Spiti Valley Tour Himachal Pradesh
Spiti Valley, a mountainous cold desert freckled with green patches over a dry weather-beaten face, fascinating valleys, windswept landscapes, and quiet villages, Spiti, which loosely translates as ‘the middle land’. The geographic placement passes a heavy influence of Buddhism and stark cultural similarities of the region into the valley. Religion plays a major role in everyday life, testified by the piles of ‘mani’ stones, white-washed shortens that house Buddhist relics, and prayer flags fluttering relentlessly in thin air. Echoes of ‘Om Mani Padme Hum’ (literally,’Behold the Jewel in the Lotus)by all bring good fortune and prosperity to the distant land. Novelist Rudyard Kipling in his book ‘Kim’ describes Spiti as a world within a world,” a place where the gods live’ -something that holds true to the present day.
Travel Plan
Day 1 : Shimla to Chitkul
Day 2: Sangla to Kalpa & Sightseeing of Kalpa
Day 3 : Kalpa-Nako-Gue-Tabo
Day 4 :Tabo-Dhankar-Pin-Kaza
Day 5: Kaza – Hikkim -Langa- Komik -Key-Kibber- Chicham (Stay at Kaza)
Day 6 : Kaza- Losar -Kunzum-Chandrataal-Manali
Day 7: Departure
Route : Shimla – Kufri- Narkanda- Sarahan -Karcham- Sangla – Chitkul.
This Amazing Road Trip will start from ISBT Shimla in a comfortable Tempo Traveller/Innova. We rise and shine early in the morning and get a head start on our road trip to cover 250 kilometers toward Chitkul in 9 hours. Popularly known as the last inhabited village near the Indo- Tibetan Border, the Indian roads end here at Chitkul. This small village in the Kinnaur district is the home to some of the finest potatoes in the world. The village is famous for its traditional Pahadi houses with roofs made of either slate or wooden planks. Surrounded by high snowclad mountain peaks, Chitkul is also often known as the Swiss Alps of India! After having a delicious dinner, we spend the night in one of the best hotels in Sangla.
The drive from Shimla to Kalpa had taken around 2 hours with umpteen photo breaks.
Kalpa: A fairytale village nestled in the majestic Kinnaur Kailash Mountains of the Himalayas; Kalpa is a nature lover’s paradise. Boasting spectacular sights of Mount Kinnaur Kailash, extensive apple orchards, and a mesmerizing mixture of Hinduism and Buddhism, Kalpa is one of the best places to visit in Himachal Pradesh to experience the raw and pristine charm of the Himalayas.
Here are some attractions of Kalpa:
Hu-Bu-Lan-Kar Monastery: The Hu-Bu-Lan-Kar Monastery is a popular tourist attraction in Kalpa and is located near the town’s main market. The monastery is home to a large statue of Lord Buddha and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.
Kalpa Village: The village of Kalpa is a must-visit for its stunning views of the Kinnaur Kailash mountain range. The village is known for its apple orchards, traditional Himachali architecture, and warm hospitality.
“I Love Kinnaur” Point (Also known as suicide point): Around 3 km away from the Kalpa village, this spot is so heavenly that the tourist forgets about the dangerous trench for a while. The journey to this Point takes you through the ardent landscapes and enticing apple orchards which are truly a feast for the eyes.
Dinner and overnight stay in Kalpa.
Let’s start this blissful morning in the Kinnauri region of Himachal. From here, after breakfast, we depart for Tabo while crossing the treacherous Malling stream. En route Tabo we will visit Nako village and Nako lake the most picturesque hamlet of Kinnaur, After this, we now enter the vast Spiti Valley, We drive further to the village Giu. Giu village is known for its 500 years old mysterious mummy which still has its teeth and hair intact. After visiting the temple where this mummy is still preserved we head to Tabo where The Dalai Lama has expressed his wishes to Tabo Monastery since it is considered one of the holiest. After a full day of moving around, we finally call it a night at a homestay in Tabo with beautiful views around which you will next morning from your window.
Route: Tabo- Dhankar- Mudh Village – Kaza
This day after breakfast, we then move on to explore Dhankar Monastery. Dhankar used to be the administrative capital of Spiti before Kaza. After spending some amazing moments in this peaceful area, we head towards Mudh which is a high-altitude village located in Pin Valley of Spiti District. Pin Valley is known for its Pin Valley National Park, home to the snow leopard and Siberian ibex. Mudh is the last motorable village in India on this side. Mudh is an enchanting land that is sure to leave you awestruck! From Mudh, we finally head to our final destination of the day, Kaza, the administrative capital and largest town of Spiti, and hit towards our hotel, homestay & Mudhouse.
After Breakfast, we shall leave for Hikkim for a visit to the world’s highest post office in the world. After sending out a postcard, we will be driving to Langza, a village that is home to the ancient Lang Temple which is estimated to be around 1000 years old.
Komik: Boasting of being the world’s highest village connected by a motorable road, the Komik is a quaint, idyllic hamlet ideal for a rejuvenating vacation away from metropolitan city life
Key Monastery is nestled between the mountains in a bowl-shaped valley. We will then go farther up the valley to the picturesque village of Kibber to treasure the expanses of beautiful landscapes and the immeasurable beauty of the snow-tipped mountains. Also drive to the Chicham Bridge, Asia’s highest suspended bridge that hangs in the air dramatically atop a 1000 feet deep gorge.
Later in the evening, we will drive back to Kaza to spend the night at the Mudhouse in Kaza.
Route : Kaza- Losar -Kunzum-Chandrataal-Manali
We now drive through the least populated village of SpitiLosar, to reach India’s highest motorable mountain pass which connects Kullu and Lahaul to Spiti Valley- Kunzum La at 15,000 feet. From Kunzum La, we head towards one of the most photogenic places in Spiti Valley- the breathtaking Chandratal Lake, also known as the lake of the moon. This magnificent lake has surprisingly no visible source of water, concluding that the water for this lake comes from underground. We will depart from Chandrataal to Manali today.
Route : Manali – Kullu- Mandi – Delhi
AFTER HAVING BREAKFAST WE WILL DROP YOU IN THE LOCAL MANALI MARKET AND YOU CAN ENJOY SHOPPING OR EXPLORING PLACES AROUND. VOLVO TICKETS WILL BE GIVEN TO THOSE WHO HAD BOOKED THE ENTIRE PACKAGE WITH US.
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