Overview
Spiti- The middle-land between the lush green valleys and the cold mountain deserts of Himalayas. A Spiti Valley Trip is a traveler’s delight, thanks to the thrilling roadways and rustic landscapes. While most parts of India undergo unbearably high temperatures, the beauty of Spiti shines like a diamond under sun during peak summer months. The best time to visit Spiti is from June-September when the glacial lakes will welcome you in all their glory. It is now that you hit those roads with our Spiti Valley RoadTrip Package!
The treacherous curves that lead to the valley of Spiti from Manali will give you a dose of adventure and beauty all at once. This is your chance to experience the thrill of traveling through the famous Rohtang Pass. Don’t forget to notice your surroundings because a beautiful change is taking place in your surroundings. It is here you’ll notice landscapes change from shades of green to brown.
When you finally enter Spiti Valley you’ll realize that it is much more than just a picturesque place of Himalayas. There’s an abundance of rich Buddhist-Tibetan culture that resides in the serrated villages of Spiti. The Key Monastery is one fine example of architecture that makes you adore the concept of simplicity in Buddhism.
Other than the skies, there stands another blue marvel on your Trip to Spiti-The Chandratal Lake! Take your time to absorb peace at this splendid glacial lake and click some postcard-perfect shots here. Speaking of postcards, why not send a letter to your loved ones from the World’s highest post office! Pretty special right!
Included
- Entire travel as per the itinerary
- 5 nights accommodation – 1 Night in Hotel at Manali, 3 Nights in Luxury Camps/Hotel at Kaza, 1 Night in Luxury Camps at Chandra Taal on triple sharing basis
- 10 meals throughout the trip – 1 Meal on Day 1 (Dinner) + 2 Meal on Day 2 ( Breakfast and Dinner) + 2 Meals on Day 3 (Breakfast + Dinner) + 2 Meals on Day 4 (Breakfast + Dinner) + 2 Meals on Day 5 (Breakfast + Dinner) + 1 Meal on Day6 (Breakfast)
- All inner line permits for the trip.
- Driver Night Charges, Toll Tax, Parking Charges, etc.
- Team Captain throughout the trip.
- An Oxygen Cylinder 24X7 in the car in case of emergency
Excluded
- GST (5%) is applicable extra.
- Any kind of food or beverage that is not included in the package like alcoholic drinks, mineral water, meals/refreshments/lunches on the highway.
- Any personal expenses like a tip to the drivers, entry to monuments/monasteries, camera/video camera charges, camel safari, river rafting, laundry, telephone bills, tips, etc
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, roadblocks, etc. (to be borne directly by the customer on the spot)
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Itinerary
Upon arrival in Manali, get transferred from the bus stand to the hotel. Check in to our hotels and gear up for exploring the beautiful city! In the evening, our tour manager will brief you about the various safety measures. The group would have an opportunity to get acquainted with fellow travelers at dinner time. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Proceed to Kaza (12000 ft asl - 200 km - 10 hrs) via Rohtang Pass (12000+ ft asl) and Kunzum-La Pass (15000+ ft asl). This drive is adventurous and passes through riverbeds, glaciers and a route with stunning Himalayan backdrop alongside. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Being remotely located at a hill overlooking endless plains, the Key Monastery is a world-famous center for learning and is an obvious choice for those seeking peace and calm. 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. We first visit the Kungri Monastery and then the beautiful hamlet of Mud – the last motorable village of the Pin Valley.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
By far, this will be the most eventful day of your journey. Start your ride early in the morning as this one is going to be a long day. Visit the world’s highest post office which is located in Hikkim and also the world’s highest village connected via motorable road, Komik. Also, visit the famous Langza where you will get tremendous views of the Chau Chau Kang Nelda Peak and the Buddha Statue looking down at the valley. After that Visit Ki Monastery (One of the most significant and ancient monasteries in the area), Get at 14000+ ft asl and Kibber at 14000+ ft asl are known for being the highest inhabited villages in the world). Dinner and overnight stay at Kaza.
After breakfast, we start driving towards Chandra Tal. We will cross the highest point of our trip, the Kunzum La. Also, visit the Key Monastery and Kibber Village on the way. The road towards Chandra Tal starts from Batal, and the journey is breathtakingly beautiful. The road ends about a kilometer before the lake and you have to walk till the lake from here on. You will see a beautiful crescent-shaped lake filled with crystal clear water right in the middle of a stark landscape. Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite in Chandar Tal.
After an early breakfast, drive towards Manali. The drive from Batal to Chattru to Rohtang Pass is also one of the most beautiful routes in your entire road trip. You will reach Manali in about 7-8 hours from Chandra Tal. After some leisure at the Café, we board the Volvo to Delhi and reach by next morning with lots of amazing memories to remember for a lifetime.