Spiti and Kinnaur jeep safari (10 days)

Your journey begins in Chandigarh, with a pick-up in the morning. You'll be driven up, over 4 or 5 hours, into the quaint town of Shimla. You'll see the mountains getting closer, and the air feels cleaner. In Shimla, you'll have the rest of the day to relax and acclimatize. Overnight in hotel.

Overnight in hotel room.

You will be accommodated in Shimla in a cozy hotel room on twin sharing basis with comfortable beds and clean linens.

You'll set off again today, enjoying the mountains and the views. From your car, you'll see the blue Baspa river weaving through the green slopes, and the immense long 95 km stretch of the Sangla Valley. This valley is known for its fruit orchards and agriculture, with apple, pear and walnut trees, and beautiful apricot orchards. In the Sangla, you'll check into a hotel and enjoy the rest of the day.

Overnight in hotel room.

You will be accommodated in Sangla in a cozy hotel room on twin sharing basis with comfortable beds and clean linens.

You'll be driven into Kalpa today, stopping en route to visit Chitkul, which is the last inhabited village before the India-China border. You'll stop here, and can explore the small route to the Baspa river, as well as seeing the local temple. AFter that, you'll head to Kalpa. The drive winds through apple orchards and you'll see views of Kinner-Kailash range and the Jorkandan peaks. Lord Shiva is supposed to have spent winters here, in this spectacular landscape. Overnight stay in hotels at Kalpa.

Overnight in hotel room.

You will be accommodated in Kalpa in a cozy hotel room on twin sharing basis with comfortable beds and clean linens.

The route for today's drive has been delcared as one of the most treacherous roads in the world. But you have experienced local drivers, so you can relax and enjoy the adventure! The landscape starts to shift from green to brown, as you drive through Puh, Nako, Sumdo, and finally Tabo. Nako is the last village of Kinnaur valley, and from Sumdo onwards, the Spiti valley begins. You'll visit the 1000-year old monastery, a UNESCO heritage site in Tabo. Overnight stay in hotel in Tabo.

Overnight in hotel room.

You will be accommodated in Tabo in a cozy hotel room on twin sharing basis with comfortable beds and clean linens.

Today you will drive to Dhankar, the former capital of Spiti Valley, nestled above the confluence of the Pin and Spiti River. Visit the 1200-year old monastery in Dhankar and trek down to the turquoise-blue Dhankar Lake. After this, you'll drive to Lahlung, where you'll see a gompa believed to have been built by angels. You'll be staying at a homestay tonight, so you might have time to try a yak ride or learn how to make momos. Overnight in homestay.

Overnight in a homestay.

You will stay in Lhalung in a simple homestay, where you'll enjoy authentic meals, and a clean comfortable accommodation.

Today 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. After that, you'll drive to Kaza, the commercial capital of the Spiti Valley. Overnight in a hotel here.

Overnight in hotel room.

You will be accommodated in Kaza in a cozy hotel room on twin sharing basis with comfortable beds and clean linens.

There are plenty of fantastic sights 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 drive to Langza after this, a Buddhist settlement with the remains of prehistoric marine fossils from when this land was under the sea. You'll visit the marvellous Ki monastery, the picturesque village of Kibber, and end in Kaza again. Overnight in hotel.

Overnight in hotel room.

You will return to your hotel room in Kaza tonight. It has been a long day, and you'll be happy to come back.

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 be driven up to Kunzum La, at 15,000 feet, from where you'll see scenic views of the mountains around. After that, you'll drive to Chandratal, also known as the 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. Overnight stay in Swiss tents.

Overnight in camps in Chandratal.

You'll be spending the night in tents at Chandratal tonight. You'll be provided with high altitude sleeping bags and mattresses, and will be able to watch the sun going down over the blue water of this massive lake.

Try to wake up early today to see the sun rising over the blue Chandratal, and enjoy a delicious breakfast. After that, you'll head towards Manali, stopping at the famous chai shop in Batal, run by an old couple. You'll drive through Rohtang Pass, the world's highest motorable road, and then will end in Manali. Your driver will drop you off at your hotel, where you can freshen up. The rest of the evening is yours to spend as you please. Overnight in hotel.

Overnight in hotel room.

You will stay in Manali in a cozy hotel room on twin sharing basis with comfortable beds and clean linens.

You'll wake up in Manali, with gorgeous views of the mountains around, and a delicious hot breakfast waiting for you. After breakfast, it's time to check out. Trip ends here, leaving you free to head home.

Trip ends in the morning.

Today you'll wake up to a glorious morning in Manali. No meals are included today, so you'll be able to choose and pay for your own breakfast. Trip ends at check-out time, and you're free to proceed homewards.