Dev Deepawali Varanasi Trip
Witness Dev Deepawali — the festival of gods — when over a million lamps illuminate the 84 ghats…
A complete high-altitude expedition through the remote Trans-Himalayan desert of Spiti — ancient monasteries, fossil villages, and star-filled skies.
Drive from Shimla through apple orchards and pine forests to Narkanda (2,700m). Acclimatisation stop.
Long scenic drive to Kaza (3,800m), the headquarters of Spiti Valley. Briefing and rest.
Visit the iconic Key Gompa (4,166m) u2014 the largest monastery in Spiti. Explore Kibber village, one of the world's highest motorable villages.
Trek to the crescent-shaped Chandratal Lake (4,300m) u2014 one of the most beautiful alpine lakes in India. Camp nearby.
Explore the fossil-rich village of Langza (4,400m) and Komic, one of the world's highest permanently inhabited villages.
Wildlife safari in Pin Valley u2014 habitat of the elusive snow leopard and Himalayan ibex. Visit Pin Monastery.
Spectacular drive back through the Kunzum Pass and Rohtang Pass to Manali. End of expedition.