SPITI SUMMER

ABOUT THE PLACE

Spiti- The middle-land between the lush green valleys and the cold mountain deserts of Himalayas. A Spiti Valley Trip is a traveler’s delight, thanks to the thrilling roadways and rustic landscapes.

While most parts of India undergo unbearably high temperatures, the beauty of Spiti shines like a diamond under sun during peak summer months. The best time to visit Spiti is from June-

September when the glacial lakes will welcome you in all their glory. It is now that you hit those roads with our Spiti Valley RoadTrip Package!

The treacherous curves that lead to the valley of Spiti from Manali will give you a dose of adventure and beauty all at once. This is your chance to experience the thrill of traveling through the famous

Rohtang Pass. Don’t forget to notice your surroundings because a beautiful change is taking place in your surroundings. It is here you’ll notice landscapes change from shades of green to brown.

When you finally enter Spiti Valley you’ll realize that it is much more than just a picturesque place of Himalayas. There’s an abundance of rich Buddhist-Tibetan culture that resides in the serrated villages of Spiti. The Key Monastery is one fine example of architecture that makes you adore the concept of simplicity in Buddhism.

BRIEF ITINERARY

DAY 0 – Departure from Delhi to Manali

DAY 1 – Reach Manali- Manali Self exploration- Overnight stay at Manali.

DAY 2 -,Start your journey from Manali to Kaza via Atal Tunnel and Kunzum La. Overnight stay at Kaza.

DAY 3 – Visit Dhankar Monastry and Pin Valley. Overnight stay at Kaza.

DAY 4 -,Visit Key Monastery, Chicham Bridge, Hikkim, Komic and Langza. Overnight stay at Kaza.

DAY 5 – Start your journey from Kaza to Chandra Taal Lake via Losar & Kunzum La. Overnight stay near Chandra Taal

DAY 6 – Start your journey back to Manali – Departure to Delhi.

DAY 7 – Reach Delhi by morning.

DAY 1

Reach Manali- Manali Self exploration- Overnight stay at Manali.

Leave from Delhi at 06:30 P.M. and reach Manali next morning. Reach Manali by morning and check-in to the Hotel.

After having breakfast and some leisure, feel free to explore the local area of Manali according to the place that interests you.

You can visit the Mall road, Hidimba Temple, Old Manali for some good cafes to chill or Vashisht temple for the Hot water Spring.

Come back to the hotel by evening.

Briefing about the next day and sleep overnight.

DAY 2

Start your journey from Manali to Kaza via Atal Tunnel and Kunzum La. Overnight stay at Kaza.

Early morning, we start our journey to the valley of the Gods – Lahaul & Spiti!

Crossover to Lahaul by crossing the Engineering Marvel – Atal Tunnel, and watch the terrain shift from lush green valleys to brown arid desserts.

At 14,931 ft we cross another high altitude pass & the gateway to the Spiti Valley – Kunzum La. On the way, visit the highest suspension bridge in Asia – The Chicham Bridge. We continue our drive through the stunning landscape to reach Kaza by evening, and overnight stay in the camps.

DAY 3

Visit Dhankar Monastry and Pin Valley. Overnight stay at Kaza.

After Breakfast , first head towards Dhankar village and cover Dhankar Monastery which offers a spectacular view of confluence of Spiti and Pin river.

Declared a national park in 1987, Pin Valley has altitudes ranging from 11,000 to 20,000 feet and is home to at least 12 endangered snow leopards.

In addition, other animals indigenous to the region are the Siberian Ibex, Bharal, Weasel, Red Fox, and Marten. Birds such as the Pika, Griffon, Golden Eagle, Bearded Vulture, Chukor, and Raven can be spotted flocking to the skies of the picturesque valley.

We first visit the Tailing hanging bridge and then the beautiful hamlet of Mud – the last motorable village of the Pin Valley.

Overnight stay at Kaza.

DAY 4

Visit Key Monastery, Chicham Bridge, Hikkim, Komic and Langza. Overnight stay at Kaza.

Being remotely located atop a hill overlooking endless plains, the Key Monastery is a world famous center for learning and is an obvious choice for those seeking peace and calm.

Further, drive to the highest suspension bridge in Asia – The Chicham Bridge. Visit some of the highest inhabited regions of the world.

The highest village in Asia – Komic, situated at a height of 4513 m, has a population of 84 people and is cut off from rest of the world for most parts of the year.

Later, we drive to Hikkim, where we have a chance to send postcards from the world’s highest post office!

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

DAY 5

Start your journey from Kaza to Chandra Taal Lake via Losar & Kunzum La. Overnight stay near Chandra Taal

We start tracing our steps back towards Manali.

However, make one last stop to witness another Spitian wonder – Chandra Taal Lake.

The mystical and beautiful Chandra Taal Lake or the Moon Lake is located at a height of 14,000 feet.

The Chandra Bhaga mountain range forms a striking backdrop for the lake, which changes appearance according to the pictures painted in the sky.

Later check in to the Campsite near Chandra Taal Lake, and overnight stay at the tents under the gaze of a million stars and the Milky Way Galaxy.

DAY 6

Start your journey back to Manali – Departure to Delhi.

Today, we commence our way back on the Manali – Kaza Road.

We pass through some more stunning landscapes and reach Manali by afternoon.

After some rest, we board the Volvo to Delhi and reach by next morning with lots of amazing memories to remember for a lifetime!

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