The thought of driving through the raw and rough terrain of Spiti gives us goosebumps! Experience the first-ever âYou Donât Call It A Roadâ episode of your trip by striking out this adventure from your bucket list as you cross a few iconic high mountains passes that present some unforgettable landscapes of this cold desert. Be it standing on Asiaâs Highest suspended Chicham Bridge or driving to âthe worldâs highest village â Komicâ, you will experience it all firsthand and take home lovely memories and myriad adventure stories you have lived in real-time. Cherish this incredible journey with a perfect end by the turquoise waters of the crescent-shaped Chandratal lake that reflects upon the luminous milky way at night. information Route: Delhi - Shimla - Narkanda - Baga Sarahan - Nako - Gue - Tabo - Dhankar - Kaza - Kalpa - Shimla - Delhi Duration: 9 Days/ 8 Nights Start point:Delhi Endpoint:Delhi
Inclusions | Exclusions |
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24X7 assistance during the tour. | Monument entrance fee and video camera charges |
Road taxes, parking fee, fuel charges and interstate taxes as advised in the Program. | Any activities / Optional. |
Vehicles will be provided as per the group size. | Any flight fare /Train fare. |
All applicable Government taxes. | Tipping to guide, drive etc. |
Meals - breakfast at hotel. | Early check in / late check-out at hotels (Subject to availability). |
Private transportation by using air-conditioned chauffeur driven vehicle (AC does not work in hills) | E5 % Government Tax Applicable On Total Tour Cost. |
24X7 assistance during the tour. | Monument entrance fee and video camera charges |
Road taxes, parking fee, fuel charges and interstate taxes as advised in the Program. | Any activities / Optional. |
Vehicles will be provided as per the group size. | Any flight fare /Train fare. |
Reach the pre-decided spot in Chandigarh where a representative will introduce you to your road captain who will be leading the entire trip and will draw out a day-wise final plan. Start off your journey by taking the Himalayan Expressway towards Shimla. On reaching Shimla, check in to the hotel and take a rest for a while. Overnight stay at your hotel in Shimla.
Start your day with a delicious breakfast and get ready to travel to Sarahan. You will then be travelling through the rich forests of Deodar, breathtaking views of the valley, snow-covered mountain peaks and fast-flowing rivers. Later in the evening, explore the small village of Sarahan with its slate-roofed houses that compose pictures of pastoral perfection and is surrounded by fields and orchards. Return back to the hotel in the evening for an overnight stay in Saharan.
Wake up early in the morning to experience one of the most beautiful sunrises. After a delicious breakfast, you will leave for one of the most beautiful views of Kinnaur Valley. Travel along the Sutlej river till Karcham from where you will take a right turn towards Sangla following the Baspa river. Home to a large number of Buddhists, Sangla, with its red apple orchards and luscious cherry trees, is bounded by strapping mountain slopes and sprawling forests. SOvernight stay and dinner at the hotel in Sangla.
After early morning breakfast, you will be leaving for Nako passing through the beautiful Spiti Valley. En route, you will be taking the Indo-Tiber Highway and pass through Khab Bridge that marks the confluence of Spiti and the Satluj River. You will then proceed to Nako which is the last village of Kinnaur Valley. Once you reach Nako, check in to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Wake up early in the morning to a beautiful view of the sunrise and have a healthy breakfast. Hit the roads and just as you cross Sumdo you will be entering the Spiti Valley. Just 3 Km after Sumdo, take a detour on the right through the gate to visit the 500-Year-Old Mummy in the Gue Village. You will then proceed towards Kaza where you can have your lunch before heading out to explore Kaza. After lunch, you will go towards the world-famous Ki Monastery nestled between the mountains in a bowl-shaped valley of the small village Langza in Spiti valley. You will then go farther up the valley to the picturesque village of Kibber to treasure the expanses of beautiful landscapes and immeasurable beauty of the snow-tipped mountains. From Kibber, you will drive higher up to the secluded village of Gette where you can absorb stunning aerial views of Kaza and tie a prayer flag. Later in the evening, you will drive back to Kaza to spend the night at the hotel.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast before you drive to some of the highest inhabited regions of the world. First, you will be visiting the highest village in Asia, Komik, which literally translates to âeye of a snow cockâ. You will then proceed to Hikkim for a visit to the worldâs highest post office in the world and if possible, you may even meet the postmaster and hear his stories. YAfter sending out a postcard, you will be driving to Langza, a village that is home to the ancient Lang Temple which is estimated to be around 1000 years old. After exploring the beautiful villages of Komik, Hikkim and Langza, return back to your hotel in Kaza for an overnight stay.
After a delicious breakfast, you will be retracing your path towards Kalpa in Kinnaur Valley. On your way back take a small detour towards the left to visit the tiny hamlet of Dhankar, perched high above the confluence of the Spiti and Pin River. If time permits, do take an hourâs climb above the village to visit the stunning turquoise Dhankar Tso or Dhankar Lake to enjoy stunning views of the valley. You will then start your journey further leaving behind Spiti Valley and at Powari take a right towards ReoKong Peo, which is the main town of Kinnaur district from where you will proceed to Kalpa. ASpend the night in the beautiful Kalpa village overlooking the Kinnaur Kailash mountains. Overnight stay at camp/homestay in Kalpa.
Post breakfast at the hotel, you will head towards Narkanda, known as the fruit bowl of Himachal Pradesh. First you will travel down to Powari from where you will be taking a right turn onto the NH 5 along the Satluj River. You will then travel through the slithering roads following the Sutlej and passing the rich Deodhar forests to reach Narkanda. End the day after reaching the hotel in Narkanda.
After having a hearty breakfast, you will leave for Narkanda. Drive through the roads lined with apple and cherry trees with the tall Deodhar fir trees spreading their sweet aroma all around. On the way, you will be passing through Chail, a hill station in the lower Himalayan range and home to beautiful flower orchards. Once you reach Chandigarh, this marks the end of your amazing tour to Spiti.
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