Spiti Winter Road Trip - 7 Days

Package Overview

There are two routes to the stunning Spiti Valley. One, via Manali and the other via Shimla – which is also called the Hindustan – Tibet Highway.
In the months of April and May, before the Manali – Kaza Highway opens Spiti Valley to a busy, bustling world, there is a fantastic opportunity to explore Spiti Valley at its tranquil and peaceful best through the Hindustan – Tibet Highway starting from Shimla. While the rest of the country is baking in the smoldering summers, the high altitude mountains of the Spiti Valley are usually still trenched in snow. This Spiti Valley tour for seven days is perfect for you if you want a break from the heat, and only have time in months of April and May.
Drive through one of the most beautiful picture-perfect roads in the world while halting along in dreamy mountain villages. This Spiti Valley tour from Shimla goes through Kalpa of the Kinnaur Valley and finally enters Spiti through the village of Nako. Explore ancient thousand-year-old monasteries, ride a Yak, live in authentic homestays and spend time in some of the highest villages in Asia. Dubbed as “The world's most adventurous road”, this Hindustan-Tibet highway is a visual masterpiece. Don’t let that misnomer frighten you because despite its hairpin curves and steep drops, this road has been safely ferrying travellers since the 1850s.
Watch time stand still as you gaze into crystal-clear blue skies, pristine, turquoise rivers nestled between snow-capped peaks and a never-ending expanse of barren mountains. Sounds enticing, doesn’t it?

Road Trip Highlights
Explore Pin Valley National Sanctuary
Visit the Glorious Ki Monastery
Authentic Local Homestay experience with local guide
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
INNOVA / ZYPSY TRANSFERS
MEALS INCLUDED

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Chandigarh To Narkanda ( 180 kms 7 hours drive )

  On arrival at Chandigarh Airport / Railway Station you will be met assisted and we will process to Narkanda, On the way Kufri, Theog, Matiyana, from where you can have a spectacular view of the mighty Himalayas. Overnight stay at Narkanda.

  • Themes : Adventure

• Day 2 : Drive from Narkanda to Kalpa

  (Hotel Accommodation 9711 feet 160 KMS 5 - 6 hours Meals included)
  On the 2nd day of this Spiti Valley Tour, we drive through Narkandha and head towards the apple-orchard dotted town of Kalpa. Foreigners entering Spiti Valley through this route need a permit which can be obtained through a quick twenty- minute procedure in Reckong Peo from Monday to Saturday.
  After a 7 kilometer winding road through pine forests, Kalpa is a splendid gem. According to legends, this is the winter abode of Lord Shiva. With the majestic views of the Kinner Kailash and Jordan Peaks, this enthralling village has spectacular sunrises with the crimson sunlight glowing on the snow-capped peaks. 3 kilometers away from Kalpa at Kothi, is a temple dedicated to the goddess Chanadika. An exquisite image of the goddess is enshrined in this sanctum.
  Overnight at a hotel in Kalpa.

  • Themes : Adventure, Mountaineering

• Day 3 : Drive from Kalpa – Nako – Tabo

  (Hotel Accommodation 12000 feet 159 KMS 7 - 8 hours Meals included)
  On the 3rd day of this Spiti Valley tour, from Kalpa, we continue driving on the famous Hindustan – Tibet Highway or the NH 22 – This stretch is famously known as one of “most adventurous roads of the world” by the ‘Lonely Planet’ in a visual spectacle. Don’t let that little piece of information deter you because your local drivers are highly skilled and experienced while driving on these roads. As you begin embracing the jaw-dropping views, watch the mountains change their colours from the lush greens of the Kinnaur valley to the many hues of brown.
  After a quick refueling stop at Puh, we proceed to Nako – the last hamlet of Kinnaur, before we enter the gates of Spiti Valley. After lunch at Nako, we drive through Sumdo, the first village of Spiti Valley on this side of the road, to Tabo, which would be our first stop in the glorious, mystical Spiti Valley.
  The second largest village of the Spiti Valley, Tabo is known worldwide for its 1020- year-old 'Tabo Monastery'. Walk around this UNESCO world heritage site and gain a deeper insight into Buddhism. Unlike other monasteries in the Spiti Valley, the Tabo monastery is located at the bottom of the valley.
  Overnight at a hotel or a Homestay in Tabo.

  • Themes : Mountaineering, Sightseeing

• Day 4 : Drive from Tabo – Pin Valley – Kungri – Mudh – Kaza

  (Hotel Accommodation 12000 feet 49 KMS 4 - 5 hours Meals included)
  On the 4th day of this Spiti Valley tour, we drive towards the beautiful Pin Valley. Imagine a national park with an abundance of animals and birds, with some rare plant varieties, a river that gushes when it isn’t frozen and trekking opportunities for the adventure-seekers. The Pin Valley promises all this and more.
  We first visit the Kungri Monastery and then the beautiful hamlet of Mudh – the last motorable village of the Pin Valley.
  Declared a national park in 1987, Pin Valley has altitudes ranging from 11,000 to 20,000 feet and is home to at least 12 endangered snow leopards. In addition, other animals indigenous to the region and park are the Siberian ibex, bharal, weasel, red fox, and marten. Birds such as the pika, griffon, golden eagle, bearded vulture, chukor and raven paint the skies a pretty picture.
  By evening, drive to Kaza, the commercial capital of the Spiti valley and spend the night in a hotel in either Kaza or the nearby village of Rangrik.
  Overnight at a hotel in Kaza / Rangrik.

  • Themes : Mountaineering, Sightseeing

• Day 5 : Drive from Kaza – Langza – Hikkim – Komik – Ki Monastery – Kibber – Gette – Kaza

  (Hotel Accommodation 14800 feet 26 KMS 5 - 6 hours Meals included)
  On the 5th day of this Spiti Valley tour, we drive to some of the highest inhabited regions of the world.
  The highest village in Asia, Komik, which literally translates to ‘eye of a snow cock’, is situated at a height of 4513 meters. This farming village has a population of 84 people, living in utter isolation, cut-off from the rest of the world for most parts of the year. This little hamlet ensures to bring you thousands of miles away from your familiar settings to a place of soft brown pastures and snow-white mountain peaks. Some of the common animals of the region are the Tibetan wolf, blue sheep, red fox, hare, snow cock, Himalayan griffin, rock pigeon etc.
  Later, we drive to Hikkim where we visit the world’s highest post office in the world. If possible, you can even meet the post-master and hear his stories.
  After sending out a postcard, we drive to Langza. Langza village is situated at an altitude of 4400 meters and belongs to the Sakyapa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Langza houses a population of 137 in 33 households. Once you are here, you can walk into the village and visit the ancient Lang (Temple) which is estimated to be around 1000 years old. At Langza, walk back to the prehistoric era when Spiti was submerged by the Tethys Sea, as you explore a land very rich with fossils of Marine animals and plants which were here millions of years ago.
  We drive back down to Kaza for lunch. After that, we visit the world famous Ki Monastery. The car will first stop at the base of the monastery hill for the ultimate photo opportunity of this remarkable structure. With over 1000 years’ worth stories to tell, the Ki Monastery situated at a height of 13,668 feet was founded by a disciple of the famous Atisha, in the 11th century CE. Belonging to the Yellow Hat or Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism, this monastery is famous as a prominent center of learning as well as a refuge for Tibetans. Being remotely located atop a hill overlooking endless plains, the Ki Monastery is an obvious choice for those seeking peace and calm.
  Then we will move farther up the valley to the picturesque village of Kibber. Located at a height of 4205 meters and 18 km from Kaza, this formerly highest permanently inhabited village in this region, is also a popular base camp to embark on adventure and treks to adjoining mountains of high altitude. The expanses of beautiful landscapes and immeasurable beauty of the snow-tipped mountains make the place a haven for nature-lovers and photographers alike. From Kibber you can trek to Chicham Village, located across a sharp and precipitous canyon traversable only by a suspended wire cable basket system known as a Jula. We drive higher up to the secluded village of Gette where we absorb stunning aerial views of Kaza and tie a prayer flag.
  We drive back to Kaza / Rangrik in the evening and spend the night in a comfortable and warm Kaza / Rangrik hotel.

  • Themes : Trekking, Mountaineering

• Day 6 : Drive from Kaza – Rampur

  (Hotel Accommodation 9711 feet 197 KMS 8 - 9 hours)
  On the 6th day of the Spiti Valley tour, we are almost towards the end of this magical trip. Today, we set out to return to Shimla across the Hindustan-Tibet highway. The first stop on this leg would be the charming village of Rampur and Padam Palace which we had previously crossed on our way up to Spiti Valley.
  Overnight at a hotel in a prestigous hotel in Rampur/Sarahan.

  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 7 : Drive from Rampur – Chandigarh

  (No Accommodation 7238 feet 150 KMS 5-6 hours)
  On the final day of this Spiti Valley tour, from Rampur/Sarahan, we head back to Chandigarh.

  • Themes : Adventure

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Inclusions

• MAP (Room + Breakfast + Lunch/Dinner)
• Accommodation at all hotels as per the itinerary on double / triple sharing basis. Additional charges for single sharing.
• Breakfast and dinner at all hotels and homestay.
• Comfortable non-Ac Vehicles, as per the itinerary (Day 1 - Day 7).
• Reliable, experienced and adept English-speaking local driver cum guide with great knowledge of the area and the terrain.
• Driver charges, driver accommodation, fuel and inter-state toll.
• All Applicable Monastery / Museum Fees

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Exclusions

• Any Personal Expenses / Tips
• 5% GST (Tax)
• Lunch / Any Beverages / Meals in Rampur that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Sightseeing in Shimla / Any activities or transfers other than what is mentioned in the itinerary.
• Any cost arising out of unforeseen circumstances including medical emergencies and acts of God.
• Anything that is not mentioned in the above list of inclusions.

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Package Start From

• Chandigarh City, Chandigarh, India, Asia

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Terms & Conditions

• The confirmation is subject to availability at the time of booking.
• Check in and checkout time as per hotel policy.
• Base category rooms will be booked in hotels until and unless specified in the quotation. In case the rooms are not available in selected hotels, rooms shall be booked in similar hotels.
• Please carry your valid Photo identity proof (Adahar card,Voting Card,Driving License,Passport and in case of a Foreign National Passport and Visa is Must) containing your photographs and address at it is required at the airport and during check in to hotels. Pan card is not a valid identity proof.
• Meals Timings must be followed as per the instructions of the hotels. For any un-availed meals we shall not be responsible.
• For early check- In and late check-out payments are to be settled directly by the guest at the hotel.
• Check-In and check-out time of most of the hotels is 1400hrs to 1200hrs and number of meals including breakfast is always corresponding to the No.of nights booked by the guest. The hotel does not provide breakfast on the day of arrival.
• AC will not work in Hill Stations
• In Himachal you cannot match the facilities & services of hotel to developed destinations. Hotels
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• No refund will be made for any unused accommodation, missed meals, transportation sightseeing tours or any other service due to bad weather, ill health, strike, road -blocks or any other factor beyond our control. Such unused items are neither refundable nor exchangeable
• No refund shall be claimed, if the services & amenities of hotel were not up to your expectations, it will be considered on case to case basis.
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• Flexible upto 21 Days

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