Shepherds Trail
| Duration: | 14 Days |
| Season: | 5th June to 25th June & 25th August to 30th September |
| Difficulty: | Medium to Advanced |
| Highest Altitude: | 4,900 Meters |
| Region: | Himachal Pradesh |
| Guests: | Maximum 8 |
Overview:
The state of Himachal Pradesh is endowed with lush green forests, rich and bountiful orchards (apple being the most famous), rivers, lakes, snow clad mountains and a rich cultural heritage as can be seen from the numerous Hindu – Buddhist architecture that the State has to offer. It is varied and diverse in its landforms and culture.
Brief Itinerary of your Trek:
- DAY 1 : You will be met at Delhi airport & escorted to your hotel.
- DAY 2 : Early morning flight from Delhi to Kulu. Drive 2 hours to a beautiful B & B in Manali
- DAY 3 : Acclimatize in Manali (6,750 ft)
- DAY 4 : Drive 7 hours from Manali to Kaza
- DAY 5 & 6 : Acclimatize at Kaza (12,400 ft)
- DAY 7 : Drive 2 hours to Mudh & begin your trek. Trek 4 hour to Chota Bulder
- DAY 8 & 12 : Trek for 5 days through some of the most beautiful landscape
- DAY 13 : From Rampur Bushair you will drive to Chandigarh and take a flight from Chandigarh Airport to Delhi.
- DAY 14: : Check out from your hotel and transfer to Delhi airport for your flight back home.
Detailed day by day itinerary
Arrival In India
On your arrival at New Delhi International Airport you will be met just outside the “Arrival” area by a chauffeur of Roseate House hotel. The chauffeur will have a placard with your name clearly mentioned. You will be driven from the airport to the Roseate House hotel which is located about 3 kms (2 miles) away and will be just a short 5 minute drive. Please note that Check In is at 2 pm – early check in may require additional payment. Get a good night’s rest after your long flight and get ready for your Himalayan adventure. Accommodation: Roseate House, Aerocity New Delhi or similar Meals: NoneDelhi To Manali
After an early breakfast the concierge will arrange your transfer to the airport. Your short one hour flight from Delhi will bring you to Kullu (Bhuntar Airport). You will be met at the airport by our staff and driven (2 hours) to Manali (2,250 meters) . Over a relaxed dinner you will be introduced to the team and plans will be shared for the coming days. Accommodation: Casa Bella Vista, Manali Meals Included: Welcome dinner includedManali
We will head out for short walks in the morning and evening. It’s best to get the legs moving to start your acclimatization process. Accommodation: Casa Bella Vista, Manali Meals Included: Breakfast only includedManali To Kaza
We start early as it is a 9 hour drive from Manali to Kaza. The road is going to be rough but the views will be well worth it. Accommodation: Sakya Abode, Kaza Meals: Breakfast & packed lunch includedAcclimatization Days In Kaza
We will structure these two days as per the interests of our guests and keeping in mind how well they have acclimatized. Guests will have the option of exploring the area with our guides. We will do short walks to see the picturesque settlements of Langsa, Hikkim and Komic.
Kaza has a beautiful & renowned monastery which is located on the banks of the Spiti river. We will pay our respects there for a safe and enjoyable expedition.
Accommodation: Sakya Abode, Kaza or similar
Meals: Breakfast only included
Kaza To Mudh
A short 2 hour drive will take us from Kaza to Mudh. From Mudh we start our trek and head to Chota Bulder. It will be a 4 hour trek to our first campsite.
Accommodation: THO Campsite
Meals: All meals included
Chota Bulder To Base Camp
We will be trekking through some stunning landscapes during this 6 hour uphill trek to reach the base of Bhabha Pass. We will cross some streams and a very old “moraine” (glacial deposit). Our campsite will be at a rocky patch just at the base of the Bhabha Pass.
Accommodation: THO Campsite
Meals: All meals included
Base Camp To Bhabha Pass (4710 Meters) To Fustiranga
It will be an early morning departure at 06:00 AM. The first 3-4 hours are all uphill till we reach the Bhabha Pass. You will be rewarded with some amazing views from the Pass. We will conduct a Pooja (Prayer) ceremony at the pass towards the various Deities that are believed to be residents of these Himalayan ranges. We then cross the Bhabha Pass and begin a 3-4 hour descent to our campsite at Fustiranga. As you cross the Pass you will be amazed to see a complete change in the landscape.
Accommodation: THO Campsite
Meals: All meals included
Fustiranga To Kara
Today’s trek will be a moderate descent along a trail snaking through alpine grasslands and remnants of old moraines. Shepards have grazed their herds in these grasslands for decades – every step is a photographer’s delight! It will take us 4 hours to reach Kara.
Accommodation: THO Campsite
Meals: All meals included
Kara To Mulling
Most of the trek would be on the right bank of the Bhabha River as we make our way up gradually. We will cross the river over a beautiful rock bridge near Nehgul, this is the confluence of two large rivers. We climb steeply for 45 minutes to crest onto a wide picturesque valley floor. Another 40 minutes trek will bring us to our campsite at Mulling. The trekking time today will be about 3 hours.
Overnight: THO Campsite
Meals: All meals included
Mulling To Kafnu To Burshair
Trek from Mulling to the road head at Kafnu. At Kafnu our vehicles will be waiting to drive to Burshair (3 hours)
Hotel Nau Nabh, Burshair
Meals Included: Breakfast & packed lunch included
Burshair To Chandigarh
Drive from Bushair to Chandigarh (7 hours) and connect to your flight from Chandigarh to Delhi. On your arrival at New Delhi International Airport you will be met just outside the “Arrival” area by a chauffeur of Roseate House hotel. The chauffeur will have a placard with your name clearly mentioned.
You will be driven from the airport to the Roseate House hotel which is located about 3 kms (2 miles) away and will be just a short 5 minute drive.
Accommodation: Roseate House, Aerocity New Delhi or similar
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included
Departure From India
Do inform the concierge of your flight timings so that your transfer to the airport can be made at the appropriate time.
Please note that the check out from Roseate House is at 10 am – a late check out may be requested but would depend on availability. and take your train/flight back home.
Accommodation: NONE
Meals Included: Breakfast included
