SPITI VALLEY 7N8D PACKAGE
DAY 01: CHANDIGARH – SHIMLA – KUFRI – SANGLA: DISTANCE: 375 KMS/7-8 HOURS:
Meals: – Dinner
Your tour begins as you leave Chandigarh for the Himalayan town of Shimla. On the way will go through
Shimla where you get your first taste of the Himalayas. Shimla also known as Queen of hills and the former
summer capital of British India . Shimla city is really beautiful, especially due to its pleasant weather condition throughout the year & almost areas covered with deodar trees.
Narkanda is a quaint little town in Shimla district which is popular for skiing in winters. Situated at a
height of 9000 feet, this town attracts tourists for its ethereal natural beauty and its beautiful apple
orchards. Surrounded by tropical forests and majestic hills, this is one place that tourists to Himachal
Pradesh should not miss.
We start our epic Himalayan road trip today and start driving to Sangla. With the Baspa river magically
weaving itself through the forested slopes, this exquisite 95-kilometer stretch of the Sangla Valley is a
sight to behold. Known predominantly for its agriculture, almost every house in Sangla will have cultivations of apples, pears, walnuts, apricots or potatoes. Enroute visit Rampur/ Karcham & halt for lunch.
Sangla: the largest settlement in the valley, it will take around 6 hours to reach Sangla & it is a place where
you might find yourself staying overnight if you can’t find onward transport. It has a couple of cybercafes
and a State Bank ATM on the main street. Clinging to a rocky spur 2km north (about 30 minutes’ walk),
Kamru village was the original capital of the Bushahr kingdom and its impressive tower-style Kamru Fort
contains an important shrine to the goddess Kamakhya Devi (shoes and leather items must be removed,
heads covered and a waist sash worn.
Enjoy your overnight stay in Sangla.
DAY 02: SANGLA-CHITKUL-BATSARI – KALPA : DISTANCE: 80 KM/2-3 HOURS:
Meals: – Breakfast & Dinner
On next morning after breakfast, check out from hotel & start your drive to Kalpa. Kalpa is a beautiful
village located in the backdrop of Kinner Kailash mountain range. On arrival check in at hotel.
Kalpa: Reached by a winding 7 km road up through pine woods and apple orchards from Rekong Peo,
Kalpa is a little gem of a village. Majestic views of the Kinner Kailash massif grab your eyeballs and don’t
let go. There are several guesthouses in Chini, the main part of the village, plus a number of modern hotels
on Roghi Rd, a half-kilometre walk or longer drive above the centre. For an ambitious full-day hike, ask locals about the trail up to the meadows and ponds of Chakkha, starting from Hotel Kinner Kailash on Roghi Rd. Kalpa’s central temple group encompasses the colorful
Buddhist Hu-Bu-Lan-Khar Gompa, the ornately carved Hindu Narayan-Nagini temple complex just
below it, and a recently rebuilt, tower-style Durga temple just above it. In September/October, villagers
pile wildflowers in the stone courtyard in the centre of the village during the Phulech (Flaich) Festival.
Roghi village which has traditionally built Kinnauri houses & Narayan-Nagini temple. Enjoy your overnight stay in Kalpa
DAY 03: KALPA – NAKO- TABO: DISTANCE: 150 KM/5-6 HOURS:
Meals: – Breakfast & Dinner
On this day after breakfast at hotel leave from Kalpa, we continue driving on the famous Hindustan – Tibet Highway or the NH 22 – This stretch is famously known as one of “most treacherous roads of the world” by the lonely planet in a visual spectacle. Don’t let that little piece of information deter you because your local drivers are highly skilled and experienced while driving on these roads. As you begin embracing the jaw dropping views watch the mountains change their colours from the lush greens of the Kinnaur valley to the many hues of brown. After a quick refueling stop at Puh, we proceed to Nako – the last hamlet of Kinnaur, before we enter the gates of Spiti Valley. After lunch in Nako, we drivethrough Sumdo, the first village of Spiti Valley on this road, to Tabo, which would be our first stop in the glorious, mystical Spiti Valley. The second largest village of the Spiti Valley, Tabo, is known worldwide for its 1000-year old Tabo Monastery. Unlike other monasteries in the Spiti Valley, the Tabo monastery is located at the bottom of the valley. Enjoy your overnight stay in Tabo.
DAY 04: DRIVE FROM TABO- DHANKAR- KAZA:
Meals: – Breakfast & Dinner
After a delicious breakfast, we drive towards Dhankar. Perched high above the confluence of the Spiti and Pin River, in a hidden bowl, is the tiny hamlet of Dhankar. The former capital of the Royals of Spiti Valley, also known as the Nono, who ruled the dust-coloured badlands of Spiti Valley. Go back in time as you explore the 1200-year- old Dhankar Gompa which perches precariously between eroded rocky pinnacles on the edge of a cliff. If time permits, do take an hour’s climb above the village to visit the stunning turquoise Dhankar Tso or Dhankar Lake which offers views over the valley and towards the twin peaks of Mane Rang (6593 meters). Later on we drive towards Kaza, main town of Spiti valley. On arrived Kaza check in your hotel & rest day to explore Kaza monastery & market. Here you can visit Himalayan cafe, which is in centre of market & Deyzore cafe. Enjoy your overnight stay in Kaza
DAY 05: KAZA -LANGZA- HIKKIM- KOMIK- KI MONASTERY- KIBBER-KAZA / DISTANCE: 30 KM/5-6 HOURS
Meals: – Breakfast & Dinner
On this day, we drive to some of the highest inhabited regions of the world. The highest village in Asia, Komik, which literally translates to ‘eye of a snow cock’, is situated at a height of 4,513 meters. This farm-village has a population of 84 people, living in utter isolation, cut-off from the rest of the world for most parts of the year. This little hamlet brings you thousands of miles away from your familiar settings to a place of soft brown pastures and snow-white mountain peaks. Some of the common animals of the region are the Tibetan wolf, blue sheep, red fox, hare, snow cock, Himalayan griffin, rock pigeon etc. Later, we drive to Hikkim where we visit the world’s highest post office in the world. If possible, you may even meet the post-master and hear his stories. After sending out a postcard, we drive to LangzaLangza village is situated at an altitude of 4,400 meters and belongs to the Sakyapa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Langza houses a population of 137 in 33 households. Once you are here, you can walk into the village and visit the ancient Lang (Temple) which is estimated to be around 1000 years old. At Langza, walk back to the prehistoric era when Spiti was submerged by the
Tethys Sea, as you explore a land very rich with fossils of Marine animals and plants which were here millions of years ago.
After that, we visit the world famous Ki Monastery. The car will first stop at the base of the monastery hill for the ultimate photo opportunity of this remarkable structure. With over 1000 years’ worth stories to tell, the Ki Monastery situated at a height of 13,668 feet was founded by a disciple of the famous Atisha, in the 11th century CE. Belonging to the Yellow Hat or Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism, this monastery is famous as a prominent center of learning as well as a refuge for Tibetans. Being remotely located atop a hill overlooking endless plains, the Ki Monastery is an obvious choice for those seeking peace and calm.
Then we will move further up the valley to the picturesque village of Kibber, Located at a height of 4,205 meters and 18 km from Kaza, this formerly highest, permanently inhabited village in this region, is also a popular base camp to embark on adventure and treks to adjoining mountains of high altitude. The expanses of beautiful landscapes and immeasurable beauty of the snow-tipped mountains make the place
a haven for nature-lovers and photographers alike. We drive back to Kaza in the evening and spend the night in a comfortable and warm at Kaza hotel. Enjoy your overnight stay in Kaza
DAY 06: KAZA – TABO – KALPA: 200 KM / 8 HOURS:
Breakfast & Dinner
On next morning after breakfast start your drive toward Kalpa, It is located at a distance of around 160
km from Tabo & 220 km from Kaza usually takes 8 hours to reach. On arrived Kalpa enjoy your overnight
at hotel with dinner.
Enjoy your overnight stay in Kalpa
DAY 07: KALPA- SHIMLA: Distance: 200 KM/7-8 HOURS:
Breakfast & Dinner
On next day after breakfast, start your journey toward Shimla city, it is located at a distance of around
200 km from here & will take around 7-8 hours to reach Shimla. On the way halt for lunch & view of
nature. By evening you can visit Mall Road, ScandalPoint, Christ Church, Kalibari Temple etc. in Shimla.
On arrived Shimla, enjoy your overnight stay at hotel with dinner.
Enjoy your overnight stay in Shimla.
DAY 08: SHIMLA – CHANDIGARH : Distance: 180 KMS/ 05-06 HOURS:
Breakfast & Dinner
This day after breakfast, check out from hotel & start your drive toward Chandigarh. It will take around
05-06 hours to reach Chandigarh, on arrived there drop at airport & board your flight back to home.
Your Tour Will End With Sweet Memories!