SPITI VALLEY OVERLAND EXPEDITION
Self Drive 4X4 | 6N/7D
Overview
The experience at Spiti Valley can be best described through Rudyard Kipling's words, “Surely the Gods must live here, this is no place for men.” Located at an average height of 12,500 feet above sea level, Spiti Valley consists of stark high alpine lands, scattered with small postcard-perfect villages of whitewashed mud-homes and monasteries. Prepare to travel to a world where villages appear like a mirage after miles of trailing a turquoise green river nestled between snow-capped barren mountains and blue lakes; a world which has the coldest winters you’ll ever see, but therein reside the warmest people you will meet.
Day Wise Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 1
Day 1 – Arrive at Shimla
Your seven-day Spiti Valley Tour begins as you leave the urban scape for the Himalayan town of Shimla, where you get your first taste of the Himalayas. Shimla today is an attractive blend of a hill, town and holiday resorts.
You’ll be free to explore Shimla on foot this day.
Overnight at a hotel in Shimla
Day 2
Day 2 – Shimla to Kalpa ( 220 Kms approx. 7 Hrs)
Start off your adventurous trip by trailing the roads from Shimla to Kalpa. Enroute admire the waterfalls, valleys and changing views of mountains . Upon reaching Kalpa check into the hotel and enjoy your delicious dinner.
Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 3
Day 3 – Kalpa to Kaza via Nako/Tabo ( 220 Kms approx. 7 Hrs)
Post breakfast we will start driving towards Kaza. On the way catch the glimpses Satluj-Spiti river confluence at Khab and also take a halt at Nako. Visit an ancient monastery called Tabo Monastery (existing since 997 AD), the oldest in the country and also the largest monastic complex in Spiti valley. Later head on for Kaza while enroute covering Dhankar Monastery. Overnight stay at Kaza.
Day 4
DAY 04 – Kaza- Pin valley- Mudh- Kaza (50 Kms)
After enjoying your morning meal depart for an excursion trip to Pin Valley, Kungri Monastery & Mudh. Pin Valley National Park is the only National Park in Himachal Pradesh which is situated in the cold desert area.
After rejoicing such an interesting outing return to Kaza for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5
DAY 05 -Exploring Cluster of Villages (50 kms)
KYE KIBBER CHICHAM LANGZA(lunch) HIKKIM KOMIC
On the second day we drive to some of the highest inhabited regions of the world. We will visit the world famous Ki Monastery. 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.Then we will move farther 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.We will also visit Chicham bridge which is said to be world’s highest suspension bridge. Laterwe drive to Langza. Langza village is situated at an altitude of 4,400 meters and belongs to the Sakyapa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. 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. We will then drive to the highest village in Asia, Komik, which literally translates to ‘eye of a snow cock’, is situated at a height of 4,513 meters. Later, we drive to Hikkim where we visit the world’s highest post office in the world.
We drive back to Kaza in the evening and spend the night in a comfortable and warm Kaza hotel.
Day 6
DAY 06 – Kaza to Chandratal lake via Kunzum la ( 100 Kms approx. 3-4 Hrs)
After having early morning breakfast, commence your journey back home and trace the steps back on the Kaza – Manali road.However, on your way back you will take a detour towards another Spitian wonder, Chandratal Lake.The mystical and beautiful Chandratal Lake, with a striking backdrop of Chandra Bhaga mountain range, keeps changing its appearance throughout the day.After capturing the colors of the beautiful Chandratal Lake, we will drive down to our campsite where we can enjoy our dinner under the gaze of a million stars.
Overnight stay at the camps near Chandratal Lake
Day 7
DAY 07 -Chandratal to Manali (120 Kms approx. 4 Hrs)
With the visuals of the stunning Chandratal Lake captured in the minds and cameras, you will continue tracing your steps back towards Manali.
INCLUSIONS
- Convoy support with expert crew members.
- Accommodation on Twin Sharing.
- Meal – Breakfast and Dinner
- Entry Fee For Monasteries.
- Activities To Make The Experience Truly Memorable.
- Back Up Team With A Crew Vehicle, Oxygen Cylinders, Emergency Food Supplies And First Aid Kit.
- Mechanical support for vehicles.
- Road Map, Wireless Radio
- Local support From Experts.
- Experienced Rescue operation team
EXCLUSIONS
- Meals And Drinks Not Mentioned
- Vehicle, Fuel Or Any Fuel Additives
- Insurance And Documentation Cost Such As Travel Insurance.
- Vehicle Servicing, Repairs, Toll Taxes, Traffic Fines
- Any Cost Arising Out Of Unforseen Circumstances Like Ill-health, Vehicle Breakdown Or Repairs, Damage Accruing From Land Blocks, Bad Weather, Snowfall Etc.
- Additional Accommodation Charges Due To Unforseen Delays In The Journey
- Any Hotel, Subsistence Or Other Cost Incurred Prior To Official Start Date Of The Expedition And After Official End Date Of The Expedition
- 5% GST
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
MANDATORY CHECK LIST
- Government Id cards
- Tyre Inflator
- Puncture Kit
- Gear oil,Engine oil, Coolant
- Spare bulbs
- Duct Tape
- M-seal (3 Packs)
- Tool kit (Jack & Spanner)
- Tow Strap
- Jerry can
- Torch
- Jump starter
- Basic first aid kit in your vehicle
- Sunglasses & sun blocker
- Power bank