About Summer Spiti Circuit
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Himachal Pradesh and Spiti Valley. From serene villages nestled in apple orchards to mystical monasteries and majestic peaks, this tour promises an epic adventure filled with scenic drives, cultural exploration, and thrilling experiences.
Join us for a journey across Narkanda, Sangla, Kalpa, Tabo, Kaza, Chandratal, and Manali, complete with cozy stays, delicious meals, and enchanting landscapes that will leave you mesmerized.
Highlights of the 9-Day Majestic Himalayan Tour
- Flag off the journey from Chandigarh and explore the serene beauty of Narkanda.
- Discover the quaint charm of Sangla with its Tibetan heritage and the pristine Baspa River.
- Visit Kalpa, a magical village offering stunning views of Kinnar Kailash.
- Explore Tabo, home to one of the oldest monasteries in the Himalaya.
- Experience Kaza, the heart of Spiti Valley, with its unique blend of culture and heritage.
- Relish the beauty of Chandratal, the Moon Lake, surrounded by celestial landscapes.
- Conclude the journey in Manali, a bustling resort town with endless charm.
Itinerary
Narkanda, also known as the Ski Town, is just 70 kms from Shimla and is
still unexplored.
The place is no less than a mystical land. The town is known for its high
levels of snow fall
and its beautiful views of the snowscapes.
This is also the apple capital of Himachal. The village of Kotgarh, is where
it all began. The
rich history and culture of the place would provide for endless stories
during your stay here.
A perfect pitstop as the altitude marks the much needed acclimatisation for
the journey
ahead.
• Drive through the scenic Shimla hills up to Narkanda
• Check in to your comfortable accommodation.
• Evenings to relish with good food, good music and good vibes.
• Drive through the scenic Shimla hills up to Narkanda
• Check in to your comfortable accommodation.
• Evenings to relish with good food, good music and good vibes.
Its SANGLA today, a small town in Kinnaur, located very close the
Indo-Tibetan border.
Carrying a rich Tibetan, the scenic town mesmerizes you with Himalayan
mountains, thick oak and pine forests, majestic glacier streams and rhe
pristine Baspa river flowing through the valley.
on the way we shall be halting at Sarahan, also known as the gateway to
Kinnaur, and visit the architectural marvel of Bhimakali Temple.
After breakfast we say goodbye to Kotgarh as we head towards Sangla.
Lunch enroute.
Experience Taranda Cliff as the entrance to Kinnaur.
Reach Sangla and spend the evening at your cozy stay with the views of Baspa river and the grandeur of Himalaya.
After breakfast we say goodbye to Kotgarh as we head towards Sangla.
Lunch enroute.
Experience Taranda Cliff as the entrance to Kinnaur.
Reach Sangla and spend the evening at your cozy stay with the views of Baspa river and the grandeur of Himalaya.
KALPA, a quaint little Kinnauri settlememt, nestled in shadows of the mighty
Kinnar Kailash peak.
As per the folktales, Kinnaur with all its beauty fell from the heavens as a
gift from the Gods. Kalpa came to prominence when
it was visited by British Governor General Lord Dalhousie in 1848.
Its magical to walk through the village as one traces the thin line between Buddhist and Hindu worshipping complexes amalgamated together seamlessly.
• After breakfast, visit Chitkul, ' the last Indian village' located 25km from Sangla.
• Enjoy the stunning views of snowclad Baspa range and melodious sound of Baspa River.
• Visit the famous Mathidevi temple situated in the middle of the village.
• Head back to exit Sangla valley and crossover Sutlej river to start the climb for Kalpa town.
• Explore the market in Reckong Peo and visit Kothi devi
• Evening to leisure around with the views of Kinnar Kailash
Its magical to walk through the village as one traces the thin line between Buddhist and Hindu worshipping complexes amalgamated together seamlessly.
• After breakfast, visit Chitkul, ' the last Indian village' located 25km from Sangla.
• Enjoy the stunning views of snowclad Baspa range and melodious sound of Baspa River.
• Visit the famous Mathidevi temple situated in the middle of the village.
• Head back to exit Sangla valley and crossover Sutlej river to start the climb for Kalpa town.
• Explore the market in Reckong Peo and visit Kothi devi
• Evening to leisure around with the views of Kinnar Kailash
Tabo village is one of the finest settlements in Spiti Valley. The focal
point of the village is
Tabo Gompa, the oldest and largest monastery in Spiti. The monastery was
founded in
996 AD and is known as the ‘Ajanta and Ellora of the Himalayas’.
Tabo Gompa is an excellent example of resilient earthen architecture dating
back centuries. It
houses intricate wall frescos and rock inscriptions.
• Wake up with the mesmerizing sunrise at Kalpa
• Visit Roghi Cliff and Buddhist and Hindu temple complex.
• Lunch at Nako followed by a walk through the village to Nako Lake.
• Take a detour into Gue valley to visit the famous 500-year-old ‘mummy’ of a monk.
• On arrival, check into the finest Homestay at Tabo.
• Wake up with the mesmerizing sunrise at Kalpa
• Visit Roghi Cliff and Buddhist and Hindu temple complex.
• Lunch at Nako followed by a walk through the village to Nako Lake.
• Take a detour into Gue valley to visit the famous 500-year-old ‘mummy’ of a monk.
• On arrival, check into the finest Homestay at Tabo.
Kaza, or Kaja as the locals call it, is the headquarters of Spiti Valley in
the Lahaul and Spiti
district and for the travelers, it is surely the 'heart of Spiti'.
The
town is well developed with almost all infrastructure facilities and
provides
for all basic
amenities. Kaza has a lot to offer in terms of culture, heritage, and
magnificence, besides
cafes, eateries, and shopping arcades.
• After breakfast, visit TABO monastery. Built in 996 AD, Tabo Monastery is the oldest and largest monastery in Spiti Valley and one of the finest settlements as well.
• Driving along the river Spiti, we make a small detour to visit Dhankar village. The monastery here offers the best view of another confluence - Spiti and Pin rivers meeting.
• On arrival at KAZA, check into your comfortable homestay and enjoy the rest of the evening meeting Spitians in the market and experience the hospitality over dinner.
• After breakfast, visit TABO monastery. Built in 996 AD, Tabo Monastery is the oldest and largest monastery in Spiti Valley and one of the finest settlements as well.
• Driving along the river Spiti, we make a small detour to visit Dhankar village. The monastery here offers the best view of another confluence - Spiti and Pin rivers meeting.
• On arrival at KAZA, check into your comfortable homestay and enjoy the rest of the evening meeting Spitians in the market and experience the hospitality over dinner.
Today we explore the landscape beyond Kaza studded with numerous settlements
at god
forbidden altitudes.
THESE LANDMARKS ARE CLOSER TO THE SKY THAN TO THE SEA.
We will be exploring the popular Langza Hikkim Komik circuit today. From fossil hunting, to writing postcards back home to visiting the highest village with a road in the world, there is something for everyone today and it's surely a day of creating a million memories.
So let's hit the road.
• After breakfast, we depart for the circuit.
• Reach Langza and explore the area around the Buddha statue.
• Try your luck looking for hidden fossils from the time these mountains came to be.
• Head out to visit Hikkim — the highest post office in the world. Don’t forget to drop in a few postcards here.
• Visit the iconic Kee Monastery built in the 11th century. With one of the largest populations of Lamas residing at a monastery, it has a dedicated complex for the residents to live, study, and practice.
• Evening to relish in Kaza.
We will be exploring the popular Langza Hikkim Komik circuit today. From fossil hunting, to writing postcards back home to visiting the highest village with a road in the world, there is something for everyone today and it's surely a day of creating a million memories.
So let's hit the road.
• After breakfast, we depart for the circuit.
• Reach Langza and explore the area around the Buddha statue.
• Try your luck looking for hidden fossils from the time these mountains came to be.
• Head out to visit Hikkim — the highest post office in the world. Don’t forget to drop in a few postcards here.
• Visit the iconic Kee Monastery built in the 11th century. With one of the largest populations of Lamas residing at a monastery, it has a dedicated complex for the residents to live, study, and practice.
• Evening to relish in Kaza.
The walk from the parking spot seems long and impatient until the turn opens
up to this.
majestic and magical hidden marvel.
Turquoise blue blanket floating under the sky in the shape of a crescent, the name Chandratal—the Moon Lake—the name says it all. Truly a celestial haven on earth.
• Early breakfast and leave for the beautiful place Chandratal.
• On our way, we shall cross over and stop at Chicham bridge —One of the Asia's highest bridge.
• Reach Kunzum La—the highest point of our journey.
• Arrive at Chandratal by noon, and check into our campsite. • Visit the lake post lunch and spend rest of the evening at your leisure.
majestic and magical hidden marvel.
Turquoise blue blanket floating under the sky in the shape of a crescent, the name Chandratal—the Moon Lake—the name says it all. Truly a celestial haven on earth.
• Early breakfast and leave for the beautiful place Chandratal.
• On our way, we shall cross over and stop at Chicham bridge —One of the Asia's highest bridge.
• Reach Kunzum La—the highest point of our journey.
• Arrive at Chandratal by noon, and check into our campsite. • Visit the lake post lunch and spend rest of the evening at your leisure.
Manali, a much-desired destination for all travelers visiting Himachal. It
is a resort town nestled in
the mountains near the northern end of the Kullu valley along the river
Beas.
Manali has grown into a big tourist center of world fame within a very short time and a definite base for all adventure enthusiasts wanting to explore the region.
• We start early today as the road ahead of Chandratal is a bit more adventurous with many water crossings.
• We begin our drive along Chandra river.
• Stopover at the famous Atal tunnel.
• Check into the Boutique stay amidst apple orchards in Manali.
• Explore Mall road and old Manali in the evening.
Manali has grown into a big tourist center of world fame within a very short time and a definite base for all adventure enthusiasts wanting to explore the region.
• We start early today as the road ahead of Chandratal is a bit more adventurous with many water crossings.
• We begin our drive along Chandra river.
• Stopover at the famous Atal tunnel.
• Check into the Boutique stay amidst apple orchards in Manali.
• Explore Mall road and old Manali in the evening.
• As all good things come to an end, so has our epic road trip.
• Check out post breakfast and head back to Chandigarh.
• All travelers will be dropped at a convenient location in Chandigarh.
• Check out post breakfast and head back to Chandigarh.
• All travelers will be dropped at a convenient location in Chandigarh.
Inclusions
- All Accommodation
- All transport from Chandigarh to Chandigarh
- Meals – Breakfast and Dinner
- All tolls, Permits, parking
- Driver allowances and stay
- Tour Leader and respective expenses
- Coordination and management fees
- Taxes included
- Good vibes!
Exclusions
- Any Air/ Train / bus fare which has not been mentioned
- Any personal shopping of any type
- Any other meals / snacks during the journey etc. which have not been mentioned above
- Any alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks
- Anything which has not been included above
Cancellation Policy
- If cancelled within 7 days – Full Retention.
- If cancelled within 20 days – 25 percent of the total cost.
- Full refund if cancelled before 20 days.