sangla-chitkul in dec 4th '09

bdchatt · Sep 11th, 2009, 19:50

hi,,,
i'm planning to go for a trip in shimla-narkanda-sarahan-sangla-chitkul-sangla-shimla route from 4th dec'09.
can you please let me know
a. Road will remain open ?
b. probablity of snow (it's impossible to predict but still many experienced people are here) ?
c. hotels / rest houses remain open ion that period or not ?

trooooon · Sep 11th, 2009, 20:50

It should be cool . . . chitkul might be snowed in, but I doubt you'll meet snow in the Satluj valley . . . as for hotels, something is bound to be open though I'm not sure!!

sriprakash74 · Sep 12th, 2009, 15:28

Rare chance of snow. Chitkul might have it, not sure.

Normally it starts snowing in January. Rest houses would be open till Sangla. No idea about Chitkul.

bdchatt · Sep 12th, 2009, 17:24

great to have these information.
i need two more opinion.
Should i book the hotels earlier or it'll be available during that time ?
Can you please give me any idea about the car rental for a scorpio/bolero throughout the trip ?

Though i prefer to book but in this case i'm confused whether i can cover the whole route or not.

sriprakash74 · Sep 14th, 2009, 18:13

As its will be off season, hotels would be easily available. Scorpio from Shimla will charge you around 1600-1800 per day.

bdchatt · Oct 10th, 2009, 18:51

thanks sriprakash for your information...
sorry to be late to reply..
my plan is like that
simla - narkanda ( one night) - kalpa (two nights) - sangla (one night) - sarahan (one night)- simla ..

Now my question is
i. is simla approachable from sarahan in one day ? it'll take 7-8 hrs or more ?

ii. for two nights stay, which one is preferable kalpa or sarahan ?

waiting for important suggestions from IM-ian"

vinathorat · Oct 10th, 2009, 23:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdchatt

thanks sriprakash for your information...
sorry to be late to reply..
my plan is like that
simla - narkanda ( one night) - kalpa (two nights) - sangla (one night) - sarahan (one night)- simla ..

Now my question is
i. is simla approachable from sarahan in one day ? it'll take 7-8 hrs or more ?

ii. for two nights stay, which one is preferable kalpa or sarahan ?

waiting for important suggestions from IM-ian"

Yes you can do it one day from sarahan to Shimla road is ok.

Kalpa is better option for two nights stay.

We had a maruti Alto and cost was about Rs.1200/-per day.For three members Alto is ok.

indracal · Oct 11th, 2009, 04:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by sriprakash74

As its will be off season, hotels would be easily available. Scorpio from Shimla will charge you around 1600-1800 per day.

Hi Sriprakash, I'm also planning a trip around that area (look in Shimla-Narkanda-Sarahan-Chail - Nov/Dec 2009) in Nov 3rd/4th week. I'm planning for a Scorpio/Qualis and I found the rates around my budget. Would you mind letting me know when you got the rates, and/or which agent you got it from? Even a PM would be fine. Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdchatt

Now my question is
i. is simla approachable from sarahan in one day ? it'll take 7-8 hrs or more ?

ii. for two nights stay, which one is preferable kalpa or sarahan ?

1. Sarahan - Shimla would be approximately 6/6.5 hrs (105 KM) in a car with some stops enroute (tea/loo breaks

)

2. For two nights, Kalpa is a better bet. The second day you can take a walk to Chakha pastures - ask your hotel people or locals for details. You can also google beforehand! (BTW, you can see day 5 details here : http://www.himachaltravelblog.com/20...aur-and-spiti/)

bdchatt · Oct 12th, 2009, 14:00

i've made contact some agencies through net...but they 've charged Rs. 2300-2500 / day for a scorpio/travera...but it's beyond my budget.. i think booking rate on spot from shimla(Rs. 1800-2000/day) would be less than this.. i'm also waiting for sriprakash reply.

indracal · Oct 16th, 2009, 12:47

One of my associates came back from a Shimla-Kinnaur tour during early-Oct'09. They could manage a Scorpio @ 2100/- per day. Oct being the Puja season and generally peak travelling time, we should expect the rate to come down about 1800 ranges around end-Nov, not sure if that's practical.

Sriprakash is not active for about 10 days on IM now, may be on some trip.

@Sriprakash, could you update us on the queries we have once you're available?

bdchatt · Oct 18th, 2009, 12:48

I also think so regarding the car rate from shimla.
can anybody suggest any good hotel in shimla within
Rs 1000/ double bed rate during first week of december ?
This would be my first trip in shimla and i 'm getting confused
seeing crores

of hotel in internet list.

indracal · Oct 18th, 2009, 14:14

BDC,

We are planning to stay in Hotel White in Shimla (Nov 4th wk), because I don't want to take long walks to the Mall/ridge with my 1.5 yr old kid on lap. I understand that this hotel doesn't run a full-fledged kitchen - just enough for Tea/coffee and b/fasts (Paratha etc). However, it is right beside Lakkar Bazar, so food shouldn't be a problem. And we're staying for just 2 nights. I also understand that their general tariff is about 1200/-, but it should come down fairly during that time.

1st wk of Dec (when you travel) would still be off-season, so you might want to call them and see? Visit www.hotelwhiteshimla.com for contact details (no tariff published - because I guess they would allow you to bargain

). We're supposed to look for a "view" room while finalizing the booking.

Are you planning to travel with a kid and/or in some rough terrains (our case)? Otherwise for 2 you shouldn't need an SUV, right? Just curious!

EDIT: Hotel White is supposed to be reached by a long staircase it seems, so may not be a good idea if you have any aged person in your team. The above what I said is all hear-say for me, but first hand from a person in this forum whose opinion I trust. The call is yours

!

bdchatt · Oct 19th, 2009, 02:05

we are a four members team and all are young. so staircase isnt a problem. can i expect a detail report/story/information from you regarding the trip at end nov/very early dec (before 4th

)? how is your tour plan ?

indracal · Oct 19th, 2009, 02:10

My itinerary is here in this post: Shimla-Narkanda-Sarahan-Chail - Nov/Dec 2009

However, what it doesn't show is that I have a plan to stay in Chandigarh for 2 days and Delhi as well, and I'm returning on 6th Dec to Kolkata. So, I don't think I'll be posting the trip log before the next weekend.

vinathorat · Oct 19th, 2009, 12:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdchatt

I also think so regarding the car rate from shimla.
can anybody suggest any good hotel in shimla within
Rs 1000/ double bed rate during first week of december ?
This would be my first trip in shimla and i 'm getting confused
seeing crores

of hotel in internet list.

BrightLand Hotel is good one we paid Rs.770/- for double bed on 22nd Sept. Have all the required facilities. However do not purchase Drinking watre from this hotel they charg you Rs. 26/- per bottle which is available in market @15/-

Sep 11th, 2009, 19:50	#1
bdchatt smooth roads never make a good driver Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: kolkata Posts: 17	sangla-chitkul in dec 4th '09 hi,,, i'm planning to go for a trip in shimla-narkanda-sarahan-sangla-chitkul-sangla-shimla route from 4th dec'09. can you please let me know a. Road will remain open ? b. probablity of snow (it's impossible to predict but still many experienced people are here) ? c. hotels / rest houses remain open ion that period or not ?

Sep 11th, 2009, 20:50	#2
trooooon tj Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vasant Kunj, New Delhi Posts: 850	It should be cool . . . chitkul might be snowed in, but I doubt you'll meet snow in the Satluj valley . . . as for hotels, something is bound to be open though I'm not sure!! __________________ what if . . . maybe . . . say . . . suppose!

Oct 18th, 2009, 14:14	#12
indracal Wanderlust - but bills bug! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 514	BDC, We are planning to stay in Hotel White in Shimla (Nov 4th wk), because I don't want to take long walks to the Mall/ridge with my 1.5 yr old kid on lap. I understand that this hotel doesn't run a full-fledged kitchen - just enough for Tea/coffee and b/fasts (Paratha etc). However, it is right beside Lakkar Bazar, so food shouldn't be a problem. And we're staying for just 2 nights. I also understand that their general tariff is about 1200/-, but it should come down fairly during that time. 1st wk of Dec (when you travel) would still be off-season, so you might want to call them and see? Visit www.hotelwhiteshimla.com for contact details (no tariff published - because I guess they would allow you to bargain ). We're supposed to look for a "view" room while finalizing the booking. Are you planning to travel with a kid and/or in some rough terrains (our case)? Otherwise for 2 you shouldn't need an SUV, right? Just curious! EDIT: Hotel White is supposed to be reached by a long staircase it seems, so may not be a good idea if you have any aged person in your team. The above what I said is all hear-say for me, but first hand from a person in this forum whose opinion I trust. The call is yours ! Last edited by indracal : Oct 19th, 2009 at 02:12.

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Sep 12th, 2009, 15:28	#3
sriprakash74 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 294	Rare chance of snow. Chitkul might have it, not sure. Normally it starts snowing in January. Rest houses would be open till Sangla. No idea about Chitkul.

Sep 12th, 2009, 17:24	#4
bdchatt smooth roads never make a good driver Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: kolkata Posts: 17	great to have these information. i need two more opinion. Should i book the hotels earlier or it'll be available during that time ? Can you please give me any idea about the car rental for a scorpio/bolero throughout the trip ? Though i prefer to book but in this case i'm confused whether i can cover the whole route or not.

Sep 14th, 2009, 18:13	#5
sriprakash74 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 294	As its will be off season, hotels would be easily available. Scorpio from Shimla will charge you around 1600-1800 per day.

Oct 10th, 2009, 18:51	#6
bdchatt smooth roads never make a good driver Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: kolkata Posts: 17	thanks sriprakash for your information... sorry to be late to reply.. my plan is like that simla - narkanda ( one night) - kalpa (two nights) - sangla (one night) - sarahan (one night)- simla .. Now my question is i. is simla approachable from sarahan in one day ? it'll take 7-8 hrs or more ? ii. for two nights stay, which one is preferable kalpa or sarahan ? waiting for important suggestions from IM-ian"

Oct 12th, 2009, 14:00	#9
bdchatt smooth roads never make a good driver Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: kolkata Posts: 17	i've made contact some agencies through net...but they 've charged Rs. 2300-2500 / day for a scorpio/travera...but it's beyond my budget.. i think booking rate on spot from shimla(Rs. 1800-2000/day) would be less than this.. i'm also waiting for sriprakash reply.

Oct 16th, 2009, 12:47	#10
indracal Wanderlust - but bills bug! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 514	One of my associates came back from a Shimla-Kinnaur tour during early-Oct'09. They could manage a Scorpio @ 2100/- per day. Oct being the Puja season and generally peak travelling time, we should expect the rate to come down about 1800 ranges around end-Nov, not sure if that's practical. Sriprakash is not active for about 10 days on IM now, may be on some trip. @Sriprakash, could you update us on the queries we have once you're available?

Oct 18th, 2009, 12:48	#11
bdchatt smooth roads never make a good driver Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: kolkata Posts: 17	I also think so regarding the car rate from shimla. can anybody suggest any good hotel in shimla within Rs 1000/ double bed rate during first week of december ? This would be my first trip in shimla and i 'm getting confused seeing crores of hotel in internet list.

Oct 19th, 2009, 02:05	#13
bdchatt smooth roads never make a good driver Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: kolkata Posts: 17	we are a four members team and all are young. so staircase isnt a problem. can i expect a detail report/story/information from you regarding the trip at end nov/very early dec (before 4th )? how is your tour plan ?

Oct 19th, 2009, 02:10	#14
indracal Wanderlust - but bills bug! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 514	My itinerary is here in this post: Shimla-Narkanda-Sarahan-Chail - Nov/Dec 2009 However, what it doesn't show is that I have a plan to stay in Chandigarh for 2 days and Delhi as well, and I'm returning on 6th Dec to Kolkata. So, I don't think I'll be posting the trip log before the next weekend.