Spiti Circuit Short Itinerary: Delhi –> Shimla –> Sangla –> Chitkul–> Nako –> Tabo –> Kaza –> Chandrataal Lake –> Manali –> Delhi
Spiti – The middle-land between the lush green valleys and the cold mountain deserts of Himalayas. A Spiti Valley Trip is a traveller’s delight, thanks to the thrilling roadways and rustic landscapes. While most parts of India undergo unbearably high temperatures, the beauty of Spiti shines like a diamond under sun during peak summer months.
The treacherous curves that lead to the valley of Spiti from Shimla to Manali will give you a dose of adventure and beauty all at once completing full Spiti circuit. This is your chance to experience the thrill of traveling through the famous Rohtang Pass. Don’t forget to notice your surroundings because a beautiful change is taking place in your surroundings. It is here you’ll notice landscapes change from shades of green to brown.
When you finally enter Spiti Valley you’ll realize that it is much more than just a picturesque place of Himalayas. There’s an abundance of rich Buddhist-Tibetan culture that resides in the serrated villages of Spiti. The Key Monastery is one fine example of architecture that makes you adore the concept of simplicity in Buddhism.
One of the major attractions of this route is the Chandrataal. This shimmering blue lake lies on a glacial bowl surrounded by snowy peaks. Situated at an altitude of about 14,000 ft, it is one of the best experiences to have without having to go all the way to Ladakh. Chandrataal is known to change colours – changing from emerald blue to bluish green to crimson red at different times. Its a surreal experience to camp here. On a starry night, you can actually lie under the Aakash Ganga (The Milky Way Galaxy), and if you are lucky, meteor showers will also keep you company. As a result it attracts its own share of Shepherds, Celebrities and Tourist.
The tour is a mix of paved and unpaved roads with many stream crossings and waterfalls. It is an ideal place for an adventure motorcyclist. The route is not easy and can be difficult even for an experienced rider. The landscape however is so mesmerizingly beautiful, that it will make you forget everything else. It starts from lush green, changes to barren dessert mountains of spiti and lahaul valley and back to lush green again. Apart from the adventure and the landscape, we also get to visit some of the oldest Buddhist monasteries and hindu temples, visit the highest villages in the world and ride to stunningly beautiful high-altitude lake, Chandratal.
7 Days 6 Nights
Specific Tour
English
40 people
We depart from Delhi around 9:30-10:00 PM in an AC Vehicle. (Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it.)
We will reach Shimla by morning. Our Representative/Driver will pick you all together and your journey to Sangla/Rakcham will start. Enjoy beautiful views of Narkanda, Rampur midway. Reach Sangla/Rakcham, Check in to the hotel. (Explore nearby places if time allows) Dinner and Overnight stay.
After breakfast, Visit Rakcham and Chitkul Village (Last Village on the old Indo Tibetan Trade Route) Check out the hotel/homestay. Depart for Chitkul, the last Indian village on Indo – China border. Later on start your drive for Reckong Peo and reach kalpa in late afternoon or evening. Visit Suicide point while on our way to Kalpa. Later, Have Dinner & Overnight stay at the homestay/hotel in Kalpa.
Wake up early morning, have breakfast and head towards Tabo Visit Nako village and Nako lake in between. Nako village is the first village of Spiti valley region and is famous for the beautiful Nako lake. Later, Head to the hotel/homestay in Tabo. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel/homestay.
Have breakfast, Then drive to Dhankar village and visit Gompa which is situated high above the valley. Later on move towards Kaza, check in to the homestay/hotel. Explore Kaza market, do shopping, but some local items. Head back to the accommodation. Have Dinner and overnight stay.
Have breakfast at the hotel/homestay. Proceed to the famous Langza, Hikkim, Komic village and explore the same. --> Langza: Massive statue of Lord Buddha guarding the hamlet is the tallest structure here --> Hikkim: Highest Post Office in the world --> Komic: World's highest village connected via motorable road Later head back to Kaza accommodation. Have Dinner and overnight stay.
Have breakfast at the hotel/homestay and then check out from the accommodation and proceed to the famous Key Monastery. On the way we will visit the highest bridge in Asia at Chicham village and a pit stop for Lunch at Losar, the last village of Spiti Valley. We’ll pass via Kunzum pass which connects Lahaul valley and Spiti valley Visit Kunzum mata temple. Reach Chandrataal by evening and check in camps. Have dinner and Overnight stay under the gaze of Billion stars and the Milky way Galaxy.
Wake up early morning and after having breakfast check out the camps. Later depart for Manali. We’ll pass via Batal village where you must have heard of Chacha Chachi Dhabha, famous over there. You may take some refreshments from there. Pass via Chota Dara, one of the water crossing in Manali-Kaza route Passing via Atal Tunnel, we’ll reach Manali in the evening. Leave for Delhi by Volvo in late evening.
Reach Delhi by morning with amazing trip memories
Double Occupancy: You will be sharing your room/camp with one more traveller Triple Occupancy : You will be sharing your room/camp with two more travellers, total 3 travellers in one room/camp. Quad Occupancy : You will be sharing your room/camp with three more travellers, total 4 travellers in one room/camp.
The idea is to feel young at heart ! As long as you feel the same, hop along. Generally, the agent band for group departures remains 18 years and above. Group members less than 18 years of age are welcome to join the tour but only with a family member that will act as their guardian whilst on tour. Aside from that, no age requirements at all!
Jio would be operational on 90% of the trip. Rest of the telecom operator network don't work much here.
Absolutely, we do not do the trek in rush. We take small breaks, dance in between, have chit chats for a happening experience. However, you can go for a 15-20 minutes Jogging starting 1 week prior to the trip.
Solo, Couple or with friends. You can come whatever way you like. Travellers join Solo, with a few friends or as a couple on our group tours, we take them all together and make sure to conduct various Ice Breaker sessions for a happening experience. Check out our Instagram handle, do any of those travellers look that they are not enjoying whether Solo/Couple/Group? People from all over India usually joins.
We're always glad to have a lot of female travellers with us on board! Team captains/leader accompanying you are very well trained and assure the safety of all the fellow travellers be it male or female. Moreover, we always have a local support in case of an emergency at the destination or during travelling.
Alright here's a little warm-up game for you before the trip ! Whosoever reaches first to the pickup point gets to choose their favourite seat ! So, in short, there's no specific seat allotment. Travelers can occupy the seats on first come, first serve basis.
For our weekend fixed departures, you are required to deposit a booking amount of INR 2000-3000 per person and rest of the amount can be transferred at the time of departure. For long expedition tours or customized tours, you are required to deposit a booking amount of INR 5000 - INR 10000 per person and rest of the amount can be transferred 6 days prior to the trip.
The meals that are not included are usually those where the group is on the move. Hence this is upto you whether you want to heave a meal or not. You are free to explore food joints and try various food items at your own expense.
While we do know how much you love your pets, we can't say the same about other travellers. So pets are NOT allowed on the trip. But don't worry, we can surely make some furry friends at our destinations.
The oxygen is indeed very thin in Spiti but if you remember to keep yourself hydrated with small sips of water, it should not bother you. Still, you may carry "Diamox" medicine in case you face difficulty with oxygen level after consulting a physician.
We have a cancellation policy on our website kindly go through it. There is a certain amount we may or may not deduct which depends on the date of your cancellation.
Driving License or AADHAR Card or Voter ID, Passport and Visa copy for Foreign Nationals.
Yes, there are, however they are usually out of cash. It's suggested to carry cash beforehand.
Season months of June to August are warm, so light woolens are good An early-season like March to June or late season like September to November is chilly, so you’ll need heavy woolens Rest of the year, you’ll need a lot of preparation before packing, because it’s going to be awfully cold Carry clothes that can be worn in layers, so that you can add or remove layers depending on the temperature Thermal inners are a great way to keep yourself warm, invest in a good pair A light fleece jacket forms a good base layer over your shirt/tee A heavy woolen jacket comes in handy even in season. So always pack one Woolen socks or fleece socks will keep your feet warm The same goes for woolen or fleece gloves. Take them on your trip even if you don’t think you’ll use them – Better safe than sorry A shoe with good insulation will also help, especially if you are planning on a trek or hike A balaclava or monkey cap will cover your head, ears, and neck. A fleece or woolen one is good A hat or sunglasses to ward you off from the intense sun rays
Kasol is a small hamlet is a paradise for backpackers from around the globe. Take a walk along the banks of River Parvati and the picturesque landscape will leave you in awe; dip your legs into its icy cold waters and feel the very movement of water as it gives your spine chills and gives you an adrenaline rush. The place is also known as the “Mini Israel of India” due to the presence of Israelis in high number. Kasol is a gateway for many other destinations like Tosh, Kheerganga, Chalal, Grahan etc.
3 days 2 Nights
40 people
Kasol is a small hamlet is a paradise for backpackers from around the globe. Take a walk along the banks of River Parvati and the picturesque landscape will leave you in awe; dip your legs into its icy cold waters and feel the very movement of water as it gives your spine chills and gives you an adrenaline rush. The place is also known as the “Mini Israel of India” due to the presence of Israelis in high number. Kasol is a gateway for many other destinations like Tosh, Kheerganga, Chalal, Grahan etc.
3 days 2 Nights
40 people
