Shepherd Trail over high passes

Day 1 :-Arrival Delhi, reception in air port, transfer to the hotel, O/N in hotel.

Day 2:- Delhi to Manali ( 2000 m) (570 km -16 h), by night tourist bus.

Full day sight seen in Delhi, evening transfer to bus station, night in comfortable bus.

Day 3 :- Manali :
Morning reached 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 4 :- Manali to Lamadugh (2500 m) 5 h trek 1
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 5 :- Lamadugh to Dohra Nalla (3100 m) over Khanpari pass (3600 m) 6 h  trek 2
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 6 :- Dohra Nalla to Sangohar, the base of Kali Hani (3800 m) 5h30               trek 3
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 7 :- Sangohar to Gaddi Gote (3600 m) over Kalihali pass (4800 m) 8h         trek 4
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 8 :- Gaddi Gote to Lamba Phad (3300 m) 4h                                                      trek 5
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 9 :- Lamba Phad to Soony (3500 m) 5 h trek 6
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) 6h trek7
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 8
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) 6h30                              trek 9
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 - 7h                     trek 10
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 (2900 m) 6h                                                    trek 11
A very pleasant walk through a leafy bridle path meadows forest and the cascading waterfall; soon, the tiny village makes appearance literally hanging on the shoulders of the hill side, giving them a magical, surrealistic appearance.

Day 15 :- Raj Gundha to Bir (2080 m) 6h

                                                                         trek 12
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 speated 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 Mac Leod Ganj
the residence of H.H. the Dalailama, Tibetan handicraft centre. O/N in hotel.

Day 18 : - Dharamsala to Delhi:
Free day in Dharamsala , evening night to Delhi , night in bus.

Day 19 :- Arrive Delhi. Transfer to hotel , free visit . Night transfer to international
flight to onward Destination.

Cost Per person Departure For Group Organised	Cost  per  Person Departure a la carte
From ---15/05/08 to 2/06/08 – Dhungry Festival – Manali From --- 03/06/08 to 21/06/08 From --- 09/09/08 to 27/09/08 From --- 07/10/08 to 25/10/08 – Kullu Dussehra Cost --- 678 € ( For group of Mini 7 person )	2 pax ------- 1160 € 3 pax --------1024 € 4/6 pax -------885 €   7 plus ---------678 €
Single supplement 135 €	135 €

Cost Include :-

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Ground transport as per itinerary, Airport transfer (domestic and international), Twin sharing room on medium class neat and clean hotel, Delhi on BB basis, Rest full board, English speaking guide During the trek transport by pony, Mule or porters Twin sharing spacious tent, foam mattress, dining tent, camping chair, Kitchen team with all necessary items, Tour leader complimentary for the group of more than 10 pax for include services

 

Cost exclude:-

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Flight International , monument fees, Visa, airport tax, insurance, sleeping bag, food in Delhi, beverages , Personal exp, Medical evacuation, tipping, camera fee.