Curated Experiences in the Himalayas
Day 1 : Arrival at Jammu : Stay at Jammu / Patnitop (110 kms) (Depends on the time of Arrival of the Group) : We arrive at Jammu and proceed to Patnitop as we would like to be in the Mountains ASAP. Located in the Pir Panjals, Patnitop is a lovely little Hill Station on the old Srinagar Jammu Highway. An introductory talk by Kiki in the evening
Day 2 : Jammu / Patnitop to Bhaderwah (90 kms) : From Patnitop we proceed to the very scenic Bhaderwah via the Doda Road and we are now driving along the Chenab River, a River we will keep following all the way to the foot of the Rohtang Pass in Lahaul. Bhaderwah is an absolute beauty lying in the Pir Panjals. Stay at Bhaderwah.
Day 3 : Bhaderwah : We visit the Bhaderwah Fort and Temples. We visit the Padri Pass which connects Bhaderwah with Chamba and visit the Waterfalls right at the Border. We round off the day by a visit to the Jai Valley which is beautiful Meadow with Mountain Rivers and Waterfalls. Stay at Bhaderwah.
Day 4 : Bhaderwah to Gulabgarh, Paddar (150 kms) : We move from Bhaderwah and again start driving along the Chenab and go to Gulabgarh, which is the main Village in the Paddar Valley, via Kishtwar. On the way we will spot numerous Bakerwal shepherds moving with their Stock headed towards the higher pastures around Kishtwar and Kashmir. Stay at Gulabgarh.
Day 5 : Gulabgarh / Paddar : We spend the day around Gulabgarh and drive along the Bhoot Nallah on the Road towards Machail. The same Route is used by Trekkers and Traders to get to Zanskar. The higher Villages of Paddar have Buddhist populations and the people are thought to have come from Zanskar. Stay at Gulabgarh.
Day 6 : Gulabgarh /Paddar to Killar (55 kms) : We head towards the Pangi Valley and today we hit the Cliffhanger Road / alternative Road being built (depending on the conditions). This is one of the most exciting part of the Journey. The drive through the Gorge of the Chenab. We cross the border between J&K and Himachal Pradesh and get to Killar. Stay at Killar.
Day 7 : Killar : We visit some beautiful parts of the Pangi Valley. We visit the Buddhist Villages of Hudan Bhatori and Sural Bhatori. Stay at Killar.
Day 8 : Killar to Jispa (155 kms) : We need to make a very early morning start from Killar so that we get to Udaipur before lunch time as the Nallahs rise later on and there is the risk of getting stuck. This again is a beautiful drive through some wild country. We cross-over to Lahaul Valley and visit the Trilokinath Temple Night stay in Jispa.
Day 9 : Jispa : We will use Jispa as a base and head down the newly opened Road which connects Lahaul with Zanskar. We will go all the way to Zanskar Sumdo and a little ahead. On return we will head to the Baralacha La and then return to Jispa. Night stay at Jispa
Day 10 : Jispa to Manali (138 kms): We set off from Jispa and head back to Manali. We will go over the Rohtang Pass and we will need to do an early start from Jispa. Finally the Tour ends at Manali.