Himalayan Exposure - Extraordinary Adventures in Asia & the Himalaya

Himalayan Experience
12 days Ex-Delhi

Highlights
· Magnificent 5- day trek in the Kullu Valley
· Manali 3 days
· New Delhi 2 Days

The magic of the Himalaya will encapsulate you in a dream world as our journey takes us from the verdant Kullu valley to the awe-inspiring contrast of Lahaul. From the capital New Delhi we'll make our way by a combination of train and chartered vehicle up to the relaxing summer playground of Manali. After two days of winding down, exploring the bazaars, or bathing in the holy hot springs we'll load up and head for the mountains. Starting in the town of Prini to the south of Manali, we'll make our way slowly up a nearby valley to the Hampta Pass at 4270m.

This provides our first stunning views of the barren landscape that extends north to the Tibetan Plateau. Descending into the Lahaul valley, we'll return to Manali via the Rohtang pass (3978m) that leads us back to the Kullu Valley. It is a spectacular drive over the Rohtang, which represents one of the starkest geographical boundaries between the dry valleys to its north and the relatively fertile valley to the south. On day 11 we'll drive to Bhuntar airport 50kms from Manali and fly to New Delhi** where we conclude our journey on day 12.

Indicative Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Day 2: Train to Chandigarh and transfer to Manali
Day 3 - 4: Free days in Manali
Day 5 - 8: Trekking to Lahaul valley via the Hampta pass
Day 9: return drive to Manali
Day 10: Manali
Day 11: Fly from Bhuntar (Manali) to New Delhi **
Day 12: Depart New Delhi

**Please note that flights between Kullu and Delhi are very unreliable and often cancelled. If we are unable to fly the return to New Delhi will be undertaken by car and train.

Moderate trips are those that have some trekking elements to them. The trek is considered moderate to challenging as we ascend to the 4270m high Hampta Pass. This trip is for the physically fit individual and for people in good health. It usually involves some days of travelling travel where the standard of accommodation may be low, on this particular trip we are camping for 4 nights of the trip, and transport may be long and hard at times.
All meals while trekking are included as part of the itinerary (4B,5L, 4D)
Hotels/Guesthouses 6 nights, Camping 5 nights
Please allow US$190 for return flight to New Delhi from Manali
You need to be reasonably fit to undertake this trip

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