Kinnaur Spiti Valley Tour

Kinnaur Spiti Valley Tour

If you are an Adventure Junkie & a Nature Seeker, then this Thrilling Road Trip to Kinnaur Spiti Valley is what you should be looking for.

The Name ‘Spiti’ Means a middle land i.e. Land between Ladakh & Tibet. It is a High Altitude cold desert Mountain valley located in North Eastern Part of Himachal Pradesh which forms a Part of Lahual & Spiti District at an Altitude of 12,500 ft. It is accessible via 2 high Altitude passes namely Rohtang Pass (Altitude 13054 Ft.) & Kunzum Pass (Altitude 15059 Ft.).

Spiti Kinnaur Valley is one of the least populated regions in India. This Tour would leave you astonished & will surprise you at every turn on the world’s deadliest Himalayan Roads. You will be mesmerized with the views of Beautiful flowing rivers & snow-capped mountains, Blue Skies, Serene untouched Villages & surrounding places, peaceful monasteries, Kind Local people & rugged landscapes.

So, do join us for this exciting offbeat road trip of your lifetime. Contact us for bookings.

Kinnaur Spiti Valley Tour

• An Adventurous & Scenic Drive into Himalayas from Majestic Kinnaur to Spiti Valley
• Visit to Mesmerizing Moon lake / Chandratal Lake
• Visit to ‘Komic’ Village, Known as highest inhabited village in Asia (Altitude 15027 Ft.)
• Post yourself a Card from Hikkim post Office which is said to be World’s Highest Post Office
• Exploring local Culture & Cuisine
• Experiencing the Village Life remotely by staying in Homestays
• Visit to the famous monasteries namely Key & Dhankar
• Enjoy Magnificent Views of the Gigantic Kinnaur Kailash Mountain
• Ample amount of Photography Opportunities

Kinnaur Spiti Valley Tour

Inclusions:

• Accommodation on Double Sharing Basis at Hotels /Homestays for 9 nights
• Breakfast & dinner on all days as mentioned on the itinerary.
• Guide for the Trip
• Entry Fees at Monasteries/ Museums
• Travel by Comfortable Non-AC Tempo Traveller from Chandigarh to Chandigarh covering the sightseeing as per the itinerary

Exclusions:

• 5% GST
• Lunch on all Days & any meals during Flight/Bus/Train Journeys
• Cabs at Narkanda for Hatu Peak
• Airfare/Train fare from Chandigarh to Chandigarh
• Delhi/Chandigarh AC Volvo Bus Ticket
• Beverages/ Mineral Water Costs
• Any other Personal expenses that are not mentioned in above
• Medical Emergencies Costs & Any other Costs arising out of unforeseen Circumstances

Kinnaur Spiti Valley Tour

12th Jun, Friday, Day 1: Arrival in Chandigarh-Proceed to Shimla

Arrival in Chandigarh in morning.
We will proceed to Shimla. (4 hours journey)
Check-in into hotel. Freshen up.

Night stay at Shimla
(Dinner included) 

13th Jun, Saturday, Day 2: Drive Shimla-Narkanda-Sarahan (Apprx 5-6 Hrs drive)

Post breakfast, check out by 9.00 am and move towards Narkanda.
Enroute Lunch.
Narkanda is a town which town attracts tourists for its ethereal natural beauty and its beautiful apple orchards. 
Explore Narkanda, which is famous for its Hatu peak & Hatu Temple. Hatu peak is the highest peak in Shimla district (9,000 Ft.).
Later on move to Sarahan.
Visit Bhimakali Temple at Sarahan.

Dinner & retire for the night.

Night stay at Sarahan
(Breakfast and Dinner included) 

14th Jun, Sunday, Day 3: Drive Saharan-Sangla (3-4 Hrs)

This is going be one of the most Scenic Drives of our Entire Tour.
We will head to Sangla today 
Reach Sangla in afternoon.
Sangla Valley is also known as Baspa Valley because of the Baspa River & is very rich in apple orchards, Apricot, wall-nuts, Cedar Trees.
Visit Kamru Fort & few other places in Sangala.
Hotel Check-in.

Night Stay at Sangla.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)

15th Jun, Monday, Day 4: Drive Sangla-Chitkul-Kalpa (4-5 Hrs)

Post breakfast, we would head to explore the last village of Sangla Valley i.e. Chitkul. Chitkul is also last inhabited village near to Tibet Border.
After exploring Sangla & Chitkul, we will head to Reckong Peo, headquarter of Kinnaur. A further drive takes you to Kalpa Village which is a beautiful place overlooking the Kinner Kailash Mountain.
We will visit the famous Suicide point at Roghi while on the way to our stay in Kalpa.
Check in at Kalpa Hotel/Guesthouse.

Night Stay in Kalpa
(Breakfast and Dinner included)

16th Jun, Tuesday, Day 5: Drive Kalpa-Nako-Gui-Tabo (6-7 Hrs)

Post breakfast, head towards the headquarter of Kinnaur and
After Kalpa, we will move towards Nako. Nako is famous for its lake & a monastery established in 11^th Century. Guru Padmasambhava has his footprints on a rock nearby and is revered by Buddhists all around the world.
We will move towards Spiti Valley by reaching the first village, Sumdo.
En route Visit Gyu where you will get to see the famous mummy of the old monk.
Later drive towards Tabo, which is also known as the Ajanta of the Himalayas.

Night Stay at Tabo
(Breakfast and Dinner included)

17th Jun, Wednesday, Day 6: Drive Tabo-Dhankar- Kaza (2-3 Hrs)

Post Breakfast, We will Visit 1,000 years old Tabo Monastery which is a UNESCO world heritage site. It is said that the statues are very similar to that of Alchi monastery in Ladakh.
We then head to Dhankar Monastery which is 1200 years old monastery built on high spur overlooking the confluence of Spiti and Pin Rivers.
We will also hike to the beautiful Dhankar Lake (1.30 Hours Hike One Way). (Optional)
We will move towards Kaza which is the capital of Spiti & the biggest and most developed town in Spiti Valley.

Night Stay at Kaza
(Breakfast and Dinner included)

18th Jun, Thursday, Day 7: Kaza- Langza-Hikkim -Komic-Kaza (5-6 Hrs)

After breakfast, proceed towards Komic which is known as highest inhibited village (13,000 Ft.) with a population of 80. Enroute visit Highest Post Office at Hikkim. You can post a card to you from here.
We then would be visiting Langza, which is famous for Fossils & a big Buddha Statue.
Visit to Kaza Monastery.

Night Stay in Kaza.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)

19th Jun, Friday, Day 8: Kaza-Key Monastery-Kibber Kunzum la -Chandratal – Manali (9-10 Hrs)

Post breakfast, we head to explore Key Monastery & the beautiful Kibber village.
Key monastery is the largest monastery in Spiti Valley built on a hill top and is founded in 11th Century.
We will visit Kibber monastery and walk around the village. Kibber is also the start or end point of famous Parangla trek which connects Spiti valley with Ladakh.
Later on we will be driving to one of the important highlights of the entire Tour i.e. Chandratal Lake by crossing Kunzum Pass. This pass connects Spiti Valley with Lahaul Valley. The lake is very beautiful & one of the popular destinations. A must for every Nature Seeker. The Chandra Tal Lake has derived its name due to its crescent Shape. (Chandra means moon & Tal means Lake, thereby Moon Lake).
We will proceed to Manali by early evening.
Reach Manali via the Famous Atal Tunnel.

Check-in at hotel.

Night stay at Manali
(Breakfast and Dinner included)

20th Jun, Saturday, Day 9: Manali – Naggar – Manali (2 Hrs)

Today, its time to relax and unwind.

Post breakfast, we will explore Naggar.

Night Stay at Manali
(Breakfast & Dinner included)

21st Jun, Sunday, Day 10: Departure Manali to Chandigarh (7 Hours drive)

We will check out in the morning post breakfast. & proceed to Chandigarh. (7 Hours drive)

Reach Chandigarh by 7.00 pm.
You can plan your return anytime after 7.00 pm.

(Breakfast included)

Note:
1.Pl note that this is a thrilling road trip in remote locations. The tour leader has the authority to change the schedule or skip some points in case of emergencies or natural calamities.
2. This itinerary is tentative & subject to change as per circumstances, flight bookings & hotels availability.
3. You can skip Manali stay on 20th Jun and we can get you booked on the Overnight Volvo Bus to Delhi/Chandigarh at an extra cost.

Though this trip is easy from physical endurance perspective but it’s not advisable for the people suffering from High Blood pressure, any other heart ailments or Illness of any kind. It is of utmost importance that you are fit and fine before going for this trip & It Is mandatory to get yourself medically checked & submit a medical certificate to the Tour Organiser.