Spiti Valley Private Tour in 4 Days

Why Chose Our Spiti Road Trip

• We are truly local operators specialising in Spiti Valley road trips for 10 years now
• Stay in carefully handpicked homestays and best available hotels
• Travel with professional driver cum guide specialising on Spiti road

Highlights:

• Tour of ancient remote monasteries in Ki, Kibber, Komic

• Camping at Chandertaal lake at 4270 meters

• Drive over high altitude passes Rohtang Pass and Kunzum La and through Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary

• Visit the highest villages in world including Komic, Tashigong, Langza and highest post office in Hikkim

• Experience unique homestays to experience the true local culture and cuisine   

Route: Manali – Rohtang Pass – Chandertaal – Kunzum Pass –Losar – Ki – Kibber – Hikkim - Komic - Langza - Kaza – Rohtang La - Manali

Overview:

An off road ride to Spiti offers a rush of a lifetime and a view of the Promised Land. Chandrataal is known as the Moon Lake (from its crescent shape) and shimmers at an altitude of 4,300 m (14,000 ft) in the Spiti region of the Lahoul and Spiti district in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Chandrataal feeds the fierce river Chandra and is almost 2.5 Km in circumference. It is in turn fed by glacier Samudri Taapu.

We will start the drive in comfortable SUVs from dA Base in Manali and pass through the lush green forests of Marhi and Gulaba and on to Rohtang Pass (a 3 to 4 hour ride depending on the traffic). The non-existent road leads to Chhatru and then on to Batal. Chandertal is just 38 km from here and we will camp just before the lake at an exotic location in luxury tents. The terrain is treacherous and needs to be navigated with great skill and caution. But the sights and sounds that one gets to witness are beyond belief.

Wake upto a mesmerising morning by the lake, explore the highest villages and monasteries in the world, go for a fossil hike at langza, Spiti is one unforgettanle place that will have keep coming back for more.

We will start the drive from dA Base - Mountaaineerz in Manali and pass through the forests of Marhi and Gulaba and on to Rohtang La (a 3 to 4 hour drive depending on  traffic conditions). The non-existent road leads to Chhatru and then on to Batal. It is serious off-roading in Spiti. Chandertaal is just 38 km from here and we will camp just before the lake at an exotic location in luxury tents. The terrain is treacherous and needs to be navigated with great skill and caution. But the sights and sounds that one gets to witness are beyond belief.

Wake up and after an early breakfast at the campsite drive to Chandertaal, which is about 2 km away. Next, the trip will move to explore some of the highest villages and monasteries in the world such as Chicham Ki, Kibber, Hikkim and Langza. There is a unique fossil hike which starts from Langza.

Explore the capital of Spiti, Kaza, which is quite an interesting township with modern as well as traditional eating joints and shopping arcades. Spiti and its culture is ancient and rich and interacting with the locals here gives an upclose insight into the lives of Spitians.

Be prepared to ride on the roughest and highest roads in the world. Only high clearance 4x4 off road vehicles our used for this trip. Remember, the ride may not be that comfortable as the drive is mostly on no roads but it sure would be the most scenic and wild. All relevant details of the touring team including staff will be shared with authorities including the SDM and the police and all due permits and permissions will be acquired before the commencement of the trip. All vehicles are equipped with oxygen cylinders and a basic first aid medical kit. The trip will start after a quick round of refreshments..

SHORT ITINERARY:

Day 0 (optional): Arrive in Manali – ‘dA Base’ – acclimatization hike – Himalayan village culture experience – angling/ziplining

Day 1: Arrive in Manali – Report at Basecamp - drive to Chandertaal  (140 km)
Day 2:  Chandrataal – Kunzum La – Losar - Ki – Kibber - Chicham (80 km)
Day 3: Chicham - Hikkim - Komic - Tashigong - Langza (50 km)
Day 4: Langza - Kaza – Kunzum La – Batal – Chhatru – Rohtang Pass – Manali (215 km)

DETAILED ITINERARY:

Day 0 (optional): Arrive in Manali – ‘dA Base’ – acclimatization hike – Himalayan village culture experience – angling/ziplining

The participants will deboard the Bus at ‘15 Mile bridge’ bus stand, 14 kms short of New Manali bus stand. From this pick-up point, the guests will be driven to dA Base - Mountaineerz, our basecamp in Haripur, near Manali. After refreshments and breakfast, hike 2 hrs to ‘dA Kkoott’ - Himalayan Jungle Lodge in Soil, the oldest village of this valley. Unwind at the Himalayan Jungle Retreat located in an apple orchard by a glacial stream at the edge of a thick deodar and pine forest. After lunch explore surrounding or go angling if you like. This region is very rich in exotic himalayan flora and fauna. The Haripur glacial stream is abundant with trout fish. There is a hidden waterfall about an hour away from the lodge. It is a great hike to the waterfall. Return back at base to chat with the team over bonfire and dinner.

You can opt to stay at the Himalayan Jungle Lodge instead of the base (choose from add ons)

Day 1: Arrive in Manali – Report at Basecamp - drive to Chandertaal | 140 km - 8 hr

Deboard the bus at 15 Mile bridge bus stop on the manali highway, 15 km before Manali. A Mountaineerz’s team member will pick you up and assist you to check in to dA Base - Mountaineerz, Haripur.  Meet the other guests and team members over refreshments. After allotment of RE 350 cc bikes, leave for the road trip to Spiti. The drive will go through thick forests of Marhi and Gulaba and on to Rohtang La (3,978 mts). We'll take a refreshment break at Gulaba/Marhi. We'll have an early lunch at Chhatru (estimated time: 4 hour from the start). Next stop is Batal, where we'll stop for a tea break. Chandertal is just 38 km from here and we will camp just before the lake at an exotic location in comfortable premium camping tents.

Stay: Swiss camp near Chandertaal

Meals: Refreshments, Brunch, Dinner (Veg)

Day 2:  Chandrataal – Kunzum La – Losar – Ki – Kibber – Chicham

After an early breakfast, we will leave from Chandrataal and head on to Kunzum La, which is also the highest point of the trip. Drive over Kunzum La to enter the middle land called Spiti Valley. After crossing Losar, the drive will move on to explore the ancient monasteries and sights in the high altitude villages of Ki and Kibber. Kibber is known for the Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary. The drive will then go to the a high altitude ancient village of Chicham. It is connected by a high altitude bridge which is just 3 years old. Earlier, the villagers could only access the village in a trolley. Chicham is also known for Snow Leopard sightings in winters. Quite a adventure!

Stay: Homestay in Chicham

Meals: Refreshments, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Veg)

Day 3: Chicham - Hikkim - Komic - Tashigong - Langza

After an early breakfast in the traditional homestay in Chicham, drive over the bridge again and visit some of the highest villages in the world including Hikkim, Komic, Tashigong and drive on to Langza. Hikkim is at an elevation of 4,400 mts with limited access and has the highest post office in the world. Komic is at an altitude of 4,580 mts and is 2 km from Hikkim. It used to be known for the highest motorable road in the world. Tashigong is at an elevation of 4,680 mts and is the highest inhabited village in the world. Drive on to the village of Langza. Langza, also known as the Fossil village, is at an altitude of 4,420 mts. It is known for the fossil hike. Stay the night in a traditional Spitian homestay and enjoy the local cuisine.  

Stay: Homestay in Langza

Meals: Refreshments, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Veg)

Day 4: Langza - Kaza – Kunzum La – Batal – Chhatru – Rohtang Pass – Manali Basecamp

After an early breakfast in Langza, drive to Kaza and enjoy the vibrant city. Kaza is the capital of Spiti. After refreshments there, head on to Manali via Chhatru. Stop for lunch at Chhatru and then continue to basecamp in Manali after crossing Rohtang La. Upon reaching basecamp, we'll have a hearty lunch and refresh ourselves. The trip ends here and guests who are taking a bus back to Delhi/Chandigarh can get dropped to 15 Mile bridge bus station.

Meals: Refreshments, Breakfast, Lunch (Veg)

We part ways here to meet again for the next adventure.

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