A short trip on the roof of the world exploring the recently accessible Moon Lake region.

1. THE MOON LAKE SAFARI
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Itinerary at a glance pg 2
Day wise Itinerary pg 3-9
Trip Highlights pg 10
Route Map pg 11
ATI Overview pg 12
Contact Us pg 13
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ITINERARY AT A
DAY 1: MANALI (1950m)
DAY 2: MANALI- CHANDRATAL/MOONLAKE (4300m)
DAY 3: CHANDRATAL
DAY 4: CHANDRATAL-KAZA (3600m)
DAY 5: KAZA-KI-KIBBER-TABO (3280m)
DAY 6: TABO- RECKONG PEO (2670m)
DAY 7: RECKONG PEO- SHIMLA (2250m)
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DAY WISE ITINERARY
• Day 1: MANALI (1950m) FT
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• Pick up at Manali acclimatizing a hotelaltitude night.
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This day is spent
& check into
to the
for
A major hill station resort of the country
set on the foot of the mighty Rohtang Pass.
There are lovely walks and interesting spots
nearby. The Superb Naggar castle once the
seat of the Kullu Royal Family , now hosts
an art gallery and a small Temple. Pursue the
activity of your choice, be it rafting,
paragliding, or simple sightseeing & relaxing
at Manali.
Day 2: MANALI- CHANDRATAL (4300m) 107 KMS
Drive from Manali to Chandratal. Spend this day & the
next at the famed ‘Moon Lake’ at your own camp.
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5. Day 3: CHANDRATAL (4300m) 4
One of the most classically beautiful of
all Himalayan lakes is the Chandratal in
Lahaul's upper Chandra valley. Aptly
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called the lake of the moon, it lies in a
broad turquoise crescent along the flank
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of the Great Himalaya range itself,
surrounded by the high peaks of the
Chandrabhaga and the Mulkila massifs.
Situated at a breathtaking 15500 feet
above sea level, the lake itself was
probably formed at the end of the last
ice age when the glaciers retreated,
leaving behind considerable dead ice
masses, which on melting formed large
lakes.
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6. Day 4: CHANDRATAL-KAZA (3600m) 117kms 5
The town of Kaza is the sub-divisional head of the Spiti region.
A quaint liitle town on the roof of the world, it boasts having great
internet connectivity & interesting little restaurants. It makes an ideal
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spot to rest & see the neighbouring
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Night stay at a hotel in Kaza.
View enroute Kaza
Wind scored mountainsides
Enroute Kaza
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Day 5 : KAZA- DANKAR– KI- KIBBER- TABO
(3280m)
ABOUT DANKAR
Dankar Gompa (3890 M) was built in the
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12th century. This hill top fort still
dominates the Spiti Landscape. It houses
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more than 160 Lamas. Buddhist scriptures in
Bhoti language and a statue of Dhyan Buddha
consisting of four complete figures seated
back to back is the main attraction of this
striking monastery
ABOUT KI
The Ki monastery is said to be have been
founded by Dromton, the founder of Ge-lug-
pa sect in the 11th century, it has a fabulous
collection of ancient tankhas. A description
of this monastery by a visiting scholar " the
airiness of these highest roofs, the isolation
from the hugger-mugger village below, the
black yak's tail and the bronze statues and
the extravagant prayer flags, all these makes
one feel that God cannot be far away".
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8. ABOUT KIBBER: Known as the highest village in the world Kibber 7
Sanctuary is the only sanctuary in the country which is situated in the
cold desert area and covers about 1400 sq km. Wildlife species include
blue sheep and ibex. Panoramic views of Shilla Peak and Parang La Pass
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are the added features. Drive to Tabo & spend the night here.
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9. Day 6: TABO-NAKO-RECKONGPEO (2670m) 158kms 8
The Tabo Gompa, or Buddhist monastery,
is second in importance only to the Tholing
Gompa in Tibet in the entire Himalayan
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region. It was developed as an advanced
centre for learning by the great teacher
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and translator Lotsawa Rinchen Tsang Po,
the king of western Himalayan Kingdom of
Guge -- also known as Lha Lama Yeshe O'd
or Mahaguru Ratnabhadra. To date, it is the
preserver of the Buddhist Legacy and is one of
the most important Gompa of the entire Tibetan
Buddhist world
The monastery temples house a priceless
collection of manuscripts and thangkas
(Buddhist scroll paintings), historical, exquisite
statues in stuccos, frescos and murals depicting
tales from the Mahayana Buddhist Pantheon.
Every inch of wall is covered with fine paintings
in astonishingly well preserved condition.
The temple complex is a national historic
treasure of India and protected as such by the
Archaeological Survey of India. Night stay at Peo.
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10. Day 7: RECKONG PEO- SHIMLA (2250m) 9
200kms
Shimla has been blessed with all the
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natural bounties, one can think of.
Dwelling on a panoramic location, the hilly
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town is surrounded by green pastures and
snow-capped peaks. The spectacular cool
hills accompanied by the structures made
during the colonial era create an aura,
which is very different from other hill
stations. Bulging at its seams with
unprecedented expansion, Shimla retains
its colonial heritage, with grand old
buildings, among them are the stately
Viceregal Lodge, Charming iron lamp posts
and Anglo-Saxon names. The Mall, packed
with shops and eateries, is the centre of
attraction of the town, and Scandal Point,
associated with the former Maharaja of
Patiala's escapades, offers a view of
distant snow clad peaks.
TRIP ENDS
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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
This trip is based entirely in the state of
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Himachal Pradesh in the Spiti Region as
yet not dscovered by main stream
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tourists.
This trip offers some of the most mind
blowing vistas possible travelling
entirely through semi populated areas
one has a glimpse of the wonderful indo-
Tibetan nomadic style of life &
architecture heavily influenced by the
Buddhist style. A definite bonus is
spending time in the Chandratal
biosphere, an area which until very
recently could be accessed only by
trekking. All this squeezed in a very
short time makes this an unforgettable
experience.
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12. ROUTE MAP 11
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ATI OVERVIEW: ADVENTURE TRAILS INDIA IS RUN &
OWNED BY ANIL & PUJA BISHT
After having worked in the field of Adventure Travel &
mountains since the tender age of twelve Anil has known
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no other life. As a professional mountain & river guide he
has successfully led & participated in innumerable
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mountain climbing expeditions & run most of the great
Indian rivers. A dreamer by nature he has the special
ability to make you overcome most fears & by doing so
reach never before heights within yourself.
Diametrically opposite, Puja is the quintessential
backdrop person, bringing organizational efficacy &
practicality to the team. Taking care of the mundane
details & the ‘have to be done’ chores being her forte. An
inborn love for the great outdoors & having traveled
extensively since childhood equips her to be the perfect
hostess in any situation
ATI is also boasts of a staff of enthusiastic & dedicated
team players who aim to serve in order to maximise your
outdoor experience to the fullest!
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