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GLIMPSES OF SPITI
Day 1 : Shimla/Chandigarh to Narkanda/Rampur Bushar
Highlights:
Pickup from Shimla/Chandigarh and drive to Rampur Bushar. Arrived at Hotel by late evening
Meals: Dinner
Night Stay: Overnight stay at Narkanda/Rampur Bushar.
Day 2 : Rampur Bushar to Sangla/Chitkul.
Highlights:
Early morning after breakfast, we will start our drive to Chitkul – The last village. If time permits we will visit Bhima Kali Temple in Sarahan onway. We arrived at chitkul and have some quality time at the village. Later we will drive to Hotel for a night stay
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Night Stay: Overnight stay at Chitkul / Sangla.
Day 3 : Sangla – Gue - Tabo
Highlights:
On next day Tour, we have breakfast, basking in the first rays of the sun, and later head towards Gue
– which is famous for Mummy of a Lama preserved for more than 500 years. Later we proceed to TABO – The second largest village of the Spiti Valley, Tabo, is known worldwide for its 1000-yearold Tabo Monastery. Walk around this UNESCO world heritage site and gain a deeper insight into Buddhism. Unlike other monasteries in the Spiti Valley, the Tabo monastery is located at the bottom of the valley.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Night Stay: Overnight stay at Tabo
Day 4 : Tabo – Dhankar – Pin Valley – Kaza.
Highlights:
On the next day of this Spiti Valley tour, we drive to charming and high villages of Dhankar.
Dhankar, the former capital of the Spiti Valley, offers panoramic views of Spiti Valley. Dhankar stands perched above the confluence of the Spiti and Pin river. Perhaps there must have been a fort here once, but today Dhankar is renowned for its 1200-year old monastery balanced precariously on a rocky precipice. If time and energy permit, we do the easy 45-minute trek to the stunning turquoise coloured Dhankar Lake.
Afterwards, we drive towards the beautiful Pin Valley.
Later on we visit the Kungri Monastery. Declared a national park in 1987, Pin Valley has altitudes ranging from 11,000 to 20,000 feet. By late evening reach to Kaza.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Night Stay: Overnight stay at Kaza
Day 5 : Kaza – kee –Langza – Hikkim – Komic – Kaza
Highlights:
Today we will drive to some of the highest inhabited regions of the world.
Very first we visit the world famous Ki Monastery. With over 1000 years’ worth stories to tell, the Ki Monastery situated at a height of 13,668 feet was founded by a disciple of the famous Atisha, in the 11th century CE. Belonging to the Yellow Hat or Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism, this monastery is famous as a prominent center of learning as well as a refuge for Tibetans.
Then, We drive to Langza. Langza village is situated at an altitude of 4400 meters and belongs to the Sakyapa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Langza houses a population of 137 in 33 households. Once you are here, you can walk around the village and visit the ancient Lang (Temple) which is estimated to be around 1000 years old. At Langza, walk back to the prehistoric era when Spiti was submerged by the Tethys Sea, as you explore a land very rich with fossils of Marine animals and plants which were here millions of years ago.
Later, we drive to Hikkim where we visit the world’s highest post office in the world. If possible, you might even meet the post-master and hear his stories.
After sending out a postcard, The highest village in Asia, Komik, which literally translates to ‘eye of a snow cock’, is situated at a height of 4513 meters. This farming village has a population of 84 people, living in utter isolation, cut-off from the rest of the world for most parts of the year. By evening drive to Kaza.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Night Stay: Overnight stay in Kaza.
Day 06 - Day 6 : Kaza –Kibber – Chicham Bridge – Losar – Kunzum La – Chandrataal
Highlights:
After early breakfast, we drive to one of the most photogenic places in Spiti Valley – the Chandratal Lake.
But before that we will drive to the picturesque village of Kibber. Located at a height of 4205 meters and 18 km from Kaza, this formerly highest permanently inhabited village in this region, is also a popular base camp to embark on adventure and treks to adjoining mountains of high altitude.
Thenafter, drive to Chicham bridge, which is considered as Asia’s Highest Bridge, which is inaugurated in September 2018.
Later on, we pass through the high altitude pass of Kunzum La. Stop by at the stupa and pay tribute to the local goddess, “Kuzum Mata” as she's known. At 15,000 feet above sea-level, the Kuzum Pass connects Kullu and Lahaul to the Spiti Valley.
From there, we head to Chandratal Lake –A visual marvel, this stunning blue-coloured lake is set at an altitude of 4,300 meters above sea level in the heart of high Himalayas and is a must see on a full moon night. It derives its name, “Chandra” (Moon) and “Taal” (Lake) from the crescent shape of the lake. Watch the lake change colours from crystal clear shades of blue to emerald greens by dusk.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Night Stay: Overnight at a camp 2 km away from Chandratal Lake.
Day 7 : Chandrataal – Rohtang/Atal Tunnel – Manali.
Highlights:
On the next day of this Spiti Valley tour, drive from Chandratal Lake towards Manali. We take a quick stop at Batal for a cup of tea at a small tea shop run by a beautiful old couple. From there, we continue driving on the Kaza – Manali highway and stop at Chatru for lunch. Drive through the famous Rohtang Pass and return to Manali to end your breath-taking Spiti Valley sojourn.
Here, we bid goodbye to your driver who’d have been your friend and guide for the last nine days.
Since there is no sightseeing included in your schedule in Manali, you are free to explore Manali on your own. Overnight at Manali.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Night Stay: Manali
Day 08 : Manali - Chandigarh
Highlights:
Drive back to Chandigarh. Drop at Chandigarh by evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotels
Note:
- Hotels provided will be based on the tour package selected.
- Hotel images shown above are for representation purpose only.
- Hotels will be booked as per the availability at the time of booking.
- Hotel names will be conveyed at the time of booking of the package.
Only Land Package
₹ 26990 PP
Ex Chandigarh
(Air Fare, GST extra at actuals)
(Above price is applicable for more than 6 members)
All Inclusive with
Air Fare
₹ 38990 PP
Ex Mumbai
(Subject to booking 3 months in advance from date of travel)
Government Taxes extra as applicable
Notes:
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Rates are not applicable for Diwali, Christmas and New Year.
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Rates subject to change without prior notice.
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Exact cost of tour will be confirmed at the time of booking of package.
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Price is applicable for minimum 6 members
Inclusions
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Assistance on arrival.
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Accommodation on Double sharing basis as per the selected category of packages
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Daily breakfast & Dinner at Hotel/Camp.
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All sightseeing tours by xylo/scorpio/aria/innova/xuv/tempo traveler as per no of persons travelling together. (point to point basis only).
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04-06 Pax = NAC Innova/Scorpio/Xylo/Bolero/SUMO,
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08-10 Pax = NAC Tempo Traveller/Maxi Cab
Exclusions
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Airfare to and from Hometown.
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Monument & Museum Entrance Fees to be paid directly.
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Any kind of personal expenses, extra meals, starters & Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, etc)
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Any kind of optional tours
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Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls, Guide Fee & Camera Fee
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Services of vehicle on leisure days and after finishing the sightseeing tour •Adventure activity costs (Pony Ride, Camel Safari, Rafting, paragliding etc)
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Medical & Travel insurance other than included above.
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Additional Costs due to Flight Cancellations, Road blocks, natural calamities and nature’s fury
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Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalisation, or any personal emergency
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Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘tour price includes’ column
Travel Documents & Requirement
Aadhaar Card, Driving Lincense or Passport with min 6 months validity from the date of departure.