Recommended for Age Group 14 - 60 years
Separated from fertile Lahaul by the soaring 4,551 m. (15,018 ft.) Kunzum La, Spiti is another chunk of the Tibetan plateau marooned in India. This trip is a great way to explore the wonders of Spiti. You will trek in some of the remotest regions of the country. Spiti Valley is in every sense as beautiful and rugged, if not more, than Ladakh. The turquoise-grey ribbon of the Spiti River is your near-constant companion, running along a fairly broad valley. This valley is open only for a few months every year as the high passes leading to it get blocked by heavy snowfall.
In the days to follow we indulge in exploration, hiking and soft trekking in this spectacular landscape. You come across small settlements with ancient monasteries, chortens, mane walls, fluttering flags, prayer wheels and Buddhist monks, leaving an image which is sure to last a lifetime. Last but not least you will drive to the top of Kunzum La pass and also go for a circuit trek along the Chandratal (moonlake). Nothing can prepare you for the beauty of this lake. Chandratal is a spectacular high-altitude lake with turquoise green water and snow-capped mountains all around.
- Designed for an explorer by heart
- A road trip of a lifetime in the lesser-explored Tibetan plateau of the Himachal state
- Witness the huge 25 ft. golden statue of Lord Buddha which overlooks Rangrik
- Visit 1000-year-old Ki Monastery!!
- Send home a letter from the Highest Post office in the world!
- Feel dwarfed amongst the Himalayan “moonscapes” and under the wide starlit sky
- Drive through high-altitude passes of the Himalayas like Kunzum (15,060 ft)!
- Camping at Chandratal
Day 1: Arrival Chandigarh and proceed to Narkanda
Travel distance / Time (approx.): 172 km / 7 hrs
Assemble at Chandigarh airport at 0600 hrs. Departure to Narkanda by dedicated vehicle. Arrival at our resort in Narkanda. Evening nature walks around the resort. Dinner and Overnight in a resort at Narkanda.
(Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 2: Narkanda - Kalpa
Travel distance / Time (approx.): 172 km / 6 hrs.
Morning nature trail at Narkanda. Post breakfast transfer to Kalpa with lunch en route. Kalpa offers spectacular views of Mt. Kinner Kailash. Overnight in a hotel at Kalpa.
(Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 3: Kalpa - Tabo
Travel distance / Time (approx.): 170 km / 7 hrs
Post breakfast transfer to Kaza with lunch en route at Tabo. Tabo is the second most popular town in Spiti Valley known for its Chos Khor Gompa (1020 AD) - a monastery which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site depicting the lineage of Buddhism. Overnight in a hotel at Kaza.
(Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 4: Day excursion to Dhankar, Lhalung, Mudh
Drive to Dhankar Monastery, perched on the edge of a 3400 m. Cliff is a sight to behold and looks straight out of a movie set. An hour's trek takes you to the beautiful Dhankar Lake situated above the Dhankar village is a great way to get introduced to High Himalayan Trekking. After Dhankar you drive to Lhalung, a lesser-known village situated on the slopes of Lingti Valley also home to the most beautiful monastery of Spiti - Serkhong Gompa (The Golden Temple). Overnight in a hotel at Kaza.
(Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 5: Day excursion to Kee, Kibber, Hikkim, Komic, Langza
A trip to Spiti is incomplete without a visit to its iconic monastery at Kee. Built on top of a hill the main shrine is surrounded by residential quarters, and administrative buildings are built in the shape of a pyramid. This ancient marvel is a photographer's delight. The drive to Kibber-Hikkim and Langza offers stunning views of the Spiti Himalaya. Komic is the highest motorable village in India located at an elevation of 4,600 metres. Overnight in a hotel at Kaza.
(Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 6: Kaza- Chandratal
The drive retraces your path back towards Manali over Kunzum Pass before heading upstream of Chandra River till you reach the Hidden Jewel of the Himalayan mountains, the blue Jewel, Chandratal translated as Moon Lake. From the road head, you will have to trek for 45 min to reach the lake. Overnight stay at the deluxe tented camp near Chandra Tal.
(Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 7: Chandratal - Manali (via ATAL TUNNEL)
Travel distance / Time (approx.): 250kms / 7 hrs
Post early breakfast, start your return journey to Manali. Evening at leisure. Dinner & overnight at Manali.
(Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 8: Manali - Chandigarh
Travel distance / Time (approx.): 320 km / 10 hrs.
Post Breakfast transfer to Chandigarh Airport. END OF SERVICES.
(Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch)
What is included in the tour
- Accommodation on twin-sharing basis as per the itinerary.
- All meals Ex-Chandigarh as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Surface transport using dedicated AC Innovas with highly experienced drivers.
- All required entry permits.
- Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Led by Rahul Rao
What is NOT included in the tour
- Any Airfare.
- Personal Expenses of any kind.
- Bottled water / any kind of beverages.
- Any Insurance.
- Camera Charges.
- Expenses arising due to bad weather / flight cancellations / situations beyond the control of the organizers.
- Medical expenses if incurred.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under "Charges Include'.
- Goods and services tax.
