Manali-Spiti-Chandratal jeep safari

You'll arrive in Manali and make your way to your hotel. You can check in and enjoy a relaxed day in this beautiful Himachali town. Overnight in a hotel.

Overnight in hotel in Manali.

You will arrive in Manali and check in to a hotel here. No transport, pick-up, or meals are included today. The Manali hotel room is shared by 2 people, with comfortable beds and clean linen. You are free to spend this day as you please, but if you have any last minute essentials to buy, do head to the market today.

Your roadtrip begins today. You'll be picked up in the morning and will begin the 9-10 hour drive to Kaza. You'll stop at Rohtang Pass (13,054 feet) and Kunzum La (14,931 feet) from where you'll see scenic views of the mountains around. The route goes through some of the highest motorable roads in the world, so you can expect to feel the altitude a bit. Take it easy in the car, stay hydrated, and enjoy the views. You'll reach Kaza by evening, where you will check into a hotel. Overnight in hotel.

Overnight in hotel in Kaza.

You will start your journey today, early in the morning. You'll be driven in a non-A/C Force Traveller to Kaza, stopping en route to admire the views at Rohtang and Kunzum Pass. Your Kaza hotel room is cozy, clean, and shared by two people. Dinner will be provided today.

Today you set off to explore some lovely places around Kaza. You'll drive into the paradise-like Pin Valley, where rivers criss-cross the landscape, wild horses graze on sweet grass in meadows, and wildflowers dot the floor of the valley. You'll explore the valley for a while, then visit the Kungri monastery and head into Mudh, the last motorable village in the Pin valley. You end the day with a bonfire by a river, with hot tea to sip on. After that, you'll return to your hotel in Kaza.

Overnight in hotel in Kaza.

You'll spend the day travelling to interesting places around Kaza, and will end with a riverside bonfire in Pin Valley. After enjoying a hot cup of tea at the river, you'll be driven back to Kaza at night. Breakfast and dinner are provided today.

There's plenty to see today, and you'll start with the highest village in Asia. Komik lies at 14,800 feet and is inhabited by about 84 people. You'll drive to Hikkim, the highest post office in the world, from where you can send out postcards. You'll also drive to Langza, a Buddhist settlement with the remains of prehistoric marine fossils from when this land was under the sea. You'll visit marvellous Ki monastery where a monk gives you a tour of the calm space. You'll end the day in Kaza again. Overnight in hotel.

Overnight in hotel in Kaza.

Today you'll do some more travel around Kaza, and will return at night to your hotel in Kaza. Breakfast and dinner are provided today.

Today you'll visit a 1000-year old monastery in Tabo, and the 1200-year old monastery in Dhankar. You'll trek to the turquoise-blue Dhankar Lake to get some exercise and admire the lake. After this, you'll drive to Lhalung, where you'll see a gompa believed to have been built by angels. You'll be staying at a homestay tonight, where you'll participate in a cooking session. Overnight in homestay.

Overnight in homestay in Lhalung.

Today you check out of your Kaza hotel and drive on to Lhalung. You will be staying in a homestay here, with clean and comfortable twin sharing rooms. You'll participate in a cooking session with the family that runs the homestay, and will be able to see what their lives are like. Overnight in homestay. Breakfast and dinner are provided today.

The highlight of the day is your campsite that lies only 2 kms from the magnificent blue Chandratal Lake, but the drive here is no less thrilling. You'll stop at Kibber, a picturesque village on the way to Chandratal. After that, it's time to see Chandratal, or Moon Lake, because of the crescent shape. You'll be able to see a spectacular sunset, and watch the lake changing colours as the sky changes. You'll drive to the campsite which is not too far away, and check in to Swiss tents.

Overnight in Swiss tents near Chandratal.

Today you'll be driven to Chandratal where you can spend some time admiring the views. As the sun sets, you'll board the vehicle to go to your campsite, which is about 2 kms away. Here you'll stay in comfortable Swiss tents, with cots, sleeping bags or blankets to keep you warm. Breakfast and dinner are provided today.

You'll start the day with breakfast under the wide Spiti skies. After that, it's time to head back towards Manali, via Rohtang Pass. It's a 6-7 hour drive, and you'll get there by late afternoon. Your driver will drop you off in Manali, and the Spiti roadtrip ends here.

Your trip ends by afternoon.

You'll be served breakfast at camp today, and then will be driven from Chandratal Lake to Manali via Rohtang Pass today. You'll be dropped off at Manali by late afternoon or evening, depending on the condition of the roads. Your trip ends here.