- 9D
- Spiti Valley
- 9D
About the Destination:
Spiti valley is the Indian favorite for witnessing some beautiful snow balls and snow rains. Full of monasteries and Tibetan culture, it’s one of the best places to visit in Himachal Pradesh in winters.
With striking places like the key monastery, Chandratal lake, Komic village, Dhankar lake, handicraft market and numerous others in its vicinity, can be toured in summers as well as winters. When the showers strike the region its landscape changes and in winters, the temperature steeps down to freezing points, extending picture-perfect sceneries.
This land of fresh environs, lush green blankets, snow-cladded peaks and everything beautiful, a trip to this segment has each thing to arrest you in its charm.
Wondering what you will be ticking off?
- Lahaul Valley: One of the most spellbinding places to visit in Spiti Valley, the Lahaul Valley is a staple for adrenaline junkies and solitude seekers alike. Bare mountains covered with null vegetation, clear blue skies, pollutions free environment, green meadows – Lahaul is a paradise for nature lovers.
- Key Monastery: A must visit tourist place in Spiti Valley, the Key Gompa is encircled by picturesque mountains and soothing valleys. A wonderful example of monastic architecture and decorated with beautiful paintings, murals, manuscripts, and wind instruments – the Kye attracts history and cultural buffs round the year.
- Dhankar Lake: Tucked atop a small hill at an impressive altitude of 4100 meters above sea level, the Dhankar, with its dazzling blue waters, is one of the most popular places to visit in Spiti Valley. The lake sits at the end of the famous Dhankar Lake trek known for its treacherous paths, rocky snow-capped mountains, and incomparable vistas.
- Dhankar Monastery: The Dhankar Fort Monastery sandwiched between Spiti and Pin rivers offers a special spiritual touch as it plays hide and seek on the trail. And once you reach the lake, the rare and diversified views will make your jaw drop! A truly curious landmark, the monastery is perched so precariously amongst rocks that it appears as if it is seconds away from falling all over.
- Tabo Monastery: Tabo Monastery is one of the most wondrous places to visit in Spiti Valley. Founded a millennium ago, the temple is a unique amalgamation of history, culture and natural splendor. In the cold barren deserts of Tabo valley, the monastery appears as a sanctum from the brutality of barbarous rocky mountains around.
- Kibber: To call Kibber beautiful would be putting it lightly – arid landscape, rocky mountains, meadows covered in vibrant wildflowers, and all this paired with pristine pollution free environment. Stargazers and photography lovers flock alike to Kibber to gaze at the unsurpassed, exquisite view of the Milky Way.
- Chandratal: Perched at a staggering altitude of 4200 meters above sea level, you have to witness the unparalleled beauty of Chandratal to believe it. A sanctuary from the lightning-fast city life, this lake is slowly becoming one of the most attractive tourist places in Spiti valley. With the spellbinding backdrop of majestic mountains and meadows covered with gorgeous wildflowers, the lake is the perfect place to click some Instagram worthy pictures for photography enthusiasts.
About the Tour:
Embark on an adventurous bike tour from Manali to Spiti and get ready for the ride of your life through the mountains and valleys of Himachal Pradesh. From exploring the Spiti Valley to the Kee Monastery and the beautiful lake of Chandra Taal, the trip is an adventure that will leave you astonished at the beauty of the Himalayas. Visit Kee monastery, Kibber village, Langza and Komic village, the largest inhabited village in Asia. Have a glimpse of Tabo, the Ajanta of Himalayas, also visit Gyu village on the fifth day. Embark on a ride to visit Tabo monastery and later to Losar, enjoy a total getaway from the stressed-out life of yours.
Your 9 day adventure starts from Chandigarh. You travel all the way around seeing popular, beautiful and hidden sites in the Spiti Valley and come back to Manali. Stay at great places, eat local food, travel around the valley, know the culture and visit landmark spots that will take your breath away. Read the advisory and inclusions carefully before going for the tour.
In peak winter i.e. January and early February, all the places might not be open due to adverse weather conditions. We will keep you updated of the same in case any last-minute changes need to be made to your plan.
- Enroll for a long trip to Lahaul Spiti to delve into a serene landscape and relax with the caring of an awesome atmosphere.
- Visit Sarahan and Sangla near Baspa valley, one of the most beautiful valleys in the Himalaya.
- Also see the wondering beauty of Chtikul village, Batseri village and cherish the awesomeness holding by those villages.
- Nako lake is another spot you should not miss while you are on this tour, attain peace to the fullest from there.
- Enjoy the drive to Spiti valley and further move on to Gyu village, then get driven to Tabo, the Ajanta of Himalayas.
- Visit the surrounding monasteries, the exciting landscapes while you walk through Kee, Kibber, Langza and Komic and in the evening visit Kaza bazaar.
- Indulge in an incomparable trip to Jispa, en route see the majestic Kunzom pass that connects Spiti with Lahaul.
- 7D/6N
- Spiti Valley
- 7D/6N
- Feel relaxed with a bike ride to Lahaul- Spiti, one of the most beautiful snowy valleys in the Himalayan ranges, ride for about 1000 kilometers with the seven day trip.
- Start your trip from Chandigarh to reach Narkanda or Tanidar, a small town, relax for sometime, get an overnight stay in Lakeside Apple Farm resort.
- Relish the journey from Narkanda to Sangla and rivet in the sight of Sarahan in the middle of Shrikand Mahadev peak.
- Prepare for the next trip to Tabo via Ribba, visit other monasteries such as Morona and Tila en route, see the vast artistic talents hidden inside each monastery.
- Get an exciting drive to Kaza via Pin, Kungri and Dankar monasteries, enjoy your stay in Kaza.
- Visit Ki monastery which holds very ancient paintings and scriptures, aftermath travel to Kibber, the highest village and finally, reach Loshar for your overnight home stay.
- Rivet in the beauty of Kunzum pass and Chander Tal lake, the ultimate beauty and serenity mixed together and then relax in tents at Chander Tal.
- Reach Manali for shopping, feel an awesome time in Hot Spring in Vashisht and then your trip gets over by dinner.
- 13D/12N
- Spiti Valley
- 13D/12N
Endpoint of tour: New Delhi
Route: Delhi - Pathankot - Bir- Khajjiar - Bairagarh - Sach Pass - Killar - Keylong - Chandra Taal - Kaza - Pin Valley - Chitkul - Narkanda - Delhi
About the tour:
✦ Renowned as ‘Little Tibet’ amongst some, and popular as the ‘cold desert mountain valley’ amongst others, Spiti is undoubtedly a paradise on earth.
✦ Transverse to some of the beautiful religious and historical places, Mukteshwar Temple, Kathgarh Temple, Nagni Temple and Shahpurkandi Fort.
✦ Soar high into the vibrant blue skies at the ‘Paragliding capital of India - Bir Billing'
✦ Marvel at the quaint little hamlet Khajjiar which can match Switzerland in almost every aspect.
✦ Get offbeat with Sach Pass the most difficult pass to drive in the world because of the rough terrain, terrifying roads, and extremely unpredictable weather.
✦ Be astonished by Keylong in Lahaul a green meadow-like town smack in the middle of snowcapped peaks.
✦ Admire the Chandra Tal Lake which means the Moon Lake exquisitely crafted crescent shape that flamboyantly nestles under the azure blue skies.
✦ Spend some time in Chitkul and you will wake up to the clearest blue skies you have ever seen, crisp morning air and twitter of birds.
✦ Explore the quaint town of Kalpa that encompasses surreal views of Kinnaur Kailash peaks.
✦ Discover Key Kibber surrounded by scenic mountains, barren splendour and Key Monastery, the largest in Spiti Valley.
✦ Sightsee Langza a picturesque village placed at 14,500 ft. and blessed with ancient monasteries and buildings of the prehistoric era.
✦ Drive to Komik is the 'World's Highest Motorable Village' situated at 18,000 ft.
✦ Send post-cards to your loved ones from 'World's Highest Post Office' at the Hikkim village.
✦ Vibrant monasteries, picturesque hamlets, snow-laden mountains, lush forests and marvellous lakes will surely make your Spiti Valley Trip worth it.
- 8D/7N
- Spiti Valley
- 8D/7N
Visit ancient monasteries – Tabo, Dhankar, Key
Visit highest post office at Hikkim and highest village with a motorable road in the world at Komic
About the Places:
Chandigarh: Capital of both Punjab as well as Haryana, Chandigarh is also known as the City of Gardens. Imbibing the culture of two states, the city is one of the best destinations to go.
Nako Village: Highest village in the valley, Nako owns a lake formed out of the masses of the ice. Fauna including, Yaks, kine, horses and asses, can be found in abundance here.
Tabo Monastery: Known as Ajanta of the Himalayas, Tabo Monastery is situated at a height of 3050 meters above the sea level. Located in the valley of Tabo, the monastery was founded back in 996 A.D.
Dhankar Monastery: At an altitude of 12,774 feet, Dhankar Monastery or Dhankar Gompa is one of the main centres of Buddhist art and culture.
Key Monastery: A famous Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Key Monastery is also known as the Kye Monastery and Ki Monastery. Explore the long and interesting history of the monastery with this tour.
About the Spiti Valley Tour:
The Spiti Valley Tour starts in Chandigarh from where we head towards Rampur. Before leaving for Rampur gather all the required medicines from the pharmacy we stop at. Overnight stop on day 1 is at Rampur. Meet your guide and know other travellers there in Rampur before going to sleep. Day 2 starts at 4:00 in the morning. This 9-10 hours of the journey will mesmerise you with the scenic beauty it holds. We will have our lunch at Nako Village, where you can walk over the frozen lake. On this day you will be sleeping in a local Spitian homestay. At the homestay, get a chance to talk to locals and have dinner.
On day 3 of the Spiti Valley Tour, we visit 100 years old Tabo Monastery. After visiting Dhnakar Monastery, used to be the Seat of the King in ancient times, we have our overnight stay in Kaza. In the morning of day 4, we go on a snow drive towards Langza, Hikkim and Komic. Click as many photos as you can. At night, learn about local life, festivals and traditions from the host family at Kaza. On day 5, we head to either Khiber/Chicham via Key depending on which area has seen the maximum amount of trails during the season. On day 5 and 6, we will be tracking the snow leopard and other wildlife following their trail surrounding the villages.
On day 7 of the Spiti Valley Tour, we leave for Rampur. This is a long journey and both breakfast and lunch will be done during the journey itself. On Day 8, get back to your homes from Chandigarh with a lot of memories and maybe some new friends you made during the trip.
- 12D/11N
- Spiti Valley
- 12D/11N
- Embark on this thrilling mountain biking expedition made for die hard cycling enthusiasts.
- Start your 12 day tour from Manali and along your way pass by the breathtaking Rohtang Pass, Pin Valley National Park, Kaza, the highest village in Asia and many more wonders.
- Push yourself to limit with challenging trails and passes cycle through through the passes of mighty Himalayas and valleys which can be compared with heaven just for their sheer magnificence and beauty.
- You will be rewarded with a break day at Mudh after which your expedition will continue.
- Marvel at the stunning Chandratal Lake and other scenic landscapes as you make your way back to Manali.