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Day 1
Arrive Delhi.
15 seater internal flight to Kullu.
O/n hotel in Manali. Day 2
Day to relax and enjoy Manali.
Visit to Hadimba Temple.
O/n hotel in Manali.
Days 3 - 13
Trek from Manali to Bir via:
Kaliheyani pass (13,320 ft)
Thamser pass (15,390 ft)
Bara Bhangal village (8,325 ft)
Day 14
Teachings with the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala.
O/n hotel in Dharamsala.
Day 15
Teachings with the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala.
O/n sleeper train to Delhi. Day 16
Shopping and sightseeing in Delhi.
O/n hotel in Delhi.
Day 17
Return.
When: Sep - Oct
Level: 3 
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A Journey to the home of the Dalai Lama Our challenging trek starting from the Manali Wildlife Sanctuary, takes us to the home of the Tibetans in exile to meet the Dalai Lama who is giving Buddhist teachings in one of the most breathtaking areas of the world. |
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| The challenge begins
taking us through the beautiful Manali Wildlife Sanctuary to dense forests
with huge walnut, cedar, oak and pine trees. This area is well known
for its diverse Himalayan wildlife. Each day presents different and
startlingly beautiful landscapes and we are inspired by the surrounding
snow-capped peaks of the world's highest mountain range. |
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The Kaliheyani Pass (13,320ft)
affords an unforgettable panorama of the mountains of all the Kullu
and Lahaul Valley. We follow the Sunni River, crossing a large snow
bridge, and then we reach the ancient village of Bara Bhangal (2500m).
This remote and isolated village is only accessible for 4-5 months of
the year.
The inhabitants are the
legendary Himalayan shepherds- the Gaddis - who lead a nomadic life,
continuing a lifestyle largely unchanged for centuries. The friendliness
and hospitality of the local people is renowned. |
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| After crossing the Thamser
Pass (15,390 ft) with spectacular views of the Dhaula Dhar range, we
emerge from the rocky terrain to a softer landscape with many lakes
dotting the countryside interspersed with cascading waterfalls. For
a true Himalayan adventure this is one of the finest treks. |
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The trek finishes in
the picturesque Tibetan colony of Bir, host to the 1992 World Paragliding
Championship. You have the opportunity of experiencing a bird's eye
view of the breath-taking snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas whilst
paragliding tandem. We will visit the amazing Tcherobling Monastery,
with beautiful intricate thangkas and the impressive gold - plated ,
jewel encrusted 3-storey high Buddha. |
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Dharamsala (6000 ft)
has been the centre of a vibrant community since the 1950's and is home
to the Dalai Lama, who received the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize. Here we
will attend Buddhist teachings given by the Dalai Lama. There
is time to explore the templand monasteries of Dharamsala, often called
a little Lhasa in India with a giant prayer wheel in the centre of this
colourful town and many strings of multi-coloured Tibetan prayer flags
fluttering in the wind. The rich cultural heritage, both Buddhist and
Hindu with the remnants of faded touches of the Raj, add to the memorable
images of a visit to the mountains of the Indian Himalayas. |
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