BEST SPITI VALLEY GROUP TRIP (2024)
QUICK OVERVIEW
Date
Sep 29 - Oct 10
Arrival Airport
Delhi- Delhi
Accommodation
3 star hotels/ Homestays
Duration
10 nights
Meals
10 breakfasts
Group size
14-16
SPITI VALLEY GROUP TRIP ITINERARY
DAY 0&1 : DELHI - SHIMLA
Arrive at airport around 7pm today , We will meet the group at a restaurant near airport and start the overnight trip to Shimla by 8pm . We will be taking the UNESCO toy train from Kalka to Shimla if we reach on time to catch the train. Overnight at a pristine hotel in the middle of the hills.
DAY 2 : SHIMLA - CHITKUL
Today we Leave early to the beautiful valley of Chitkul , which is also the last village towards china from our end here. We will be staying at beautiful campsite at Rakcham.
Next day morning, people who are game can go for a hike with our camp host, who also trains siachin soldiers for rescue. You will get to learn a plethora of things from him, so make sure not to miss it.
DAY 3 : CHITKUL – SANGLA – KALPA
We will spend some time at beautiful Chitkul Village .We will Watch the lovely sunset and sunrise (next day) at Kalpa over Mount Kinner Kailash .Today is a relaxed day, about 4 – 5 Hrs of total drive only . Overnight at Kalpa
DID YOU KNOW?
Tabo Monastery is UNESCO world heritage site and located 3500 meters above sea level, aging 1000 years old
DAY 4 : KALPA – NAKO – NAKO LAKE – GEYU MUMMY
Today we will see the vistas en route over Hindustan Tibet Highway , Khab, Confluence of Spiti and Satluj Rivers. , the Leo Purygal Peak from Khab Bridge .
After lunch at Nako Lake, you will enter Spiti Valley via Chango – Sumdo . After Sumdo police registration, we will take a detour towards Geyu Village to visit the 500 Year old Mummy if we can reach here before 4pm .
About 8 – 9 Hrs drive, today would be one of the longest days on our trip. Overnight at Tabo
DID YOU KNOW?
The Dalai Lama wants to retire in Tabo, as he considers the Tabo monastery to be the holiest
DAY 5 : TABO – DHANKAR – DHANKAR LAKE – PIN VALLEY
Today is the day we get see the beautiful architecture of spiti valley : Tabo and Dhankar Monastery.
These monasteries are a 1000 year old and to see them preserved till now is a joy in itself : in case you wonder that’s 13 lifetimes. We stay at Pin valley for the night.
DID YOU KNOW?
The name Spiti means “The Middle Land” i.e. the land between Tibet and India.
DAY 6 : PIN VALLEY – KAZA – KI – KIBBER – KAZA
Today you will wake up to : Pin valley, this place cannot be described in words , nor by pictures. It’s a feeling. This hidden gem is the end point of famous and difficult pin parvathi trek. Its so raw that there are only a handful of guesthouses here and the one we stay in ,makes Pizzas. Do I need to say more :D.
This is probably my favourite place in the whole trip so I am keeping the pictures to minimum so that you can see it for real. Sometimes I envy people for their feeling when they see a place for the first time, and this is one of those places.
DID YOU KNOW?
The best time to visit Spiti Valley is during the months of May and June.
DAY 7 : KAZA – HIKKIM-LANGZA–KAZA
Let’s head for Kaza today, the headquarters of Spiti Valley. We will be finally staying at this hotel for 2 days. Just to get a better view and an authentic experience, we are not going to stay in Kaza town, we will be staying in Rangrik . This small village overlooks Kaza from the other side of the river.
We will visit Kibber, Chicham bridge and key monastery today Incase you are wondering where do we post letters from spiti , this is the day for it. We will also visit the famous Buddha statue at Langza and if you are super lucky, you get to take home a fossil that is a million years old.
DID YOU KNOW?
The world's highest village is in Spiti- the comic village which is home to the world's highest post office and polling station.
DAY 8 : KAZA – CHANDRATAL
We bid goodbye to spiti valley and start our journey towards manali via kunzum pass. We will halt at a campsite near the spectacular chandratal lake. It is at an altitude of 13,940 ft making it one of the highest lake accessible by vehicle, in the state.
If you are up for it, take a walk around the lake which takes a little more than an hour. Tonight is going to be COLD 😀
Depending on the snowfall in the season, today we might stay in chandratal region or head down to Manali . The call will be taken by the trip lead few weeks before the trip.
DAY 9 : CHANDRATAL – MANALI
You will see the worst roads today and mountains at the rawest. This region get a lots of rundown river streams which damages the road throughout the year. So basically there is no road.
We will reach Manali by 5ish and We can chill at our amazing balcony in our property itself.
If you are up for it , we can also go out for a a nice dinner .
DID YOU KNOW?
The Geological Society of America and the geological survey of India considered Spiti valley to be the most fossil dense area in the world.
DAY 10 : MANALI – DELHI ( OVERNIGHT )
We can roam around old Manali before we take an Overnight Bus to Delhi .
We will reach next day early morning at New Delhi airport by 6am . If you guys are game , we can also go for rafting on the way. See last trip pictures here
ROUTE MAP
Darshana Waingakar
So… it all started with a big NO… Me and Road Trip.. Nooo, that too for so MANY DAYS.. Nooo, that too solo travelling… Nooo, It was a BIG BIG NOOOO for me. I had just simply made an enquiry with this amazing person One in the Orange Jacket – Mr. Vyshakh Nair🤗, Never knew this small enquiry would change my life not completely but yes positively for sure 😍. I told him I want to come but I am sure I won’t be able to do it😒 His words were I am sure You will be able to DO it… and at any point if you think you won’t be able to do it I won’t push you to finish It… Argghhhh tht was a big lie..😂😂😂 Don’t fall for it guys.. hahahhaa I am glad I fell for it or else I would have missed the surreal experience of SPITI!!!
Thank you is a really small word to say to you Vyshakh the faith you show in each one of the tripper is just unexplainable. I still can’t believe I did SPITI just because you made me feel it’s the easiest trip to start discovering places hahahhahaha U LIAR!!! But I think u see the potential in people which even we can’t see in ourselves. You have made us all feel at home when we were far far away from homes. Choice of places for all the stays in the trip… Bang On!!! Places to Visit… Bang On!!! Favorite game MAFIA.. HAHAHHAHA … Bang on!!! Fellow trippers… Bang on!!! You were like Ginnie like Aladin ka Ginnie you had all the necessary things available up in the mountains, just name them and you had in your kitty.. WOW kaise I mean kaise. Choosing your brand to kick of my journey of exploring new places was not at all a bad decision😍😍 You are more than a trip leader to all your trippers for sure w🤗 Those who all travel with you earns your friendship which is priceless in all means… Thank You… One in the Orange Jacket – Vyshakh Nair.. Your fav line.. See you in the mountains soon🤗🤗🤗
SPITI VALLEY GROUP TRIP DATES
FLIGHTS CONSIDERATION :
Onwards : Sep 29, Friday, before 8 pm
Outwards : Oct 10 , after 11 30am
COST ( excluding 5% GST )
Rs. 29,500 / Person ( Before Aug 1 )
Rs. 29,999 / Person ( After Aug 1 )
You are loosing Rs.500 by not referring this trip to your friend ( Refer to 2 friends who might join you & all of you gets Rs.500 off each while you book together )
SLOTS AVAILABLE :
HOW TO BLOCK A SLOT ?
Step 1 : Block the slot
You can block the slot by paying a token amount of 10,000 INR for this trip either by UPI , credit card/ EMI or by Bank transfer.
Be Proud Of You. A Trip Is Gift To Self. When Was The Last Time You Gifted Yourself ?
Step 2 : Refer 2 people to get a Discount
You are loosing Rs.500 by not referring this trip to your friend ( Refer to 2 friends who might join you & all of you gets Rs.500 off each while you book together )
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Homestay / Lodging
- Accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis
- All Transport within the trip
- Entrance fees to all scenic spots listed in the itinerary
- Government taxes and services charges except tips for tour guides and drivers
- Breakfast Bed tea/ coffee with “Wake uuuuup guys” call from me
- Permits
- A Trained Outdoor leader to keep you safe. I Promise 🙂
- Mineral Water or any other room service
- Cost of any Extra Day
- Flight tickets
- Lunch and dinner
- Any expenses due to deviation from itinerary
- Government tax (GST) and Payment gateway charges ( Credit card/ EMI option )
Before 45 days of trip, there will be 10% cancellation charge
Before 30 days and within 44 days of arrival, there will be 25% cancellation charge
Before 15 days and within 29 days of arrival ,there will be 50% cancellation charge
Within 14 days of trip there will be 100% cancellation charges
Note that the cancellation charge is on the trip amount. All this been said if you or me can find a replacement for the slot. I will be happy to refund the entire amount. 🙂
- *Mandatory : Original ID Proof
- You need to bring your voters ID / Passport (with at least 6 months validity remaining) for getting the permit along with 2 passport size photographs.
- Clothes : 2 Fleece jacket , 3 Synthetic / cotton pants ,4 Full sleeves tees , Sunhat , Woollen head-scarf/ muffler ,Towel , 2 pair of thermals , 1 down jacket ( zero degree equivalent ), Water proof jacket or poncho.
- Shoes & socks: High ankle shoes , cotton socks
- Skin care essentials : Sunglasses with UV protection ,Lip balm Cold cream, Sunscreen lotioniv)Other accessories : LED Torch/ headlamps (If already bought)
Most people come alone for my trips. About 25% of the people bring a friend or partner.Honestly It really doesn't matter. I have seen on all the batches I have lead. Most people really gel with everyone, even the ones who thought wouldn't gel up, surprise themselves always with the way they got comfortable with everyone.
Each trek/ trip is rated according to the number of days we spend outdoors . If you aren't sure where to start, go with an easy trip or trek.
For trips,
I dreamed of trips where we could go out hike , get exhausted , come back to hotel and have a great evening. This is exactly why some of my trips have Day hikes in it. It is a perfect chance for people who have never hiked in their entire life. Don't worry, We are there :).
For treks,
you can start with Sandhakphu or Chandrashila . You can also benchmark yourself for the treks.
- If you can run for 30 mins and cover around 3-3.5 km , then you can go ahead with an easy trek
- If you can run for 30 mins and cover around 3.5-4 km , then you can go ahead with an moderate trek
- If you can run for 30 mins and cover around 4-5 km , then you can go ahead with an difficult trek
If you have never done a high altitude trek, then start with a easy or Easy- moderate trek. That way you will understand how your body reacts to high altitude and you can check you cardio strength too.
Usually, most batch sizes are between 12-20 people who are aged between 16-38. Most people come alone or with a friend. The trip would feel like you are travelling more with college friends than strangers. We tend to do more outdoorsy things than regular trips .
For example : If we find a very pretty waterfall/ a beautiful sunset / Rainbow on the way. We would stop the vehicle right away to catch the beauty of it.
We usually sleep very late on these trips as we play a lot of group games and most people feel they will miss the precious time with the group members and decides to stay awake.
Here are few places you can read more about the brand and trips
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