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Summer Spiti Valley & Manali Road Trip

Location Spiti
Duration 8 Days  7 Nights 
Adventure Buddha

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Spiti Valley is a breathtaking cold desert mountain valley in Himachal Pradesh, surrounded by the Himalayas. Its name, “Spiti,” means “The Middle Land” as it lies between India and Tibet. This high-altitude region, at around 12,500 ft, features pine forests, lush meadows, mesmerizing monasteries, and charming villages. It’s an ever-changing landscape of barren mountains that captivates visitors. Nature enthusiasts can explore rare avian species on nature trails, while adventurers can partake in activities like hiking, rappelling, and camping. White Wonder Spiti invites you to escape the ordinary and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature

Highlights

  • Manali

  • Chitkul –The Last Village Of India

  • Nako Village

  • Key/Kye Monastery

  • Langza Buddha

  • Kibber Village

  • Highest Post Office In World Hikkim

  • Chicham Bridge (Highest Bridge In Asia)

  • Dhankar Fort And Monastery

  • Hindustan Ka Aakhri Dhaba ( Last Indian Restaurant)

  • Hidimba Temple, Vashisht Temple

Who should attend?

 

  • Group Trips for 10-40-Year-Olds
  • So Join as Solo / Couple / Small Groups
  • Adventure & Road Trip lovers
  • Soul searchers & Chill lovers

Public Transport

Stay Not Applicable

Meals Not Applicable

  • Start of Adventure: Your journey kicks off with an evening time departure from Delhi. Get ready to experience the magic of Manali as we travel through the night.
  • Scenic Drive: Enjoy the scenic drive through winding roads with mesmerizing mountain and valley views.
  • Welcome to Manali: Arrive in Manali in the morning, all set for a cozy stay after a night on the road.

Note: The pickup point will be Majnu Ka Tila Gather with the group here

Note : Depart from Delhi on a Volvo bus at 5:00 PM, arriving in Manali the following morning. Please note that the bus departs at 6:00 PM from Delhi, and all participants must reach Delhi by 3:00 PM. The exact meeting point in Delhi will be shared after your group’s inclusion. Participants are responsible for their transportation to this location. Once there, you’ll receive contact details for the Volvo bus boarding point, and the bus will commence its overnight journey to Manali. Please be aware that meals are not included during the overnight travel on the bus.

Hidimba Temple
Vashisht Temple
Old Manal

Private Vehicle

Homestay

Dinner

  • Participants meet the team marshal near the bus stand.
  • The marshal escorts participants to the hotel.
  • At the hotel, a briefing is provided by the marshal regarding the upcoming Spiti journey.
  • Participants can freshen up, have breakfast, and relax for a while.
  • Visit the Hidimba Temple, Vashisht Temple, and the hot springs in Tuk Tuk (Autorickshaw)
  • Explore the inviting cafes of Old Manali.
  • Enjoy the dinner.
  • Participants will spend the night in Manali in preparation for the journey to Spiti.

Private Vehicle

Homestay

Breakfast, Dinner

  • Depart Manali early for the Kinnaur journey.
  • Drive via Gada Gushaini.
  • Explore various villages in Jibhi.
  • Arrive in Sangla by late Evening.
  • Check into a hotel/Camps/Tents, located at 3200 meters elevation.
  • Enjoy the dinner provided during the stay.
  • Overnight stay in Sangla (Camps/Tents)

Private Vehicle

Homestay

Breakfast, Dinner

  • Wake Up Early Have Breakfast
  • Head to Kamru Fort for a dose of history.
  • Visit Chitkul, the last village of India near the India-China border.
  • Afternoon visit to Hindustan Ka Aakhri Dhaba for local delicacies.
  • Start the journey to Tabo
  • Meals provided: Breakfast and dinner.
  • Head to Tabo for Night’s stay
  • Prepare for colder weather and bring extra warm clothing.
  • Enjoy dinner and stay overnight.

Private Vehicle

Homestay

Breakfast, Dinner

  • Begin the day with a stunning sunrise in Tabo.
  • Arrive in Kaza, the heart of Spiti Valley at 12,470ft.
  • Explore Kaza, a modernized town with souvenir shops and local cuisine.
  • Stay in Kaza for two nights.
  • Visit Dhankar Village and Dhankar Monastery.
  • Discover Kaza Market.
  • Check-in at a homestay in Kaza by evening.
  • Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner.

Private Vehicle

Homestay

Breakfast, Dinner

  • Early start with breakfast.
  • Explore Kibber, Demul, and Komic Villages.
  • Visit the iconic Key Monastery.
  • Drive to Asia’s highest suspension bridge, Chicham Bridge.
  • Explore the renowned Buddha Statue in Langza, surrounded by white mountains.
  • Head to the world’s highest post office in Hikkim Village.
  • Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner.

Private Vehicle

Tents

Breakfast, Dinner

  • fter breakfast and exploring the local market in Kaza, start the journey towards Chandratal.
  •  Spend some time at picturesque locations along the way.
  •  Arrive at Chandratal and check into the campsite. Dinner will be provided.
  •  Stay in Alpine/Dome Tents with a common washroom. The camps are situated in an area surrounded by stones, so be prepared for a basic setup. You’ll find only mattresses in the tents. The camps are located near the river, which can make the approach challenging at times.
  • Enjoy breakfast at Chandratal before departing for your next destination.

Private Vehicle

Stay Not Applicable

Breakfast

  • After a hearty breakfast, it’s time to leave the captivating Spiti Valley.
  • Prepare for an early start on the journey to Manali.
  • Gather with the group at 4 pm for a tempo ride to the Volvo bus stand.
  • Begin an overnight journey from Manali to Delhi.
  • Meal provided: Breakfast.
  • Catch a bus from Manali to Delhi for your departure

Note : Trippers can fly back to their home cities on Sunday, any time post 1 pm. Reach home and rest up before kickstarting the week ahead the next day, hopefully with memories of the days we spent.

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Inclusions

  • Accommodation in Homestay/Hotel/Camps/Tents/Guest Houses on (double/triple/ quad) sharing basis (Includes Traditional homestay or Camps/Tents, not a luxury stay)
  •  Entire expedition from Manali to Manali in 4*4 vehicle /Innova / Tempo Traveller /Sedan/ Hatch Back vehicle, depending on number of participants and requirements (Costs differ accordingly).
  •  A total of 12 meals — 1 Meal on Day 1 (Dinner) + 2 Meals on Day 2 (Breakfast +Dinner) + 2 Meals on Day 3 (Breakfast + Dinner) + 2 Meals on Day 4 (Breakfast + Dinner) + 2Meals on Day S (Breakfast + Dinner) + 2 Meals on Day 6 (Breakfast + Dinner) + 1 Meals on Day 7 (Breakfast)
  •  All inner line permits for the trip.
  •  Driver Night Charges, Toll Tax, Parking Charges, etc.
  • Experienced Team Captain/ Guide /Driver cum guide throughout the trip.
  •  Entry Charges
  • An Oxygen Cylinder  in the vehicle in case of emergency
  •  Volvo transfer from Delhi to Manali & Back (Delhi to Delhi Package)

Exclusions

  • Volvo transfer from Delhi to Manali & back(Manali to Manali package)
  • GST (5%) is applicable.
  • Heater Charges if required
  •  Any kind of food or beverage that is not included in the package like alcoholic drinks, mineral water, meals/refreshments/lunches on the highway.
  •  Any personal expenses like a tip to the drivers, camera/video, camera charges, laundry, telephone bills, tips, etc
  •  Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, roadblocks, etc. (to be borne directly by the customer on the spot)
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Things to carry

Gear

  • A backpack and a smaller daypack
  • A 3-liter water bladder or water bottle

Clothing:

  • A sun hat and a woolen hat
  • UV-protected sunglasses
  • T-shirts and Tops: Pack a mix of full-sleeve and half-sleeve tops for layering.
  • 1 fleece jacket 1 heavy down jacket or thick jacket
  • 1 pair of gloves
  • Bottoms: Carry comfortable pants and jeans for daytime, and thermal leggings or tracksuits for nights.
  • 8 sets of undergarments
  • 2 pairs of socks
  • A small towel
  • A rain jacket or poncho

Footwear:

  • Waterproof and breathable hiking boots with good grip, above the ankle
  • Flip flops or sandals

Medications:

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

Personal Accessories:

  • Toothpaste, toothbrush
  • Paper soap or hand sanitizer
  • Sunscreen with a minimum of SPF40, lip balm, and cold cream
  • Body spray
  • LED torch light

PICKUP LOCATIONS

Majnu Ka Tilla Volvo Bus Point



HOW TO REACH

  • All participants are requested to arrive at the Delhi bus pickup point (Majnu Ka Tilla Volvo point) by 5:00 PM in the evening.
  • Ensure that your flight tickets are booked from your respective cities to reach Delhi by 3:00 PM, allowing you enough time for a 45-minute cab ride to the Volvo pickup point.
  • All batches depart from Delhi on Saturday

  • 45 days before the trip start date: full refund
  • Between 45 and 30 days of trip start date: 50% refund
  • Between 30 and 14 days of the trip start date: 25% refund
  • Less than 14 days of the trip start date: No refund
  • You are not eligible for a refund if you fail to show up on the day of departure under the given timeline that has been provided to you beforehand.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • While on the trip, if any problems arises such as  harsh weather conditions, government orders, protests, landslides, or any other unforeseen circumstances, On 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, before the event starts, 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.
  • 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. Adventure Buddha will not bear any extra expense due to any natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strikes, bandh, etc.).
  • Also please go through other  Terms & Conditions of Adventure Buddha before booking: Adventure Buddha Terms & Conditions
  • No alcohol & Drugs during the trip.
  • No Luxury. We assure awesome memories every trip, but not awesome facilities! We provide basic facilities in terms of food, travel & accommodation.
  • The itinerary is fixed. No special requests to change itinerary/schedule are permitted
  • Absolutely No littering during our travels. We swear to protect our environment.
  • Co-operate with the organizer(s) in following the schedule set for the day (especially getting up and getting ready in the morning). This will ensure travelers won’t miss out on the real fun part – that is traveling.
  • Every traveler is responsible for his/her for your own safety while traveling with Adventure Buddha. Don’t indulge in any illegal or silly activity that causes harm to you or fellow travelers.
  • Unexpected situations: It may happen we do not cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary because of unpredictable reasons like bad weather, wild animal presence, abrupt blocking of sites by the police/forest department, delay in travel because of an issue with our group itself, traffic conditions, etc. In most cases, if the time permits, the organizer(s) will take travelers to an alternative place. But in some cases, we may have to skip a place altogether. No Refund will be applicable for any of the above scenarios.
  • Travelers are expected to respect each other and help each other. Avoid discussing sensitive matters like sex, politics, and religion/caste/race.
  • Travellers / Trippers can pay 50 % of actual trip fee in Advance to confirm tickets (Which is Non Refundable)
  • Using foul or abusive language, eve-teasing, arguing with fellow travelers/organizer(s), and/or involving in the physical assault will not be accepted and will stand a chance of being deserted by Adventure Buddha team.
  •  Also please go through other  Terms & Conditions of Adventure Buddha before booking:Adventure Buddha Terms & Conditions
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