Spiti Winter Saga
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Embark on a thrilling winter adventure to Spiti Valley, a cold desert mountain valley in Himachal Pradesh. Experience the breathtaking beauty of snow-covered landscapes, frozen lakes, and picturesque villages. Explore ancient monasteries, temples, and villages, and enjoy adventure activities like skiing, snowboarding, and trekking.
Highlights
1. Snow-capped mountains and valleys
2. Frozen lakes and rivers
3. Ancient monasteries and temples (Tabo, Dhankar, Key)
4. Picturesque villages (Kaza, Langza, Hikkim)
5. Adventure activities (skiing, snowboarding, trekking)
6. Unique culture and hospitality
7. Delicious local cuisine (Tibetan, Himalayan)
8. Stargazing in the clear winter skies
Day 0 - Delhi to Shimla
Private Vehicle (Traveller/MUV/Sedan or Similar)
Stay Not Applicable
Meals Not Applicable
- Assemble at the boarding point at around 9:00 PM.
- Meet you team captain and co-travelers.
- After group induction and briefing session, start an overnight journey from Delhi to Shimla.
Day 1 - Shimla to Sarahan
Private Vehicle (Traveller/MUV/Sedan or Similar)
Hotel
Breakfast, Dinner
- In the morning reach Shimla and start your onward journey to Narkanda.
- Take a short break at Narkanda and after freshening up and breakfast, drive towards Sarahan.
- On the way, drive through the riverside via Rampur Bushar.
- Upon reaching check into the hotel and freshen up.
- Have a hearty chit-chat with the fellow travelers around warm bonfire and enjoy the dinner. Overnight at Sarahan.
Shimla
Narkanda
Day 2 - Sarahan to Chitkul
Private Vehicle (Traveller/MUV/Sedan or Similar)
Homestay
Breakfast, Dinner
- Wake up early in the morning and get mesmerized by the beautiful sunrise.
- After breakfast, drive towards Chitkul- 'Last Abode of India'.
- On the way, get mesmerized by the stunning views of Sangla and Kinnaur Valley. Drive through the gateway of Kinnaur to reach the famous- Chitkul, last village towards China border.
- Take a stopover at Sangla Market.
- Upon reaching, check into the homestay and freshen up.
- Later enjoy warm dinner around the bonfire and overnight stay at Chitkul.
Sangla
Chitkul
Day 3 - Chitkul to Tabo
Private Vehicle (Traveller/MUV/Sedan or Similar)
Hotel
Breakfast, Dinner
- Wake up to a chilly morning and post breakfast, start your onward journey to Tabo.
- Enroute pass through the Khab bridge that marks the confluence of Spiti and Satluj River.
- We will be entering Spiti Valley crossing Sumdo and from here we will be visiting Gue Monastery in Gue village famous for 500 year old mummy which still has its teeths intact and spend some leisure time here.
- Reach Tabo in the evening and have your dinner.
- Overnight at a hotel in Tabo.
Spiti Roadway
Gue Monastery
Day 4 - Tabo to Kaza
Private Vehicle (Traveller/MUV/Sedan or Similar)
Hotel
Breakfast, Dinner
- Wake up early and start your day with a healthy breakfast.
- Post that, we will drive towards Dhankar that is situated among rocky spurs and is said to be 1000 years old. Visit Dhankar monastery.
- Reach Kaza and check into your hotel/homestay.
- Get ready to visit the village of the Buddha statue and get awestruck by its beauty. Drive to the highest motorable road village in the world- Komic and next stop is Hikkim and from here send a postcard from 'Highest Post Office' in the World to your loved ones.
- Come back to Kaza. Dinner and overnight at Kaza.
Dhankar
Dhankar Monastery
Hikkim
Kaza
Day 5 - Kaza Sightseeing
Private Vehicle (Traveller/MUV/Sedan or Similar)
Hotel
Breakfast, Dinner
- Wake-up early in the morning and get mesmerized by the beautiful sunrise.
- After breakfast, get ready for a full day excursion of Spiti Valley.
- Visit the Key Gompa Monastery nestled 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 that will lead your way to the Chicham Bridge, the highest bridge in Asia.
- In the evening back to Kaza, Dinner and overnight stay at Kaza.
Chicham Bridge
Key Gompa Monastery
Kibber
Spiti Valley
Day 6 - Kaza to kalpa
Private Vehicle (Traveller/MUV/Sedan or Similar)
Hotel
Breakfast, Dinner
- Wake up early and after having a hearty breakfast, leave for beautiful viilage Kalpa.
- Travel along the Spiti river and continue towards the Kinnaur Valley leaving behind the Spiti Valley to reach Powari. At Poweri take a right turn towards RecKong Peo and continue uphill to reach Kalpa.
- Upon reaching, check in to the hotel and freshen up. If time permits visit the local monastery and temple in the evening.
- Dinner and Spend the night in the beautiful Kalpa village overlooking the Kinnaur Kailash mountains.
Kalpa
Spiti Valley
Day 7 - Departure via Shimla
Private Vehicle (Traveller/MUV/Sedan or Similar)
Stay Not Applicable
Breakfast
- Post breakfast, visit the famous suicide point and get clicked.
- Later start your onward journey to Shimla. Reach Shimla by afternoon.
- After some leisure time at cafes in Shimla, we will be boarding an evening volvo to Delhi.
- Overnight journey to Delhi. Reach Delhi the next morning with beautiful trip memories.
Suicide Point
Shimla
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See TravelMite's other listingsInclusions
- Volvo transfer from Delhi to Shimla & back to Delhi & rest journey in tempo traveller/ SUV.
- Accommodation on Twin/Triple sharing basis in camps/Hotels.
- 1 night at Chitkul, 1 night at Kalpa, 1 night at Tabo, 2 nights at Kaza and 1 night at Sarahan.
- Experienced and friendly trip leader
- A total of 12 meals- starting from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 7.
- 24*7 onboard assistance
- Reliable and experienced local drivers to drive in the difficult terrains
- Local support in case of any emergency
- Oxygen cylinder and medical kit to handle extreme situations.
- Driver allowances, toll taxes, parking, state taxes
- Our local team is also available in Kinnaur and Kaza
Exclusions
- Alcoholic Beverages.
- Your Personal & Medical Expenses.
- Anything that is not mentioned above in the inclusions is excluded.
- Any expenses caused due to conditions beyond our control such as road blockage,road accidents, landslides (to be borne by the customer on the spot)
- Any medical expenses
- Cost incurred due to change in itinerary due to landslides, roadblocks or factors beyond human control.
Things to carry
- Rucksack (60 Liters+)
- Daypack
- Backpack Rain Cover
- Suncap
- Woolen Cap
- UV Protected Sunglasses
- Inner Thermals (2 pairs)
- Comfortable Pants (Prefer Cargo/Trek Pants )
- Fleece Jacket
- Warm Jacket
- Down Jacket /Main Jacket
- Raincoat/Poncho
- Gloves
- Socks (2 Woolen/2 Cotton)
- Undergarments
- Slippers
- Sturdy Comfortable Shoes
- Towels
- First Aid Kit
- Personal Medication
- Torch
- Water Bottle
- Power Bank
- Mobile Charger/Travel Charger
- Hand Sanitizer
- Toiletries
- Cold Cream
- Lip Guard
- Deodorant
- Sunscreen Lotion (SPF 40+)
- Documents – ID (Driver’s License, AADHAR Card, Voter ID:: Passport and Visa copy for Foreign Nationals)
Policy and more
- We understand that plans change sometimes. If you need to cancel/reduce/amend a guaranteed reservation, please do so latest by 12 noon, 15 days prior to arrival, to avoid cancellation charges. 100% non-refundable should there be any cancellation within 15 days of arrival.
- Booking amount is non refundable.
- For all bookings, other than non-cancellable, if the guest don’t show up the complete booking will be non-refundable or if they choose to check-out early.
- No cancellations will be taken over the call or WhatsApp message. Please reply to the email of email confirmation that you have received at the time of booking regarding the cancellation.
- There would be no refund provided in case there occur some problems due to government orders, harsh weather conditions, protests, landslides, or any other unforeseen circumstances. On the occasion of any such happenings, we have a backup plan ready most of the time and we'll be moving onto that. There are times when we would have to cancel some activities mentioned in the itinerary but it's only due to the reason that we would be bound by a circumstance that is not in our control.
- If a trek is called off at the last moment due to a natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh, etc.) then the participants would be provided with a travel voucher for the same amount that can be used within 365 days of the issuance date for any package worth the same amount. (Subject to availability)
- If a trek/trip has to be aborted midway due to a natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh, etc.). In that case, no refund would be provided.
- Travelmite will not bear any kind of expense due to any natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh, etc.).
Terms and Conditions
IDENTITY PROOF
In keeping with Government regulations, we request all guests (on single/double/triple occupancy) to carry a photo identity to present on check-in. Foreign nationals are required to present their valid passport and visa. Indian nationals can present any government issued photo identity address proof card e.g. driving license, passport, Aadhar card or voter’s ID card. PAN Card will not be accepted as the above. Also do keep handy proof of corporate affiliations, if you have made a corporate booking.
YOUR FAVOURITE THINGS
Kids stay free (room only)! Two children below the age of 6 years stay for free in the same room without extra bed
NO SMOKING
The Government of India has introduced a ‘no smoking’ rule for hotels, restaurants and all public places. This means smoking is prohibited in all parts of the campsite except in designated areas.
PAYMENT POLICY
50% payment at the time of Confirmation. Balance payment upon boarding.
Please note that the room/s and the rate will be confirmed subject to availability, at the time of receipt of the advance deposit details.
CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT POLICY
Our check-in time is 2 pm and our check-out time is 11 am.
Check-in Early/Late, or sleep in and check-out late, we will be happy to oblige however is subject to availability. Both may entail a nominal additional charge.
MANDATORY DOCUMENT
The WAIVER OF LIABILITY, RELEASE OF LIABILITY, and ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT form needs to be duly signed by each guest before the commencement of any trip.
If the behavior of any guest is likely to cause distress or harm to them or others, our member of staff or other team members, our onground Guide/Staff reserve the right to terminate their tour at any time and they will have to make their own arrangements; we will not be liable for any expenses incurred as a result. We will not entertain any claims arising in case such actions are taken by our staff. There will be no refund.
The guests are responsible for their belongings. For any loss/damage Travelmite/third party will not be held responsible.
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