Spiti Summer

6 Days   5 Nights

Spiti Valley is by far one of the most beautiful landscapes in India. This region is sandwiched between the Greater Himalayan Ranges and Zanskar Ranges and is a Cold Dessert. The arid dry stark brown mountains with varying colors make it a place which leaves people in its Awe. The Chandertal Lake if one of the most sought after locations in this region. The Quick 5 Nights 6 Days Getaway from Manali takes you through one of the most remote regions of India through some of the rugged and treacherous roads in the country. This trip is a perfect combination of an adventurous road trip and cultural insights and amazing views. This High Altitude Cold Dessert is completely different from rest of the Himachal in terms of Religious practices, Architecture & Culture.
Join us for an adventure of a lifetime suitable for all ages (For Elderly, Children and People with Asthma or other co morbidities should consult a doctor before traveling to this high altitude region)...

Places Covered: Manali – Atal Tunnel – Chhatru – Batal – Kunzum Pass – Chicham Bridge – Kibber – Ki Monastery – Komic – Hikkim – Langza – Pin Valley – Dhankar – Tabo – Chandertal Lake – Solang Valley...

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 0: to Manali (Overnight Journey)
Arrive Delhi and Meet your Trip Captain. Board your Volvo Bus from Delhi to Manali. Reach Manali by Morning.

Day 1: Arrival in Manali – Half Day Sightseeing
Reach Manali by Late Morning and Check In to your pre booked Hotel in Manali. Later in the day we go out little sightseeing and visit Hadimba Mata Temple, Old Manali, Club House, Van Vihar, Manali Monastery and Mall Road where you can do some Last Minute shopping before heading to Spiti. Later in the evening Have Dinner at the Hotel and Overnight in Manali.

Day 2: Manali – Gramphu – Chhatru – Batal – Kunzum – Chicham – Kibber – Kaza
After an early morning Breakfast we head out on our adventure. We driver towards Solang Valley and Soon will be passing through the World’s Longest Tunnel @ 10,050 Feet AMSL from the Lush Green Valleys of Golden Oak and Spruce the moment we exit the tunnel you will find yourself in an entirely different landscape along the Chandra River we see the drastic change in the Landscape and Forest Cover. We drive towards Koksar and take the road to Spiti from Gramphu at the northern base of Rohtang Pass. This section of the road is the most adventurous with loads of streams running over the road and we aim to pass this before Noon. We Halt at Batal at Famous Chacha Chachi Dhaba to grab some lunch before we begin our climb towards the 16000 Feet High Kunzum Pass the only connection between Lahaul and Spiti Regions (Which remains closed for good 6 to 8 Months a Year) Upon descending from here we reach the 1st Village of Spiti Losar from here we take a diversion towards the Highest Suspension Bridge in Asia at Chichham Village. Later we head towards the Kibber famous for Winter Snow Leopard Expeditions this also one the Highest Permanently Inhabited Villages in the world at over 14,300 Feet AMSL also is base camp for Parang La & Knamo Peak Treks. After spending sometime here we descend down towards Kaza. Rest of the day is to relax and Acclimatize. Post Dinner overnight at Kaza.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 3: Kaza – Langza – Komic – Hikkim – Ki Monastery – Kaza
After dinner we head out to explore the surrounding places. We Board our transport and head towards Langza a High Altitude Village famous for its Tall Buddha Statue and also is know for Fossils that were once found abundantly here proving once this region was sea bed of Shallow Tethys Sea. From here we head towards Komic @ over 15000 Feet AMSL is the Highest Motorable permanently Inhabited Village in the World. Visit the Komic Monastery and head towards Hikkim the Highest Post office in the World. Later we drive back down and visit Ki Monastery the largest in Spiti Valley is also the Largest Library of Buddhist Scriptures. Post this we visit Kaza and you can spend time Hunting Souvenirs for your friends & family before returning to the Hotel. After Dinner overnight at Kaza.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 4:Kaza – Mud – Dhankar – Tabo
After breakfast we head out on another eventful day. The drive along Spiti River is Mesmerizing with landscape enchanting us on every turn we take a right and head towards Pin Valley National Park. The Route takes us along the Pin River on the way we cross the famous Bridge at Sagnam before reaching Mud the Last Village in Pin Valley also serves as the ending point or starting point for two famous Himalayan Treks Bhawa Pin Pass (Connecting Kafnu in Bhawa Valley in Kinnaur with Pin Valley in Spiti) & Pin Parvati Pass (Connecting Barsheni in Parvati Valley in Kullu with Pin Valley in Spiti) After spending sometime here we head back down the same road and climb up again from Spiti Valley towards Dhankar an old Monastery and Fort from the times when Dhankar was the capital of Spiti Valley. It Offer the bird’s eye view of the valley below and the peaks surrounding the valley along with the confluence of Pin & Spiti Rivers on the valley floor. A 45 Min Hike can take you to Dhankar Lake. We again Drive back down towards Tabo. A small Village in Spiti Valley which is now popular for Apples along with its most important Landmark The Tabo Monastery which over a Millennia Old and Holds Artifacts from 10th Century BC Onwards. Later we reach our hotel and relax for the rest of the evening. Post Dinner Overnight at Tabo.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 5: Tabo – Kaza – Rangrik – Losar – Kunzum Pass – Chandertal Lake
Today marks the penultimate day of our epic adventure and by far its going to be one of the most beautiful days. We have breakfast and driver back towards Kaza, a quick stop for some last minute shopping. We take the traditional route this time and along the Left Bank of Spiti River we head towards Losar. From here our Climb Begins towards Kunzum Pass. We descend from the pass and just a few Kilometers from Batal we take the diversion towards Chandertal Lake. The Beautiful Moon Shaped Lake is situated at over 14000 Feet AMSL. The Emerald Green Waters for the Lake enchant all who visit its banks. The Lake is also knows to be the source of Chandra River. The Lake is beautiful and has many folklores around it hence is also considered holy by the locals of Spiti, Lahaul & Kullu Alike. We later head back to the Camps. Rest of the day is at Leisure. Post Dinner Overnight at Chandertal Camps.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 6: Chandertal – Batal – Chhatru – Gramphu – Atal Tunnel – Solang – Manali
Overnight Journey to Delhi
Today our epic journey in Trans Himalayas will come to an end. We have breakfast and bid adieu to this paradise. We drive back along the treacherous Batal to Gramphu section before reaching Koksar and eventually crossing Atal Tunnel to get back to the Civilization and Lush Green Valleys of Kullu. Reach Kullu by afternoon to be able to catch the late evening/night Volvo Bus to Delhi. Overnight Journey.
Trip Ends...
Meals: Breakfast