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Camping
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Camping
in Remote Himachal
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| Duration :
10 Days |
| Places Covered : Shimla
- Kalpa - Recong Peo - Sangla -
Chitkul - Sarahan - Shoja - Jalori
Pass - Sereolesar Lake - Goshani
- Kullu - Delhi |
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| Day 1 : (Shimla - Kalpa) From Shimla
(1,920m) drive through the breathtaking gorges of
the Greater Himalayas to Kalpa (2,900m/290-km).
Overnight at Timberline Trekking camp in Kalpa.
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| Day 2 : (Recong Peo - Kalpa)
Drive to Recong Peo (2,290m/13-km) and the new
Buddhist monastery built to commemorate His Holiness
Dalai Lama'’ Kalchakra sermon and onward to the
ancient village of Pangi. Drive back to Kalpa and
take a short trek to village Rogi, lunch will be
served en route. After tea at the trekking camp
in Kalpa walk to Chinni village. These villages
offer a good opportunity to observe the lifestyle
of the inhabitants. Return to the camp for an overnight
stay. |
| Day 3 : (Kalpa - Sangla Valley - Chitkul)
From Kalpa drive to Baspa valley also known
as the Sangla valley, it is by far the most beautiful
valley of Himachal Pradesh full of wooded slopes
as far as Chitkul (3,435m/80-km). Overnight stay
at the trekking camp in Chitkul.
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| Day 4 : (Sangla Valley - Chitkul) Trek
through the lush green meadows to the grazing fields
of Nagasti on the bank of river Baspa, after lunch
on the riverbank return to the trekking camp in
Chitkul for overnight stay.
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| Day 5 : (Sarahan) Drive to Sarahan
(1,920m/122-km) a beautiful village surrounded by
apple orchards and dominated by Shrikhand Mahadev
Peak (5,155m), which resembles a Shivling and is
famous for the Bhimakali temple. Overnight stay
at a hotel. |
| Day 6 : (Shoja & Jalori Pass) Drive
to Shoja via Jalori pass. Shoja is a small village
108-km away at an altitude of over 8,000 ft. Overnight
stay at the campsite. |
| Day 7 : (Jalori Pass Trek) Early
morning trek along the road to Jalori pass (4-km/10,280
ft.) where one can appreciate the nature’s bounty.
A temple of Mahakali called Jalori Mata attracts
a lot of pilgrims from faraway villages. After breakfast,
trek to Raghupur fort ruins with packed lunch. The
trek offers breathtaking views of the area as one
crosses over the ridge. They unfold many legends
of the past. Return to Jalori Pass in the evening.
Dinner and overnight stay in the tents in the meadows
adjacent to the pass. |
| Day 8 : (Sereolesar Lake) After
breakfast trek to Sereolesar Lake through a thickly
forested narrow path. The onward trek is smooth
and downhill. The Sereolesar Lake is worshipped
and there is a temple of a deity called “Burinagin”,
who according to the legend had 100 Snake sons.
After lunch trek back to the camp, which is an uphill
and a little taxing walk (5-km). Arrive in the evening,
dinner and overnight stay at the camp. |
| Day 9 : (Tirthan Valley - Goshani -
Larji) An hour’s drive to Goshani through the
beautiful valley of Tirthan. Goshaini is a small
village located in Tirthan valley along the banks
of river Tirthan. It is the starting point for the
treks to Bachleo Pass and the Great Himalayan National
Park. Apple, pear orchards and the hills around
add to the serenity of the village. |
| Day 10 : Back to Kullu Onward destination. |
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Camping in
Remote Himachal Reservation Form
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