Spiti Valley Road Trip

Overview
Spiti Valley - The Middle Land is a cold desert mountain valley located high in the Himalayas in the north-eastern part of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The valley and surrounding region is one of the least populated regions in India and is the gateway to the northernmost reaches of the nation. Spiti valley is a home to picturesque valleys, snow crowned mountains, long unwinding roads and a culture rich of buddhism.Spiti valley is a research and cultural centre for Buddhists. Highlights include Key Monastery and Tabo Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in the world
 
 
Brief Itinerary
Day 01: Delhi to Narkanda via Shimla
Altitude: 2760m
400 kms drive, approx 9 hours by road
Meet the Team at ISBT Kashmiri Gate, Board Volvos for Shimla.
Our Vehicle for Onward journey will be waiting at Shimla bus stand
Breakfast will be on the way
Reach Narkanda by 10am 
Explore Narkanda post lunch, can visit hatu Peak as well
Dinner and Night Stay in Hotel
 
Day 02: Narkanda to Kalpa via Sarahan
Altitude: 2960m
185 kms drive, approx 6 hours by road
Breakfast at hotel
Visit Bhimakali Temple Sarahan
Post Lunch drive to Kalpa
Explore Kalpa, famous for Kinner Kailash view and apple orchards
Dinner and Night Stay in Hotel
 
Day 03: Kalpa to Tabo via Nako,Gue
Altitude: 3220m
180 kms drive, approx 6 hours by road
Breakfast at hotel
Visit Nako Lake on the way
Post Lunch drive to Gue Monastery(famous for 500 year old mummy and can see chinese posts from here)
Reach Tabo
Dinner and Night Stay in Hotel
 
Day 04: Tabo to Gulling via Dhankar Monastery
Altitude: 3590m
65 kms drive, approx 2.5 hours by road
Breakfast at hotel
Visit Tabo Monastery, more than 1000 year old
Trek to Dhankar Lake
Visit Dhankar Monastery post lunch
Drive to Gulling, Pin Valley
Dinner and Night Stay in Hotel
 
 
Day 05: Gulling to Kaza via Mud
Altitude: 3800m
70 kms drive, approx 3 hours by road
Breakfast at hotel
Explore Pin Valley
Lunch at Mud
Drive to Kaza
Dinner and Night Stay in Hotel
 
Day 06: Kaza to Langza, Hikkim, Kye, Kibber
Altitude: 3800m
80 kms drive, approx 4 hours by road
Breakfast at hotel
Explore Langza & Hikkim(4440m, - send some postcard from the highest post office in the world)
Post Lunch explore Kibber
Watch the beautiful sunset from Kye Monastery(4166m,Biggest Monastery of Spiti)
Dinner and Night Stay in Hotel
 
Day 07: Kaza to Chandrataal via Kunzum Pass
Altitude: 4250m
100 kms drive, approx 3 hours by road
Breakfast at hotel
Explore Losar village on the way to Kunzum Pass
Visit Kunzum Pass(4590m)
Hike last 1 km to lake
Watch the beautiful sunset from chandrataal lake
Dinner and Night Stay in tents
 
Day 08: Chandrataal to Manali via Rohtang Pass
Altitude: 2000m
130 kms drive, approx 6 hours by road
Explore the beautiful Moonshaped lake early in the morning again for mirror reflections.
Breakfast at camp
Drive from campsite to Manali via batal, Gramphoo
Post Lunch at Grampoo move towards Rohtang pass and then to Manali
Dinner at one of the café’s in Old Manali
Night Stay at Hotel
 
Day 09: Manali to Delhi
550 kms drive, approx 14 hours by road
Breakfast at Hotel
Explore the Hidimba Devi Temple, Vashishtha hot spring 
Spend the afternoon in Old Manali by the river or in market
Board Evening Volvo’s to Delhi
Arrive Delhi in early morning hours.
 
Inclusions :-
Accommodation (Guest house/ Home stay/ Camping)
Transport from Delhi to Shimla and Manali to Delhi in Volvo Buses
From Shimla to Manali in Tempo Traveller/Xylo//Innova/similar vehicle
Dinner on Day1, Breakfast and Dinner on Day2/3/4/5/6/7, Breakfast on Day8/9
Permits
First aid medical kits.
Qualified & experienced trek Leader, Guide and Support staff.
Services of Wilderness Medicine Institute Certified guides/ instructors from AERIE, USA https://aeriemedicine.com/
 
Exclusions :-
Any kind of personal expenses, Insurance.
Food during the transit.
Porter to carry personal luggage.
Rafting will be at additional price
Any unforeseen cost due to emergencies or weather conditions.
Anything not specifically mentioned under the head "Inclusions".
 
Price: 24990/- + 5% GST