Overview
The Spiti Valley RoadTrip Expedition is a must for any adventure seeker who wants an authentic Spiti Valley tour through the Desert. We have curated a comfortable 11 Day trip that will include travelling in a durable Tempos to cover some of the most famous destinations in the valley that will leave you in owe of these beautiful places shrouded in snow!
Itinerary
DAY 1
The beautiful journey to Himachal will commence from Mumbai. Assemble at Bandra railway station and Meet our Co-ordinates. Departure by Train no. 22451 Pune people will travel by Shivshahi bus to Borivali & then Board the train from Borivali.
DAY 2
Pickup from Chandigarh by afternoon by 2pm through private tempo. It’s time to witness change in scenario and feel snow capped mountains coming near us. Soon we reach Shimla - Queen of Himachal/Shogi. Check-in at our hotel (Dinner Included)
DAY 3
Today We’ll be passing through the beautiful towns of Narkanda & Sarahan before entering the spectacular Kinnaur Valley. Before entering Sangla 7500 feet, you might catch a glimpse of the famous Rakcham Meadows one of the most beautiful and romantic valleys, Sangla Valley also known as Baspa Valley.(Breakfast + Dinner Included)
DAY 4
Today we proceed to Chitkul - the last inhabited place in India before the Indo-Tibet border. Chitkul remains closed in winters.Before entering Kalpa at 7500 feet, you might catch a glimpse of the famous Kinner Kailash Peak while it’s covered in snow & Suicide Point at Kalpa. (Breakfast + Dinner Included).
DAY 5
Today we set off on the famous Hindustan-Tibet Highway, famed for its spectacular views and proximity to Tibet. We make our stop at Khab, the confluence of Spiti and Sutlej rivers which one/you can differentiate due to the colour of rivers. We then proceed to Nako, the last hamlet of Kinnaur district famous for its blue Lake & by evening we reach Kaza - the Headquarters of Spiti. (Overnight stay in Homestay at Kaza & Breakfast + Dinner Included).
DAY 6
We begin the day, with a drive to renowned Key Monastery. With over 1000 years’ worth stories to tell, situated at a height of 13,668 feet. Then we will move farther up the valley to the picturesque village of Kibber at 4205 meters. Lastly to Hikkim where we visit the world’s highest post office. (Overnight Stay at Kaza & Breakfast + Dinner Included)
DAY 7
We head to Chandratal Lake , 4,300 meters above sea level in the heart of high Himalayas and is a must see on a full moon night. It derives its name, “Chandra” (Moon) and “Taal” (Lake) from the crescent shape of the lake. (Overnight in Swiss Tents & B + D Included)
DAY 8
The last leg of this Expedition is here. We drive to the beautiful City of Manali with a bag of delightful memories and exciting stories to recount. Go out for a sight seeing in the pleasure evening. (Overnight in Hotel & B + D Included)
DAY 9
Checkout from Manali & Head Towards Chandigarh for return Journey to Home. (Breakfast Included)
DAY 10
Board the return Train, Entire day journey in train with passing the time by chit chatting and playing cards and fun . Train no. 12450
DAY 11
Arrival at Panvel railway Station with Sweet memories and it’s time for farewell. Pune people will board Shivshahi bus from borivali to pune.
Dates
- 17th - 27th Oct
Rates
- 19750/- Chandigarh to Chandigarh
- 23750/- Mumbai to Mumbai
- 24750/- Pune to Pune
- You can register by paying 8000/- pp via UPI, Debit/Credit Card, NEFT, Bank Transfer(Please Click on BOOK NOW button below for Payment details)
Notes
1. BALANCE PAYMENT HAS TO CLEARED ATLEAST 15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE TRIP. UPON FAILING TO PAY, YOUR REGISTERATION WILL BE CANCELLED WITHOUT ANY REFUND OR TRANSFER
2. In the event that the Chandrataal route is closed, we will return via the following route: Kaza → Tabo → Shimla → Chandigarh. However, if the route to Chandrataal is open but camping at Chandrataal Lake is not possible, we will proceed directly to Manali, where accommodations will be provided. Please be aware that any additional costs incurred due to these last-minute itinerary changes will be the responsibility of the participants.
3. Avoid wearing precious Jewellery while trekking, as Trekkers United won’t be responsible for any losses for the same.
4. Swimming in the deep water is strictly prohibited.
5. Mobile connectivity is limited in the area
6. Consuming liquor or any kind of Alcoholic substance is prohibited. Carrying any kind of substance that’s illegal is not allowed. Smoking is strictly not allowed.
7. Cancellation of the trip or of any location due to reasons out of our control like natural calamities or man made incidents like strikes and change in state rules won’t be our responsibility. The participants will be liable to bear cost on any such incidents.
8. The company vehicle will only be responsible for travel from stay to the locations and back to our stays. Any travel beyond that will be chargeable if we are managing it for you all.
9. Sightseeing of all the places depends on various factors like weather, train delay, vehicle breakdown, punctuality of everyone, peak season rush & we or any of our team member will not be responsible.
10. If Train tickets are in RAC/Waiting, there will be extra charge of 600 - 800/- per person & 90% guarantee of the confirmed Tatkal Tickets.
11. Mode of Transport like Train/Bus Etc can be changed with change in time & boarding/dropping point depending on the availibility without any prior notice to Participants
Inclusions & Exlusions
What is included in this tour
- Confirmed/RAC AC train travel Tickets to & fro Chandigarh
- Private Transport throughout the Journey
- Premium Hotel/Homestay accomodations on 3 - 4 Sharing (7 - Nights)
- Pure Veg/Jain Full course Breakfast & Dinner with local taste of meals( 7 Breakfasts & 7 Dinner)
- All entry fees & permits for diffferent locations mentioned in the Itinerary.
- First aid kit & medical assistance.
- Our expert Trip leader who is going to be cherry on top to make sure you have amazing experiences with fun games & best service.
What is not included in this tour
- Any kind of personal Expenses.
- Insurance.
- Meals during the Train & Road Journey & Lunch on all days.
- Additional costs due to road blocks or due to any unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances.
- Any thing not mentioned in the Inclusion.
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Things to Carry
- Bags : (1 RuckSack/Trolley and 1 Day Small Pack )
- Trekking Shoes/ Sports Shoes with good grips
- Slippers/Sandals
- Cap, Towel, Napkin, Toiletries, Toilet paper roll
- 1 Thermal Jacket, decent fleece and warm layers.
- Raincoat or Umbrella
- 4 Pair of Socks (Atleast 2 Woolen socks)
- Hand gloves (Thermal)
- Personal Medicines, Band-aids, Vomiting pill, Electrol Packets, Lip Balm, Sun Protection Cream, Cap
- Water Bottle
- 1 Fevikwik Packet
- Camera, Valuable Ornaments (Carry at your Personal Risk
- Dryfuits, Biscuits, Chocolates, Dry Food
- Original Address Proof (Aadhaar/License)
FAQ
Q1) Is Spiti Backpacking Trek or Trip?
- It is a offbeat trip with little adventures throughout the Journey.
Q2) What is the Group Size?
- Group size is usually around 15 - 20
Q3) What is the Age Group for this Trip?
- 16 - 36 Yrs Only
Q4. I am a solo female wanting to Join, is it safe?
- Yes we always have 25% Female Solo Travelers/Trekkers onboard & you will have an amazing experience.
Q5. When to Book this Trip?
- If you are planning to join us from Mumbai/Pune, Book it well in advance because usually Train Tickets are not available
Q6. What will be the daytime and night temperature?
- During day time the temperature will be around 6 to 10 and during night it will fall down to -5°
Q7. Do you help wiith flight books?
- Yes, you can contact us for best flight deals.
Q8. What is the arrival & Departure time for Chandigarh to Chandigarh Package ?
- Pickup - 2pm Chandigarh Railway station on Day 2
Drop - 12am at night Chandigarh Sahibzada gurudwara on Day 9
Refund & Cancellation Policy
Before 45 Days - 50% Refund on the Registration amount.
45 - 30 Days - No Refund on Registration
30 - 20 Days - 25% Refund on Full Amount
20 - 10 Days - 10% Refund on Full Amount
After 10 Days - No Refund
1. Cancellation charge is applied on total trip cost, not on any partial or token amounts. E.g. if you paid 10,000 for a 25000 trip, 2 months in advance and decide to cancel a trip less than 30 days before trip start date, the cancellation charge will be applied on 25000, not 10,000.
2. Full Payment of the trip cost must be completed 30 before the trip begins. Pending Payments may eventually lead to the cancellation of the trip.
3. None of the amount is transferrable to any other trip or treks & no credit notes will be given.
4. If the Trip is cancelled from our end, Minimal 7% amount will be deducted & for the remaining amount a Credit Note will be Provided to use on any
other Treks & Trips.(No Cash Refund)
5. In Case of Trip Extension due to Weather or any unforseen conditions, Indivdual will have to pay 2500/- Cash Per Day to the Trip Leader on Spot.
6. Itinerary is subject to change without any prior notice due to Weather Condition or any other unavoidable reasons & Its the Trip Leaders Call we
value everyone’s safety over the Trip.
7. Cancellation of the trip or of any location due to reasons out of our control like natural calamities or man made incidents like strikes and change in
state rules won’t be our responsibility. The participants will be liable to bear cost on any such incidents.
8. The company vehicle will only be responsible for travel from stay to the locations and back to our stays. Any travel beyond that will be chargeable if
we are managing it for you all.
9. Sightseeing of all the places depends on various factors like weather, train delay, vehicle breakdown, punctuality of everyone, peak season rush & we or any of our team member will not be responsible.
10. If Train tickets are in RAC/Waiting, there will be extra charge of 600 - 800/- per person & 90% guarantee of the confirmed Tatkal Tickets.
11. Mode of Transport like Train/Bus Etc can be changed depending upon the availiblity with change in time & boarding/dropping point depending on the availibility without any prior notice to Participants.
12. The photos/videos content created on Trekkers United’s trip (by our leaders) is the property of Trekkers United and can only be used by us for advertising across media platforms. None of the digital content can be used by anyone for advertising/commercialuse without obtaining the rightful permissions by Trekkers United.
13. The IDs shall all be verified before boarding. No boarding shall be entertained without avalid Govt. ID.
14. Travelers must take care of their luggage & belongings. The management shall not be responsible for any damage or any missing items along the tour.
15. Our time of departure is fixed and the travelers must depart by the stated time & keep their status updated with the trip coordinator(s). Anyone missing the transport shall not be eligible for any refunds.
16. In case of injury/illness occurring to a participant during the tour, external evacuation/ transport services may need to be engaged safeguarding the health of the participant. In such a case any additional cost arising from making such arrangements will have to be borne by the concerned participant/participant’s family.
17. Only one offer or credit can be used at a time; multiple offers or credits cannot be combined simultaneously.