Spiti – The White Wonder As unique as its name, a trip to Spiti Valley is an experience of the ultimate deserted beauty! Separated from fertile Lahaul by the soaring 4551m Kunzum La, the Himalayan region of Spiti is another chunk of Tibet marooned in India. Enjoy the snow clad vistas of this gorgeous cold desert. That is exactly what our Winter Edition –Spiti Valley Tour Package is all about. Scattered villages in a saw-toothed moonscape arriving like mirages on your trip to Spiti will surely make you forget about any other panorama you’ve ever seen. The whitewashed mud-brick homes along with the perched Key Monastery looks exceptionally out of the world when they are all laced with snow. Spiti Valley is the place to revive love for the long lost things. This could be sending a postcard from the highest post office in the World, or go fossil hunting in the villages of Spiti. One such fossil village-Langza welcomes you with a life size golden statue of Buddha. The sedimentary rocks of this village hide remains of plants & marine life which are millions of years old. Go see for yourself if you’re lucky enough to spot one! Contrary to all shades of gray and white, a turquoise ribbon of the Spiti River will meet you as your near-constant companion, running along a broad valley before turning south at Sumdo into the precipitous gorges of the Hangrang Valley.Spiti attracts many travelers, including streams of Indian motorcyclists, as a kind of ‘mini-Ladakh without tourist crowds’. This title is absolutely fair since its pristine nature (high-altitude desert) and culture (Tibetan Buddhist) are still intact. To sum up, the approaches to Spiti remain among the most rugged and scenically spectacular roads in India, and that is why we want you to book our Spiti Valley Packages for 2021 and take that epic road trip with us! With a group of like minded travelers, exploring a place like Spiti becomes even more fun. It’s never a journey instead a voyage that we take at Bhatakna! Note: NOTE: Access to high altitude regions of Spiti Valley, especially Hikkim, Komik, Langza Village and Pin Valley etc may be blocked during winter months due to excessive snowfall. Hence, the visit to these locations is weather dependent. In such a case, we will look for the best possible alternatives, as feasible. NOTE: Travellers residing outside Delhi are suggested to book trains/flights reaching Delhi not later than 4 PM on the trip start date. Similarly, on trip end date, book returning flight/trains leaving post 3 PM. NOTE: Numerous factors such as weather, road conditions, the physical ability of participants etc. may cause itinerary change. We reserve the rights to change any schedule in the interest of safety, comfort and general wellbeing.
Best suited for groups, solo, corporates, couples, families.
Relive your adventurous side by taking a drive through one of the World’s Most Dangerous Roads Send a postcard from 'Highest Post Office' in the World to your loved ones and make them proud Lean on to the edge of Asia's highest suspensded bridge - Chicham Bridge, to capture the sight of a truck that appears ant like Drive to the 'World's Highest Motorable Village' - Komic and feel like you are on top of the world Capture a timelapse of the changing colours of Kinner Kailash mountain peaks as painted by the sunrays
Duration : 11 Days 10 Nights
Experiences :
BackpackingDestination : himachal
Min. Age:
12 years
Accomodation :
HotelDifficulty Level :
EasyMax. Altitude:
15059 feet
Day 0
Train Journey towards Delhi.
Train
Dee garib rath 12216
Meals Not Included
Day 1
Reach Delhi in Morning. Evening Drive To Shimla
Bus
Tempo Traveler
Meals Not Included
Day 2
Reach Shimla- Transfer To Kalpa Overnight Stay At Kalpa.
Bus
Tempo Traveler
Hotel
Twin & Triple Share Room
Breakfast, Dinner
(Unlimited Meals)
Day 3
Transfer From Kalpa To Kaza Via Nako - Tabo - Ka Loops. Overnight Stay At Kaza.
Bus
Tempo Traveler
Hotel
Twin & Triple Share Room
Breakfast, Dinner
(Unlimited Meals)
Day 4
Visit Key Monastery, Chicham Bridge, Hikkim, Komik & Langza - Overnight Stay At Kaza.
Bus
Tempo Traveler
Hotel
Twin & Triple Share Room
Breakfast, Dinner
(Unlimited Meals)
Day 5
Bus
Tempo Traveler
Hotel
Twin & Triple Share Room
Breakfast, Dinner
(Unlimited Meals)
Day 6
Departure To Kalpa. Overnight Stay At Kalpa.
Bus
Tempo Traveler
Hotel
Twin & Triple Share Room
Breakfast, Dinner
(Unlimited Meals)
Day 7
Drive To The Last Indian Village - Chitkul
Bus
Tempo Traveler
Hotel
Twin & Triple Share Room
Breakfast, Dinner
(Unlimited Meals)
Day 8
Depart To Shimla. Overnight Transfer To Delhi
Bus
Tempo Traveler
Breakfast
(Unlimited Breakfast)
Day 9
Reach Delhi By Morning. Back to city life.
Train
Meals Not Included
Day 10
Reach back to Mumbai/Pune/Surat/Vadodara/Ahmedabad
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.
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.
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Day 0
Train Journey towards Delhi.
Train
Dee garib rath 12216
Meals Not Included
Departure from Mumbai/Pune/Surat/Vadodara/Ahmedabad Take Dee garib rath 12216 from Mumbai depending upon departure dates Throughout the journey, we laugh with arms wide and make merry in the ride.‘Cause, that’s what friends do! Sing songs, play cards and read your fav book- as you gear up for what could be the best weekend of the year! PS: We have booked limited train tickets (RAC/Confirmed; depending on availability) in advance so that you can avoid the headache of booking yourself a ticket.
Day 1
Reach Delhi in Morning. Evening Drive To Shimla
Bus
Tempo Traveler
Meals Not Included
Arrival Delhi in Morning. The group assembles at the pick-up point by 05:30 PM. We’ll meet the team captains and a small tour briefing would also be provided. After which, we’ll head out on an overnight journey to Shimla.
Day 2
Reach Shimla- Transfer To Kalpa Overnight Stay At Kalpa.
Bus
Tempo Traveler
Hotel
Twin & Triple Share Room
Breakfast, Dinner
(Unlimited Meals)
Reach Shimla in morning Breakfast and freshen up. Drive through Kufri, Narkanda along the Indo-Tibetan highway on the way to Kalpa. Reach Kalpa by evening. Dinner and Overnight sleep.
Day 3
Transfer From Kalpa To Kaza Via Nako - Tabo - Ka Loops. Overnight Stay At Kaza.
Bus
Tempo Traveler
Hotel
Twin & Triple Share Room
Breakfast, Dinner
(Unlimited Meals)
Wake up early morning & after breakfast start your journey to Spiti Valley. Cross the Ka loops en route Tabo. Enter Spiti valley through Sumdo Border. Visit Nako village en route Tabo. Reach Tabo by evening & Visit the Oldest Monastery in Spiti Valley i.e. Tabo Monastery. Reach kaza by night. Check-in to the Hotel.: Dinner & sleep overnight.
Day 4
Visit Key Monastery, Chicham Bridge, Hikkim, Komik & Langza - Overnight Stay At Kaza.
Bus
Tempo Traveler
Hotel
Twin & Triple Share Room
Breakfast, Dinner
(Unlimited Meals)
Wake up early morning and after having the breakfast, head for Dhankar Village. Visit Dhankar Monstery which offers a spectacular view of confluence of Spiti and Pin river. Afterwards, enjoy the scenic drive to Pin Valley Visit the Tailing hanging bridge and drive further to Mudh Village Come back to Kaza by evening. Dinner and sleep overnight.
Day 5
Bus
Tempo Traveler
Hotel
Twin & Triple Share Room
Breakfast, Dinner
(Unlimited Meals)
Wake up early morning and after having the breakfast, head for Dhankar Village. Visit the most scenic monastery of Spiti Valley – The Key Monastery. Further, drive to the highest suspension bridge in Asia – The Chicham Bridge. Visit the iconic villages of Spiti – Hikkim(location of the World’s Highest Post Office), Komik(the highest village in the world connected through a motorable road) & Langza(the site for the holy Buddha Statue) Come back to Kaza by evening. Dinner and sleep overnight.
Day 6
Departure To Kalpa. Overnight Stay At Kalpa.
Bus
Tempo Traveler
Hotel
Twin & Triple Share Room
Breakfast, Dinner
(Unlimited Meals)
Wake up early morning and after breakfast check-out of the hotel. Depart for the Kalpa. Reach Kalpa by night Check-in to the hotel. Dinner and Overnight rest.
Day 7
Drive To The Last Indian Village - Chitkul
Bus
Tempo Traveler
Hotel
Twin & Triple Share Room
Breakfast, Dinner
(Unlimited Meals)
After having breakfast and some leisure, check-out of the hotel. Make a visit to the famous Cliff Point of Kalpa at Roghi village Depart for Chitkul, the last Indian village towards China border and experience another white wonderland. Dinner & overnight in a hotel at Chitkul.
Day 8
Depart To Shimla. Overnight Transfer To Delhi
Bus
Tempo Traveler
Breakfast
(Unlimited Breakfast)
Wake up early morning and after breakfast depart for Shimla. Reach Shimla by evening. Depart for Delhi.
Day 9
Reach Delhi By Morning. Back to city life.
Train
Meals Not Included
The memorable backpacking trip ends here and we Reach Delhi in morning 11:00 AM So Book your Return journey tickets after 3:00 PM.
Day 10
Reach back to Mumbai/Pune/Surat/Vadodara/Ahmedabad
We’ll reach back home where we conclude this once-in-a-lifetime backpacking trip.Back to our cityscapes with loads of memories in your heart and a very small hole to your pocket Sadly, all good things gotta come to an end, just like this trip; BUT with a promise to meet and make exciting plans real soon! Give goodbye hugs to the squad, share your social handles and get back to the fast-paced city life with a rejuvenated spirit!
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Once the booking is confirmed, we will create a WhatsApp group and share all the details like trip information, things to carry, etc.
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.
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.
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!
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