BEST SPITI VALLEY GROUP TRIP (2023)
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 😀
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 Sep 1 )
Rs. 29,999 / Person ( After Sep 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 )
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