Winter Spiti Trip

18 to 35 Years Old

Guys & Girls

Hotels

9 Days & 8 Nights

 

Inclusions

 

• AC Volvo Bus from Delhi to Shimla and return.
• Tempo Traveler from Shimla to Shimla
• Accommodations on sharing basis as per itinerary.
• Meal Plan: MAP Plan (Total 12 Meals - 1 Meal on Day 2 (D) + 2 Meals on Day 3 (B+D) + 2 Meals on Day 4 (B+D) + 2 Meals on Day 5 (B+D) + 2 Meals on Day 6 (B+D) + 2 Meals on Day 7 (B+D) + 1 Meal on Day 8 (B) )
• Evening Tea/Coffee on Day 2, Day 3, Day 5, Day 6, and Day 7
• Freshen-up rooms will be provided 2 hours ahead Shimla.
• An experienced Trip Lead will be present at all times during the tour.
• Mechanical Support
• All Required Permits
• Adventure Medical Insurance
• First Aid Kits
• Oxygen Cylinders
• Oximeter

 

Exclusions

 

• 5% GST
• Early check-in (Before 1:00 PM) & Late Check-out (After 11:00 AM) at the hotel.
• Any additional expenses of personal nature.
• Additional accommodation/food costs incurred due to any travel delay.
• Any lunch and other meals not mentioned in Package Inclusions.
• Any Airfare / Rail fare other than what is mentioned in “Inclusions” or any type of transportation.
• Parking and monument entry fees during sightseeing.
• Additional Costs due to Flight Cancellations, Landslides, Roadblocks, and other natural calamities.
• Any other services not specified above in inclusions.

DAY 1

 

• The group assembles at the pick-up point by 10:00 PM (tentative).
• We'll meet the team captains and a small tour briefing will also be conducted.
•  Afterward, we’ll head out on an overnight journey to Shimla.
• Note: The pickup point would be Kashmere Gate (tentative)

 

 

Day 2

 

• Early in the morning, we’ll arrive in Shimla via the Hindustan-Tibet highway.
•  We’ll be changing our transportation from bus to Tempo Traveler at this point and will head out for Chitkul/Sangla.
•  Upon reaching Chitkul/Sangla, we will check into our hotels where we will indulge in group bonding exercises.
• Dinner followed by an overnight stay in Chitkul/Sangla.
• Note: We'll stay in Sangla if the harsh weather doesn't allow us to stay in Chitkul. The freshen-up point will be 2 hours ahead of Shimla.

 

DAY 3

 

• After breakfast, we will head towards Kalpa which is known for its scenic landscapes. On the way we will explore the small town of Reckong Peo town, serves as the perfect pit stop. If the weather gods are in your favor, you will be able to catch a glimpse of Kinner Kailash Peak.
• We will also visit Kamru Fort en-route Kalpa if time permits.
•  Upon reaching Kalpa, after spending some leisure time, we’ll head out to visit the 3000-year-old Kalpa Monastery and the Suicide Point which offers a picturesque view of the Kailash ranges.
• Post-check-in, Dinner will be served followed by an overnight stay in Kalpa.

 

DAY 4

 

• After having breakfast, we’ll continue our journey towards Nako, a tiny hamlet situated in the trans-Himalayan ranges.
• En route, we will make a pit stop at Khab, the site of the union between the Sutlej and Spiti rivers.
•  In Nako, we’ll visit the serene Nako Lake and pay our reverence at the Nako Monastery.
• Afterward, we'll head back to our designated stays. Dinner and overnight stay at Nako.
• Note: Due to its altitude, location and temperature, common washrooms will be provided here along with one bucket of Hot Water. Travelers are requested to be prepared beforehand. (Only during extreme winter months)

 

DAY 5

 

•  Post breakfast, we will head towards the headquarters of Spiti which is Kaza.
• En route to Kaza, which serves as the connective link between the districts, we will find ourselves surrounded by many monasteries. We will visit the thousand-year-old Tabo Monastery followed by a visit to the Dhankar Monastery and the Dhankar Fort.
• We’ll reach Kaza before evening and will check in to our designated accommodations. The rest of the day is at leisure. However, travelers are free to explore the small town.
•  Dinner followed by an overnight stay at Kaza.
• Note: Due to its altitude, location, and temperature, common washrooms will be provided here along with one bucket of Hot Water. Travelers are requested to be prepared beforehand. (Only during extreme winter months)

 

DAY 6

 

 

•  Post breakfast, we’ll head out to visit the Key Monastery locally known as Key Gompa, followed by Chicham Bridge which is Asia’s highest bridge.
• Later in the day, we will visit the highest post office in the world, Hikkim.
• Afterward, we’ll move towards Komic village which is one of the highest villages in the world connected by a motorable road.
•  Last but not least, we will visit the land of fossils, Langza, and visit the Buddha statue that sits on top of a hill overlooking the village.
• Finally, we’ll head back to Kaza where we will have dinner and spend the night.

 

DAY 7

 

• After breakfast, we will start our return journey to Kalpa.
• If time permits, we will also visit Lingti Falls, a breathtaking frozen waterfall
• We will reach Kalpa by evening where we will have dinner followed by an overnight stay.

 

DAY 8

 

 

•  After breakfast, we'll resume our return journey and head towards Shimla.
•  En route, we'll make a photo stop at the iconic Rock Tunnel, also known as the Gateway to Kinnaur.
• Upon reaching Shimla, we will board an overnight bus towards Delhi.

 

DAY 9

 

•  We’ll reach Delhi early in the morning and the group will disperse with fond memories.
• End of Winter Spiti Road Trip.