Route of Glory - Spiti Adventure

Experince Spiti in this 6 Day trip that covers all places in Spiti Valley. 

Day 1: Manali - Rohtang Pass- Kunzum Pass- Kaza: Distance- (220 km / 9-10 hours)

We start our Spiti valley tour from Manali, on arrived at Manali bus stop in morning our representative will greet you there. Than start your adventure trip to Spiti valley- "A Route Of Glory". We pass through the popular adventure-haven Rohtang pass at an altitude of 13,000 ft. above sea level and have breakfast at Maddi. A drive along with the major Himalayan landscape and approach Batal for lunch, we catch our first chill at the august Kunzum Pass and then descend into Losar Village, the first in Spiti valley. Kunzum La or Kunzum Pass is one of the gateways to Lahaul and Spiti valleys. It is one of India’s highest motorable mountain passes and is located in Himachal Pradesh. Popular with tourists visiting Lahaul, Spiti and Manali, Kunzum Pass offers spectacular views of Bara-Sigri, the second longest glacier in the world. Having warmed up with a chai, we continue driving through the stunning landscape and reach Kaza where we spend the night at a comfortable hotel.

Day 2:  Kaza - Ki Monastery -Kibber Village- Kaza: Duration Of Visit: (3-4 Hrs)

We hit the road again for a short drive today, we visit the world famous Ki monastery is situated at a height of 13,668 feet. This monastery is famous as a prominent centre of learning as well as refuge for Tibetans. Being remotely located atop a hill overlooking endless plains, the Ki Monastery is an obvious choice for those seeking peace and calm. Around 350 monks, including many students from surrounding villages, live here. An atmospheric puja is held in the new prayer hall every morning at around 8 am. Kibber village is located at a height of 4205 m and 18 km from Kaza, this formerly highest permanently inhabited village of this region, is also a popular base camp to embark on adventure and treks to adjoining mountains of high altitude. Overnight at Hotel In Kaza.

Day 3: Kaza -Pin Valley – Tabo:  Distance-(50 Km / 2 hours)

Travel from Kaza to Pin valley, the land of Ibex and Snow Leopards visit Kungri monastery at Pin valley. Southeast of Kaza, the Spiti River is joined by the Pin River, flowing out of a wind-scoured but beautiful valley from the heights of the Great Himalayan Range. Geological strata tilted at all conceivable angles, including vertical, bear witness to the immense tectonic forces that created the world's mightiest mountains.

We continue on our Spiti Valley tour and visit Tabo, also known as the 'Ajanta of the Himalayas', Tabo houses the 1010 year-old Tabo Monastery – which is a UNESCO world heritage site and is famous for its ancient paintings that depict the life of The Buddha, and intricate portraits of gods and demons along with life-size statues of bodhisattvas, in a fusion of western Tibetan, Indian and Kashmiri styles.

After spending a couple of hours at Tabo, we drive towards Dhankar. Perched high above the confluence of the Spiti and Pin River, in a hidden bowl, is the tiny hamlet of Dhankar, you explore the 1200-year-old Dhankar Gompa which perches precariously between eroded rocky pinnacles on the edge of a cliff. Overnight stay at Guest-house.

Day 4: Tabo – Dhankar-Komic -Langza: Distance-(50 Km / 2 hours)

After a delicious breakfast, visit Tabo & than drive toward the highest village in Asia, Komik, which literally translates to 'eye of a snow cock', is situated at a height of 4513 metres. 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.. Some of the common animals of the region are the Tibetan wolf, blue sheep, red fox, hare, snow cock, Himalayan griffin, rock pigeon etc.

After spending a few hours at Komic, 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 about the village and visit the ancient Lang (Temple) which is estimated to be around 1000 years old.enjoy night stay with villagers at their home.

Day 5: Langza -Chandratal Lake: Distance - (85 Km/14,000 feet / 5-6 hours)

Today, we commence our journey back home and trace our steps back on Manali road. However, we take one last stop at another Spitian wonder – Chandratal Lake. The mystical and beautiful Chandratal Lake, which translates to Moon Lake, is located at a height of 14,100 feet. The Chandra Bhaga mountain range forms a striking backdrop for the lake, which changes appearance according to the pictures painted in the sky.

After capturing the colours of the beautiful Chandratal Lake, we drive to our camping site where a hot supper under the gaze of a million stars and the Milky Way awaits us. Over-night at Chandratal lake camps.

Day 6: Chandratal Lake - Manali Drop: Distance - (140 Km/ 7-8 hours)

With visuals of the stunning Chandratal Lake captured in minds and cameras, we continue tracing our steps back, driving on the Kaza – Manali road and after a few hours of driving and some more stunning landscape, we pass through the famous Rohtang Pass and reach Manali. On arrived Manali in evening, drop at Manali bus stop & you can take an overnight bus to Delhi / we can help you arrange a private taxi from Manali to Chandigarh / New Delhi.