Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Best time to visit
December to March
Thrill Level
Extreme
Tour type
Group Tour
Accommodation type
Hotel
Spiti is a cold desert valley. It is in the middle of large desert mountains in the northeastern part of Himachal. Rightly named, Spiti means “middle land”. On your Spiti tour, you will find it sitting between the borders of stunning territories like Ladakh, Tiber, Kullu valley, and Kinnaur. The blue water bodies are more vibrant since the desert background creates a blank canvas for the pastel blue water. It’s so clear that you can see your face clearer in the pond than in a mirror. Vast Grasslands and meadows stretch out to distances. Long winding roads will expose you to views so surreal that you’d feel like stopping and clicking pictures every second. Spiti is famous not only as an excellent cold desert valley, but it’s also as a splendid amphitheater to the Himalayas. So this is the time to explore Winter Spiti Tour, Spiti In Winter .
Also See: Spiti Jeep Safari
Places you will see on this trip. This trip is filled with places to see, so let’s get started.
Check off the World’s Height list -
Hatu peak height is 3400 m (11,152 ft) above sea level. On top of
the peak, you will find a beautiful wooden temple dedicated to Kaali Ma. The
temple has an interesting story behind it. It has a stove-like structure on the
outside of the temple. It is suspected that the Pandavas used to prepare food
there at the time of their Agyaat Vaas.
Let’s visit the highest village in the Hanging Valley at a height of
3,625 meters (11,893 ft). Stationed close to the Indo-China border, the village
gives a crisp view of Reo Purgyal, the
highest mountain in Himachal. The most essential part of the village is the
Nako village. As the sun sets in the evenings, exotic birds fly to the shore of
the lake and it’s a beautiful sight to behold.
Time to explore the banks of the river Spiti on the Spiti tour. The
Tabo village sits on its banks. The town worships an ancient thousand-year-old
monastery. It’s said to be so pure, that even the Dalai Lama has expressed a
desire to retire to Tabo to be around the sacred monastery. The divine dwelling
has a variety of paintings and sculptures.
12 kilometers from Kaza, this monastery has a mystical charm. It is
at an altitude of 4,166 meters (13,668 ft) above sea level. It’s a religious
training center for lamas. It’s the oldest monastery in Spiti and hence is
greatly respected. Key Monastery Spiti awaits your arrival.
In 1987, The Pin Valley was declared a national park due to its
diverse flora and fauna. It’s got over 20 species of animals and birds. It’s is
popular for its protection for the endangered species of Snow-Leopard. The
place has more than 400 species of plants including herbs containing medicinal
properties.
Let’s visit the bank of river Bapsa. Welcome to Chitkul village, the
last village on the old Hindustan-Tibet trade route. IIT Delhi concluded in a
recent study that this village has the purest air in India - all the more
reason to visit it. This also marks the last place in India you need a permit
to visit.
What is the weather like?
This factor greatly depends on what you’re looking for. On one hand, you can view the grand deserted mountains of Spiti if you come in the summertime. On the other hand, you can see the whole landscape covered in snow if you go in the winters. The favorable time is a little towards the winters since the temperature cools down to quite an extent.
The
culture and people of Spiti
You will learn a lot about the locals on the Spiti valley tour. Being the middle land, Spiti experiences a cultural mix of India and Tibet. Spiti is dotted peacefully with many monasteries that deserve a visit. In fact, it’s a Buddhist research center due to its abundance of temples and mandataries. The heritage of this secluded valley has revolved around its monasteries for a long time, as will become evident when you find colored worship flags fluttering in the cool Spiti wind. Explore the concept of worship wheels. You’re supposed to turn them over with your hands to release the prayers ingrained in them in the air. The locals of Spiti are welcoming and friendly. They believe in the divine power of mother Nature. Many monks are known to possess magical powers.
Let’s check out what happens on the Spiti Valley tour.
Day 0 - Overnight Drive to Shimla
Pick-up point: Delhi
Altitude: 7467 feet
Drive: 8-9 hrs. (342 km)
Day 1 - Shimla to Chitkul
Altitude: 11318 feet
Drive: 4-5 hrs.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Stay: Hotel / Guest House
Day 2 - Chitkul to Tabo
Altitude: 10761 feet
Drive: 4-5 hrs
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Stay: Hotel/ Guest House
Day 3 - Tabo to Kaza
Altitude: 12467 feet
Drive: 4-5 hrs
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Stay: Hotel / Guest House
Day 4 - Kaza - Langza - Hikkim - Komic
Altitude: 15500 feet
Drive: 4-5 hrs
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Stay: Hotel / Guest House
Day 5 - Kaza - Key Kibber - Chicham
Altitude: 14200 feet
Drive: 4-5 hrs
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Stay: Hotel / Guest House
Day 6 - Kaza to Kalpa
Altitude: 9711 feet
Drive:
13
hr (470 km)
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Stay: Hotel
Day 7 - Kalpa - Shimla - Delhi
Drive: 6 hrs
Bus: 7 hrs
Drop off point: Delhi
Meal: breakfast
Air: Book your tickets to the Indira
Gandhi International Airport and book a cab to the meeting point. (The location
will be made clear 3 days prior to the start date).
Road: Get off at Kashmiri gate or
Majnu ka Tila and hire a cab to the meetup-point.
Railways: Get off at Delhi junction, Patel
Nagar, or Sadar Bazar. You will be informed of the best option.
Inclusions
Exclusions
Note - Due to dynamic weather conditions, we have all the right to
make changes to the Itinerary. We might even reschedule in drastic conditions
for your safety.
1. If cancellations are made 25 days prior to the start date of your trek/tour/activity, no cancellation fee will be charged.
2. If cancellations are made between 4-25 days prior to the start date of your trek/tour/activity, EITHER 75% of the total booking amount will be returned to the guest (25% of the total booking amount will be charged as cancellation fee) OR whole advance amount can be adjusted against any trek within next 12 months.
3. If cancellations are made within 4 days from the start date of your trek/tour/activity, 100% of the total booking amount will be charged as a cancellation fee.
4. If you book the tour/trek/activity by making a partial payment of the total booking amount and fail to make the 100% payment before 30 days from the date of travel. In this case, your booking will get canceled automatically and can only be reconfirmed once you make the full payment, depending on the availability of slots.
5. In case if your tour/trek/activity remains incomplete or uninitiated because of "force majeure", medical emergency, government policy changes, local strikes, or by personal choice after you arrive at the starting point, you will not be able to get a refund, reschedule or replace any services that remain underutilized by you.
6. Cancellations are strictly subjected to cancellation policies mentioned on the website & are irrespective of the date of booking.
7. The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days.
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