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Road Trip to Spiti from Delhi JustWravel R O A D T R I P T O S P I T I F R O M D E L H I W W W . J U S T W R A V E L . C O M S P I T I V A L L E Y R O A D T R I P Spiti Valley Spiti Valley is a vast cold desert mountain valley located in the Himalayas in the north- eastern part of the Indian state Himachal Pradesh. The word "Spiti" depicts "The Middle Land", which was a bridge where the two great traditions of India and Tibet diffused in the trans-Himalayan region. There are two routes by which one can reach Spiti, which are from Manali via Rohtang and Kunzum Pass and from Shimla via Hindustan Tibet highway, which is often considered one of the most treacherous road. Spiti Valley is fed by several fast-flowing streams that drain into Spiti river. Being one of the remotest regions of India which remains blocked for most of the year is ideal for Wravelers looking to explore places. It's not all about traveling together, but connecting and traveling together forever. I T I N E R A R Y 9 N / 1 0 D Day 0 DELHI TO NARKANDA You will meet our Trip Lead at ISBT Kashmere Gate by 9 PM. After the initial introduction to the group, we start our 9-day journey by Volvo from Delhi to Shimla. We are taking overnight Volvo from Delhi to Shimla. From Shimla, we will be driving to Narkanda, famous for its apple orchards, which is our 1st stay. Day 1 REACH NARKANDA. NIGHT STAY * Acclimatisation Day We reach Chandigarh early morning and continue our journey towards Narkanda, crossing Shimla which is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Narkanda, which is famous for its apple orchards, is about 70 km from Shimla and surrounded by Shivalik ranges. Hatu peak, which is the highest peak in Shimla district is in Narkanda. After resting through the afternoon, guests can go for local sightseeing or even for a hike till Hatu Peak. Dinner and Night Stay at Narkanda. I T I N E R A R Y 9 N / 1 0 D Day 2 NARKANDA TO KALPA After breakfast at the stay, we start our today's journey to Kalpa. The total traveling distance is about 180 km but will take around 6-7 hrs. Kalpa, a small but beautiful town situated in the Sutlej river valley of the Kinnaur district. It Is also the starting point of Kinnar Kailash trek. After reaching the place rest for a while and we will explore the hill town in the evening. The narrow streets leading to Mata Mandir is a good hike. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel/homestay at Kalpa. Day 3 KALPA TO DHANKAR VIA NAKO , TABO Today we will be travelling to Dhankar village from Kalpa and is our longest day of travel on the entire trip. Travelling distance is about 220 km but considering the road conditions, it will easily take us 8-9 hrs to reach, including multiple stops and sightseeing at Nako and Tabo. Dhankar, the former capital of the Spiti Valley, offers panoramic views of the valley. It stands perched above the confluence of the Spiti and Pin river. En route we will be covering Nako and Tabo. Nako is a small village near the border of India and Tibet. The place is famous for its lake and 1000 years old Monastery. Dinner and Night stay at Dhankar I T I N E R A R Y 9 N / 1 0 D Day 4 DHANKAR TO KAZA VIA MUDH, PIN VALLEY Today, we will be travelling from Dhankar village to Kaza. We will be covering Mud, Pin Valley while going from Dhankar to Kaza. Leave Dhankar after Breakfast visiting the old and New Monastries. Mud, one of the villages in Pin Valley of Spiti is about 50 km from Dhankar. Enjoy the changing landscapes and the cool breeze. Start your journey to Kaza which will take 2 -3 hrs and travelling distance of about 50 km. Evening at Leisure and can be spent exploring cafes in the Kaza market. Dinner and overnight stay at Kaza I T I N E R A R Y 9 N / 1 0 D Day 5 KAZA TO KEE, KIBBER, LANGZA, HIKKIM, KOMIK. NIGHT STAY AT KAZA Today we cover the remaining major locations in Spiti Valley.Start our day after breakfast and towards Komik which is 25 kms from Kaza. Our first stop will be at Langza, famous for the big Buddha Statue, which is en route Komik and 18 km from Kaza. Spend some time at Komik, the highest inhabited village in the world. Get clicking with the locals and spend some time at the monastery. Later start your journey to Hikkim, the hight post office in the world, which is about 5 km from Komik. Send postcards to your near and dear ones. Visit the beautiful Key Monastery, which at one time acted as a fort. Explore the amazing culture of the people living there. Move further to Kibber which is at a height of 4200 mts and is the highest inhabited village in the region. Return to Kaza by evening. Evening at leisure for cafe hopping and local market. Dinner and Night stay at Kaza I T I N E R A R Y 9 N / 1 0 D Day 6 KAZA TO CHANDRATAAL We check out from the property after breakfast and start our journey to Chandrataal. Head towards one of the most scenic lakes in India, i.e., Chandra tal also called as Moon Lake via Kunzum Pass and Losar. The lake is beautiful, surrounded by mountains and is situated at an altitude of 4300 meters. Enjoy the views, get yourself clicked with the lake and spend some leisure time. Dinner and overnight stay in camps at Chandra Taal. I T I N E R A R Y 9 N / 1 0 D Day 7 CHANDRATAAL TO MANALI Today is the second last day of our trip and our last day in Spiti Valley. We start from Chandrataal lake after breakfast. We will be crossing the Bada Darra and Chota Darra before reaching Rohtang Pass. Spend some time at the pass. ( We will be leaving from the campsite by 5 am, as with time the water level in both the Darras increase. So it is safe to start early and probably spend some time after crossing them). Reach Manali by evening. Evening at Leisure for cafe hopping and explore the local market. ( No fixed plan for the evening, the guests are free to explore the markets or cafes as per their wish) Dinner and Night stay in Manali I T I N E R A R Y 9 N / 1 0 D Day 8 MANALI SIGHTSEEING AND DEPARTURE FOR DELHI After breakfast, you can leave for Manali local sightseeing. Solang Valley and Vashist caves can be explored. Have lunch in Manali. Leave Manali by late afternoon for Delhi. Overnight travel to Delhi Day 9 REACH DELHI Reach Delhi by 11 in the morning. End of Tour. S P I T I V A L L E Y R O A D T R I P Inclusions Exclusions 1) Accommodation in double sharing 1) Any Personal Expenses / Tips / rooms at all destinations as per the Beverages / Meals in Shimla and meals itinerary. that are not mentioned in the itinerary. 2) Breakfast and dinner at all hotels, 2) Guide / Porters homestays and camps 3) Any permits, activities, accommodation 3) Comfortable Tempo Traveller for all or transfers other than what is mentioned days as per the itinerary in the itinerary. 4) Reliable, experienced and adept 4) Any cost arising out of unforeseen English-speaking local driver with great circumstances including medical knowledge of the area and the terrain. emergencies and acts of God. 5) Driver charges, driver accommodation, 5) Anything that is not mentioned in the fuel and inter-state toll. above list of inclusions. 6)Tour Lead 6) GST 7)Sightseeing in Manali WRAVELER T H E B A C K P A C K S T O R Y W H A T T O P A C K ! ! ! a. Pullover b. Down Jacket (Main Jacket) c. Rain Coat/ Poncho d. Inner Layers e. Socks (Cotton + Woolen) f. Comfortable Shoes g. Woolen Cap h. Muffler / Buff + Ear Muffs i. Warmer / Thermal layer j. Slippers k. Power Bank l. Sun Screen m.Sunglasses n. Torch / Flashlight o. Undergarments p. Tissue Roll + Sanitizer + Wet Tissues "It's not the q. Personal Toiletries + Medicines r. First Aid Kit + Knife destination, s. Match Box t. Diamox (for AMS) but the u. Sipper v. Extra pair of clothes and coverings as required journey that keeping the itinerary in mind. w. Some cash for shopping or any sort of emergency matters " x. Personal Id's / (Passport - only for international travelers) -Anonymous y. Camera z. Portable Speaker (Optional) R E V I E W S H e r e ' s w h a t o u r f e l l o w W r a v e l e r s h a v e t o s a y a b o u t u s . H o n e s t l y , I d o n ' t t h i n k I a m e x p e r i e n c e d e n o u g h t o r e v i e w a t r e k k i n g e x p e r i e n c e .
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