The Hidden Thanedar Sangla Sojha Trip From Chandigarh
07 Nights / 08 Days
Chandigarh – Thanedar – Tani Jubbar Lake – Hatu Peak – Sangla – Chitkul – Sojha – Chandigarh
07 Nights / 08 Days
Chandigarh – Thanedar – Tani Jubbar Lake – Hatu Peak – Sangla – Chitkul – Sojha – Chandigarh
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Incredible Himachal Holidays will take you deep into the unknown territory where we show you the most wonderful side of our country known only to very few. Your journey starts from Thanedar, the birthplace of apples in India and an orchard town. Driving from Thanedar, we reach one of the most beautiful valleys of Kinnaur Sangla, known for its massive towering mountains (remains of a moraine) on all sides and the beautiful Baspa River with good opportunities for trout fishing. From one amazing destination to another, we drive past deep gorges of Gandah Nallah to reach Sojha, ahead of Jalori Pass. Tall Silver oak trees, filling the roadside with Blue Iris, are a sight to behold. It also provides breathtaking sceneries and walks to nearby lakes and forts.
Tour Itinerary
Chandigarh-Thanedar-195 kms/ 6-7 hrs
You will be Met upon arrival at Chandigarh railway station at 1130 hrs. Drive to Thanedar via Barog, Shimla and Narkanda. Reach Thanedar in the evening. Depending on your travel time, you will be able to see either apple blossoms or apples. Evening is at leisure. Night stay in Thanedar.
Thanedar-Tani Jubbar Lake and Hatu peak visit/ hike
Visit the Tani-Jubbar Lake (2400M) which is famous for the Nag-Devta temple. There on drive to the Hatu Peak which, at 3352m offers a panoramic view of the snowline of Shrikhand Mahadev mountains. You could also hike up to Hatu peak instead of driving. Evening around a bonfire. Nights stay in retreat.
We leave for Sangla after a leisurely breakfast. We drive down towards Sutlej River. We drive along the river till Karcham from where once again, we start climbing up the mountains to reach Sangla. Early evening we will reach our camp site located ahead of Sangla for an overnight stay. After a cup of tea, we could go for a short one km walk to the lovely little Batseri village. Evening around a bonfire. Overnight stay at the camp.
Sangla Visit Chitkul (3,450M) – 20kms
After breakfast proceed for a day excursion to the Chitkul village. This is the last village on the old Indo-Tibetan trade route. From here, we can hike up to Nagasthi, the last border outpost that civilians are allowed to. It is a lovely 2.5 kms walk along a stream. Lunch along the glacier fed mountain stream. Drive back to Camp in the afternoon. Rest of the day at leisure. You could also try your hand at rappelling, rock climbing or river crossing. Evening around a bonfire. Night stay in tents.
Sangla-Hike to Rakcham
Today, we go for the signature walk of the valley. Drive to Rakcham village where we cross the river and begin our hike back to the camp. This is a 6-7 kms long hike through thick forests, open skies, streams and walk by the river. Reach back early afternoon. Lunch at camp. Rest after lunch else, try your hand at Rock climbing, rappelling or river crossing. You could also go for a short walk in the surrounding hills. Overnight at the camp in Sangla.
After breakfast, leave for Shoja. We drive back to Rampur Bushehr (along Sutlej river) and then cross over the river to start climb to Kullu hills. This is one of the most picturesque and lesser known routes of Himachal. The drive is along the Kandah Nallah gorge (more like a river than Nallah). In the Silver Oak forest along the road is full of blue Iris. Cross over the Jalori pass and into Sojha village (2700M). Check-in and spend the evening around a bonfire. Overnight in Shoja.
The hike to Serolser lake is a beautiful one offering different vistas of Himalayas. A well-defined trail takes one to the lake. Few hundred meters on the trail and then you get in to the Oak forest. The sun rays filtering through the tree cover, the blue of the sky through the foliage, the up and down of the trail, an occasional sight of a bird, a clearing showing the huge green vistas cascading down to the Sutluj valley, all of this and more will keep you an enchanting company all the way to the lake. The lake makes up in crystal clear clarity what it lacks in size. The local belief is that no one has ever found a leaf floating in the lake though leafy trees surround the lake itself. Lunch near the crystal clear waters of the Lake. Hike back to Jalori pass and drive back to retreat. Night stay in retreat.
Shoja- Chandigarh- 240 kms/ 8 hrs
After breakfast drive back to Chandigarh via Mandi and Bilaspur to board train for your onward journey.
(1). This is the itinerary for a tour which we run regularly. It can be altered, and we like to discuss plans with clients and can make suggestions about special places to visit depending on our clients’ interests, and available time. The itinerary is planned in such a way that you gain altitude gradually , you get a good and proper time to acclimatise properly while travelling through the Central Himalayas . Every day there is enough free time to make walk / or to relax your own so you could experience the people and culture from much close on the tour.
(2). In case you require accompanying tour escort / local guide with you please tell us and we will be happy to arrange local, knowledgeable guide for your tour, as per your choice.
(3). Please do not hesitate to collect any travel information from us, before working a final tour programme for yourself. We would be glad to provide you all the travel information and hotels details etc. at the time of planning your holidays with us, before you book your tour with Incredible Himachal Holidays. Being local, we can provide you with a wonderful private, personalise, tailor-made holiday tour in India at a cheaper cost than the standard package / group holiday that you might find elsewhere. We believe in delivering the service, more than- promised to our clients.
– Pick & Drop with Brand new Vehicles.
– All accommodation on double sharing using hotels with modern amenities as per your choice and budget.
– Welcome drinks on arrival at all Hotels.
– Well Appointed room in front row & upper floor. {No Back side Room, No Group Floor}
– Meal Plan: – Breakfast & Dinner at all Hotels.
– Tea/Coffee makers in The Room.
– Free upgrade to Higher room Category without any extra charges, If rooms available.
– Vehicle is sanitized & our Driver fully vaccinated.
– All sightseeing as per the tour itinerary
– All Taxes, Toll Taxes, Interstate Taxes, Parking Fuel, Driver Allowance.
{We do not use any 02* hotels / Highway hotels, are not safe for any guests.}
– Lunch.
– 4X4 Jeeps due to heavy snowfall to reach Hotel OR Sight Seeing Point.
– Rohtang Pass (need NGT permission 24 hrs before)
– Tips and porter charges.
– Any additional expenses & Any Entry tickets cost.
– Heater Charges (300 –500/- per Night direct paid to hotel if required)
– Cost of any excursions.
– Early check-in and late check-out at the hotel.
– Item of personal nature viz, tips, laundry, room service, telephone, alcoholic or non-alcoholic
– Any other services not specified above.
– Additional Costs due to Flight Cancellations, Roadblocks, and natural calamities.
