Spiti Valley is a cold desert mountain valley located high in the Himalayas in the North eastern part of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.The name Spiti means The Middle Land (the land between Tibet and India). Scantily populated Spiti is an adventure lovers paradise with the famed Spiti trek attracting thousands of adventure enthusiasts every year. There are many trekking trails in Spiti that tourists can choose from.All of these treks start from Kaza to various peaks from where you can get panoramic views of the Himalayan mountains.An easy 1.5km trek along the Spiti river from Dhankar Monastery to Dhankar lake promises gorgeous views of the villages below. The Dhankar Lake itself is a place where you can sit back and relax amidst the cool mountain air.
On arrival at Chandigarh Airport/Railway Station and you will be met, assisted and drive to Shimla (located 110kms). Shimla was the former summer capital of British India set amidst the snow capped Shivalik Mountains which offers some of the most stunning views of the mighty Himalayas.
On arrival at Shimla check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Shimla.
After breakfast at hotel we will set off at around 9:00AM. Today it is a drive of 9-10 hrs driving through the Charabra, Kufri, beautiful villages of Fagu, Theog, Matiana, Narkanda and Rampur. On route we will have many comfort breaks and will visit the apple orchards and Hattu peak (3400m/ 11154ft) at Narkanda from where you can have a spectacular view of the mighty central Himalayas and will also visit the traditional wodden carved temple of Godess Kali on the top.We will also stop by a small lake on the way to Hattu Peak.Later on we continue our drive to Sarahan via Rampur and enroute we will stop for lunch break and various picture breaks and comfort breaks.Sarahan the tiny village offers the splendid views of Shrikhanda Mahadev Peak(5155m).The major attraction in Sarahan is centuries old Hindu temple of Godess Bhimakali. Steeped in legend .The temple complex is a resplendent example of hill architecture.Sarahan is also the gateway to Kinnaur valley. Overnight stay at hotel Sarahan.
Retrun Back to the hotel. Ater dinner Overnight stay at hotel Sarahan.
After breakfast at your hotel, we will visit the famous temple of Bhimakali at Sarahan. This is the same temple in which human sacrifices were made about two centuries ago. After visiting the temple we will continue driving to Sangla (4-5 hrs) where you will check in at your hotel or could also choose to stay in fixed luxury tented accommodation. After lunch you will be taken on a walk through Kamru and Sangla villages ( 1-2 hrs) and we will visit the beautifully carved old temples and Buddhist monasteries. You will have plenty of opportunity to speak to the local people in these valleys. The Sangla valley is also known as the Baspa Sangla valley after river Baspa which flows through the valley and it is the part of Kinnaur valley.
Overnight stay at Sangla
After breakfast at the hotel driving you to Chitkul which is the last village on Indian side on the Indo Tibetan border. The village of Chitkul is like something from a fairy tale and you will have a chance to walk slowly around it. The landscapes are stunning, and you will have plenty of time to enjoy them and talk to the local people. We will return to Sangla for lunch in the local restaurants and later the rest of the day is free to relax in the mountain landscape or if you like you can walk to another nearby villages or nature walk.You will be driven to Kaza. The town of Kaza or Kaze is the subdivisional headquarters of the remote Spiti Valley in the western Himalayas in the Lahaul and Spiti district of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
On arrival at Kaza check into hotel. Dinner And overnight stay hotel.
On the day of this Spiti Valley tour we drive to some of the highest inhabited regions of the world. The highest village in Asia,Komik which literally translates to eye of a snow cock is situated at a height of 4513m. This farming village has a population of 84 people living in utter isolation and cutoff from the rest of the world for most parts of the year. Later we drive to Hikkim where we visit the worlds highest post office in the world.If possible you might even meet the post master and hear his stories. After sending out a postcard we drive to Langza.Langza village is situated at an altitude of 4400m 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 This centuries old gompa is a labyrinth of rooms and corridors and at one time also acted as a fort. It houses valuable thangkas and offers a panoramic view of the area. Also visit the small gompa at Kibber 9 km further ahead. Kibber at 4205m has the distinction of being the highest permanently inhabited village of the region.
After dinner Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast checkout from the hotel and visit pin valley Pin Valley National Park is a National park of India located within the Lahaul and Spiti district in the state of Himachal Pradesh in far Northern India.After that visit Dhangkar monastery which was once the capital of Spiti under Kings rule. Dhang means cliff and kar means fort the fort situated on the edge of a cliff. Dhangkar Gompa or monastery is one of the architectural master pieces of the Buddhist yore.Built 800 years ago this is one of the endangered archaeological sites in the world.Experience the old world feeling of the Dhangkar monastery.
After that leave for tabo check into hotel.Dinner & Overnight Stay at hotel.
After breakfast checkout from the hotel visit Tabo Monastery it is considered to be older than 1000 yrs Dhankar Gompa. It is built on a 300 m high spur & overlooks the confluence of spiti & pin rivers Key Monastery at Kibber & Commic Village. The road from Kalpa initially descends to the Indo Tibet Highway and continues on the left bank of Sutlej till Khab the confluence of Spiti and Sutlej. We leave Sutlej behind and continue upstream of Spiti. Suddenly you can see the landscape has transformed with barren mountains all around. After an hour climb we reach Nako another little village situated at an altitude of 3800m. The main attraction of this village is the artificial lake which in the late spring is a sight to behold with pink flowers bloom all around the lake. After that leave for Kalpa.
On arrival at Kalpa check into hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Today after morning breakfast Check out from the hotel & leave for Chandigarh drop at Chandigarh railway station/airport Departure with the great memories of this paradise that can not be forgotten back to home as souvenirs.