Tour Itinerary
Manali to Atal Tunnel
The Atal Tunnel is a 9.02 km
engineering marvel that has fundamentally changed travel in the Himalayas. It bypasses the treacherous
Rohtang Pass, cutting the journey from Manali to the Lahaul Valley from 4 hours to just about 30 minutes.
Atal Tunnel To Sissu
Sissu (also known as
Khwaling) has transformed from a quiet transit point into one of the most popular
year-round destinations in Himachal Pradesh, thanks to the Atal Tunnel. Situated at an altitude of
around 3,120 meters (10,235 feet) in the Lahaul Valley, it offers a stark, high-altitude desert
landscape that contrasts beautifully with the lush greenery of Manali.
Sissu To Keylong
Keylong is the
administrative capital of the Lahaul and Spiti district and serves as the heart of the Lahaul Valley.
At an altitude of 3,080 meters (10,105 feet), it is a "green oasis" set against a backdrop of brown,
arid mountains and hanging glaciers.
Keylong To Jispa
Jispa is widely
considered the most beautiful village in the Lahaul Valley. Located at an altitude of 3,200 meters
(10,500 feet) along the banks of the Bhaga River, it is the preferred overnight stop
for travelers on the Manali-Leh Highway and those heading toward the Shinku La pass.
Jispa To Darcha
Darcha is the
northernmost permanent settlement in Himachal Pradesh, located at an altitude of 3,360 meters
(11,020 feet). While often seen as a mere checkpoint on the way to Leh, it is the true "frontier
town" where the motorable road ends and the wild, high-altitude trekking trails begin.
Darcha To Shinkula Pass
Shinku La (or Shingo La)
is a high-altitude mountain pass at 5,091 meters (16,703 feet) that serves as the "third gateway" to
Ladakh. "The Red Pass" The name "Shinku" translates to "red"
in the local dialect, referring to the distinct reddish hue of the rocks and soil found near the
summit.
Shinkula Pass To Manali
After that return back from Shinkula Pass to Manali.
Tour ends here with happy memories.
