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UNVEILING THE ETHEREAL BEAUTY OF SPITI VALLEY

SPITI VALLEY

  • 8 Nights / 9 Days
  • Max People : 20
  • 20 Mar29 Mar 2023

Description

Long winding roads and valleys that present unforgettable glimpses of cold desert and snow-crowned mountains welcome you when you set foot into Spiti Valley. Bordered on all sides by the Himalayas, Spiti Valley, located in Himachal Pradesh, has an altitude of 12,500 feet above sea level, and gets just around 250 days of sunshine in the year, making it one of the coldest places in the country. With the thick Himalayan snow cutting Spiti off from the rest of the country for around 6 months a year, the summer months are the only time Spiti is directly accessible via motorway. The term Spiti means 'The Middle Land' , as Spiti Valley separates India from Tibet. Scantily populated, Spiti is an adventure lover’s paradise, with a number of trekking trails that tourists can choose from. All of these treks start from Kaza (Spiti’s capital from where you make your base camp) to various peaks from where you can get panoramic views of the Himalayan mountains. An easy 1.5-kilometre trek along the Spiti River from Dhankar Monastery to Dhankar Lake promises gorgeous views of the villages below. The Dhankar Lake itself is a place where you can sit back and relax amidst the cool mountain air.

Itinerary

Day 1 Delhi to Shimla | Overnight Journey

The group assembles at the pick-up point by 10:00 PM. We 'll meet the team captain, and a small tour briefing would also be conducted. After which, we’ll head out on an overnight journey to Shimla. *The pickup point would be RK Ashram or Majnu Ka Tila (tentative).

Day 2 Shimla to Chitkul/Sangla (225 Kilometers, 9 Hours Drive)

Early in the morning, we’ll arrive in Shimla via the Hindustan-Tibet highway. We’ll be changing our transportation from bus to Tempo Traveler at this point and will head out for Chitkul/Sangla. Upon reaching Chitkul/Sangla, we will check into our hotels where we will indulge in group bonding exercises. Dinner followed by overnight stay in Chitkul/Sangla.

Day 3 Chitkul/Sangla to Kalpa (50 Kilometers, 3 Hours Drive)

After breakfast, we will head towards Kalpa which is known for its scenic landscapes. En route Kalpa, the small town of Reckong Peo town, serves as the perfect pit stop. If the weather gods are in your favor, you will be able to catch a glimpse of Kinner Kailash Peak. Upon reaching Kalpa, after spending some leisure time, we’ll head out to visit the 3000-year-old Kalpa Monastery and the Suicide Point which offers a picturesque view of the Kailash ranges. Post-check in, Dinner will be served followed by an overnight stay in Kalpa

Day 4 Kalpa to Nako (100 Kilometers, 5 Hours Drive)

After having breakfast, we’ll continue our journey towards Nako, a tiny hamlet situated in the trans-Himalayan ranges En route, we will make a pit stop at Khab, the site of the union between Sutlej and Spiti river. In Nako, we’ll visit the serene Nako lake and pay our reverences at the Nako Monastery. Dinner and overnight stay at Nako.

Day 5 Nako to Kaza (110 Kilometers, 5 Hours Drive)

Post breakfast, we will head towards the headquarters of Spiti, Kaza. En route to Kaza, which serves as the connective link between the districts, we will find ourselves surrounded by many monasteries that we will make sure to visit. We will visit the more than thousand-year-old Tabo Monastery followed by the Dhankar Monastery. We’ll reach Kaza before evening and will check in to our designated accommodations. The rest of the day is at leisure, however, the travelers are free to explore the small town. Dinner and overnight stay at Kaza.

Day 6 Spiti Sightseeing Day (Komic, Hikkim, Langza)

Post breakfast, we’ll head out to visit Key Monastery locally known as Kye Gompa, followed by Chicham Bridge which is Asia’s highest bridge. Later in the day, we will visit the highest post office in the world, Hikkim. After that, we’ll move towards Komic village which is one of the highest villages in the world connected by a motorable road. Last but not least, we will visit the land of fossils, Langza, and visit the Buddha statue that sits on top of a hill overlooking the village. Finally, we’ll head back to Kaza where we will have dinner and spend the night.

Day 7 Kaza to Kalpa (200 Kilometers, 7 Hours Drive)

After breakfast, we will start our return journey to Kalpa. We will reach Kalpa by evening where we will have dinner followed by an overnight stay.

Day 8 Kalpa to Shimla (222 Kilometers, 8 Hours Drive) | Departure

Resume our return journey after breakfast and head towards Shimla. Upon reaching Shimla, we will board an overnight bus towards Delhi.

Day 9 Delhi Arrival | Tour Ends

We’ll reach Delhi early in the morning and the group will disperse with fond memories. End of Winter Spiti Road Trip.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Transportation in Tempo Traveler from Shimla to Shimla.
  • Bus tickets from Delhi to Shimla and return.
  • Accommodations on sharing basis as per itinerary.
  • Meal Plan: MAP (Breakfast + Dinner, Starting from Day 02 Dinner till Day 08 Breakfast)
  • An experienced trip Lead will be present at all times during the tour.
  • Mechanical Support All permits Required
  • First Aid Kits
  • Oxygen Cylinders
  • Infrared Thermometer
  • Oximeter

PACKAGE EXCLUDES:-

  • Early check-in at the hotel.
  • Any additional expenses of personal nature.
  • Additional accommodation/food costs incurred due to any travel delay.
  • Any lunch and other meals not mentioned in Package Inclusions.
  • Any Airfare / Rail fare other than what is mentioned in “Inclusions” or any type of transportation.
  • Parking and monument entry fees during sightseeing.
  • Additional Costs due to Flight Cancellations, Landslides, Roadblocks, and other natural calamities.
  • Any other services not specified above in inclusions
Price 20,000