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Our Spiti self-drive tour takes you across an adventure drive covering places like Chitkul, Shimla, Kaza, Key, Hikkim, Chadrataal, Kibber, Langza, Chicham, and many more in Spiti valley.
Did you know that the Upper Himachali region was once under the sea? Yes, millions of years ago the Tethys’s sea surrounded the region and is home to some of the most stunning landscapes in the world. Our Spiti self-drive tour takes you through some of these spots – Chitkul, Spiti Valley, and Jibhi valley- as we ride through the gorgeous terrains across Himachal Pradesh.
The Spiti valley and surrounding regions are one of the least populated regions in India and are the gateway to the northernmost reaches of the nation. Along the northern route from Manali, the valley lies in the North-Eastern section of the Indian state Himachal Pradesh and forms part of the Lahaul and Spiti district.
Lahaul and Spiti district is surrounded by high mountain ranges. The Rohtang Pass, at 13,054 feet (3,979 m), separates Lahaul and Spiti from the Kullu Valley. Lahaul and Spiti are cut off from each other by the higher Kunzum Pass, at 15,059 feet (4,590 m).[2] A road connects the two divisions but is cut off frequently in winter and spring due to heavy snow.
The valley is likewise cut off from the north up to eight months of the year by heavy snowfalls and thick icing conditions. A southern route to India proper is periodically closed for brief periods in the winter storms of November through June, but road access is usually restored a few days after storms end via Shimla and the Sutlej in the Kinnaur district.
Lahaul and Spiti district is surrounded by high mountain ranges. The Rohtang Pass, at 13,054 feet (3,979 m), separates Lahaul and Spiti from the Kullu Valley. Lahaul and Spiti are cut off from each other by the higher Kunzum Pass, at 15,059 feet (4,590 m).
Chitkul is a village in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. During winters, the place mostly remains covered with snow and the inhabitants move to lower regions of Himachal. According to a recent study by the Centre of Atmospheric Sciences at IIT Delhi, Chitkul has the cleanest air in India.
Total kilometers for this adventure ~ 1,500
Driving Days – 9
Road Conditions – Mix of tarmac, broken tarmac, dirt roads, snow, & black ice tour takes you across an adventure drive covering places like Chitkul, Shimla, Kaza, Key, Hikkim, Chadrataal, Kibber, Langza, Chicham, and many more in Spiti valley.
Day 1 : Arrive in Chandigarh
It’s time for you to get to Chandigarh from where the Spiti self-drive tour begins. Once you reach, we help you get your SUV, check into your hotel, and brief you about the itinerary.
If you are from Chandigarh, then you assemble at a designated meeting point for the pre-drive briefing where we discuss the plan for Day 2.
Day 2 : Chandigarh to Narkanda
The first drive of the tour is to Narkanda as we leave Chandigarh after breakfast and cover 180 kms in the day. It’s a hot drive as we travel across flatlands, mostly through national highways, and reach Narkanda in the evening. We check into our hotels and break for the day.
Day 3 : Narkanda to Chitkul
Another long day. Just 190 kms to cover but it will take around 7 hours to reach Chitkul. The beautiful village is the last publicly accessible town near the Chinese border. We drive through narrow roads, crossing wooden bridges, and overlooking deep gorges. Reach Chitkul in the evening and relax.
Post that, we take a stroll around the village, spend some time by the river, and indulge in some selfie shots!
Day 4 : Stay in Chitkul
Wake up early to a dazzling sunrise, and then have breakfast in the Chitkul village. It’s a small area that can be covered by a walk. We get to visit the local cafes, temples, and hang out near the river.
There are a couple of sights to be covered near Chitkul and we can do so either by a long walk or we hop into our vehicles and drive around the village.
Day 5 : Chitkul to Tabo
It’s time to head towards the cold desert as we travel to the Spiti valley. Nako is our stopover destination before heading to Kaza. The small sleepy town does have a few interesting sites to cover.
Places to visit in Tabo include the Tabo Monastery and the villages of Needang and Kurith.
On the way to Tabo, we first head to the Gue Monastery which is home to a 500-year-old mummy. Drive through narrow dirt tracks to reach the monastery and take pictures of the mummy and the surrounding mountains.
Day 6 : Tabo to Kaza
It’s going to be a short drive but before we head into Kaza, we first visit Dhankar. Dhankar village is home to the Dhankar monastery and a trip to Spiti valley isn’t complete without visiting it. Located 30 kms from Tabo, Dhankar monastery is a key highlight of the Spiti self-drive tour.
Once we are done with the monastery, we continue towards Kaza and reach there in about 2 hours from Dhankar. On the way, we take pictures on the Attargo bridge, see the rain trees, etc. Once the hotel, check-in is done, we have our lunch and go on a walking tour of the Kaza market. Time for some hot chai and snacks at the end of the walk.
Day 7 : Stay in Kaza
A busy day lies ahead as our itinerary includes visiting places like Lidang, Gangdo, Komic, Hikkim, Langza, Chicham, Kibber, Sumling, and the famous Key Monastery.
Covering all these places will take us the whole day and our lunch will be in a local restaurant on our route. It’s one of the most adventurous days of the Spiti self-drive tour but one, which will get you tons of photos and memories.
Day 8 : Stay in Kaza
Another long day ahead. Right after breakfast, we head to Chandrataal which is about 80 kms from Kaza. The roads might not be in great shape so be prepared to hike a bit to get to the lake.
On the way, we also explore places like Losar, Rangrik, Hansa, Hal, and Pangmo Khas. Lunch will again be served in a local roadside restaurant.
Day 9 : Kaza to Kalpa
Time to exit Spiti valley! Another long day ahead as we cover 215 kms across 7 hours to reach Kalpa. This is a stopover destination on our way to the beautiful Jibhi valley.
Day 10 : Kalpa to Shimla
We set out of Kalpa right after breakfast. Be wary of shooting stones as we make our way down into Shimla. The drive will span across 4 hours and we reach our stay site in the evening.
If we have free time, we head to The Mall road, an iconic destination in Shimla
Day 11 : Shimla to Chandigarh
Time to get back to Chandigarh and we check out of our hotels in Shimla after breakfast. After lunch on the way, we reach our Chandigarh hotels in the evening.
We take this time to explore a bit of Chandigarh and its street food in the evening. If you want, you can return your rental SUVs to the dealers.
Day 12 : Depart from Chandigarh
This is the last day of the tour. All the rental SUVs will need to be returned and post check out, you can leave for your home city.
No of pax | Age Limit | Price per pax (Rs) |
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Adult | Above 12 years | INR 64000 / Adult |
* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.
Payment Terms & Methods :
* 50% Advance Percentage of total booking amount
Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.
* Refund will be made within 15 working days from the date of receipt of the cancellation.
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