Kinnaur Spiti - 10 days Best Time- May till October end Chandigarh » Narkanda » Rampur » Sangla » Chitkul » Recong Peo » Kalpa » Pooh » Khab » Nako » Gue » Tabo » Dhankar » Pin Valley » Kaza » Kye » Khibber » Langza » Komic » Demul » A journey that you through the Old Hindustan Tibet Road through the lush green paradise and apple orchards of Shimla and Kinnaur and cold deserts of . A journey to one of the most remote regions of this country which will take you back in time and disconnect you from the rest of world. A journey that will change the way you look at life. Day 1

Chandigarh to Land in Chandigarh and head towards Narkanda. Take appropriate breaks on the way and enjoy the beauty as you leave Narkanda the city crowd behind. View the lush green valleys and apple orchards on both side of the road. Stay in the midst of (180 kms/7-8 nowhere in Narkanda. hrs) Day 2

Narkanda to Sangla Have a nice breakfast with a view of the mountains and head to Sangla via Rampur. You shall meet the river at Sainj and from there on it (160 kms/7-8 will be with you till Spiti. Sangla is one of the most beautiful valleys in . We recommend a walk to Baspa river from your hotel. hrs) Day 3

Sangla to Kalpa Go for an early morning walk to Basteri village if you want. Visit the ancient temple there and walk around the village. After breakfast, we take via Chitkul you Chitkul- last village on Indo-Tibet border. From Chitkul, we head to Kalpa. Enjoy the stunning view of Kinner Kailash peaks over a cup of (100 kms/4 hrs) tea. Day 4

Kalpa to Tabo Have a walk to the Old Shiva temple and Buddhist monastery in Kalpa, if time permits. Have an early breakfast and head to Tabo this day. The Via Nako terrain will change after Pooh and you will see the end of tree line. See the confluence of Spiti and Sutlej river at Khab. Lunch at a beautiful (170 kms/9 hrs) village called Nako. If time permits then we visit Gue to see the Mummy. Day 5

Take the morning easy, have your breakfast and visit the “Ajanta of Himalayas”- The Tabo Monastery which is close to 1000 years old now. Tabo to Kaza via The murals, thankas and paintaings is believed to have been made in a night by the Gods themselves. You can also hike to the meditation Dhankar caves, if time permits. Visit Dhankar Monastery- Seat of the King in ancient times- the most beautiful setting of a monument which hangs on a (65 kms/2.5 hrs) cliff and overlooks the confluence of Spiti and Pin River. Hike to Dhankar lake, if you lungs permit. Stay in Kaza Day 6

Kaza to Kye , Take the morning easy and walk through Kaza village if you want. After breakfast we shall head to Kye Monastery and Khibber Village. Kye Khibber and monastery is on top of a mountain overlooking the Spiti valley and huge river bed. It is also the main learning centre for Lamas following Geluk back sect of Buddhism housing some 100 odd monks. We shall climb a little further and visit Khibber Village- which use to be highest villages in the (40 kms/2 hrs) world once upon a time. Day 7

Kaza to Pin Take the morning easy and head to Langza- the main area for Fossils, Hikkim- the highest post office in the world and Komic- one of the Valley via highest villages in the world at 4600 meters. Also, visit the Tangyud monastery in Komic. You can see some snow laden peaks during this Langza, Komic drive. Visit the postmaster of the highest post office in the world and send some postcards to your loved ones and head to Pin Valley via (70 kms/4 hrs) Demul. Homestay in Mudh (Pin Valley) Day 8

Pin Valley to Early morning, take a walk inside the Pin Valley National Park- home to Snow Leopards and Siberian Ibex. Pin Valley is also the starting/ Nako ending point for 2 famous treks- Pin Parvati Pass & Bhaba Pass trek. Visit Khungri Monastery in Sagnam and Mummy of a Monk (550 years (120 kms/4 hrs) old) in Gue. Reach Nako and spend sometime walk around the village and spending time next to the famous Nako Lake. Stay in Nako Day 9

Nako to Narkanda This day will be a long day for travel and hence we leave early from Nako. Feel free to spend sometime around Khab- confluence of Sutlej and (250 kms/10- 11 Spiti river. Rest in Narkanda hrs) Day 10

Narkanda to Chandigarh Leave early in the morning to catch your afternoon/ evening flight from Chandigarh back to your hometown. Trip ends here ☺ (180 kms/6 hrs) TRIP DETAILS Homestays Budget Hotels Luxury Hotels • Narkanda- Homestay • Narkanda- Hatu Valley Homestay • Narkanda- Tethys Ski Resort • Sangla- Homestay • Sangla- Royal Castle • Sangla- Kinner Camps • Kalpa- Homestay • Kalpa- Golden Apple / Apple Pie • Kalpa- Kinner Villa • Nako- Homestay • Nako- Reo Purgyil/ Lake View • Nako- Kinner Camps • Tabo- Homestay • Tabo- Tow Dhey/ Snow Leopard • Tabo- Dewachen Retreat • Kaza- Homestay • Kaza- Sakya Abode/Snow Lion/ • Kaza- Sakya Abode/Snow Lion/ • Pin Valley- Homestay Kunphen Guesthouse Kunphen Guesthouse • Pin Valley- Tara Guesthouse/ Siddharth • Pin Valley- Tara Guesthouse/ Guesthouse Siddharth Guesthouse

Inclusions & Exclusions For Homestay, Budget and Luxury Packages

Inclusions Exclusions • Breakfast and Dinner except in Manali • Lunch, snacks and no beverages (except the ones with meals) • Taxi for 10 days as per the plan • Any kind of insurance • Stay at the list of hotels shared as per the plan on twin sharing • Guide basis • Cost of any emergency • Driver to act as a basic guide • Bus ticket cost/Monument Entry fee/Cost of permits • All expenses for the driver are paid for, including all tolls TRIP DETAILS – COST PER PERSON Please note: All costs are exclusive of 5% GST We only allow 5 people per car for safety reasons.

Homestay Package Cost Budget Package Cost Luxury Package Cost Per person cost excluding 5% GST PerPer person person cost cost excluding excluding 5% Service GST Tax Per person cost excluding 5% GST Group Sumo/ Scorpio/ Innova Group Sumo/ Scorpio/ Innova Group Scorpio/ Innova Size Tavera Xylo Size Tavera Xylo Size Xylo 2 31400/- 33200/- 35600- 2 34200/- 36000/- 38300/- 2 46700/- 49000/- 4 22600/- 23500/- 24600/- 4 25300/- 26200/- 27400/- 4 37000/- 38100/- 6 25500/- 26700/- 28300/- 6 28300/- 29500/- 31000/- 6 40200/- 41800/- 8 22600/- 23500/- 24600/- 8 25300/- 26200/- 27400/- 8 37000/- 38100/- 10 20800/- 21500/- 22500/- 10 23600/- 24300/- 25200/- 10 35000/- 36000/- 12 22600/- 23500/- 24600/- 12 25300/- 26200/- 27400/- 12 37000/- 38100/-

Cancellation Policy : We don’t have a stringent cancellation policy and we go by actuals in case of any cancellations. Cancellation charges will on be applicable if hotels/ taxi are unable to refill their slots booked by you. TRIP DETAILS – COST PER PERSON

Tempo Traveller Cost for group of 6 and above Per person cost excluding 5% GST

Group Size Homestay trip Budget trip Luxury trip 6 23000/- 25700/- 36500/- 8 20700/- 23400/- 34200/- 10 19300/- 22000/- 32800/- 12 18400/- 21100/- 21900/- Traveller Reviews

Mr. Tapajyoti Saha (Travelled with us May 2017) We visited Spiti Valley on May 2017 . Our route was Chandigarh - Shimla - Narkanda - Sangla - Kalpa - Nako - Tabo - Kaza - Jibhi via Kalpa - Manali - Chandigarh . I don't have any words to describe the beauty of Spiti Valley, It is such a stunning place . Every mountain lover should visit Spiti valley once to rediscover himself . Incredible Spiti was our tour planner for this trip and they have done their best to make this trip a memory of a life time . They have guided us on a right track from the beginning so that we can feel eternal bliss through the nature of Spiti Valley . Their arrangements such as accommodation, food , sight seeing was above our expectation level . Chering Ji, Dinesh Ji, Poonam Ji, Mingamar Ji , Vishesh Ji & all of their team members are so enthusiastic that you don't need to worry about any thing. I would like to Thank Team Incredible Spiti & specially Visheshji for being so supportive

Ms. Rajee Nair (Travelled with us in 2016) It is almost a year since I visited Spiti and I can still not get over it ... I remember Vishesh Shourie telling me before I went there that it would change my life ... little did I know that it really would and how ! There is no way to describe the place and what it does to you .. words fall short because nothing can describe the beauty of vast emptiness stretching beyond the horizon ...and the skies so blue ... it makes you want to cry .... Spiti ... calls out to me everyday ... I go through the motions of my "normal life" thinking that one day I will go back ....again ... no better team than Incredible Spiti to contact when visiting Spiti ... for me Vishesh Shourie has become synonymous with Spiti ... his knowledge ... his passion for what he does is beyond comparison ... when I think back to the questions I have hounded him with ... ranging from valid to the most inane ... he answered them all with equanimity ... Thank you Incredible Spiti for making my dream com true and yes ... hasta la vista !

Ms. Kajal Arora (Travelled with us in 2016) Incredible Spiti follows what the name says. The company provides incredible experience to Spiti. Groups are well organised, guide is knowledgeable. They have experienced drivers who know how to keep a car in control in rough terrains. Guest house and home stays are good. And yes, it's v safe to travel with them esp. if you happen to be a female solo traveller.

Mr. Kalpesh Ahire (Travelled with us in 2016) IWhile describing Spiti Rudyard Kipling says "Surely the Gods live here...... this is no place for men". This very compliment made me take up a trip to Spiti Valley and I am so glad I did it with these amazing bunch of people under the name "Incredible Spiti". Even though I registered as a solo traveler I can proudly say I now have some very good friends as the team organized a wonderful trip for few other solo travelers like me. Right from the first phone call to Vishesh I was sure I have made the right decision to explore Spiti with his team. I truly had an incredible time, the hospitality and politeness touched everyone of us in the group. I am surely returning back to experience the wonder called Spiti and recommend everyone to do so soon enough and definitely with Incredible Spiti! Get in touch with us: Email us: [email protected] Call or WhatsApp us: +91 9650675505/ 9418718564 Thank you!