GRAND SPITI VALLEY TOUR

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 01: Chandigarh Arrival – Shimla (120 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Welcome greetings on arrival at Chandigarh airport to start Spiti Valley Tour from Shimla, after that start drive to Shimla which is the former summer residence of the British Raj to escape the heat of the plains with stunning views of the foothills of the Himalayas. On arrival transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Shimla.

Day 02: Shimla – Narkanda –Sangla (230 Kms / 8-9 Hrs)

After Breakfast proceed to Sangla through the thick woods of Narkanda and alongside the River Sutlej. If you reach Tapri at lunch time then don’t forgot to have food at kangri dhaba. On the way you can enjoy beautiful lake hydro project at karcham dam. In the evening reach and check in hotel. Enjoy the evening in beautiful surroundings in the river valley of Baspa at a height of 9000ft. This is one of the most beautiful valleys in the Himalayas and is often compared to the famous valley of Kashmir. Known for its rich Kinnauri culture and apple orchards, this valley was opened for tourists only in 1993 for its close proximity to the Tibetan border.Evening checks in to the hotel and have Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Sangla..

Day 03: Sangla – Chitkul – Kalpa (90 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Morning breakfast and checkout and proceed to explore the vicinity around including an ancient Kamru Fort & Temple dedicated to the Goddess Kamakhya Devi which was brought from Assam & Nages God. Proceed to an excursion to Chitkul – a last Village on Old Indo – Tibetan Trade Route. Walk through green orchards & brilliant stream. Dinner and Overnight Stay at Hotel in Kalpa.

Day 04: Kalpa Sightseeing

Proceed to sightseeing of Kalpa – District Headquarter of Kinnaur, glance the magnificent view of the Kinner Kailash Peaks, considered as one of the mythical homes of Lord Shiva & by its side is a 79 foot rock formation that resembles a Shivlinga that changes the colour as the day passes & is visible to the naked eye on a clear day. After that proceed to visit Suicide Point and Roghi Village (beautiful village in kalpa). Evening return back to hotel. Dinner and Overnight Stay at Hotel in Kalpa.

Day 05: Kalpa –Tabo (150 Kms / 6 Hrs)

After breakfast check out and proceed to Tabo, on the way Visit confluence of Sutlej & Spiti rivers at Khab. Further proceed to Tabo. Then On the way visit Geu village where the 500 yrs old mummy of Tibetan monk has been displayed.The evening reached Tabo.Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Tabo.

Day 06: Tabo –Dhankar –Pin Valley –Kaza (90 Kms / 06 Hrs)

After breakfast check out and proceed to visit Tabo Monastery. Then visit Tabo Caves: Next to the main road, NH- 22 in Tabo, on the northern side, just opposite to the village, there is a rising hill containing caves. Then we will leave for Kaza before that we can stop at Dhankar. Dhankar Monastery (Dhankar Gompa is a village and also a Gompa, a Buddhist temple in the district of Lahaul and Spiti in India. It is situated at an elevation of 3,894 metres in the Spiti Valley above Dhankar Village, between the towns of Kaza and Tabo) and Continue drive to Kaza.Evening check in to Kaza Hotel. Dinner and Overnight Stay at Hotel in Kaza.

Day 07: Kaza local Sightseeing

After breakfast will do full day excursion to Ki, Kibber, Hikkim, Komic & Langza village. While driving back to Kaza will stop at Kee Monastery. Kee Monastery – The learning centre of Buddhism.Evening return back to Kaza hotel. Dinner and Overnight Stay at Hotel in Kaza.

Day 08: Kaza –Chandratal

After early breakfast start drive to Chandra Taal, En-route will cross Kunzum La. Dinner and Overnight stay at Camp in Chandratal. .

Day 09: Chandratal –Manali

Early check out from tents and proceed to Manali via Koksar and Atal tunnel. Evening checks in to Manali hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Manali.

Day 10: Manali – Sightseeing

The morning after breakfast proceed for local sightseeing of Manali. First Visit the Hidimba Devi Temple, a small temple situated in the dense deodar forest is very interesting. Hidimba is said to be the wife of Bhima from the epic of Mahabharata. After that visit oldest temple of Manali Manu Temple and dedicated to the sage Manu, who known as the creator of the world and the writer of Manusmriti. Its located in old Manali and approx three kilometres from the main market. After that visit newly constructed Buddhist Monastery.

Enjoy lunch in the various local restaurant at Mall road on direct payment. After that visit Vashist Kund which is also called Hot Spring, hot baths where a natural sulfur spring is piped into a modern bathhouse. After that Mall road for shopping and buy shawls or handmade woollen clothes. Dinner and Overnight Stay at Hotel in Manali. 

Day 11: Manali – Chandigarh (330 Kms / 9 Hrs)

The morning after breakfast proceeds to Chandigarh airport or railway station after completing memorable Spiti Valley Tour from Shimla.