Inclusions

AC Sleeper Train from Mumbai / Pune / Surat / Vadodara to Delhi and back. Volvo transfer from Delhi to Shimla & back. Whole RoadTrip in Private Tempo Traveller From shimla. 15 Meals(Breakfast & Dinner) (From Day 3 onwards) - 2 meals on Day 3, 2 meals on Day 4, 2 meals on Day 5, 2 meals on Day 6,2 meals on Day 7,2 meals on Day 8,1 meals on Day 9 Stay in comfortable and cozy hotels/homestays/campsites/hotels on a 3-4 sharing basis. Sight Seeing to all points. All inner line permits for the trip. Driver Night Charges, Toll Tax, Parking Charges, etc. Local Guide Charges. Bhatakna Expertise Representative.

Exclusions

GST (5%) is applicable extra. Lunch. (We will explore local cuisines on the way for lunch & one can expect Rs 100-150/- per meal) Any personal expenses like a tip to the drivers, entry to monuments/monasteries, camera/video camera charges, laundry, telephone bills etc. Mineral water/lime water/ purchased for personal consumption. All kinds of Extra Meals / soft drinks ordered. Any kind of personal expenses. Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost includes above. All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather. Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required.

THINGS TO CARRY

Gears

• A rucksack bag and a day pack
• 3-litre water bladder or water bottle

Clothes

• A sun cap and a woolen cap
• UV protected sunglasses
• One cotton long sleeves and 2 short sleeve t-shirt
• 1 fleece jacket
• 1 heavy Thick jacket/down jacket
• 1 pair of gloves
• At least 2 long pants (trek pants and cargo pants are favourable)
• 4 sets of undergarments
• 2 pair of socks
• A small towel
• A rain jacket or a poncho

Footwear

• Above-the-ankle waterproof and breathable hiking boots with good grip
• Flip flops/sandals

Medication

• One strip of Diamox
• Glucose powder
• Medicines for headaches, diarrhoea, motion and altitude sickness
• Dettol
• Bandages
• Cotton

Personal Accessories

• Toothpaste, toothbrush
• Paper soap, or sanitizer
• Sunscreen minimum of spf40 , lip balm, cold creams
• Body spray
• LED torch light

HOW TO REACH

By Air: Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi is a feasible option for traveling to Spiti as it serves both domestic and international flights. By Rail: Another Alternative is New Delhi Railway Station, through which most trains arrive and depart from Delhi to all around India. By Road: Also Delhi is well connected by bus to major cities like Jaipur, Agra, Alwar, Dehradun, and even Kathmandu among others.

Policy and Terms

• No Refund shall be made with respect to the initial booking amount for any cancellations. However,
• If cancellations are made 30 days before the start date of the trip, 50% of the trip cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
• If cancellations are made 15-30 days before the start date of the trip, 75% of the trip cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
• If cancellations are made within 0-15 days before the start date of the trip, 100% of the trip cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
• In the case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain activities may be cancelled and in such cases, the operator will try his best to provide an alternate feasible activity. However, no refund will be provided for the same.

Terms and Conditions

• Full Payment of the trip cost must be made before the trip begins. Pending Payments may eventually lead to the Cancellation of the trip.

• The IDs shall all be verified before boarding. No boarding shall be entertained without a valid Govt. ID.

• The Transfer of the bookings is not permitted. Only the names mentioned at the time of confirmation shall be allowed to travel.

• No refunds shall be made towards any inclusion(s) not availed by the Client.

• Travelers must take care of their luggage & belongings. The management shall not be accountable for missing items along the tour.

• The time of Departure is stated & fixed. All travelers must update their status with the Trip coordinator(s), & report at the pickup point 30 mins prior to the scheduled departure.

• The Air Conditioning will be switched off in the hills. Also, during the trip, it shall be the Driver’s discretion to put off the AC as & when required, considering the travelers’ safety & ease of travel along uneven & dangerous routes.

• Our time of departure is fixed must depart by the stated time & keep their status updated with the trip coordinator(s). Anyone missing the bus shall not be eligible for any refunds. We shall call you twice before the schedule departure.

• Drinking & Smoking are strictly prohibited along the tour due to health & safety concerns. Our tours involve physically demanding activities such as trekking, camping at high altitudes and we recommend for you to be in the right shape to make most of them.

• No act of misconduct or indiscipline shall be tolerated on the tours. We are a cordial travel community and we aspire to bring to you a hassle free and memorable experience.

• Bhatakna shall not be responsible for any delays or alterations in the program or indirectly incurred expenses in cases such as Natural Hazards, accident, breakdown of machinery, weather conditions, landslides, political closure or any untoward incidents.

• We do not provide any insurance policy to cover for the expenditure on sickness or accidents or losses incurred due to theft or other reasons.

• Numerous factors such as weather and road conditions the physical ability of participants etc. may bring alteration in the itinerary. We reserve the right to make necessary changes in the schedule in the interest of safety, comfort and general well-being!

Frequest Questions

What will be the group size for Spiti Valley Tour?

We prefer a lower group size conforming of only 15-18 actors. The reason being that lower batches are better in terms of cooperative group experience and trip collaboration as well. You ’re more likely to gel up with everybody in a short group as compared to a group that has further actors in number.

Who All Will Be Accompanying The Group During The Spiti Valley Tour?

We’ve completely good and functionally trained Trip Leads, Assistant Trip Lead, Motorist accompanying the group during all our peregrinations. Piecemeal from that, Original Attendants and Janitors ( particular breadth) will also be tagged in if needed on a trip/ journey.

Being The Solo Girl In The Group, Will The Journey Be Safe For Me As Well?

Yes! Spiti valley backpacking is completely safe for solo and female travelers.  You should board with us on the departure date without any vacillation being the single girl traveling alone. The reason is that we will make sure to take care of your experience during the whole trip. Also, all our trip leads are trained to deal with a number of situations and they ’ll be there for you during the trip. 

What Necessary Items Should We Pack For The Spiti Valley Tour?

• A pack bag and a day pack 3-litre water bladder or water bottle.
• Clothes – A sun cap and a woolen cap UV defended sunglasses One cotton long sleeves and 2 short sleeve t-shirt 1 coat jacket 1 heavy thick jacket/ down jacket 1 brace of gloves At least 2 long pants ( journey pants and weight pants are favorable) 4 sets of undergarments 2 brace of socks a small kerchief and a rain jacket or a wrap.
• One strip of Diamox Glucose powder Medicines for headaches, diarrhea , motion and altitude sickness Dettol Bandages Cotton
• Toothpaste, toothbrush Paper soap, or sanitizer Sunscreen minimum of spf40 , lip balm, cold creams Body spray LED torch light.
• Above-the-ankle waterproof and breathable hiking boots with good grip Flip flops/sandals.
• One day Backpack 20 to 30 liters
• Identity proof
• Comfortable warm clothing like woolen socks, cap, fleece jackets or warmers, down jacket, toiletries. Sunscreen & lip balm, Good U/V protection sunglasses Personal Medicines (if any) & few medicines for altitude sickness (a must)
• Sanitizer and disinfectants

Once the booking is confirmed, we will create a WhatsApp group and share all the details like trip information, things to carry, etc.

What Type of Ground Transportation Will Be Used on the Trip?

We’ll make sure that you ’re comfortable during the whole trip and that’s why we hire the stylish in class vehicle according to the terrain and need. Some of the on- ground vehicles that you might travel in will be Tempo Rubberneck.

Do I Need to Buy Trekking Shoes for the Spiti Valley Tour?

Since we don’t have any trekking to do while on the trip, you might not need trekking shoes specifically. But still, a good brace of shoes that have proper soles and are inversely comfortable is recommended.

You might need a good brace of shoes when traveling to Dhankar Lake and Chandratal lake. A Quechua or forclaz shoes available at Decathlon will also do.