Manali – Keylong (3,350 Mts.) (Drive) (06Hrs.)
As we start our journey, leaving the lush green countryside of Manali towards Rohtang pass (3,978 Mts.). Rohtang Pass – Few places on the Earth can mark so dramatic a change in landscape as the Rohtang Pass. To one side, the lush green head of Kullu Valley; to the other, an awesome vista of bare, chocolate – colored mountains, hanging glaciers and snowfields that shine in the dazzlingly crisp fight. On the Valley floor, we drive through the field of potato and peas, dotted by Lahauli Villages, and we encounter the local inhabitants working in the fields. After crossing a bridge at Tandi, the meeting point of Chandra and Bhaga Rivers, which later becomes Chenab, These Rivers originate from Baralacha Pass, and flows all the way into the plains of Punjab. From Tandi, the road goes North along the Bhaga Valley on the left flank to Keylong – The district head quarter of Lahaul and Spiti.. O/n Hotel
Keylong – Baralacha Pass –
Keylong Today’s journey as we move further towards Jispa, we see along the River many villages with Buddhist prayer flags and Stupa’s and the landscape also embodies more desert look. In a way this is the beginning of, what we are going to experience and see for the next few days. We eventually reach Jispa, Situated in the middle of an open valley beside the Bhaga River. There are quite a few villages around. Further the route takes you first to Darcha, commencing point for trekking to Zanskar, the road now climbs up to Patseo, Army encampment, leaving behind the greenery. The landscape now turns more alpine with snowcapped mountains all around up to Baralacha-la pass (4800 mts), which stands as a barrier between the great Himalayas and the middle Himalayas. After visiting Baralacha Pass we drive back to Keylong (Overnight/dinner in hotel in Keylong)
Keylong: Visit to Udaypur Mrikula Mata Temple, Shri Triloki Nath and Kardang Gompa After breakfast drive to through Chandra Bhaga Valley that gives you wonderful views of villages of Lahul, potato fields and the snow-covered peaks around. You also visit Mrikula Devi Temple which is said to be built by Pandavas. Also a nice drive to Trilokinath adobe of Lord Shiva. Evening back to hotel in Keylong. Overnight/Dinner in Hotel
Keylong to Manali drive (back)
Whats Included
Accommodation in Keylong on MAP basis. (Room with Dinner and Breakfast)
Transport in a SUV Innova/ Scorpio/ Tavera
Whats not included
Monastery/ places/ monuments fees if any.
Fare from Manali to onward journey or to Manali from Delhi or Chandigarh.
