Summer Spiti Full Circuit With Chandratal 7 Night / 8 Days

Overview

Experience the ultimate Himalayan adventure with our Summer Spiti Full Circuit with Chandratal – 7 Nights / 8 Days tour. This spectacular journey takes you through the rugged landscapes of Manali, Rohtang Pass, Kunzum Pass, Chandratal Lake, Spiti Valley, Kaza, Tabo, Nako and Kinnaur, offering a perfect combination of adventure, nature, culture and breathtaking mountain scenery.

The journey begins from Manali and takes you across the high-altitude Rohtang Pass and Kunzum Pass towards the remote and beautiful Spiti Valley. Explore the famous Chandratal Lake, surrounded by majestic snow-covered peaks, before continuing to Kaza, the heart of Spiti. Discover ancient monasteries, traditional villages and some of the highest inhabited villages in the world, including Komic, Hikkim and Langza.

As the circuit continues, visit Key Monastery, Chicham Bridge, Dhankar Monastery, Pin Valley, Tabo and Nako, before travelling through the scenic Kinnaur Valley and completing the circuit. With dramatic valleys, winding mountain roads, Buddhist monasteries, crystal-clear rivers and stunning Himalayan landscapes at every turn, this 8-day expedition is perfect for travellers seeking an unforgettable Spiti Valley road trip with Chandratal.

Tour Highlights

Travel through toughest roads of India.
Chitkul – Last Village of India on Indo -Tibetan Border
Visit Kalpa, Narayan Nagini Temple( Kinner Kailash)
Beautiful and Oldest Monasteries of Spiti – Kee & Dhankar .
Self-Mummified Monk at Gue.
Star Gazing.
Fossil Village – Langza.
Exploring the Enchanting Moon Lake -Chandra Taal .
Experience the Milky Way -Chandratal
Asia Highest Bridge at Chicham.
Highest Post Office of the World- Hikkim.
Highest Village connected to Motorable Road.
Lingti: The waterfall in Spiti
Mane: Old Bridge of Spiti
Visit the majestic gateway to the Spiti Valley – Kunzum Pass
High Altitude Lepcha La Pass (if Weather Permits) ( Limited Visitors and time contrains in Peak Season

Included/Exclude

Stays for 6 Nights in Hotel, Homestay and Guest House on Double & Triple Sharing basis.
All transportation will be organized by us through the above mentioned vehicle with a professional driver.
Driver allowance, Toll, Parking, Road Tax, Fuel charge, night halt, Inner Line Permits.
Trip Co-ordinator throughout the trip.
A/C Semi Sleeper bus tickets from Delhi - Shimla & Return from Manali - Delhi.
Vehicle for trip from Shimla onwards by Tempo Traveller 13 or 16 seater.
Availability of Oxygen Cans in case of emergency for group tours.

Entry fees to the sightseeing spots, camera fees, and cost of all other optional activities (subjected to choice of package).
Any cost (stay & transport) arising due to natural calamities like landslides, roadblocks etc. (to be borne directly by the customer on the spot)
Cost of 4*4 Vehicle if needed due road blocks.
Alcohol , Mineral Water , Meals /refreshments lunch on the highway.
Day 1 Breakfast & Day 7 Dinner.
Cost of Heater
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Tour Plan

Day-0 : Delhi – Shimla

Assemble 45 minutes before the scheduled departure time at Boarding Point in Delhi.
Overnight A/C Semi Sleeper buses Journey to Shimla.
Boarding Time shall be in between 2100 hrs- 2300 hrs.
Boarding point will be Kashmeri Gate / RK Ashram /Similar

Notes:

Travelers who live outside Delhi are advised to book trains or flights arriving in Delhi no later than 1700 hrs on the day their trip begins.
Request you to please carry essential items like facewash, toothbrush and one pair of Change in your backpack for the next dayfor freshen up. (no shower facility only Washroom and changing)

Day-01 : Shimla - Chitkul

We will reach Shimla early in the morning. Board the tempo traveler
/ private SUV booked as per your booking and start your Spiti valley trip.
Have breakfast, fresh up and drive through Narkanda. Experience the journey through magnificent landscapes of Kinnaur.
Visit Kinnaur gate and get some photo clicked.
Travel along the Sutlej River till Karcham and continue our journey towards Sangla Valley.
Reach Chitkul by evening which is the last village on Indian side on the Indo–Tibetan border. Dinner and Overnight Sleep.
Stay can be changed to Sangla/Rakkcham incase of rush or peak season time.
Note:
Breakfast on this day is not included. We will stop at restaurant / Dhaba on the route to freshen up

Day 02 : Chitkul – Khab Sangam – Nako – Tabo

After breakfast we will explore Chitkul spend some time near river side of Baspa river , Akhri Dhaba and pay tribute to mathi goddess at the temple in the village and depart to Nako.
Visit the popular Narayan Nagini Temple for Kinner Kailash view.
Explore Khab Sangam (confluence of River Sutlej & River Spiti)
Reach Nako, by evening, Visit Monestry and Nako Lake.
check in your stay and have Dinner.

Day-03 : Nako – Lepcha La Pass - Gue – Tabo - Dhankar

After Breakfast, Nako exploration.
Visit the high -altitude Lepcha La Pass (if Weather Permits)
Move to Dhankar via Gue Monastery: Home to Old Mummy.
Head Towards Tabo and visit Tabo Monastery which is close to 1000 years old now & Tabo caves (also called the Ajanta of Himalayas)
After exploring Tabo, covering Old Mane Bridge and head towards Dhankar
Reach Dhankar by evening, check in your stay and have Dinner

Day-04 : Dhankar – Lingti Waterfall - Pin Valley – Kaza

After Breakfast,heads towards Dhankar lake trek (total trek time 3.5 which starts from Dhankar monastery. ( OPTIONAL)
Dhankar lake is situated at a high altitude in the desert mountain valleys between India and Tibet.
On reaching Dhankar lake you can also get a wonderful view of Manirang Peak (6593 meters)– the highest peak of Himachal Pradesh lying on the border of Kinnaur and Spiti district.
After lunch at Dhankar monastery we will drive to Pin valley bridge
Reach Kaza by evening, check in your stay and have Dinner.
Note-Things to carry during trek:
1. A camera for sure.
2. 1 ltr of water.
3. A good hiking shoe.
4.Wind proof jacket, it will be windy throughout the trek
5. Sunglass for sure.

Day-05 : Kaza – Hikkim – Komic – Langza – Kaza

After Breakfast, heads towards sightseeing of SpitiValley.
First, we will be visiting Hikkim, and send postcards from the World’s Highest Post Office.
Next, we will visit the World’s Highest Village connected via motor- able road, Komic
The Buddha Statue is waiting for you at Langza.
Come back to kaza and go for self-exploration in kaza market.
Come to stay and have Dinner.

Day-06 : Kaza – Losar - Kunzum Pass – Chandratal

After Breakfast , heads towards spectacular Tibetan Buddhist Kee Monastery located on a picturesque hilltop at an altitude of 4,166 meters above the sea level.
Next, we will visit Chicham Bridge i.e. the second highest suspension bridge in Asia.
Leave for Chandratal via Kunzum Pass (Gateway of Spiti) we will have lunch at Losar where the road end and its complete off road from there.
Reach Chandratal by Late noon.
Visit Beautiful Chandratal Lake.
Dinner and Overnight stay at Chandratal.
Stay in Chandratal will be on Quad sharing

Day-07 : Chandratal - Manali - Delhi transfer

Enjoy a nice, warm breakfast with a majestic view.
Leave for manali via famous Chacha Chachi Dhaba & Atal Tunnel.
Travel through one of the world's most thrilling & scenic routes.
Before we leave for Delhi, we will explore Manali (by own , if time permits.)
Overnight Journey to Delhi.
Note:
Dinner on this day is not included.

Day- 08 : Delhi Arrival

Reach Delhi by morning (1100 Hrs) on the following day with amazing memories and new friends.
End of Tour.
Note:
Travelers residing outside Delhi are recommended to schedule their return train or flight departures for after 2 PM on this day.