Dates: Batches
21st Aug
10th Sep
25th Sep
Tariff: Rs. 25,550/- (per person)
(Minimum 8 people per batch)
Dhankar Gompa, a Fort Monastery, is located above Dhankar Village in the Spiti Valley, between the towns of Kaza and Tabo, at an elevation of 12,774 feet. The complex is situated on a 1000-foot ridge overlooking the confluence of the Spiti and Pin Rivers, making it one of the most spectacular Gompa sites in the world. 'Dhang' or 'dang' refers to a cliff, while 'kar' or 'khar' refers to a fort. Hence Dhankar means 'Fort on a cliff'. It has also served as a prison in the erstwhile era.
During the 17th century, Dhankar was the traditional capital of the Spiti Valley Kingdom. It was the seat of the Nonos, the early rulers of Spiti, who had the right to cultivate government lands nearby and were obligated to keep the fort in good order. They also served as a source of justice for the people and were known for their harsh punishments until they were superseded by the British.Tabo Monastery located in Tabo village of Spiti Valley, was founded in 996 AD by the Tibetan Buddhist Translator Rinchen Zangpo (Mahauru Ramabhadra), on behalf of the king of western Himalayan Kingdom of Guge, Yeshe-Ö. Rinchen Zangpo was in charge of translating Buddhist texts from Sanskrit into Tibetan. Several Indian pundits travelled to Tabo to study Tibetan.
Its walls are covered in paintings depicting stories from the Buddhist pantheon. Thankas (scroll paintings), manuscripts, well-preserved statues, frescos, and huge murals adorn practically every wall. The monastery was renovated after the earthquake of 1975, and a new Du-kang or Assembly Hall was completed in 1983. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has designated the monastery as a national historic treasure of India.
Tabo village is located in a bowl-shaped flat valley, and the monastery is located at the bottom of the valley, as opposed to other monasteries in the valley that are perched on hills; the territory was once part of Tibet. At an elevation of 10,010 feet, it is situated in a highly arid, cold, and rocky environment. Some caverns cut into the cliff face above the monastery are utilised by monks for meditation.
The Dalai Lama has declared his wish to retire to Tabo, believing it to be one of the holiest monasteries in Tibet.
Key Monastary built on top of a hill at an elevation of 13,668 feet in Spiti Valley, near the Spiti River is famous for its architecture called Pasada style. Pasada style is characterised by two or more stories and often plays the role of a fort-monastery. The monastery is spread over three floors – underground, ground and first floor.
Dromtön a pupil of the legendary teacher Atisha, is supposed to have founded Key Gompa in the 11th century. This could, however, refer to a now-destroyed Kadampa monastery in the nearby settlement of Rangrik, which was most likely destroyed in the 14th century when the Sakya sect rose to prominence with the help of the Mongols.
Kye was attacked again by the Mongols in the 17th century, during the reign of the Fifth Dalai Lama, and became a Gelugpa establishment. In 1830, it was sacked again during the wars between Ladakh and Kulu. In 1841, it was severely damaged by the Dogra army under Ghulam Khan and Rahim Khan. Later that same year, it suffered more damage from Sikhs. In the 1840s, it was ravaged by fire and, in 1975, a violent earthquake caused further damage which was repaired with the help of the Archaeological Survey of India and the State Public Works Department.
Nearly 250 monks live within the sacred walls of the monastery throughout the year. During the winter, some monks travel to South Indian monasteries; the others remain within the monastery walls.
Itinerary:
Day 1 - Chandigarh to Narkanda (Stay at Narkanda)
Day 2 - Narkanda to Sangla to Chitkul
Local Sightseeing at Chitkul (Stay at Sangla Baspa River)
Day 3 - Sangla to Kalpa
Local Sightseeing at Kalpa, Suicide Point, Rogi Village & Kalpa Monastery (Stay at Kalpa)
Day 4 - Kalpa to Tabo
Nako Village Sightseeing, , Nako Lake, Gue Monastery (Stay at Tabo)
Day 5 - Tabo to Dhankar to Mud
Tabo Monastery, Dhankar Monastery & Dhankar Lake (Stay at mud)
Day 6 - Mud to Kaza to Langza
Key Monastery, Komic Village, Hikkim Village, Langza Village (Stay at Langza)
Day 7 - Langza to Chandrataal Lake
Kibber Village, Chicham Bridge, Kumzum Pass (15000 ft) Snowline, Camping at Chandrataal Base Camp - Sunset & Star Gazing
(Stay at Chandrataal Base Camp)
Day 8 - Chandrataal to Manali
Rohtang Pass & Manali Local Sightseeing
(Stay at Manali)
Day 9 - Manali to Chandigarh
Stays: 1 night at each of the following places (All stays will be on double or triple sharing basis)
Narkanda - Agyaatvaas
Sangla - Apple Orchard Camping
Kalpa - Kinner Villa
Tabo - Tiger’s Den
Mud - Tara Homestay
Langza - Lara Homestay
Chandrataal - Parasol Camps
Manali - Orchard's House
Inclusion:
Breakfast & Dinner
Transportation to and from each destination.
Exclusion:
Alcohol or any other substances not mentioned in the itinerary.
Travel Visas
Travel Insurance
Shopping
Any transportation to personal excursions and/or activities not included in the tour.
Anything else not mentioned in the inclusions.
Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, roadblocks etc. (to be borne by the clients directly on the spot)
Medical and Evacuation charges
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