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Day 01 : DELHI / SHIMLA ( 7 hrs) : Overnight train to Kalka
and transfer to the the Himalayan Queen toy train or drive straight from Delhi.
Arrive Shimla by noon. Transfer to palace hotel. Evening explore the infamous Mall
with its Churches and mock Elizabethan architecture. Overnight
Shimla.
Day 02 : SHIMLA / SARAHAN (6 hrs) The road from Shimla goes
east towards the Tibetan border along the Sutluj to Rampur Visit Buddhist monastery'
and the rajah's palace and temple. Arrive at Saharan and check into the scenically
located Srikhand Tourist Bungalow. Evening visit the 2000 year old Bhimakali
temple. Overnight Sarahan.
Day 03 : SARAHAN / SANGLA (31/2 hrs) : Drive up the Sutlej valley
into the Baspa valley to Sangla. Check into Wanderlust deluxe Baspa Banks tented camp.Evening relax around bonfire with a chota peg. Overnight Baspa Banks.
Day 04 : SANGLA Morning visit Sangla village, and the old
Kamru fort occupied by the local rulers for centuries. Day at leisure by the riverside.
Overnight Baspa Banks.
Day 05 : SANGLA / CHITKUL I SANGLA Drive through wooded hillsides
to picturesque Chitkul (18 km), the last Indian village before Tibet with
its small houses, monasteries and temples. The valley has saffron farms and is famous
for apples. Overnight Baspa Banks.
Day 06 : SANGLA Day at leisure for nature walks, trout fishing, mountain biking or excursion
to Kalpa for
views of the Kinner Kailash range. Overnight
Baspa Banks.
Day 07 : SANGLA / NARKANDA (5 1/2 hrs) : Drive to Narkanda (160km),
a quaint little town with good views. Overnight Tourist bungalow, Narkanda.
Day 08:NARKANDA / NALAGARH(5 ½hrs):Drive
back via Shimla to Nalagarh.
Check into the Heritage Nalagarh Palace Resort, managed by the extremely hospitable
royal family. Overnight Nalagarh.
Day 09 : NALAGARH / DELHI (6 hrs) : After leisurely
breakfast, head for Delhi or transfer to Chandigarh an hour away, to board shatabadi
super fast train to Delhi.
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