Spiti Valley Road Trip from Delhi

Duration

3 Days 4 Nights

Tour Type

Family
Hill Town

Group Size

10 Person

Tour Guide

2 Mentor

India, Tribal Circuit

Spiti (pronounced as Piti in Bhoti language) is a high-altitude region of the Himalayas, located in the north-eastern part of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The name “Spiti” means “The middle land”, i.e. the land between Tibet and India. Spiti incorporates mainly the valley of the Spiti River, and the valleys of several rivers that feed into the Spiti River. Some of the prominent side-valleys in Spiti are the Pin valley and the Lingti valley. Spiti is bordered on the east by Tibet, on the north by Ladakh, on the west and southwest by Lahaul, on the south by Kullu, and on the southeast by Kinnaur. Spiti has a cold desert environment. The valley and its surrounding regions are among the least populated regions of India. The Bhoti-speaking local population follows Tibetan Buddhism.

Traditionally, agriculture was for subsistence, but has shifted to cash crops in the past few decades. Spiti is a popular destination for photography, homestay tourism, and adventure tourism of various kinds, including winter sports.

Destination	Temple and architecture
Depature	Yes Required
Departure Time	01 April, 2021 10.00AM
Return Time	08 April, 2021 10.00AM
Inclusion	Assistance upon arrival pick up & Drop from Chandigarh airport/Railway station by Individual Innova / Xylo Cab. Non Alcoholic (Tea, Coffee, Juice etc….) welcome drink on arrival in Hotel 9 Nights’ Accommodation on double sharing basis only in 01 deluxe room. MAP Meal Plan (Veg/as per hotel menu) – 9 Breakfasts & 9 Dinners for each person. Transfers & sightseeing by given cab as per the itinerary but NGT T&C Apply Note: (A/C will not be used in hilly Areas) Taxes & Expenditures Included: Parking, Toll Tax, Luxury Tax, Green Tax Fuel Exp. and Driver Exp.
Exclusion	Air Fare / Train Fare. Monument Entrance Fee / Camera Fees. Any Adventure Etc. Any Personal Expenses – Laundry, Shopping, Lockers Charges, luggage charges, extra Guide & Porter, Charges, Tip, Extra Meals etc. For Heater Requirement Directly Contact To Hoteliers. 5% GST.
Travel With Bus

Details

In the east lies Tibet and Kinnaur in the southeast. The north is bordered by Kullu. At an altitude of 12,500 feet above sea level, Spiti Valley attracts thousands of enthusiasts every year. Spiti Valley is home to tiny villages of not more than 200 people.

Meals: Dinner Only After pick from Delhi Airport/Railway station, start your wonderful Shimla tour, Himachal Pradesh. Shimla renowned its name as Queen of hills due to its flattering sceneries and colonial heritage which has retained its charm from British India time to till now. Reach Shimla within 9 hours and check into the hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Dinner & Overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Only After breakfast depart for Sarahan. Today it is a drive of 5-6 hrs, driving through the beautiful villages of Fagu, Theog, Matiana, Narkanda and Rampur. En route we will have many comfort breaks and will visit the Apple orchards and Hattu peak (3,400 metres/ 11,154 feet) at Narkanda, from where you can have a spectacular view of the mighty Central Himalayas and will also visit the traditional wodden carved temple of Godess Kali on the top. We will also stop by a small lake on the way to Hattu Peak. Later on we continue our drive to Sarahan via Rampur and enroute we will stop for lunch break and various picture breaks and comfort breaks. Sarahan – the tiny village offers the splendid views of Shrikhanda Mahadev Peak (5,155 metres). The major attraction in Sarahan is centuries-old Hindu temple of Godess Bhimakali. Steeped in legend, the temple complex is a resplendent example of hill architecture. Sarahan is also the gateway to Kinnaur valley... Overnight stay in Hotel in Sarahan.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Only After breakfast at your hotel, we will visit the famous temple of Bhimakali at Sarahan. This is the same temple in which human sacrifices were made about two centuries ago. After visiting the temple we will continue driving to Sangla (4-5 hrs) where you will check in at your hotel or could also choose to stay in fixed luxury tented accommodation. After lunch you will be taken on a walk through Kamru and Sangla villages ( 1-2 hrs) and we will visit the beautifully carved old temples and Buddhist monasteries. You will have plenty of opportunity to speak to the local people in these valleys. The Sangla valley is also known as the Baspa Sangla valley, after river Baspa which flows through the valley and it is the part of Kinnaur valley. Overnight in luxury tented accommodation / hotel in Kinner in Sangla.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Only (A day to have short comfortable walks around the area). This morning after breakfast we will be driving you to Chitkul ( 20 kms, total 1 hrs, each side – 3,450 metres / 11,318 feet.) which is the last village on Indian side on the Indo–Tibetan border. The village of Chitkul is like something from a fairy tale, and you will have a chance to walk slowly around it. The landscapes are stunning, and you will have plenty of time to enjoy them and talk to the local people. We will return to Sangla for lunch in the local restaurants and later the rest of the day is free to relax in the mountain landscape or if you like you can walk to another nearby villages or nature walk. We will have this second night at the same hotel / luxury tented accommodation at Sangla.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Only After breakfast at the hotel you will be driven to Kalpa village (2-3 hrs.) Enroute we will stop at Recongpeo and will have a walk around the local market. Recongpeo is the district headquarters of Kinnaur district. We will have lunch in a local restaurant where you have a choice to enjoy Indian or Tibetian food. After lunch we will drive to kalpa ( 7 kms), you will check in to your hotel. After some rest you may wish to take a walk to Kalpa village and the nearby Roghi village. These villages are covered with thick pine forests and are famous for apricots and apples. The finest view of the Mt. Kinner Kailash Mountain (6000 metres) can be had from here. This is a spectacular sight early in the morning as the rising sun touches the snowy peaks with crimson and gold light.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Only Today after breakfast we will drive you to Kaza (6 hrs.) En route we will visit the Dhankar village and Dhankar monastery and fort. Here we will have a cup of tea or lunch with a local family. Later on we continue our drive to Kaza where you will check in at your hotel. The evening is free to explore in the Kaza market.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Only Today after breakfast we will be driven to the village of Lagnza. Here there is an opportunity to walk around the village with your guide. You may wish to visit the monastery at the top of the village and on the way look out for fossils. Here you can also see the yak working in the fields or yak grazing in the pastures. If weather permits there is an option drive on to Hikkim, and the Comic village, which is now the world’s highest village (4,450 metres) joined to a motorable road. Later we will continue our drive to Kee Monastery and the village of Kibber. Once Kibber (at 4,200 metres) was considered the world’s highest village. There is also the option to walk to the nearby mountains where there are big herds of Himalayan blue sheep and snow ibex gather in the evening. Lunch will be at Kibber village, in a local restaurant, where you will be offered a choice of delicious Tibetan dishes. In the evening we will return to Kaza for a second night at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Only Have a hefty breakfast and proceed towards Chandertal Lake, which is one of the most famous destinations in Spiti valley. This beautiful lake has been a hotspot for photography lovers all over the world from a long time. On way to Chandertal Lake from Kaza, Overnight stay and camps in Chandertal.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Only After breakfast drive to manali on way way visit - sissu, atal tunnel, solang valley, reach manali check in to hotel for dinner& overnight stay ,

Meals: Breakfast Only After breakfast a drive from Manali to Kullu to enjoy thrilling River Rafting (on your own expense), to visit World famous Pashmina Shawl Factory and then drive to delhih for your onwards journey.