SUMMER SPITI
SPITI VALLEY | 6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS
Overview
Spiti Valley in the northeastern part of Himachal Pradesh is a cold desert mountain valley and is the land between Tibet and India. One of India’s coldest places, Spiti derives its popularity from its snow-covered mountains, heavy snowfall, trekking trails and monasteries. Spiti is well known for its Buddhist culture and is home to several monasteries like the Key Monastery, Dhankar Monastery, Kungri Monastery and Tabo Monastery. You would also find the Trilokinath Temple here. The crescent-shaped Chandratal Lake is a breathtaking sight and is a must-visit attraction in Spiti Valley, along with Suraj Tal.
Day Wise Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 1
Day 1 – Arrive at Manali
Your seven-day Spiti Valley Tour begins as you leave the urban scape for
the Himalayan town of Manali, where you get your first taste of the Himalayas. Manali today is an attractive blend of a hill, town and holiday resorts.
You’ll be free to explore Manali on foot this day. Overnight at a hotel in Manali
Day 2
Day 2 – Drive from Manali-Rohtang Pass-Kunzum pass-kaza 202 Kms 9-10 Hrs
We begin our journey on the 200-kilometre (125 mile) road from Manali to Kaza in Spiti. As we pass through the popular adventure-haven Rohtang Pass at 13,054 feet, we experience a dramatic change in the landscape around us, from dense forested Hills to Rocky barren plains and peaks.
This road is a scenic rollercoaster, into the desolate and stunning brown landscape approaching Chattru and Batal. At 14,931 feet, we are welcomed by the chilly air at Kunzum Pass, descending into Losar Village, the first in Spiti Valley.
We reach Kaza by evening, and enjoy our night at a comfortable hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Kaza.
Day 3
Day 3 – Drive from Kaza-Pin valley-Mudh village-kaza 49 Kms 4-5 Hrs
On the third day of our Spiti Valley tour, we drive towards the beautiful
Pin Valley. 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. We make our way to the Kungri Monastery, and then to the beautiful hamlet of Mudh – the last motorable village of the Pin Valley. We end this day with a bonfire by the river.
With serene landscapes, the warmth of the fire, complemented by the rhythmic flow of the gushing water, we enjoy our piping hot tea, and head back to Kaza by night
Day 4
DAY 4 – Drive from Kaza-ki Monastery-Langza-komik-hikkim-kaza 69 Kms 6-7 hrs
On the third day of our Spiti Valley Tour, we drive to some of the highest
inhabited regions of the world. We begin our day by heading to Komik, which literally translates to “eye of a snow cock”, the highest village in Asia situated at the height of 14,806 feet. With the tiny population of 84 people, this isolated farm village is surrounded by soft brown pastures and snow-white mountain peaks. We further drive to the world’s highest post office in the world in Hikkim, where you may even meet the post- master and hear his stories. Today, we also visit the world-famous Ki Monastery, situated at a height of 13,668 feet.
We drive back to Kaza by evening, and spend the night at our comfortable hotel
Day 5
DAY 5 – Drive from Kaza-Tabo-dhankar trek from dhankar to lhalung 45 kms 5- hrs
Today, we continue our Spiti Valley Tour, and drive towards the ancient, 1020-year-old – Tabo Monastery. The UNSECO world heritage site, famous for its intricate portraits of gods and demons, along with ancient paintings depicting the life of Buddha, is a fusion of western, Indian and Kashmiri style. After walking around Tabo, we drive words the Tiny hamlet of Dhankar. Later, we end the day by making our way to Lhalung
– another beautiful high altitude Spiti valley village.
We listen to their tales and enjoy the delicious homecooked meal before we rest overnight at Lhalung in our warm homestays.
Day 6
DAY 6 – Drive from Lhalung-Kibber-Losar-kunzum pass-chandratal lake 115 Kms 7-8 Hrs
This day, we commence our journey back home and trace our steps back on the Kaza – Manali road. However, we take a stop at the picturesque village of Kibber, before heading to another Spitian wonder
– Chandratal Lake. Located at a height of 4,205 meters and 18 km from Kaza, Kibber is also a popular base camp to embark on adventure and treks to adjoining mountains of high altitude
From Kibber, we make our way to the mystical and beautiful Chandratal Lake, which translates to Moon Lake, located at a height of 14,100 feet.
The camps near the Lake are equipped with camping equipment including tents, sleeping bags / blankets and a comfortable mattress.
Day 7
DAY 7 – Drive from Chandratal lake-batul-chattru-rohtang pass-manali 138 kms 6-7 hrs
With visuals of the stunning Chandratal Lake captured in minds and cameras, we continue driving on the Kaza – Manali road and after a few hours of driving and some more stunning landscape, we pass through the famous Rohtang Pass and reach Manali where we bid goodbye to our driver to end our breath-taking Spiti Valley sojourn.
INCLUSIONS
- Accommodation at all hotels as per the itinerary on double / triple sharing basis. Additional charges for single
- Breakfast and dinner at all hotels (Except Breakfast on day 1)
- Comfortable non-AC Force Traveller shared by 10 people 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 tolls
- All Applicable Monastery / Museum Fees
EXCLUSIONS
- Any Personal Expenses / Tips
- 5% GST (Tax)
- Lunch / Any Beverages
- Sightseeing in Manali / 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 list of inclusions