenity. A small flight of steps leads to the river bank where one could even venture a swim.

The village grows seed potatoes and green peas besides traditional crops. Yak is the beast of burden. Ibex, blue sheep, etc. can be seen in the higher reaches around the village.Porters, pack animals and guides for Chandrataal and other treks starting from Lossar can be hired from here.

The inhabitants dress up more like their Tibetan counterparts and perform an interesting post harvest Yak dance which can be witnessed during La Darcha fair.

A few of the chhortens lead up to the monastic site from the outskirts of the village. The compound consists of five buildings. At some spots fragmentary remains of a wall encircling all the buildings are to be found. The local tradition that the site once consisted of nine temples, together with the rich interior of the main chapel and the fact the building is also attributed to Rinchen Zangpo, may suggest that the temple like that of Tabo was designed as a Chokhor site, a place of learning and debate as opposed to a simple chapel for worship by local people.

The paintings on the walls are of recent date. Serkhang, the golden hall is completely overwhelmed by the number of deities present. The small chapel has a total of 51 deities, either mounted against the walls or placed on the central altar, of which the most are painted in gold.

This pass is situated at 60 kms from Gamphu on the Gramphu-Kaza- Sumdo road. It provides chief access to the Spiti-valley from Lahaul which is separated from the Spiti valley by the great Kunzom range, and from where the Spiti, pronounced Piti, the chief river of the area takes its source. Though higher than the Rohtang Pass, Kunzom is safer and provides easier ascent and descent. The altitude of this pass is about 4590 m. The panorama as viewed from the top is breathtaking. The lofty Shigri Parbat can be seen right in front in all its grandeur. The crest of the pass has been marked by a chhorten of stones erected ages ago. Recently a temple has been built on the top. A hut has also been built for the people to take shelter.

The crest of the pass is marked by a wall of mani stones clearly suggesting that one is now stepping into a Buddhist country. A temple dedicated to Durga, the fierce female deity, was built by some gaddies but it could not withstand avalanches and today is in ruins. People believe that the deity has refused to live in the temple. She prefers to stay in the open. Her foot impressions worshipped by gaddies and local people.

Lossar is the first inhabited village on the Spiti side if you advance to the valley from Manali over Kunzom pass. Situated at a height of 4,085 m., the village is singularly secluded. Sight of Lossar to a trekker coming down from Kunzom brings instant relief. The neatly white-washed mud houses with red bands look extremely picturesque. The contrast is rendered all the more appealing by verdant fields and willow plantations around the village. According to Gerard, "Lofty as the level of Lossar is, there is little in the landscape to betray its position when viewed in summer, embosomed in flourishing crops and herds of Pashmina wool goats. Yaks and horses meet the eye upon the high activities of the mountains, and an ardent sunshine keeps the air looming from the effect of mirage.

The people of Lossar are very hospitable, it is common for the villagers to invite touring officials to their village for a binge where the gusts are regaled to the tunes of local music and dance an liberal helpings of chhang and arak. One wonder if the tourists are also accorded the same hospitality.

Lossar is surrounded by vast alpine, meadows which are frequented by herders from Kangra Mandi, Chamba, Kullu and Bilaspur. The shepherds believe a stay of two months in and around Spiti immunises their flock and increases their fertility.

KYE MONASTERY

The gompa is approached by road from Kaza (only 12 km). However, it is only 8.5 kms trek from Kaza.

KIBBER

PIN VALLEY

Horse racing and arrow shooting are very popular in the valley. A tourist may frequently come across arrow shooting competitions called Dhuvor.

Overlooking Kaza from a height of about 13,500 ft, the Kye monastery is the largest in the valley and holds a powerful sway over the most populous part of the valley around Kaza. The gompa is an irregular heap of low rooms and narrow corridors on a monolithic conical hill. From a distance is resembles the Thiksey monastery near Leh in Ladakh. The irregular prayer chambers are interconnected by dark passages, tortuous staircases and small doors.

Hundreds of lamas receive their religious training in the monastery. It is also known for its beautiful murals, thankas, rare manuscripts, stucco images and peculiar wind instruments that form part of the orchestra whenever Chham is enacted in the gompa in summer. Another interesting aspect of the gompa is its collection of weapons which may have been used to ward off marauders as also to maintain its control over people betraying a church-militant character.

Thousands of devotees from all over the world here attended the Kalachakra ceremony which was performed in August, 2000 by His Holiness Dalai Lama.Kalachakra initiation (Skt. Abhisheka, Tibetan Wang) is not just an elaborate puja or a religious congregation. It is a workshop in a grand scale to make an earnest effort by both the teacher and disciples to awaken their Buddha nature by the combined forces of teaching, prayer, blessing, devotion, mantra, yoga and meditation. It is an effort by every participant to try to discover the true and permanent peace for the sake of all others. The Buddhists believe mere presence during this elaborate initiation ceremony stretching over a few days, liberates the participant from suffering and bestows on him the bliss of Enlightenment.

The ceremony focuses on five main subjects - cosmology, psycho-physiology, initiation, sadhana and Buddhahood. A Kalachakra mandala and Viswatma deitiy in union with his consort are at the centre of this ceremony guiding the disciple through the tedious process of initiation.

Kibber is located at a height of about 14,200 ft in a narrow valley on the summit of a limestone rock. It is only 16 kms from Kaza and a bus service plies between these two places in summer. Kibber is a rather pleasant village with plenty of cultivation. The moment you get down from the bus you are greeted by lush green fields which look strikingly refreshing against the arid backdrop of lofty hills.

There are only 80 houses in the village. The remarkable feature about the architecture is the use of stone instead of mud or adobe brick used extensively in the valley. There are a civil dispensary, a high school, a post office, a telegraph office and a community TV set in the village. There is a monastery in Kibber which is named after Serkang Rimpochhe of Tabo. The lama breathed his last in Kibber in 1983 and when he was being cremated a water source erupted from that spot. Even today the source is being used by the villagers. There is a traditional trade route from Kibber to Ladakh over Parang La. The Spitians go to Ladakh to barter their horses for yaks or to sell for cash. The trek to Ladakh takes minimum 3 night halts. Permits are required for this trek.

One of the four local units of Spiti is the Pin valley which lies on either side of the Pin river. Geographically, the Pin valley is shut off from the rest of Spiti by high mountains. The only opening has been provided by the Pin river that forces its way through a deep narrow gorge to join the main river Spiti, at Attargu.

The Pin valley is famous for its internationally recognised Chaumurti horses that are bred and sold for considerable sums in Rampur-Bushahar during Lavi fair and in Ladakh. The climate and the rich grass of the valley produce extremely sure footed horses able to negotiate great heights without much difficulty. A tourist in the Pin valley may see scores of horses, colts and fillies grazing on the river banks and some youths galloping away on these horses singing wildly in joyous abandon.

Stayed at HPTDC Hotel Srikhand (My Rating 4/5)

Other Staying options--------------------Sarahan

• Bhimkali temple -Sarahan Temple lodge-01782274248

Narkanda• Harsh Villa, (Home Stay) booked by HPTDC Site. Contact: 9817555777 / 9882147045• Hotel Hatu (HPTDC)• Hotel Mahamaya Palace -Narkanda 01782-242448, -242648 , 09418042448, 09816948668

Thanedar• Banjara Orchard Retreat, Banjara Camps: 941807180, 01782-222265

Leave Shimla at 9:30 AMArrive Sarahan at 4:30 PM

Stayed at Kinner Villa (My Rating 4/5)

Other Staying options Kalpa

• Grand Shangrila [Expensive]

Meals En-routeTapri• Pappu Dhaba; Owner-Surinder Maan-9805229686, 9816179261

Rekong Peo• Little Chef; On the main market, near Chowk.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travelogues/104780-travelogue-family-trip-across-kinnaur-spiti-5.html

Leave Kalpa at 7:30 AMArrive Tabo at 6:00 PM

Stayed at : Tiger Den (0.5/5 Rating)Contact info: Vineet Rana-9418817761

Other Staying options--------------------

• HPTDC Hotel Srikhand: Online Booking at Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation

• Kinner Villa (5/5 Rating) Mr.Shivdayal Negi-9418036006; Anil Purohit (Manager)-9418441036 - Kinner Villa Web-site (best Private Hotel in Kalpa; Choose Room 201 or 101)• Rakpa Regency- Mr. Sandeep:9816803505, (9477870625 Kolkata no., During Winter Months) Geetanjali Tours :: Geetanjali Tour-Web-site

• HPTDC Kinner Kailash HPTDC Web-site

http://hptdc.nic.in/

http://www.kinnervilla.com/

http://www.kinnaurhotels.com/panchali.php

http://hptdc.nic.in/

Nako• Hotel Leo (Reo) Purgil-+91-1785 236339• Kinner Camp-09650210909, 09418209566,09418339866• Lavon Guest House-+91 1786 262 012• Galaxy Guesthouse

Tabo• Trojan Guest House-09418342999• Ajanta Guest House• Millennium Guest House at Tabo Monastry (01906-223315/33)

Anyways, briefly:* As dreaded by most travelers until last year, the road condition between Shimla and Narkanda has improved vastly. This stretch as good as any other stretch in Kinnaur and Spiti. Not really bad roads in Kinnaur and Spiti upto Kunzum Top. I saw a Honda city in Pin valley.

* next time I would skip Narkanda and do instead "Shimla-Naldhera-Basantpur - Sunni - Luhri - Sainj -Rampur" and save about 2 hours of travel time.

*Between Rampur and Powari before Shongton Bridge -road closes between 12:30 and 1:30 PM for blasting activities.

*Blasting activity also near Morang around same time 12:30-1:30PM.

*"Pappu Dhaba" at Tapri served the best vegetarian meal (Rs.50/-) in the entire trip.

*I hope you have included Pin Valley-upto Mudh. This it the best place in entire Spiti valley.

*Instead of Kaza, please stay at picturesque village “Rangrik”. There is a hotel named “Spiti Sarai” with excellent rooms and the very good meals in Kaza. The owner ‘Lotey (Ramesh Lal)@9418439247’ also runs an adventure company(trekking and mountaineering). He indulges himself in mountaineering and has the entire reason (and people) in tips of his hand. He was a crucial guy updating me about the road conditions. He will advice anybody including travelers staying in other hotels.

*If you staying a Tabo. Please don’t stay at Tiger Den. It is hell of a place to stay. Instead stay at Trojen Guest House. Clean and Comfy.

*Petrol Pump beyond Rampur: Tapri, Powari, Rekong Peo and Kaza

Yes, for pin valley you have to go through Attargo. There is a bridge across spiti river with the HPPWD sign board. The distance upto Mudh (the last motorable village will be about 34Kms. It will take you about 2-1/2 hours from Tabo.Attargo-Gulling- 10KmsGulling-Sagnam-12KmsSagnam-Mudh-12 Kms

Please check the Maps attached above.The road condition is fine. We travelled there on 10th June were there were lot of melting glaciers betwen Sagnam and Mud. Lotey(ramesh Lal) had advised me not to go beyond Sagnam because of slush but the scenery beyond Sagnam kept us calling.We decided to travel as far as the raod was driveable. We did not face any problem. For your caravans Scorpios and Boleros it will be a no game.I am glad that we made it upto Mudh. The place is very humbling. Next time I plan to stay there atleast one night.

Yes I have stayed at Golf Grade at Naldehra. Its a decent place but the food is not good. But why halt there, you can push upto Sarahan/Rampur from Delhi.

I have traveled Basantpur-Sunni-Rampur stretch on return . This road is in bad shape between Sunni and Sainj. But I will not say it to be undriveable. No deep potholes or risk of damaging the vehicle. It will be little rough for an hour and it is quite managable I think.

but If you are after scenic roads then i would suggest do either of this:a) Narkanda-Thanedar-Bithal-Rampur

I have not used the route via Luhri, but lordofgondor recently took that road and according to him (Blissful, beautiful Bhabha Valley @ Kafnu), the roads are not in good shape on that route. As for the Basantpur-Kingal route, it is definitely scenic. In fact, after you take the turn from Dhalli, that whole sector is lush green, more so now during the monsoon. If one is not pressed for time, it is definitely enjoyable.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travelogues/100759-blissful-beautiful-bhabha-valley-kafnu.html

Same travel time as NH22. You will love the apple orchard in the full blossom.

b)Narkanda-Baggi-Khadrala-Sungri-Taklech-Dharanghati-Mashnoo-SarahanIt is a dirt trek between Dharanghati and Mashnoo with no traffic but somebody did it last year in Innova could be easily done by your vehicles. This is the route I want to most defiantly take next time I travel there. The scenic beauty through this road is said to to unmatched and beats most places in Kinnaur and Spiti.All these roads are quite easy comparable to places you will be going beyond Leh.

• Kinner Villa (5/5 Rating) Mr.Shivdayal Negi-9418036006; Anil Purohit (Manager)-9418441036 - Kinner Villa Web-site (best Private Hotel in Kalpa; Choose Room 201 or 101)• Rakpa Regency- Mr. Sandeep:9816803505, (9477870625 Kolkata no., During Winter Months) Geetanjali Tours :: Geetanjali Tour-Web-site

http://www.kinnervilla.com/

http://www.kinnaurhotels.com/panchali.php

* As dreaded by most travelers until last year, the road condition between Shimla and Narkanda has improved vastly. This stretch as good as any other stretch in Kinnaur and Spiti. Not really bad roads in Kinnaur and Spiti upto Kunzum Top. I saw a Honda city in Pin valley.

* next time I would skip Narkanda and do instead "Shimla-Naldhera-Basantpur - Sunni - Luhri - Sainj -Rampur" and save about 2 hours of travel time.

*Between Rampur and Powari before Shongton Bridge -road closes between 12:30 and 1:30 PM for blasting activities.


*If you staying a Tabo. Please don’t stay at Tiger Den. It is hell of a place to stay. Instead stay at Trojen Guest House. Clean and Comfy.

Yes, for pin valley you have to go through Attargo. There is a bridge across spiti river with the HPPWD sign board. The distance upto Mudh (the last motorable village will be about 34Kms. It will take you about 2-1/2 hours from Tabo.

The road condition is fine. We travelled there on 10th June were there were lot of melting glaciers betwen Sagnam and Mud. Lotey(ramesh Lal) had advised me not to go beyond Sagnam because of slush but the scenery beyond Sagnam kept us calling.We decided to travel as far as the raod was driveable. We did not face any problem. For your caravans Scorpios and Boleros it will be a no game.I am glad that we made it upto Mudh. The place is very humbling. Next time I plan to stay there atleast one night.

Yes I have stayed at Golf Grade at Naldehra. Its a decent place but the food is not good. But why halt there, you can push upto Sarahan/Rampur from Delhi.




* As dreaded by most travelers until last year, the road condition between Shimla and Narkanda has improved vastly. This stretch as good as any other stretch in Kinnaur and Spiti. Not really bad roads in Kinnaur and Spiti upto Kunzum Top. I saw a Honda city in Pin valley.


Yes, for pin valley you have to go through Attargo. There is a bridge across spiti river with the HPPWD sign board. The distance upto Mudh (the last motorable village will be about 34Kms. It will take you about 2-1/2 hours from Tabo.

The road condition is fine. We travelled there on 10th June were there were lot of melting glaciers betwen Sagnam and Mud. Lotey(ramesh Lal) had advised me not to go beyond Sagnam because of slush but the scenery beyond Sagnam kept us calling.We decided to travel as far as the raod was driveable. We did not face any problem. For your caravans Scorpios and Boleros it will be a no game.





The road condition is fine. We travelled there on 10th June were there were lot of melting glaciers betwen Sagnam and Mud. Lotey(ramesh Lal) had advised me not to go beyond Sagnam because of slush but the scenery beyond Sagnam kept us calling.We decided to travel as far as the raod was driveable. We did not face any problem. For your caravans Scorpios and Boleros it will be a no game.



Kufri

07:00 AM to 05:00 PM, Every day

Some great hiking, some skiing, some beautiful scenes and a cool environment that's what Kufri is all about. It is famous for its trekking and hiking trails. Adventure seeking travellers throng Kufri in winters to enjoy skiing and tobogganing along its snow covered slopes.

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Fagu


Fagu, situated in the middle of apple orchards and forests is a great place to relax with a luncheon picnic basket.

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Naldehra Golf Course


Distance 9 Km

About 9 Km away from Mashobra is Naldehra, a former camping ground during the British colonial rule, now home to a spectacular nine hole golf course. While at Shimla, the erstwhile capital of the British Raj, apart from the sheer beauty presented by its mountains, valleys and forest, some of the other attractions include The Ridge, Christ Church, Jakhu Temple, Summer Hill, Himachal State Museum and the Library. Further up you can head to Mahasu, famous for its ancient temple. Or perhaps Kufri or Narkanda, famous for its ski slopes.

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Chail


Enjoy the heritage walks at Chail.

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Sutlej River


Feel the adrenalin rush as you river raft on the Sutlej river. Indulge yourself in the hot spring baths at Tattapani.

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Shimla Reserve Forest Sanctuary


Mashobra is part of the Shimla Reserve Forest Sanctuary, trekking here is a delightful experience, surrounded by a variety of flora and fauna and all the forest creatures, including the shy musk deer, the state animal of Himachal. You could also trek your way to the many peaks to catch some breathtaking views.

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The Ridge


The Ridge road is a large open space, located in the heart of Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is alongside the Mall Road, and joins it at the Scandal point on the west side. On the east side, the Ridge road leads to Lakkar Bazaar, a wooden crafts market. The Ridge road is also the venue for Summer festival, government functions and local celebrations during the New Year Eve. Prominent landmarks on the Ridge are a neo-Gothic structure of Church from 1844 and a tudorbethan styled library building built in 1910.

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Christ Church


Christ Church, Shimla is the second oldest church in North India, after St.John's Church, Meerut. The church contains five fine-stained glass windows. The glasses represent the Christian virtues of Faith, Hope, Charity, Fortitude, Patience and Humility. The Pipe-Organ of Christ Church is the biggest in the Indian subcontinent and was erected in September 1899.

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Jakhu Temple


Distance 2.5 Km east from the Ridge

Jakhu Temple is an ancient temple in Shimla, dedicated to Hindu deity, Hanuman. Shimla at a height of 2,455 M (8,000 feet) above sea level. Shimla's highest peak offers a panoramic view of the Shivalik Ranges and the town of Sanjauli.

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Summer Hill


The Shimla Summer Hill is situated at an altitude of 1283 metre above the sea level. The Summer Hill of Shimla is a spot on the way from Shimla to Kalka and is only five kilometres from the Ridge of Shimla. The place is perfect for taking a pleasurable walk amidst the quietness of the mother nature. The Summer Hill is situated in between huddles of green hilly trees like the pine and deodar.

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Himachal State Museum and the Library


About 2.5 Km west of Scandal Point by the telecommunications mast, the Himachal State Museum & Library has an impressive collection of Kangra and Mughal miniatures, Chamba embroidery, coins and jewellery, temple carvings, paintings of Shimla and weapons - including some massive blunderbusses.


Christ Church, Shimla is the second oldest church in North India, after St.John's Church, Meerut. The church contains five fine-stained glass windows. The glasses represent the Christian virtues of Faith, Hope, Charity, Fortitude, Patience and Humility. The Pipe-Organ of Christ Church is the biggest in the Indian subcontinent and was erected in September 1899.

The Shimla Summer Hill is situated at an altitude of 1283 metre above the sea level. The Summer Hill of Shimla is a spot on the way from Shimla to Kalka and is only five kilometres from the Ridge of Shimla. The place is perfect for taking a pleasurable walk amidst the quietness of the mother nature. The Summer Hill is situated in between huddles of green hilly trees like the pine and deodar.

ROAD DETAILS:

ROUTE (ALTITUDE MSL) Distance

SHIMLA – NARKANDA (64 km) KARCHHAM – KALPA(33 km)Shimla – Wild Flower Hall (2498m)............13 km Karchham – Powari (2170m)............………..13 kmWild Flower Hall – Kufri (2510m)...............03 km Powari – Recong Peo (2290m)....................7 kmKufri – Fagu (2500m).......................……..06 km Recong Peo – Kalpa (2900m)..................…13 kmFagu – Narkanda (2708m)..............………..42 km

KALPA – TABO (170 km)NARKANDA – SARAHAN (112 km) Kalpa – Akpa (2238)................………........37 kmNarkanda – Kumarsain (2150m)........………..16 km Akpa – Morang (2276m)................………….. 8 kmKumarsain – Sainj (1372m)..............………..15 km Morang – Spello (2244m)................…...…..24 kmSainj – Nirath (945m).....................………..18 km Spello – Puh (2837m)................………...…..11 kmNirath – Dutt Nagar (970m)...........………... 06 km Puh – Khab (2831m)................……….....…..10 kmDutt Nagar – Rampur (1005m).........………...09 km Khab – Nako (3800m)................……….......21 kmRampur – Jeori (1250m)..................………..23 km Nako – Chango (3658m).................…….....20 kmJeori – Sarahan (2165m).................………..17 km Chango – Shikhar (3119m).................…….. 6 km

Shikhar – Sumdo (3230m)................……….. 7 kmALTERNATE ROUTE::Shimla-Basantpur Sumdo – Tabo (3050m)................…………..32 kmShimla-MashobraMashobra-Naldhera TABO – ATTARGO (24 km)Naldhera-Basantpur Tabo – Poh (3150m)................………………..10 km

Poh – Sichiling (3190m)................…………..11 kmALTERNATE ROUTE::Basantpur-Sainj Sichiling – Attargo (3250m)................…….. 3 kmBasantpur-Sunni

Sunni-Luhri...................................………..49 kmLuhri-Sainj....................................………..06 km

ALTERNATE ROUTE::Basantpur-SainjBasantpur-Kinjal ATTARGO-MUDH (PIN VALLEY) (34 km)Kinjal-Sainj Attargo-Gulling ................………......………..10 km

Gulling-Sagnam................……….......………..12 kmALTERNATE ROUTE::Narkanda-Sarahan Sagnam-Mudh................………...........……..12 kmNarkanda-TanedharTanedhar -Bithal ATTARGO-KAZA 23 kmBithal-Rampur Attargo – Lara (3360m)................…………….13 kmRampur-Sarahan Lara – Kaza (3600m)................………......….10 km

ALTERNATE ROUTE::Narkanda-Sarahan KAZA-KI-KIBBER-TASHIGANG (36 km)Narkanda-Baggi Kaza – Ki – Monestery (4116m)...........……. 12 kmBaggi-Khadrala Ki – Monestery – Kibber (4205m)............…….8 kmKhadrala-Sungri Kibber – TASHIGANG (4503m)...............…….14 kmSungri-TaklechTaklech-Dharanghati KAZA-LANGZA-KOMIC (26 km)Dharanghati-Mashnoo Kaza – Langza (4250m)

Mashnoo-Sarahan

SARAHAN – KARCHHAM(77 km) KAZA – KELONG (187 km)Sarahan – Jeori (1250m) ................………..18 km Kaza – Rangrik (3700m)................………...... 8 kmJeori – Chora (1260m)................………..…..11 km Rangrik – Khurik (3750m)................…..…….. 4 kmChora – Bhawa Nagar (1450m)..................20 km Khurik – Sumling (3790m)..................…….... 4 kmBhawa Nagar – Wangtu (1830m)................09 km Sumling – Murang (3800m)................……….. 4 kmWangtu – Tapri (1683m)................………...10 km Murang – Hula (3845m)................…………….. 5 kmTapri – Karchham (1899m)................……….09 km Hula – Pangmo (3896m)................……..…….. 4 km

Pangmo – Kiato (3964m)................…………..13 kmKARCHHAM -SANGLA – CHITKUL(44 km) Kiato – Hanse (3950m)................…….……….. 3 kmKarchham – Sangla (2680m)................……18 km Hanse – Losar (4079m)................…..………..12 km

Sangla – Chitkul (3480m)................………..26 km

ATTARGO-LALUNG (LINGTI VALLEY) (14 km) (Forks outs Near Attargo)

ATTARGO-DANKAR (7 km) (Forks outs Near Attargo)

Langza-Komic (4530m) [**HIGHEST MOTORABLE VILLAGE IN THE WORLD**]

Losar – Kunzam Pass (4551m)...........………..19 km (Chandertal lake Trek 11kms from here)

Kunzam Pass – Batal (3560m)…...........……….12 km(Chandratal Parking 3 Kms+ 3 Kms Trek from here)

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