Overview
Situated at an altitude of 12,500 ft, this majestic cold desert valley is a heavenly gateway for those seeking solitude in the bliss of nature. Spiti literally means 'Middle land' as it is located between India and mystic Tibet. Spiti is well known for its Buddhist culture, rugged villages, cold desert beauty and is home to several monasteries like the Key Monastery, Dhankar Monastery, Kungri Monastery and Tabo Monastery. Spiti attracts many travelers, including streams of Indian motorcyclists, as a kind of miniLadakh without tourist crowds, which is fair enough, since its pristine nature (high-altitude desert )and culture (Tibetan Buddhist) are still intact. In this tour package travel to the Last Village of India at Chitkul and plan your lunch at 'Hindustan ka Aakhri Dhaba, Drive to the 'World's Highest Motorable Village' - Komic and Send a postcard from 'Highest Post Office' in the World to your loved ones. So pack your bags and join us to enjoy some shutter shooting in the arms of nature at the wonderland of Spiti.
Included
- Volvo transfer from Delhi to Shimla & back
- Shimla to Shimla transportation in a 4WD Vehicle (Maruti Suzuki Jimny/Thar/any 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation on Twin/Triple sharing basis in camps/Hotels. 1N at Sangla, 1N at Kalpa, 1N at Tabo, 2N at Kaza and 1N at Sarahan.
- Experienced and friendly trip leader
- A total of 12 meals- starting from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 7.
- 24*7 onboard assistance
- Reliable and experienced local drivers to drive in the difficult terrains.
- Local support in case of any emergency
- Oxygen cylinder and medical kit to handle extreme situations. Driver allowances, toll taxes, parking, state taxes
- Our local team is also available in Kinnaur and Kaza
Excluded
- Personal expenses such as room heater charges, laundry charges etc.
- Anything that is not mentioned above in the inclusions is excluded.
- Any expenses caused due to conditions beyond our control such as road blockage,road accidents, landslides (to be borne by the customer on the spot)
- Any medical expenses
- Cost incurred due to change in itinerary due to landslides, roadblocks or factors beyond human control.
- 5% GST
Itinerary
- Assemble at the boarding point at around 9:00 PM. Meet your team captain and co-travelers.
- After the group induction and briefing session, start your overnight journey from Delhi to Shimla.
- In the morning, reach Shimla and start your journey to Narkanda.
- Take a short break at Narkanda and after freshening up and breakfast, drive towards Sarahan.
- On the way, drive through the riverside via Rampur Bushar.
- Upon reaching Sarahan visit the famous 800 years old Bhim-kali Temple and then check into the hotel and freshen up.
- Have a hearty chit-chat with the fellow travelers around a warm bonfire and enjoy the dinner.
- Overnight stay at Sarahan.
- Wake up early in the morning and get mesmerized by the beautiful sunrise, After breakfast, drive towards Sangla.
- On the way, get mesmerized by the stunning views of Sangla and Kinnaur Valley.
- Drive through the gateway of Kinnaur to reach the famous Chitkul, the last village towards the China border.
- Upon reaching Sangla, check into the homestay and freshen up.
- Later enjoy a warm dinner around the bonfire and overnight stay at Sangla.
- Wake up to a chilly morning and post breakfast, start your onward journey to Tabo.
- Enroute pass through the Khab bridge that marks the confluence of Spiti and Satluj River.
- We will be entering Spiti Valley crossing Sumdo and from here we will be visiting Gue Monastery in Gue village famous for a 500 year old mummy which still has its teeth intact and spend some leisure time here.
- Reach Tabo in the evening and have your dinner. Overnight stay in Tabo
- Wake up early and start your day with a healthy breakfast.
- Post that, we will drive towards Dhankar that is situated among rocky spurs and is said to be 1000 years old.
- Visit Dhankar monastery.
- Reach Kaza and explore the famous Kaza market with your fellow travelers and then check into your hotel/homestay.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Kaza.
- Wake-up early in the morning and get mesmerized by the beautiful sunrise.
- After breakfast, get ready for a full day excursion of Spiti Valley.
- Visit the village of the Buddha statue and get awestruck by its beauty.Drive to the highest motorable road village in the world- Komic and next stop is Hikkim and from here send a postcard from 'Highest Post Office' in the World to your loved ones.
- Visit the Key Gompa Monastery nestled in a bowl-shaped valley of the small village Langza in Spiti valley.
- You will then go farther up the valley to the picturesque village of Kibber that will lead your way to the Chicham Bridge, the highest bridge in Asia.
- In the evening back to Kaza, Dinner and overnight stay at Kaza.
- Wake up early and after having a hearty breakfast, leave for the beautiful village Kalpa.
- Travel along the Spiti river and continue towards the Kinnaur Valley leaving behind the Spiti Valley to reach Powari. At Powari take a right turn towards RecKong Peo and continue uphill to reach Kalpa.
- Upon reaching, check in to the hotel and freshen up. If time permits, visit the local monastery and temple.
- Have your Dinner and Spend the night in the beautiful Kalpa village overlooking the Kinnaur Kailash mountains.
- Post breakfast, visit the famous suicide point and get clicked.
- Later start your onward journey to Shimla. Reach Shimla by afternoon.
- After some leisure time at cafes in Shimla, we will be boarding an evening volvo to Delhi.
- Overnight journey to Delhi. Reach Delhi the next morning with beautiful trip memories