spiti valley tour full circuit

Spiti Valley Full Circuit 9 Days

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20,500.00

Best time to visit Spiti valley tour full circuit via Shimla is between June to October

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    All about the Spiti Valley Full Circuit 9 Days.

    India is a country of several different natural wonders. Spiti valley is one of the gorgeous places in the country. As the area is located at the height of 12,500 feet above sea level, many tourists visit there via trekking, motorbiking or road trip.

    If you are travelling with us, you will get to view some of the gorgeous locations in the world, including Tabo, Hikkim, Komic, Chitkul, Kibber and Kinnaur.

    Best time to visit spiti valley Full circuit is between July to October. Manali-Rohtang Pass-Kunzum La-Kaza road will be open, and you will be able to reach Spiti through Shimla-Kalpa-Kaza. While exiting the area, you will be availing the Kaza-Kunzum Pass-Rohtang Pass-Manali route. That is why this trip is known as the full-circuit Spiti tour.

    The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
    What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
    • Accommodation at homestays or hotels will be provided on a double or triple sharing.

    1 night at Chitkul or Sangla Valley | 1 nights at Kalpa | 1 night in at Tabo | 2 nights at Kaza | 1 night at Chandratal

     

    • Breakfast and dinner will be offered daily. On Day 2, you will only be provided dinner, and on Day 8, you will only be given breakfast.

     

    Day 2 – Dinner | Day 3 – Breakfast and Dinner

    Day 4 – Breakfast and Dinner

    Day 5 – Breakfast and Dinner

    Day 6 – Breakfast and Dinner

    Day 7 – Breakfast and Dinner

    Day 8 – Breakfast

     

    • You will travel by Tempo Traveler throughout the trip.
    • An experienced driver who has thorough knowledge of the place will be provided.
    • The driver’s allowance and fuel charge is included in the total cost.
    • All required permits during the trip.
    • Delhi – Shimla and Manali – Delhi Volvo bus tickets
    What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
    • 5% GST
    • Any personal expenses for food or any other reason
    • Expenses incurred on availing porters.
    • Costs arising out of situations like natural calamities, roadblocks, floods, or landslides.
    • Expenses for entry fees to any monasteries, camera charges, safaris, or adventure activities like rafting, paragliding, etc.
    • Costs on room heater, telephone bills, laundry, tips, and others as well
    • Any other expenses not included in the Inclusions list
    1. Day-1 Delhi - Shimla (350 Kms, 11 to 12 hours)

      Today we will travel to Shimla by overnight Volvo bus. 

    2. Day-2 Shimla - Sangla Valley or Chitkul ( 190 Kms, 8 hours)

      Morning we will reach in Shimla. Then we will ccommence our journey towards Sangla Valley and Chitkul. It is one a gorgeous place in India and also the last village along the Tibet border in the country. You will be spending the night in the mesmerizingly beautiful location. Hence, you will have no problem exploring the beautiful village. Dinner at Hotel or Camps, spend your night at Chitkul/Sangla Valley.

    3. Day-3 Sangla Valley or Chitkul - Kalpa (80 kms - 6-7 hrs)

      We will start the third day of our trip by exploring the different locations of the beautiful village of Chitkul. We will visit the Mathi temple and the Chitkul bridge, but we will have a delicious lunch in the world-famous “Hindustan Ka Akhri Dhaba.” After lunch, we will proceed towards the Kamru fort that is located in Sangla. After exploring the beautiful sceneries of Chitkul and Kamru, we will head towards Kalpa. We will reach Kalpa in the evening and witness the majestic sunset of Mount Kailash over there. End the day by having dinner and staying in a hotel in Kalpa.

    4. Day-4 Kalpa - Nako Lake - Geyu Mummy - Tabo (161 Km, 7 Hrs)

      Morning after breakfast we will proceed to Tabo village. We will cross the Khab (Convergence of Spiti and the Satluj Rivers) through Hindustan Tibet Highway. You will witness the Leo Purygal Peak  from the Khab Bridge. In the afternoon, after your lunch at Nako village, we will get into the Spiti Valley  by way of Sumdo.  

      Now to see something interesting we will move towards the Geyu Village to see the 500 year old  Mummy and travellers enjoy this place a lot. In the evening we will reach Tabo village. There will be a homestay and it’s a great chance to talk to  the people and have delicious homemade food in Spiti. 

    5. Day-5 Tabo - Pin Valley - Dhankar - Kaza (114 kms, 4 - 5 hrs)

      Today morning We will visit the Tabo Monastery. This Monastery is also known as the  ”Ajanta of Himachal Pradesh”. It has some remarkable paintings and sculptures. 

      After that, proceed to Dhankar village which is the oldest capital of Spiti Valley. Dhankar village is famous for Dhankar Monastery and Dhankar lake.

      After that we will  head to Pin Valley where you can take a small break there and enjoy the pleasant atmosphere. Then We will proceed  for Kaza in the evening, after a tiring day, stay at the  hotel there.

    6. Day-6 Kaza - Key Monastery - Hikkim - Komik - Langza - Kaza (75 kms, 7-8 hrs)

      The fifth day of our trip will begin with breakfast in our hotel in Kaza. After that, we will proceed forward to witness the world-famous Key monastery. You will be given time to explore every nook and corner of the monastery, and then we will take you to the beautiful village of Komik. Komic Village is also quite well known for the Tangyud Monastery.Our next place is Hikkim,the reason the town is so famous is that it is home to the highest post office in the world (4440 m). Do not forget to send yourself a postcard from there. After witnessing the unique spots, you will get to visit the famous statue of Buddha that is located in the village of Langza. In the evening, you will be brought back to Kaza, where you can shop some souvenirs for your close ones in the local market of Kaza. Finally, the day will end by resting at your hotel in Kaza.

    7. Day-7 Kaza - Chicham bridge - Kunzum Pass - Chandratal Lake (120 Km, 6 hours)

      Today after breakfast in the hotel in Kaza and proceed towards Chandratal Lake. But before visiting Chandratal Lake, you will get to travel through Kunzum pass and Chicham Bridge. Kunzum pass is known to be the gateway to Lahaul and Spiti. We will reach Chandratal Lake in the evening. After reaching there, you can rest by the bank of the lake and genuinely soak in the enchanting beauty of the surroundings. As the lake is located at an altitude of more than 14000 feet, you will feel a lot chillier and will need heavy woolen garments to stay comfortable.We will spend the night out there camping at a distance of 2 km from the lake. Having dinner amid all the like-minded travelers in the Chandratal camp will be one of the most amazing days of your life. You will spend the night in the fields over there.

    8. Day 8 Chandratal - Atal Tunnel - Manali (120 km, 7 - 8 hours)

      Today our journey will begin at 7 to 8 AM. We will go to Manali today and travel via Atal Tunnel. While traveling , you will also get to witness the Batal, Chatru, and Gramphu areas of Spiti Valley.We will reach Manali in the evening. At night we will travel to Delhi by Volvo bus. It will be overnight journey.

    9. Day 9 Reach Delhi

      Today morning 8 to 9 am we will reach Delhi. Spiti Adventure tour will end here with lots of memory.

    The best months are May and September during the summer season when the climate remains  pleasant and hotels, homestays are open for the travellers. Locations including  Chandratal and Manali are easily reachable through Rohtang Pass. 

    If you want to go in the winter season then December to March are the ideal time to visit Spiti Valley.  

    During the months of June to September the temperature goes to The  20 degrees  Celsius with a minimum of 5-10 degrees Celsius. Some of the places in Spiti Valley are very cold and  chilly including Bataal, Hansa, Chandratal.

    During winter months from December to February the  temperature goes to -30 degrees Celsius. As we well know that Spiti valley is a  cold desert so there is no such thing at that time.  

    Generally, the best time to visit Spiti Valley in Himachal is between April to October.

     

    • You can explore Winter Spiti from April to June month

     

    • You can attempt the full circuit of Spiti Valley  in July to September  :  Chandigarh–Shimla–Kinnaur–Kaza(Spiti Valley)–Kunzum Pass–Rohtang Pass–Manali–Delhi

     

    • The Kunzum and Rohtang Passes are clear of snow and open for transport during late June to October first week. The weather is pleasantly cold and there is still ample snow to be seen all around. 

     

    • Although the December-March window would be preferable if you want to see a completely snow-covered frozen wonderland of Spiti and brave the subarctic cold.

     

    •  Late September and October brings the valley out of hibernation as it starts to display the warm golden colours of Autumn. 

     

    There are 2 routes to visit Spiti located in Himachal:  via Shimla and via Manali. 

     

    The Shimla route, taking the Hindustan-Tibet highway, goes: Shimla–Narkanda–Rampur–Powari–Spillow–Khab Bridge–Nako–Chango–Sumdo–Tabo–Kaza. Spiti Valley starts after Sumdo. This route remains accessible all year. 

    The Manali route goes: Manali–Rohtang pass–Gramphu–Chhatru–Chota Dhara–Batal–Kunzum Pass–Losar–Kaza, and is only accessible between June-October First Week.

     

    Starting from Delhi/Chandigarh, a minimum of 7-10 days is needed to explore the mystical Spiti Valley and its offerings. It takes about 3-5 days to reach and come back from Spiti depending on the route. So you can dedicate the remaining days to enjoy the striking and fierce beauty of nature in Spiti. 

    While there are many unbeaten paths and unexplored destinations in this jewel of nature, here are few places you can visit to get an essence of Spiti. 

    • The Hatu Peak and Bhimakali temple in Shimla
    • Karcham Wangtoo Hydroelectric Plant
    • Chitkul, the last village on the Hindustan-Tibet road
    • Kalpa, Khab Sangam – the confluence of Spiti and Sutlej, Nako
    • Gue Mummy, Tabo 
    • Mane, the prettiest village in Spiti according to locals
    • Dhankar, Pin Valley, Kaza
    • Langza, Hikkim, Ki Monastery 
    • Tashigang, the highest settlement in Spiti Valley.
    • Chicham bridge, Asia’s highest bridge at 13596ft 
    • Losar Village
    • Kunzum Pass
    • Chandratal, popular glacial lake 15 kms away from Kunzum Pass 
    • Rohtang Pass, another famous destination about 52 kms before Manali

    You should choose your wardrobe depending on when you’re visiting Spiti. The staple items that you’ll need all year round are:

    1. Thermal inners and a light fleece jacket
    2. Socks, gloves, and a monkey cap or balaclava – all woolen or fleece material
    3. Proper shoes with enough insulation for comfortable long journeys
    4. Hat, sunglasses, sun protection cream and lotion

    Apart from these, choose clothes that can be worn in layers so that they can be removed or added depending on temperature. Light woolens will suffice between June-August. But March-June or September-November will require heavy woolens. Although if you’re travelling in winter between December-April, you need to pack very carefully to protect yourself against the merciless cold and winds.

    Being at such high altitudes, ATMs in Spiti are not frequent and mostly non-functioning. Places like Kaza, Tabo, Sangla, and Kalpa have ATMs, they’re likely to be out of cash or disfunctional. It is best to withdraw cash from Shimla or Manali itself as cashflow in ATMs is very stable, or Reckong Peo which has 6-7 ATMs

    Permits are generally required for foreign nationals visiting Spiti. A Protected Area Permit(PAP) can be obtained from Shimla or Kaza depending on the route you’re taking. Permits for vehicles are also required for people coming in from Manali to cross Rohtang Pass. For Indian nationals, a government identity proof like passport/voter ID/Aadhar is enough. All permit fees are included in your Spiti Valley package so that you can enjoy a hassle-free trip.

     

    You should know while traveling that only postpaid sims work in some of the places in Spiti.  For good connectivity, there is BSNL, AIRTEL, JIO. Sometimes due to lack of electricity, the phone lines don’t work.  

    Homestays are perfectly suited for the phrase ‘home away from home. Homestays are where you can stay with the local family and live with them, experience their culture and practices, share meals with them, help them with their regular activities.  

    In Spiti Valley, Homestays are very primarily made up of mud. Mostly people eat vegetarian food,  meat is not accessible in this region. There are eco-friendly toilet facilities in the homes. There is bedding for you to keep you warm during the night. 

     

    In simple words guests at the Homestays are  accommodated in the family house that will provide you with the basic but tasty food.  

    It is strongly recommended to adopt and acclimatize yourself before indulging in any physical activities.

     

    No, as a guide we don’t allow you to consume alcohol during the journey. 

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