Spiti

Rudyard Kipling described Spiti as a world within a world. This remote, high-altitude area of Himachal Pradesh is tucked away against the border of Ladakh and Tibet. It's only been open to foreign tourists since 1991 and remains relatively unexplored. Part of this is due to Spiti being a barren alpine desert that's covered in heavy snow for a high proportion of the year. Getting to Spiti involves a long drive, most popularly from Manali. The constantly evolving scenery is unforgettable and well worth the journey though. Plan your trip with our comprehensive Spiti travel guide and see spectacular photos of the Spiti Valley.

• Day 1 – Manali to Kaza via Rohtang Pass & Kunzum Pass – Overnight at Kaza
  
  Exciting journey awaits on a road less traveled as you start from Manali. You drive – above Rohtang Pass and KunzumPass, over the river beds & boulders along Chandra River surrounded by mile-long glaciers and Snow peaks, before you enter the magnificent Spiti Valley in the fading hours to witness the golden mountains of Spiti.
  
  
• Day 2 – Kaza to Mudh (Pin Valley) to Tabo – Overnight at Tabo
  
  Drive to Pin Valley – a tributary of the Spiti river, ‘Pin’ originates deep in the Trans Himalayan mountains leading to one of the ancient trade routes and popular trek of Bhaba Pass. It is also home to the magnificent Snow Leopard and several Trans Himalayan animals and rare birds protected under the National Parks of India. You’ll drive through this beautiful valley up to last village of Mudh before heading towards Tabo. Tabo is the second most popular town in Spiti Valley know for its Chos Khor Gompa (1020 AD) – a monastery which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site depicts the lineage of Buddhism.
  
  
• Day 3 – Tabo to Dhankar to Hikkim, Komic to Langza – Overnight at Langza
  
  Drive to Dhankar Monastery, perched on the edge of a 300m cliff is a sight to behold and looks straight out of a movie
  set. An hour trek takes you to the beautiful Dhankar Lake situated above the Dhankar village is a great way to get
  introduced to High Himalayan Trekking. After Dhankar we drive on the twisting high roads of Spiti to reach Komic, the
  highest village in the world with a motor-able road at 4580m. Have the most amazing expereince of sending postcards to
  your loved ones from World’s Highest post office at Hikkim (4440m). Continue driving on these high roads above 4300m
  with the magnificent Himalayas jutting in front of your eyes to reach Langza – the most beautiful Himalayan Village with
  a 6303m Peak Mt. CCKN adorning its backdrop.
  
  
• Day 4 – Langza to Kee, Kibber to Chandratal – Overnight at Chandratal Campsite
  
  A trip to Spiti is incomplete without a visit to its iconic monastery at Kee. Built on top of a hill the main shrine issurrounded by residential quarters, administrative buildings are built in the shape of a pyramid. This ancient marvel is a photographers delight. You’ll further visit the villages high villages of Kibber, Chicham before continuing to Chandratal.
  The drive retraces your path back towards Manali over Kunzum Pass before heading upstream of Chandra river till you
  reach the Hidden Jewel of the Himalayan mountains, the blue Jewel, Chandratal literally translated as Moon Lake. From
  the roadhead you will have to trek for 15 min to reach the lake and if you feel energetic enough you can do the
  Parikrama or Circumambulation of the lake to witness its true glory.
  
  
• Day 5 – Chandratal to Manali
  
  After the most memorable trip of your life you head back to Manali with lot of photos, videos and friends from high
  Himalayas. Early morning transfer to ‘Bus Stand’ and drive back to Destination.

• Accommodation
• Sightseeing
• Transportation and Transfers

• Meals other than those specified.
• Personal expenses like portages, tips, laundry, mineral water etc.
• Monument entrances, camera charges, etc.
• Any activity not mentioned in the inclusions
• Travel Insurance
• Additional cost due to flight cancellation/ road blocks, Political unrest etc.