Spiti valley winter Tour

White Spiti – Winter Road Trip

Winter, which embraces Spiti Valley in the first week of November, and stays on until the fourth week of March, is a cold, harsh and tough time in the valley. While it may not be the easiest time to travel through Spiti Valley valley, it certainly is the most rewarding time to come visit.

Group Tour Dates: 

• 21 Mar – 27 Mar 2021 
• 28th – 3rd Apr 2021

Tour Duration: 6 Nights – 7 Days

Tour Start – End : Shimla – Shimla

Tour Cost (Per person ): Rs 22950 

Road Trip Highlights : 

• Guided road trip to a snow-clad white Spiti Valley in a car driven by experienced local drivers.
• Day Snow Hike, Ki Monastery tour with a monk and local food cooking session included
• An adventure of a lifetime – stay at homestays with local families and experience the warm Spitian hospitality.

Spiti Valley Winter Tour Itinerary :

DAY 1 : Drive from Shimla to Kalpa

We begin this Spiti Valley Winter Expedition by hitting the road from Shimla. We pass through popular towns of Sarahan and Rampur-Bushahr before entering the spectacular Kinnaur Valley. Before entering Kalpa at 7549 feet, we catch a glimpse of the famous Kinner Kailash Peak – said to be the summer abode of Lord Shiva.

At Kalpa, you will warm up with a piping cup of tea before checking into your warm hotel room.

Overnight at a hotel in Kalpa.

DAY 2 : Drive from Kalpa – Nako – Tabo

After a comfortable night’s rest at Kalpa, we set off on the famous Hindustan-Tibet Highway. Famed for its spectacular views and proximity to Tibet, this road snakes north into Nako, the last hamlet of Kinnaur district.

We have a steaming hot lunch at Nako, before entering the magical Spiti Valley. Here, we spend the night at a comfortable and authentic homestay in Tabo.

Overnight at a homestay in Tabo.

Meals Included

DAY 3 : Drive from Tabo – Pin Valley – Mudh – Kazza

We start the day with a visit to the 1021 – year old Tabo Monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk around this sacred site and gain a deeper understanding of Buddhism. Unlike other monasteries in Spiti Valley, the Tabo monastery is located at the bottom of the valley.

From Tabo, we drive to the spectacular Pin Valley. Imagine a national park with an abundance of animals and birds, with some rare plant varieties and a river that is frozen. Pin Valley promises all this. We first visit the Kungri Monastery and then the beautiful hamlet of Mudh – the last motorable village of the Pin Valley. Declared a national park in 1987, Pin Valley has altitudes ranging from 11,000 to 20,000 feet and is home to at least 12 endangered snow leopards. In addition, other animals indigenous to the region and park are the Siberian ibex, bharal, weasel, red fox and marten. Birds such as the pika, griffon, golden eagle, bearded vulture, chukor and raven paint the skies a pretty picture.

Overnight at a homestay in Kaza.

Meals Included

DAY 4 : Drive from Kaza – Ki Monastery – Kibber – Kaza

We begin the fourth day, with a drive to renowned Ki Monastery. The car will first stop at the base of the monastery hill for the ultimate photo opportunity of this remarkable structure amid white snow. With over 1000 years’ worth of stories to tell, the Ki Monastery situated at a height of 13,668 feet was founded by a disciple of the famous Atisha, in the 11th century CE. .

Then we will move farther up the valley to the picturesque village of Kibber. Located at a height of 4205 meters and 18 km from Kaza, this formerly highest permanently inhabited village in this region, is also a popular base camp to embark on adventure and treks to adjoining mountains of high altitude. From Kibber you can trek to Chicham Village, located across a sharp and precipitous canyon traversable only by a suspended wire cable basket system known as a Jula. We drive back to Kaza for the night.

Overnight at a homestay in Kaza.

Meals Included

DAY 5 : Drive from Kaza – Komik – Hikkim – Langza – Kaza

On the fifth day of this Spiti Valley Winter Expedition, we drive to some of the highest inhabited regions of the world.

The highest village in Asia, Komik, which literally is situated at a height of 4513 meters. This farming village has a population of 84 people, living in utter isolation, mostly cut-off from the rest of the world during this part of the year. If accessible during this tour, we will make the drive to Komik. Some of the common animals of the region are the Tibetan wolf, blue sheep, red fox, hare, snow cock, Himalayan griffin, rock pigeon etc.

Later, we drive to Hikkim where we visit the world’s highest post office in the world. If possible, you might even meet the post-master and hear his stories.

After sending out a postcard, we drive to Langza. Langza village is situated at an altitude of 4400 meters and belongs to the Sakyapa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. At Langza, walk back to the prehistoric era when Spiti was submerged by the Tethys Sea, as you explore a land very rich with fossils of Marine animals and plants which were here millions of years ago.

Overnight at a homestay in Kaza.

Meals Included

DAY 6 : Drive from Kaza – Kalpa

The sixth day marks the beginning of the end of this expedition. We make our way south towards Kinnaur Valley. Along this journey, you can get to capturing some scenic visions that you might have missed out on your camera. After a scenic and memorable drive, we will end the journey at Kalpa.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Kalpa.

Meals Included

DAY 7 : Drive from Kalpa – Shimla

The last leg of this 7 Day Winter Expedition is here. We drive for Shimla with a bag of delightful memories and exciting stories to recount.

Tour ends.

Inclusions :

• Hotel Accommodation with breakfast and dinner in Kalpa / Rampur on double sharing basis.
• Homestay Accommodation with breakfast, lunch and dinner at Tabo and Kaza.
• Transfers by Non-AC Force Traveller (12 seater) shared by ten people for all days as per the itinerary (Day 1 – Day 7).
• Reliable, experienced and adept English-speaking local driver cum guide with great knowledge of the area and the terrain.
• Driver charges, driver accommodation, fuel and inter-state toll.
• All Applicable Monastery / Museum Fees

Exclusions :

• Any Personal Expenses / Tips / Permits
• 5% GST (Tax)
• Guide / Porters
• Meals in Transit / Lunch in Kalpa or Rampur / Any Beverages / Any meals that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Sightseeing in Shimla / Any accommodation, activities or transfers other than what is mentioned in the itinerary.
• Any cost arising out of unforeseen circumstances including medical emergencies and acts of God.
• Anything that is not mentioned in the above list of inclusions.

Booking Note :

• The cost is ₹22,950 per person if booked 90 days in advance. Else, the cost will be INR ₹23,950 per person.
• This Spiti Valley tour can be customized as per your dates, group size and requirements and be arranged as a private tour.
• If you want to be a part of the fixed departure group but do not wish to share the car with other people and want the car dedicated exclusively to you / your group, please let us know and we’ll let you know the revised price for the same.
• Accommodation here will be on a double sharing basis. If you are a solo traveller, the cost will stay the same but you will be sharing the room with another solo traveller of the same gender.
• If you are looking for a single room at all places, do let us know and we’ll help you with the revised costing.

Incase of any queries or if you would like to customize this itinerary or would like to book this tour please reach us on 9324106377 or contact@nomadictribes.in . For more exciting tours visit Nomadic Tribes