Overview
A road trip to Spiti Valley is on every traveler’s bucket list and the reason is that Spiti, with its desert mountains, snow-covered valleys, and lush green meadows remains one of the most beautiful destinations that our country has to offer.
Itinerary
Arrival in Shimla and get greeted by the tour representative on day 01 of the tribal tour for
Kinnaur and Spiti Valley. Evening free for Mall Road ,Ridge Madian,Lakkar Bazar,proceed for
a heritage walk to visit few architectural sites of the town built during the British Raj Check
into the hotel. Overnight stay in the hotel.
After breakfast travel by surface from Shimla to Kalpa. The route is along the Sutlej river. Kalpa
is a beautiful village located in the backdrop of Kinner Kailash Mountain range. On arrival check
in at hotel. Afternoon visit Roghi village which has traditionally built Kinnauri houses. Evening
free to walk around the Kalpa village. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast, proceed towards Tabo. On the way visit the natural scenery of Nako Lake. Nako
Lake is one of the popular tourist attractions in the Kinnaur distt of Himachal Pradesh . Then
Proceed to visit Mummy Gue Village i.e. almost on the Indo-China border. Gue is known for the
mummy of a Lama which is thousands of years old. An earthquake in northern India once
opened the old tomb containing the mummified body of monk. The locals say that they gather
once a year at this temple when the local lama cuts the nails and hairs of the mummy (they
grow, yes). Then proceed to Tabo ,where you visit Tabo monastery thats older than 1000 yrs.
It is made of mud and wood and has wall paintings. Tabo Monastery is not only the oldest
monastery but the most beautiful monastery. Adjoining to this old monastery, you will see the
newer version of this monastery that is modern and huge. Check in to your homestay/ hotel for
a leisurely evening.
After breakfast, proceed for Kaza, enroute visit the famous Dhankar Monastery. The highlight
of the monastery is the statue of Vairochana or Dhayan Buddha. Later we proceed towards Pin
valley thats a beautiful valley where you see Pin river flowing lengthwise that later merges into
Spiti river. The roads are almost none. And we go upto the last village of Mud. Visit Kungri
monastery and then head back to the main highway that leads to Kaza.
After breakfast, proceed for a day trip to popular places of Kaza. We first head towards Langza
village-popular for Fossils, then we head to Hikkim village-known for having the highest Post
Office in the world. You might like to bring few post cards with you to post them to your loved
ones as a soveigneir and then we visit Komic village- the highest village in the world at 4600
meters connected by a motorable road. Later we proceed to Key Monastery. It is over 1000-
year-old, located at a height of 13,668 ft above sea level and you get to see some glorious
views of the valley from here. From here we go to Kibber village which is known for its wildlife
sanctuary. Evening is free for your own leisure.
After breakfast, proceed towards Chandratal Lake- Lake of the moon. Enroute we pass the
small village of Losar that is known to be the chilliest village of Spiti. It is located very close to
the Indo China border and is believed to be the last mountain range before one reaches China
through India.
After Losar, we see the Kunzum pass. Lots of trekkers like to trek from here to Chandratal lake
for approximately 9 kms. The pass offers the picturesque landscape and stunning views of the
snow clapped peaks. It is believed that Goddess Kunjum dwells in a temple at this pass and
protects it from all evil forces. All vehicles and tourists stop here to do the parikrama to pay
respect to the goddess.
Later we proceed towards the Chandratal lake. Crescent shape lake is one of the most stunning
lakes popular among trekkers and campers. This lake is popular for starry nights and for views
of Milky Way.
After early breakfast, proceed towards Manali.The road between Chandra Tal and Manali is the
toughest, roughest, real scenic and we guarantee you will skip a few breathes this day, Arrive
at Manali, and check- in to hotels/Cottages rest of the day free for leisure.
After Breakfast great ready to move hilly and peaceful village of Himachal Kasol is famous for
camping and riverside bonfire and enjoy the music and all after that overnight stay at Kasol
Time to move to Sweet Home After early breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive back to
Delhi Airport / Railway Station
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