Adventure Spiti Self Drive Tour

Package Overview

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 wise Itinerary

• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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!

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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

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• 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.

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• 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.

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Inclusions

• AP (Room + Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Transfers
• Transfers
• Pickup-Drop
• Private Cab
• Private Guide
• Welcome Drink
• Accommodation
• Non Veg Meals
• Veg Meals
• Veg & Non Veg Meals
• Lead SUV with Moto Overlanders tour leader & tour manager

Exclusions

• Your flights/trains to and from Chandigarh
• Vehicle rentals, fuel, tolls, parking fee, and other vehicle-related costs
• Any additional food item not mentioned in the Includes section
• Single room accommodations. Room upgrades
• Any kinds of insurance
• 5% GST
• Alcohol, cigarettes, and personal items
• Early check-in or late checkout at the hotels
• Traffic fines due to wrong driving
• Fees for activities
• Liability for change in itinerary due to reasons beyond our control like change in flight and train schedule; cancellation of flights/trains, political disturbances, natural phenomena, etc.

Price & Rates

Package Start From

• Chandigarh City, Chandigarh, India, Asia

Booking Cut-off time

• 30 Days

Min & Max. PAX

• Min : 8, Max : 12

Terms & Conditions

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