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SHEPHERD TRAIL, OVER HIGH PASSES 18 nights / 19 Days
   

Off the Beaten Track
Flocks from the high altitude pasture land of Lahoul and Spiti to their home land over high passes, Trek starts from Manali through the forest of Cidar and pine; alpine meadows covered by wild flower’s in summer, blue turquoise streams, over high passes and snow covered mountains, varieties of flora in abundant and occasionally visible fauna as well, varieties of birds can be seen, Himalayan beer, Musk deer and mountains goat’s has been spotted by trekkers.

One day of leisure at Barabhangal to explore the life of this isolated village habinats, After crossing Thamsar pass descend to the valley of Kangra, Trek ends up in Bir and further drive to Dharamsala a capital of Tibetan government inexile where Dalailama reside In the end you will visit Golden temple at Amritsar (Punjab), the capital of Sikh religion attract the pilgrimage from all over the world. The best time for this trek is Mid Sep to mid Oct with world famous festival of Dushera takes place in Kullu, It celebrated in all our India but the best is considered that of Kullu.

Tour at Glance

Day 01 Arrival Delhi
Day 02 Delhi to Manali (2000 m) 570 kms / 16 hours
Day 03 Explore Manali
Day 04 Manali to Lamadugh (2500 m.) 5 hours. Trek
Day 05 Lamadugh to Dohra Nalla (3100 m.) over Khanpari pass (3600 m) 6 hours. Trek
Day 06 Dohra Nalla to Sangohar, the base of Kali Hani (3800 m.) 5:30 hours. Trek
Day 07 Sangohar to Gaddi Gote (3600 m.) over Kalihali pass (4800 m.) 8 hours. Trek
Day 08 Gaddi Gote to Lamba Phad (3300 m.) 4 hours. Trek
Day 09 Lamba Phad to Soony (3500 m.) 5 hours. Trek
Day 10 Soony to Bara Bhangal (2540 m.) 6 hours. Trek
Day 11 Visit the village: Trek
Day 12 Bara Bhangal base of Thamsar pass (3500 m.) 6.30hours. Trek
Day 13 Base to Panihartu (3200 m.) over Thamsar pass. 6 to 7 hours. Trek
Day 14 Panihartu to Raj Gundha 0(2900 m.) 6 hours
Day 15 Raj Gundha to Bir (2080 m.) 6 hours / Trek
Day 16 Drive to Dharamsala
Day 17 Visit Mc Leod Ganj,
Day 18 Dharamsala to Delhi ( Surface / 14 Hrs)
Day 19 Arrive Delhi / Departure to IGI Airport
Day 01 Arrival Delhi

Reception in air port, transfer to the hotel, O/N in hotel.

Day 02 Delhi to Manali (2000 m) 570 kms / 16 hours

Full day sightseeing in Delhi, evening transfer to Chaderlok Building (Connaught Place) to board overnight Bus to Manali, Overnight on Board.

DAY 03 Explore Manali

Morning Arrive into Manali, check in hotel, Visit old Manali, Hadimba temple, Shiva temple and monastery in town are main attraction, afternoon free in town, Night in hotel.

DAY 04 Manali to Lamadugh (2500 m.) 5 hours. Trek

The first day of the trek leads through cool forests of giant deodars (Cedar), climbs gently through Manalsu valley with the Manalsu torrent for company. campsite in the lush green meadow of Lamadugh.

DAY 05 Lamadugh to Dohra Nalla (3100 m.) over Khanpari pass (3600 m) 6 hours. Trek

The trail now begins to ascend steeply through woodlands and meadows. With wild alpine flowers strewn all around. The brilliant shrubs of Rhododendron and Birch pave the way to the pass after which a descent leads to the campsite.

DAY 06 Dohra Nalla to Sangohar, the base of Kali Hani (3800 m.) 5:30 hours. Trek

A lovely walk through the lush forest and over the debris of glaciers. A short ascend to the campsite. All around the famous mountain peaks of the Kullu and Lahoul valleys afford an unforgettable evening.

DAY 07 Sangohar to Gaddi Gote (3600 m.) over Kalihali pass (4800 m.) 8 hours. Trek

Today the landscape slowly begins to change, as forests and meadows give may to rocky outcrops with patches of snow starring to appear. A rather steep climb through glacial debris and snow, and the top of the pass is reached. Breath taking views envelop the crest of the pass and after a brief stopover, descending through glacier and moraine leads to the campsite on the bank of the sparkling mountain stream.

DAY 08 Gaddi Gote to Lamba Phad (3300 m.) 4 hours. Trek

Now the trail leads down in to the Soony river, via Devi Gote. A small temple constructed by the shepherds (Gaddies) for the protection of the sheep and themselves from the natural catastrophes and the animal. Pay the homage to the Goddess and continue to the campsite.

DAY 09 Lamba Phad to Soony (3500 m.) 5 hours. Trek

Leaving this beautiful campsite, the path winds through rocky terrain, soon replaced by meadows again. The trail begins to ascend, a forest begins to appear, the river rushes through spectacular gorges: as soon as crossed via snow bridge or temporary wooden bridge, campsite is reached.

DAY 10 Soony to Bara Bhangal (2540 m.) 6 hours. Trek

The trail now winds its way down towards the valley floor, after which almost level walk leads to the camp just before the tiny ancient village of Bara Bhangal.

DAY 11 Visit the village: Trek

A remote and isolated village open only four or five months in a year. The inhabitants are the legendary Himalayan shepherds (the Gaddies) who lead a nomadic life, leading their vast flocks of sheep and goats in high mountain summer pastures, and in autumn returning back to their isolated existence in the village.

DAY 12 Bara Bhangal base of Thamsar pass (3500 m.) 6.30hours. Trek

A steady climb to the camp site: the scenery changes there quite dramatically while the air became cooler. The cill of the evening is replaced with the comfortable warmth of a lively campfire .

DAY 13 Base to Panihartu (3200 m.) over Thamsar pass. 6 to 7 hours. Trek

Today the trail steeply emerges from the rocky and glacial terrain in to the softer landscape. The lakes on both side of the pass offer a spectacular view of Dhauladhar range with mighty Manimahesh Tibba on the north of the pass. Steep descend to the campsite of the Pannihartu.

DAY 14 Panihartu to Raj Gundha 0(2900 m.) 6 hours

Panihartu to Raj Gundha 0(2900 m.) 6 hours. Trek Panihartu to Raj Gundha (2900 m.) 6 hours Trek. After breakfast drive to lamu Village and further trek to kwarsi. A footpath is developed and few small wooden bridges are made at few risky spots to ease the trekkers and local people.

DAY 15 Raj Gundha to Bir (2080 m.) 6 hours / Trek

The trail goes through the forest of oak and rhododendron. From Billing direct descend to the Bir. As the Billing is well known for the paragliding, the participants from all over the India as well as foreigners use to take part in the competition. On the way extensive view of the lush green Kangra valley are seated and soon the steep descend ends at the tiny Tibetan settlement of Bir. A delightful last day to this most wondrous of the trek through the land of the legendary Gaddis, tough and wiry Himalayan shepherds.

DAY 16 Drive to Dharamsala

On the way visit the Tibetan settlement and the monastery at Bir, Chamunda Devi temple in Palampur. After driving 50 km., reached at Dharamsala. O/N in the hotel.

DAY 17 Visit Mc Leod Ganj,

The residence of H.H. the Dalai lama, Tibetan handicraft centre. O/N in hotel.

DAY 18 Dharamsala to Delhi ( Surface / 14 Hrs)

The residence of H.H. the Dalai lama, Tibetan handicraft centre. O/N in hotel.

DAY 19 Arrive Delhi / Departure to IGI Airport

Arrive into Delhi & transfer to hotel, free day at leisure. Evening transfer to international flight to onward Destination.

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