Spiti Valley – The Middle Land
Journey Through Remote Villages, High-Altitude Valleys & Untamed Himalayan Beauty
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Highlights
- Delhi to Delhi Himalayan road expedition
- Scenic drive through Shimla, Narkanda & Kinnaur Valley
- Explore Chitkul – the last inhabited village near the Indo-Tibetan border
- Visit the beautiful Nako Lake
- Explore the ancient Tabo Monastery
- Visit the spectacular Dhankar Monastery
- Explore Kaza, the heart of Spiti Valley
- Visit the iconic Key Monastery
- Experience Chicham Bridge
- Visit Komic – one of the world's highest motorable villages
- Send a postcard from Hikkim, home to one of the world's highest post offices
- Experience the stunning landscape of Langza
- Overnight camping near Chandratal Lake
- Travel through the iconic Atal Tunnel
- Explore Manali before returning to Delh
Itinerary Description
Day Wise Itinerary
Spiti Valley – The Middle Land
8 Days 7 Nights 1 City
Days Plan
Day00DELHI → SHIMLA
- Overnight Journey
- Departure at 9:30 PM.
- Assemble at the designated pickup point in Delhi.
- Depart from Delhi around 9:30 PM in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Begin your exciting Himalayan road expedition towards Shimla.
- Enjoy the overnight journey through the mountains.
- Take a pit stop for dinner at a decent roadside restaurant.
- Continue the journey towards Shimla/Kinnaur.
- Overnight Journey.
Day01SHIMLA → CHITKUL / RAKCHHAM
- Kufri • Narkanda • Kinnaur Gate • Chitkul.
- Continue your journey towards the beautiful Kinnaur Valley.
- Drive through the scenic mountain landscapes of Kufri and Narkanda.
- Continue along the historic Hindustan-Tibet Road, one of the most spectacular Himalayan highways.
- Enter Kinnaur Valley through the dramatic Kinnaur Gate, popularly associated with the gateway to the region.
- Enjoy scenic views of towering mountains, valleys and the Sutlej River along the route.
- Continue towards Chitkul, one of the most remote and picturesque villages of Himachal Pradesh.
- Explore the village and its traditional Himalayan surroundings.
- Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and spectacular mountain views.
- Spend some time exploring the village and capturing photographs.
- Arrive at Chitkul/Rakchham by evening.
- Check in to your accommodation and relax after the long journey.
- Enjoy dinner and spend the night amidst the mountains.
- Overnight: Chitkul / Rakchham.
- Meals: Dinner.
Day02CHITKUL → TABO
- Spiti Valley • Nako Lake • Scenic Mountain Drive.
- Wake up to the beautiful Himalayan surroundings.
- Enjoy breakfast at the accommodation.
- Check out and begin your journey towards Spiti Valley.
- Drive through spectacular high-altitude mountain landscapes.
- Cross the famous Ka Loops, a series of dramatic hairpin bends.
- Continue towards Nako, one of the beautiful high-altitude villages of the region.
- Visit Nako Lake and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
- Spend some time exploring the village and taking photographs.
- Continue your drive deeper into the remote Spiti Valley.
- Enjoy the changing landscapes as you move towards Tabo.
- Arrive in Tabo by evening.
- Check in to your accommodation and relax.
- Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
- Overnight: Tabo.
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner.
Day03TABO → DHANKAR → KAZA
- Tabo Monastery • Dhankar Monastery • Kaza.
- Enjoy breakfast at the accommodation.
- Check out and begin your exploration of Spiti Valley.
- Visit the historic Tabo Monastery, one of the most important Buddhist monasteries in the region.
- Explore the ancient monastery complex and experience its peaceful Himalayan setting.
- Continue towards Dhankar through dramatic mountain landscapes.
- Visit Dhankar Monastery, spectacularly perched high above the Spiti River valley.
- Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and deep valley.
- Spend some time exploring the area and capturing photographs.
- Continue your drive towards Kaza, the main town and cultural hub of Spiti Valley.
- Arrive in Kaza by evening.
- Check in to your accommodation.
- Relax after the day's journey.
- Enjoy dinner and overnight stay in Kaza.
- Overnight: Kaza.
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner.
Day04KAZA EXPLORATION
- Key Monastery • Chicham Bridge • Komic • Hikkim • Langza.
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
- Get ready for a full-day exploration of the spectacular Spiti Valley.
- Begin your journey towards Chicham Bridge, one of the highest motorable bridges in the world.
- Enjoy breathtaking views of the deep gorge and surrounding mountains.
- Continue towards the famous Key Monastery, one of Spiti Valley's most iconic Buddhist monasteries.
- Explore the monastery and enjoy panoramic views of the valley.
- Continue towards Komic, a spectacular high-altitude village connected by a motorable road.
- Experience the remote landscape and traditional Spitian village life.
- Proceed towards Hikkim, famous for its high-altitude post office.
- Take the opportunity to send a postcard from Hikkim as a unique travel memory.
- Continue towards Langza, famous for its massive Buddha statue and spectacular mountain backdrop.
- Spend some peaceful time enjoying the panoramic landscape.
- Keep an eye out for fossils that are commonly associated with the region.
- Enjoy the beautiful evening light over the mountains.
- Later, return to Kaza.
- Enjoy dinner and relax at your accommodation.
- Overnight: Kaza.
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner.
Day05KAZA → CHANDRATAL LAKE
- Losar • Kunzum Region • Chandratal Lake • Starry Night.
- Wake up early and enjoy breakfast.
- Check out from the accommodation.
- Begin your scenic journey towards Chandratal Lake.
- Drive through the remote and dramatic landscapes of Spiti Valley.
- Make a halt at Losar, one of the last major villages on the Spiti side.
- Continue through the high-altitude mountain terrain towards the Kunzum region.
- Enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks and valleys.
- Arrive near Chandratal Lake by evening, subject to road and weather conditions.
- Check in to your campsite.
- If conditions permit, take a short walk towards the magnificent Chandratal Lake.
- Enjoy the surreal landscape surrounding the crescent-shaped lake.
- Spend the evening surrounded by mountains and wilderness.
- After sunset, experience the incredible night sky away from city lights.
- Enjoy dinner at the camp.
- Spend the night under the spectacular Himalayan sky.
- Overnight: Camp near Chandratal.
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner.
- Important: Chandratal camping is subject to weather, road conditions and local administration permissions.
Day06CHANDRATAL → MANALI
- Atal Tunnel • Lahaul Valley • Manali.
- Wake up surrounded by the beautiful Himalayan landscape.
- Enjoy breakfast at the camp.
- Check out and begin your journey towards Manali.
- Drive through the rugged landscapes of Lahaul Valley.
- Enjoy scenic views of high mountain passes, valleys and rivers.
- Continue towards the iconic Atal Tunnel, subject to route accessibility and operational conditions.
- Pass through the tunnel connecting the Lahaul region with Manali.
- Continue towards Manali through beautiful mountain villages.
- Arrive in Manali by evening.
- Check in to your hotel and freshen up.
- Enjoy dinner and relax after the adventurous journey.
- Overnight: Manali.
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day07MANALI LOCAL → DELHI
- Hadimba Temple • Vashisht • Mall Road • Leisure • Delhi Departure.
- Wake up and enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
- Check out according to the day's schedule.
- Explore some of Manali's popular attractions.
- Visit Hadimba Devi Temple, surrounded by beautiful cedar forests.
- Continue towards Vashisht Temple & Hot Springs.
- Spend some leisure time exploring the area.
- Later, visit Manali Mall Road for shopping, cafés and local souvenirs.
- Enjoy some free time to explore Manali at your own pace.
- Later in the evening, begin your journey back to Delhi.
- Enjoy the scenic drive through the mountains.
- Overnight journey towards Delhi.
- Meals: Breakfast.
Day08ARRIVAL IN DELHI
- End of the Himalayan Expedition.
- Continue your overnight journey from Manali to Delhi.
- Arrive in Delhi in the morning, subject to traffic and road conditions.
- Drop at the designated location.
- Your unforgettable Spiti Valley Grand Expedition comes to an end.
- Take back stories, photographs and memories from one of India's greatest Himalayan road journeys.
Hotels of your tours
| Place | Hotel | Nights |
|---|---|---|
| Chitkul / Rakchham | NA | 1 Night |
| Tabo | NA | 1 Night |
| Kaza | NA | 2 Nights |
| Chandratal | NA | 1 Night |
| Manali | NA | 1 Night |
- Delhi → Shimla and Manali → Delhi Volvo transfers as per the itinerary.
- Entire expedition from Shimla onwards by Tempo Traveller.
- 6 Nights accommodation:
- 1 Night Chitkul/Rakchham
- 1 Night Tabo
- 2 Nights Kaza
- 1 Night Chandratal
- 1 Night Manali
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Breakfast and dinner during the stay as specified.
- Team Leader throughout the expedition.
- 24×7 availability of oxygen support in case of emergency.
- All applicable toll charges.
- Parking charges.
- Driver charges and expenses.
- Required inner-line permits wherever applicable.
- Sightseeing and transfers as mentioned in the itinerary.
- GST, unless specifically included in the final package price.
- Lunches and meals not specifically mentioned.
- Food and beverages during highway stops.
- Alcoholic beverages and other personal consumption.
- Mineral water and packaged beverages.
- Personal expenses such as shopping, laundry and telephone calls.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Entry fees for monuments, monasteries and attractions.
- Adventure activities not specifically mentioned.
- Any additional vehicle usage beyond the planned itinerary.
- Any expenses caused by landslides, roadblocks, heavy snowfall, bad weather or route closures.
- Additional accommodation or transportation required due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Any cost arising from changes in government regulations or local administration restrictions.
- Any service or expense not specifically mentioned under Inclusions.
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