Day 1

Travel to Narkanda from Delhi / Chandigarh / Shimla

Day 2

Trek to Hatu Peak (3,300 m) or visit Hatu Peak by car / jeep. Trek to the peak takes almost 90 minutes one way. Also visit the alpine meadow of Jaubaug, a 20 minute leveled walk from the peak. While returning from the peak visit the apple valley of Thanedhar and Kotgarh by car / jeep. The Paramjyotir temple at Thanedhar and Nag temple at Tan Jubbar with a small lake beside makes an interesting day trip.

Day 3

Visit Jallori Pass,(3,550 m) 90 km, from Narkanda a three hours drive via Sainj, Luhri, Aani & Khanag. A breath taking scenery through Kullu Valley. 45 minutes level walk from the Pass takes you to Sarolsar Lake among deep forest.

Day 4

Departure to Rohru from Narkanda. A three hour journey by road via Baggi, Tikker

Day 5

Visit the Hatkoti temple and trout fishing at Chirgaon

Day 6

Departure to Sarahan via Sungri, Tacklech, Rampur. 4-5 hours of pleasant hill drive

Day 7

Visit the Bhimakali Temple and Bird Park at Sarahan

Day 8

Departure from Sarahan to Kalpa, 4-5 hours drive

Day 9

Visit Kalpa and Recong Peo and savor the mighty Kinner Kailash Peak

Day 10

Visit Sangla Valley, 40 km, back to Kalpa in the evening

Day 11

For the adventuress visit Nako Lake, 105 km from Kalpa. Night stay at basic hotel / tent at Nako or rest house / guest house at Puh

Day 12

Back to Kalpa for the night

Day 13

Kalpa to Rampur for night stay. 5 hours drive

Day 14

Return journey from Rampur

Update on road link between Kalpa and Kaza (April 18, 2006)

Important information about type of vehicle for the journey

A sturdy SUV vehicle in good condition is suggested for the trip as the entire journey is on hilly tracks with steep climbs. Vehicles like Qualis, Tata Sumo, Bolero, Scorpio are ideal for the trip. These vehicles have good ground clearance which is essential for the journey. Almost all the journey is on mettaled track with only a few portion of dirt tracks. Cars are good till Kalpa and the journey can be made in cars with better ground clearance. Please ensure the tyres are in good condition and should not be tubeless as repairing of tubeless tyres is not available in this region.

If traveling further north of Kalpa to Puh and Nako there are many streams on way. A vehicle with good ground clearance is recommended or the vehicle may get stuck. Carrying fuel along is essential as the last fuel station is at Powari near Kalpa. Please ensure to carry at least 30 liters of fuel for the return journey.

Bon Voyage!