12-Day Journey to Spiti Valley
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  • Trip introduction

    This epic road trip to Spiti Valley takes you deep into the desolate, gorgeous landscape of the Indian Himalayas that offer a rare and beautiful combination of Indo-Tibetan culture. You will visit the ancient monasteries of Key, Dhankar and Tabo, where the cool air is scented with incense and the walls are decorated with Buddhist art. You will drive up to 15,000 feet to visit Komik, one of Asia's highest inhabited villages, and send a postcard from Hikkim, the highest post-office in the world. Visit the small, discreet village of Gue and take a look at the only “mummy“ found and preserved in India.

    During the trip, you will stay with local families in home stays and guest houses at the quaint villages of Nako, Langza, Sarahan and Kalpa. You will also spend a night camping besides the famed Chandratal Lake. On this road trip to Spiti Valley, travel along winding roads of snow-capped mountains and revel in the charm and majestic beauty of the stark Himalayan landscape.

    Please note that a minimum of 6 travellers are required to book this trip. If you don’t have a group of 6 travellers, you can join a fixed departure on Wed, 15-Aug-2018.

    Destination

    Located deep in the heart of the Indian Himalayas, Spiti Valley is a high-altitude cold desert valley that connects India and Tibet. With a heavy Buddhist influence, the valley is dotted with historic Buddhist monuments and monasteries. This road trip to Spiti Valley will take you to the inner sanctum of Himachal and showcase some of the most riveting landscapes of India. The journey will take you over high-altitude mountain passes to visit quaint villages that boast imposing monasteries built with Tibetan architecture. A perfect way to explore the cultural and scenic delights, this road trip to Spiti Valley offers a perfect combination of overwhelming beauty and enriching local traditions.

    Destination highlights

    • • Travel along lofty mountain peaks and towering hills on a road trip to Spiti Valley.
    • • Visit the famed monasteries of Key, Dhankar and Tabo.
    • • Live at monastery guesthouses and experience Tibetan culture and cuisine.
    • • Visit the world's highest post office and Asia's highest inhabited village.

    Trip requirements

    Health conditions

    A reasonable level of health and fitness is required to book the 12-Day Journey to Spiti Valley. Please do not book this trip if you are pregnant or suffer from any chronic medical conditions. If you have any cardiac or respiratory conditions, or suffer from knee or spinal problems, please consult your doctor before booking this trip.

    Fine print

    Rules on the trip

    Travellers are required to adhere to the instructions of the tour guide during the road trip to Spiti Valley.

    Travellers are requested to treat the local culture with respect and avoid littering, defacing property and monuments and causing general disturbance.

    Consumption of liquor, drugs, tobacco products and cigarettes is strictly prohibited during the road trip to Spiti Valley.

    Cancellation policy

    For cancellations made 21 days or more before departure of the Spiti Valley road trip: 90% refund.

    For cancellations made 15-21 days before departure of the Spiti Valley road trip: 75% refund.

    For cancellations made 8-14 days before departure of the Spiti Valley road trip: 50% refund.

    For cancellations made less than 8 days before departure of the Spiti Valley road trip: No refund.

    All refunds will be processed after deducting any transaction charges.

    Additional instructions, booking policies, terms and conditions

    During this road trip to Spiti Valley, travellers will visit destinations at altitudes from 9,000 ft to 14,500 ft and may experience altitude sickness.

    Spiti Valley is located at an altitude with no internet connectivity and limited road access/availability of services. Travellers are advised to take such circumstances under consideration before booking the trip.

    The tour operator takes utmost care to ensure safety of the travellers and shall not be held responsible for any mishap, accident or loss of life during the trip.

    The tour operator reserves the right to change or cancel the itinerary of this trip due to bad weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances to ensure maximum safety of travellers and staff.

    Trip details

    Pick up point
    New Delhi Kashmiri Gate/Chandigarh at 17:00 hrs
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    Drop off point
    New Delhi Kashmiri Gate/Chandigarh at 17:00 hrs
    Mode of transport
    Innova or similar vehicle, sta
    Start point
    Rampur
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    End point
    Manali
    Time of departure
    05:00 PM
    Time of return
    09:00 AM

    Activity Details

    Appropriate Age Group
    14+
    Any Activities Outside Campsite
    NA

  • Day 1 of the road trip to Spiti Valley: Depart from Delhi

    Arrive at New Delhi or Chandigarh by 17:00 hrs and board a state transport bus to Rampur. If you board the bus from New Delhi, the bus will pass through the towns of Panipat, Kurukshetra, Chandigarh and Shimla before reaching Rampur. Overnight in transit.

    Day 2 of the road trip to Spiti Valley: Reach Rampur

    After arriving in Rampur by early morning, you'll check into a guesthouse and spend the rest of the day at leisure. You can explore the small town of Rampur and visit the local marketplace to do any last minute shopping. You can taste the local cuisine at restaurants in Rampur and visit the Sutlej River that flows through the town. Overnight at Rampur in guesthouse.

    Day 3 of the road trip to Spiti Valley: Rampur to Sangla

    Wake up early morning and leave for Sangla via Innova or similar vehicle. En route, you'll stop at Sarahan, site of a one of a kind temple, and continue travelling on scenic mountain roads flanked by dense forests to reach Sangla. After arriving at Sangla, you'll check into a guesthouse and spend the rest of the day at leisure. You can take a walk around the hill station to admire its natural beauty or interact with locals at the guesthouse. Overnight at Sangla in guesthouse.

    Day 4 of the road trip to Spiti Valley: Sangla to Chitkul via Rakcham

    Today's journey will take you to Chitkul, the last village on the Indo-Tibetan border. En route, you'll stop at Rakcham, known as the 'village of the mountain nomads', and spend some time walking around the quaint village or dip your feet into the cool waters of the Baspa River that runs through the village. You'll arrive at Chitkul by evening. Overnight at Chitkul in guesthouse or home stay.

    Day 5 of the road trip to Spiti Valley: Chitkul to Tabo via Nako, Gue

    Wake up early and begin travelling towards Tabo. En route your journey will take you to Nako, the last village in the Kinnaur District. Spot the traditional houses of Nako built with stacked stones and visit Nako's holy lake. After lunch, you will proceed to Gue to take a look at the only 'mummy' found and preserved in India. Continue your journey and reach Tabo to visit the 1,000 year old, second oldest monastery in the world. Overnight at Tabo in monastery guesthouse.

    Day 6 of the road trip to Spiti Valley: Tabo to Dhankar

    Wake up early and visit the Sandalwood monastery at Tabo. After this, drive to Dhankar to reach by afternoon. Check into the monastery guesthouse at Dhankar and spend some time exploring the monastery which was once an old Mongolian prison. After lunch, embark on a short hike up to the Dhankar Lake. Here, you can spend some time absorbing its pristine natural beauty of the Indian Himalayas. Return back to your guesthouse by night to witness a twinkling sky that often sees instances of magical shooting stars. Overnight at Dhankar in monastery guesthouse.

    Day 7 of the road trip to Spiti Valley: Dhankar to Langza via Demul, Komik, Hikkim

    Today's journey will take you to Langza. En route, visit Demul, the artistic handicraft village of Spiti, where you can spend some time shopping for souvenirs. Continue the drive and travel to Komik, the highest village with a motorable road in the world. After making a pit stop at Hikkim, where you can send a post card from the world's highest post office, you will reach Langza. At Langza, you can try your hand at spotting tiny pieces of fossils that are often found all over the village. Overnight at Langza in home stay.

    Day 8 of the road trip to Spiti Valley: Langza to Kaza via Key

    Today you will travel to Kaza, district headquarters of the Spiti Valley. En route, you will visit the Key Gompa, a hilltop monastery that is one of the most revered Buddhist houses of worship in Himachal Pradesh. From here, you will then proceed to Kaza. Reach Kaza by evening and visit the Himalayan antique stores and cafes. Overnight at Kaza in guesthouse or home stay.

    Day 9 of the road trip to Spiti Valley: Kaza to Chandratal lake

    Wake up as early as 04:00 hrs and leave for Chandratal Lake, a moon-shaped, high-altitude lake that is only open to travellers during the months of summer. En route, you will drive through Kunzum Pass and reach the Chandratal Lake by early evening. Spend the rest of the day on the banks of the lake admiring its breathtaking beauty. Overnight at Chandratal Lake in tents.

    Day 10 of the road trip to Spiti Valley: Chandratal lake to Manali

    Get an early start on the day and drive down to Manali via the Rohtang Pass. By evening, you will reach Manali where you will check into a guesthouse at Old Manali. Visit the local marketplace and discover Manali's streets and cafes. Overnight at Manali in guesthouse.

    Day 11 of the road trip to Spiti Valley: Depart from Manali

    Take a day off and spend the day at the guesthouse or around Manali at leisure. Alternatively, you can also head to the Beas River for a session of rafting at an additional cost. In the evening, check out of the guesthouse and board a state transport bus back to New Delhi. Overnight in transit.

    Day 12 of the road trip to Spiti Valley: Reach Delhi

    You will reach New Delhi Kashmiri Gate or Chandigarh by morning. Your trip ends here.

    Day 1 - Milestone

    Start point
    Delhi
    End point
    Delhi
    Day start time
    05:00 PM

    Day 2 - Milestone

    Start point
    Rampur
    End point
    Rampur
    Day start time
    07:00 AM

    Day 3 - Milestone

    Start point
    Rampur
    End point
    Sangla
    Day start time
    07:00 AM

    Day 4 - Milestone

    Start point
    Sangla
    End point
    Chitkul
    Day start time
    07:00 AM

    Day 5 - Milestone

    Start point
    Chitkul
    End point
    Tabo
    Day start time
    06:00 AM

    Day 6 - Milestone

    Start point
    Tabo
    End point
    Dhankar
    Day start time
    06:00 AM

    Day 7 - Milestone

    Start point
    Dhankar
    End point
    Langza
    Day start time
    07:00 AM

    Day 8 - Milestone

    Start point
    Langza
    End point
    Kaza
    Day start time
    07:00 AM

    Day 9 - Milestone

    Start point
    Kaza
    End point
    Chandratal Lake
    Day start time
    04:00 AM

    Day 10 - Milestone

    Start point
    Chandratal Lake
    End point
    Manali
    Day start time
    07:00 AM

    Day 11 - Milestone

    Start point
    Manali
    End point
    Manali
    Day start time
    07:00 AM

    Day 12 - Milestone

    Start point
    Delhi
    End point
    Delhi
    Day start time
    09:00 AM
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  • Includes / Excludes

      Includes
    • Travel arrangements from Delhi on Day 1 to Delhi on Day 12 in Tempo Traveller/SUV and state transport bus
    • Accommodation in guesthouse/home stay/tents on triple/multi-sharing basis
    • All required equipment for camping at Chandratal Lake (tents, sleeping bags, mattresses etc.)
    • Services of experienced tour guide and camping crew
    • All permit fees, camping charges and entry fees
    • First Aid kit
    • All applicable taxes
      Excludes
    • Travel costs between base city and Delhi
    • Airport transfers at Delhi or Chandigarh
    • Any meals throughout the trip
    • Additional adventure activities like rafting
    • Travel or medical insurance
    • Personal expenses like tips to staff, alcohol or beverages etc.
    • Any costs arising due to unforeseen circumstances like bad weather, road blocks etc.
    • Any item not mentioned in inclusions

    What to Wear

      What to Wear
    • Windproof jacket
    • Waterproof footwear
    • Quick-dry apparel
    • Sweater and thermal clothes
    • Raincoat or waterproof poncho
    • Woollen gloves and socks
    • Shirts/t-shirts and jeans/track pants
      What not to Wear
    • Expensive jewellery or gadgets

    Equipment / Gear

      We Provide
    • Tempo Traveller or SUV for transport as per itinerary
    • All required equipment for camping at Chandratal Lake (tents, sleeping bags, mattresses etc.)
    • Any technical equipment required during the tour
    • First Aid kit
      You need to get
    • Rucksack (with rain cover)
    • Day pack (with rain cover)
    • ID proof
    • Water bottle
    • Sunglasses (polarised, anti-glare)
    • Torch (extra batteries)
    • Sunscreen lotion and lip balm
    • Personal toiletries

    Medical Kit

    • • Specific personal or prescribed medication, personal first-aid kit.

  • Day 1 of the road trip to Spiti Valley: Depart from Delhi

    Overnight in bus journey.

    You will board a state transport bus from Delhi at 17:00 hrs to reach Rampur. You will spend the night in the bus. Make sure to buy some dry snacks at Delhi to munch on during the journey. Since no meals are included throughout the trip, make sure to eat before the bus journey and get packed eatables in case you get hungry during the ride.

    Day 2 of the road trip to Spiti Valley: Reach Rampur

    Overnight at Rampur in guesthouse.

    Spend the night at Rampur in a comfortable guesthouse on triple/multi-sharing basis. No meals are included throughout the trip, but you will stop at local restaurants and eateries to have meals at additional cost.

    Day 3 of the road trip to Spiti Valley: Rampur to Sangla

    Overnight at Sangla in guesthouse.

    Spend your night at Sangla in a comfortable guesthouse on triple/multi-sharing basis. No meals are provided in today's package, but you'll get ample opportunities to eat or parcel meals during stop overs and market visits.

    Day 4 of the road trip to Spiti Valley: Sangla to Chitkul via Rakcham

    Overnight at Chitkul in guesthouse or home stay.

    Spend your night at Chitkul in a comfortable guesthouse or home stay on triple/multi-sharing basis. No meals are provided in today's package, but you'll get ample opportunities to eat or parcel meals during the stop over at Rackcham or even in the Chitkul Village.

    Day 5 of the road trip to Spiti Valley: Chitkul to Tabo via Nako, Gue

    Overnight at Tabo in monastery guesthouse.

    Spend the night at Tabo in the monastery guesthouse of its 1,000 year old monastery on triple/multi-sharing basis. No meals are included throughout the trip, but you will stop at local restaurants and eateries to have meals at additional cost.

    Day 6 of the road trip to Spiti Valley: Tabo to Dhankar

    Overnight at Dhankar in monastery guesthouse.

    Spend the night at Dhankar in the monastery guesthouse of Dhankar monastery on triple/multi-sharing basis. No meals are included throughout the trip, but you will stop at local restaurants and eateries to have meals at additional cost.

    Day 7 of the road trip to Spiti Valley: Dhankar to Langza via Demul, Komik, Hikkim

    Overnight at Langza in home stay.

    Spend the night at Langza in a traditional Himalayan home stay on triple/multi-sharing basis. No meals are included throughout the trip, but you can eat local cuisines at restaurants during stop overs at Demul, Komik and Hikkim.

    Day 8 of the road trip to Spiti Valley: Langza to Kaza via Key

    Overnight at Kaza in guesthouse or home stay.

    Spend the night at Kaza in a guesthouse or home stay on triple/multi-sharing basis. No meals are included throughout the trip, but you can visit a local restaurant during your stop over at the Key Gompa Monastery and have dinner at any of the cafes in the Kaza market.

    Day 9 of the road trip to Spiti Valley: Kaza to Chandratal lake

    Overnight at Chandratal Lake in tents.

    Spend the night at the Chandratal Lake in tents on triple/multi-sharing basis. No meals are included throughout the trip, but you will stop at local restaurants and eateries to have meals at additional cost.

    Day 10 of the road trip to Spiti Valley: Chandratal lake to Manali

    Overnight at Manali in guesthouse.

    Spend the night at Old Manali in a guesthouse on a triple/multi-sharing basis. No meals are included throughout the trip, but you can visit the many restaurants and cafes at Manali to have meals at additional cost.

    Day 11 of the road trip to Spiti Valley: Depart from Manali

    Overnight in bus journey.

    You will board a state transport bus from Manali at 17:00 hrs to reach Delhi. You will spend the night in the bus. Make sure to buy some dry snacks at Manali to munch on during the journey. Since no meals are included throughout the trip, make sure to eat before the bus journey and get packed eatables in case you get hungry during the ride.

    Day 12 of the road trip to Spiti Valley: Reach Delhi

    Your trip ends before nightfall.

    You are expected to arrive in New Delhi by 09:00 hrs. Trip ends here.

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