Duration : 7 Days | Pick Up and Drop Point : Delhi |
Best Time To Visit : October - May |
Winter Spiti Expedition
Price Starting from
₹ 17500 / Person
GST 5% is applicable on the fee.
Book Now Get Custom Tour Get PDFSpiti Valley is one of the less explored beauties of the Himalayas. Located at an altitude of 12500 feet, Spiti Valley offers travellers an unforgettable experience with beautiful landscapes and monasteries that will make you spellbound. It is a cold desert surrounded by high mountain ranges. As Spiti Valley is famous not only for trekking but also for monasteries and lakes, it makes a perfect package for all travellers of all categories. Spiti valley tour by us offers a range of experiences like:
- Staying in a homestay in Tabo with local food and getting to know Spitian culture.
- Check out the famous Dhankar monastery and trek to Dhankar lake (3 hours)
- Visiting the famous 500-year-old Mummy in Geyu village.
- Staying in the last village of India 'Chitkul'.
- Visiting the famous Mud village in Pin valley national park.
- Meet and interact with the monks in Key monastery.
- Post a letter from the world's highest post office in Hikkim.
- Eat at the world's highest restaurant in Komic.
- Camping by the Baspa river.
- Take pictures of the 1000-year-old Buddha statue and go fossil hunting in Langza.
- Make friends with like-minded and fellow travellers from across the globe.
An experience of a lifetime with great food and stay and transfers covered so that you can enjoy the journey without any hassle. Book your seats today!
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COST PER PERSON
INR 19500 TRIPLE SHARING (EX DELHI)
INR 20500 DOUBLE SHARING (EX DELHI)
INR 17500 TRIPLE SHARING (EX SHIMLA)
INR 18500 DOUBLE SHARING (EX SHIMLA)
The cost includes the following:
1) Accommodation on a double / triple-sharing basis at the hotels/ homestay
2) Breakfast and dinner on all days starting Day2 Dinner to Day8 Breakfast. Lunch will be borne by the traveller (we will stop at restaurants/Dhabbas on the way)
3) Comfortable Innova shared by 5 people and non-AC Force Traveller shared by more than 7 people for all days as per the itinerary. (Day 2 to Day 8)
4) Experienced driver cum guide with great knowledge of the area.
5) Driver allowance, Road tax, and Fuel charges.
7) An Oxygen Cylinder 24X7 and medical kit in the car in case of emergency
8) Volvo Delhi to Shimla and back
This cost does not include:
1) Lunch / Any Personal Expenses / Tips / Beverages that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
2) 5% Tax (GST)
3) Any transfers or Car / Driver / Coordinator on Day 1
4) Porters
6) Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, roadblocks etc. (to be borne directly by the customer on the spot)
7)Any personal expenses like a tip to the drivers, entry to monuments/monasteries, camera/video camera charges, camel safari, river rafting, laundry, telephone bills, tips, etc
8) Any kind of food or beverage that is not included in the package like alcoholic drinks, mineral water, meals/refreshments/lunches on the highway.
9) Anything that is not mentioned in the above list of inclusions.
Call us on 09650520030 for group discounts/ offers and discounts. Group discounts are available.
Day 1
Delhi - Shimla
Morning meet with our representative at 9 pm. We'll start our overnight journey from Delhi to Shimla. Today we will be traveling a distance of 300 KMs, which will take around 8-9 hrs overnight. Reach Shimla in the morning.
Day 2
Shimla – Rampur / Sarahan
We arrive at Shimla in the morning. After having breakfast , journey starts for Rampur. We will be covering Hatu Peak on the way and then visit to Padam Palace. Stay and dinner in Rampur/ Sarahan
Day 3
Rampur / Sarahan - Chitkul -Sangla
We start from Rampur / Sarahan in the morning and go towards Sangla. We will visit Kamru Fort in the evening. We will visit the last village in front of the Indo-China frontier. You can explore the local Chitkul village in the evening, watch the views over Hindustan Tibet Highway.Stay and dinner in Sangla.
Day 4
Sangla - Tabo
The next day we will continue towards the beautiful Kinnaur Valley after breakfast. Check Out Khab, Spiti Confluence, and Satluj Rivers en route. See the Khab Bridge Leo Purygal Dome and Nako Lake After that, you enter the valley of Spiti. Now, proceeding towards Geyu Village (if open) to see the 500-year-old Mummy, which is among the renowned places to visit in Spiti. On the way, you can also stop at the Buddhist temple in Kamroo. Stay in Tabo for the night with a hot dinner. Today we will be staying in a local homestay where you can interact with a local family and get to know their lifestyle and have homemade dinner with locals of Spiti.
*visit to Chitkul depends on weather conditions
Day 5
Tabo – Dhankar – Dhankar Monastery - Kaza
We will start our day by visiting Tabo Monastery in the morning. It is regarded as an essential monastery and is often called the Himalayan Ajanta. We will be going to Dhankar, Have lunch and check out Dhankar monastery. We will proceed to Kaza in the evening. Approximately 3-4 hours’ drive in the day. Night stay in Kaza, which is a center in Spiti with cafes and hotel accommodation.
Day 6
Kaza – Key Monastery – Hikkim - Komik (gompa) – Langza – Kaza
Kaza is Spiti Valleys’ headquarter. After breakfast, we’ll be going to Key monastery. The magnificent monastery stands at an altitude of 4166 meters above sea level and can be easily spotted from the 7 km away town of Kaza. After the Monastery, we will be proceeding Hikkim – Komik – Langza. Located about 6 km south of Langza on the way to Komik, the tiny hamlet of Hikkim is considered to be home to the world's highest post office at an altitude of 4440 m. Komik Village is famous for the Buddhist monastery of Lundup Tsemo Gompa. It is considered the world’s highest village. After that in Langza, we will be visiting the statue of Langza Buddha, Langza Gompa and the peak of Chau Chau Nilda. Approximately 7 hrs drive in the day. Night stay in a hotel in Kaza with dinner.
Day 7
Kaza – Kalpa
Starting the day with visiting the local Kaza market to buy momentoes. From there, we’ll be driving to Kalpa. After that, we’ll we proceeding to Kalpa, which is a 9hours hours journey with beautiful views. Night stay in Kalpa with dinner.
Day 8
Kalpa – Shimla. Tour Ends Here.
We will be starting the day with sightseeing of the famous apple orchards. And will be visiting the monasteries of Kalpa. After that, we will be leaving for Shimla, which is a journey of 6-7 hours. We will drop you in Shimla by around 7 pm from where you can plan your onward trip back to Delhi.
Day 9
Reach Delhi in the morning.
Reach Delhi by morning 7 am.
Must Carry
Government ID Card (Adhar card or voter id)
Warm clothing like woolen socks, cap, fleece jackets or warmers, down jacket, toiletries.
Sunscreen, U/V protection sunglasses.
Personal Medicines & medicines for altitude sickness (a must)
- Power Banks and chargers
List of essential Things to Carry for the tour:
Gear and Extra:
• One rucksack bag (50 to 60 ltr) and One day pack (10 to 15 ltr) (No trolley or hand baggage)
• Water bottle
Clothes:
• A sun cap and a woolen cap
• UV protected sunglasses
• Thermals (one pair)
• Two cotton long sleeves and Two short sleeve t-shirt
• One flees jacket
• One heavy jacket.
• One pair of gloves
• At least two long pants (trek pants and cargo pants)
• Five sets of undergarments
• Three pairs of socks
• Towel
Footwear:
• Hiking shoes with good grip
• Flip /sandals
Medications:
• One strip of Diamox
• Glucose powder
• medicines for headaches, diarrhea, motion and altitude sickness
• Dettol or Savlon
• Any personal medication advised by the doctor
Cancellations prior to 30 days from the start of the tour, get a refund of 70 %, the total amount of the tour cost.
Cancellation between 30 days and 15 days to the start of the tour, get a refund of 50% the total amount of the tour cost.
Cancellation between 15 days and 10 days to the start of the tour, get a refund of 20% the total amount of the tour cost.
Cancellation less than 10 days to the start of the tour No cash refund
Yes, winters are a great time to visit Spiti Valley. The weather is usually cold and the valley is less crowded. Besides, the views of the snow-capped mountains are magnificent with snow all around you. The route via Shimla - Kalpa- Tabo - Kaza is open throughout the year . Unfortunately, Manali to Kaza road via Chandratal lake and Losar with be closed due to heavy snow.
Yes, we customize Spiti valley tour according to your plan and dates. Just whatsapp us your query on 9650520030 or 8287044131 and we will get back to you with the best package accordingly to your budget and duration.
The Spiti valley tour starts from Delhi on all Saturdays 8pm (Oct to May end every weekend batches) and end at Delhi on next Sunday 8am. You can also join the tour from Shimla on any Sunday at 7am.
This Spiti valley tour being a full circuit tour starts from Shimla and ends at Manali covering Chandratal lake and Kunzum pass which is open from June to October first week. Best time to plan your vacation is either June or August and September. You can avoid going in early July if you dont like rainy weather. Rains are prominently only in Sangla valley and Manali side wherein Spiti valley being a barren desert does not have alot of rains.
Yes, this tour is suitable for solo travellers. We have a lot of solo travellers joining us for the tour. You can either share a room with one or two travelers to cut costs and travel economically. But if you want a room to yourself you can do that too.
Spiti valley is open 365 days a year now but only from Shimla. You can visit complete Sangla valley and Spiti valley in winters too. Only con is that you have to stay in homestays and all the hotels will be closed. Water will be provided in buckets and washroom facilities will be limited. Rest pros will be you get to see white Spiti with alot of snowfall. You can join our Winter Spiti valley tour.
You can book by paying an advance of INR 5000 through our website or by gpay or account transfer. You can get in touch with us for the same.
Yes, we customize Spiti valley tour according to your plan and dates. Just whatsapp us your query on 9650520030 or 8287044131 and we will get back to you with the best package accordingly to your budget and duration.
Spiti Valley is safe for all travellers. This place has the warmest locals who will make you feel safe and comfortable. Rest assured our tours are comprised of drivers and staff who are professional in every aspect. Warm and friendly drivers and hotels with good reputation which make this tour a 100% safe for all travellers.
Yes Spiti valley is open 365 days in a year now. October to April you can go via Shimla wherein you can cover Narkanda, Chitkul, Sangla valley and places like Langza, Komic, Hikkim, Tabo, Kaza and Dhankar and key monastery among other places. Some places like Pin valley and Chandratal lake will be closed due to heavy snowfall.
The distance from Shimla to Kaza is around 400 km approximately. You can cover this distance is 2 days if you are planning to visit places like Narkanda, Kalpa, Khab bridge, Nako and Tabo. Similarly if you want to visit Sangla valley and Chitkul it may take an additional day. Roads from Shimla to Spiti valley are good apart from a stretch of 30 km from Sangla to Chitkul and 50 km patch near Sumdo being a bit of offroading.
Temperatures dip to almost -25 to -30 in some parts of Spiti valley. Almost all houses are made of mud which keeps it warmer and has heating facility for comfortable stay. Peak winters start from December end to March mid when the temperatures are very low. Snowfall starts in mid December and goes on till March end.
Mostly we provide delicious homely food in Spiti as stays will be in homestays in winters. We also provide certain customization on food options like Jain food or pure vegetarian food. If you wish to have local food in Spiti valley you can inform in advance and we will arrange it for you.
Spiti valley is open all through the year. In summer season from May end to October you can go via Shimla (400 km approx) and via Manali (200km approx). In winter season (October to May) Spiti valley is open via Shimla only. You can visit all the places in Spiti valley except Kunzum pass and Chandratal lake.
Spiti is 100% safe for all travellers. With warm hospitality and people ready to welcome you this place is safe for travellers. Transport provided by us is safe as we verify drivers and vehicles beforehand. All the hotels we provide on your Spiti valley tour are trusted partner hotels and homestays which are 100% safe for all our customers.
What services are included in this itinerary of the Winter Spiti Trip?
We provide an all inclusive package for you to avoid any hassle while traveling. Permits, local transfers, pick up from Shimla and drop to Shimla, breakfast and dinner, stays in tents, camps and homestays and sightseeing are included in the package. Lunch is not included but our drivers will stop at restaurants and you can have it at own cost.
Packing for your winter Spiti valley tour is critical as you need to pack right for a comfortable journey.
- Jacket, thermal wear, wollen socks and cap and gloves. Layering is very important
- Shoes with good grip are very important as there will be lot of snow in different areas
- Diamox and other basic medication for cold cough and fever are very important in winters
- Backpack is recommended for easy travel in Spiti
- Mosturizers, vaseline and lipbalm for your skin
- Toiletiers like toilet paper, sanitizer, wet tissues
In Spiti all hotels are closed after October onwards so only homestays are open in winters. Homestays are available to stay.
Pros in staying in a homestay
You will be living with a family who will take care of you while your stay
Interact with local families to understand the local culture in Spiti
Homely food is available in Spiti ( You can even try their local cuisine)
Houses are normally made of mud which is warmer inside during winters.
Cons
Washrooms are common and can be dry pit toilets in peak winters
Water will be available in buckets as most of the pipes are frozen
Mobile network is available in Spiti. Jio and airtel work properly in Kaza. You can also enjoy 4G connection while your stay in Kaza. Tabo has network issues but you can get Jio and Bsnl network at many places. Only while going on your local sightseeing to Langza, Komic, Key monastery and Chicham and Hikkim there wont be any network.
Snowfall in Spiti is unpredictable. You can experience snowfall after mid December in Spiti. Snow will be there in abundance in February and March months.
You can travel for Spiti after October any time. But if you want to experience snowfall and snow in Spiti then you can go after mid December. For white Spiti mostly travel in Februrary and March.
Snowfall is expected after mid December. Mostly after November it starts snowing in different parts of Spiti.
Our Spiti itinerary starts from Shimla and we do a gradual ascend to Sangla and then Kalpa and reach Spiti. So breathing problems are very rare. But people with asthma and other respiratory problems should consult their respective doctors before coming for the tour. Oxygen levels are less in Spiti and due to the dry winter season one can have breathing related issues. We have oxygen cans and medical kit with diamox in all vehicles. Rest hospitals are available in Kalpa and Kaza to take care of any major issues.
No unfortunately Chandratal will be closed for October first week to May end as there is heavy snowfall in that region. If you want to visit the lake you can plan for Spiti valley tour full circuit tour or Spiti valley via Manali
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