Homestay Trek

About This Experience Spiti Valley Trek from Manali has always been one of the most exciting and challenging treks for trekkers as most of the distance (approx 41.5kms) has to be covered on foot. "Spiti", in its literal sense, means "The Middle Land", i.e. the land between and and majority of its population practices similar to that found in the nearby Tibet Autonomous Region.

This beautiful valley, nestled in the hea of Himalayan range, is considered one of the most scenic trail of India due to its far stretched meadows, several jaw dropping peaks, exhausting but exhilarating stops that come along the way of and several monasteries that give an insight into the ancient practices & tradition of the region.

While trekking from one village to the next, in your journey, you will experience the hospitality and warmth of the locals who even in these treacherous pas of eah, welcome you with a smile. By the end of this trek, you would have passed through highest Post oce, highest Polling station, highest motorable monastery of the world and probably would have seen a snow leopard. The scenic views of glaciers, enchantic beauty of the lakes and pristine nature will never cease to amaze while you tread steadily to your destination.

Let us embark this journey together and get ready to be mesmerised by the lives of locals who await your arrival in their homes. Hurry & book your slot.

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Duration : 9 Days Experiences : Himalayan Treks

Meeting Point : Manali Bus Depot, Manali, , From INR 17500 /- per person India Booking Amount : INR 8000/- per person Destination : Kaza, Himachal Pradesh, India

PLAN IN A NUTSHELL

Day 1 Old Manali

Travel Not Applicable Hotel Meals Not Included Old Manali

Day 2 Manali (6725 ) to Kaza (12467 ) via Kunzum La Private Vehicle Homestay Dinner (15000 ), 200 Kms, 8 hrs

Rohtang Pass Khunzum La

Day 3 Acclimatization at Kaza

Travel Not Applicable Homestay Breakfast, Dinner Kaza

Day 4 Kaza (12467 ) to Langza trek (14500 ) 14 km , 5 hrs. Trek Homestay All Meals

Buddha Statue Fossil Park Chau Chau Kang Nelda

Day 5 Langza (14500 ) to Koumik (14800 ) trek via Trek Homestay All Meals (14520), 10 Km, 5 hrs

Highest motorable Monastery Highest Post oce Highest Motorable village

Day 6 Koumik (14800 ) to Demul (14378) trek via Chamai Trek Homestay All Meals Lapchai (15552 ), 14 km, 6 hrs

Chamai Lapchai

Day 7 Demul (14378 ) to Lalung Trek (12300 ), 10 km, 5 hrs Trek Homestay All Meals

The trail by the river

Day 8 Lalung (12300 ) to Dhankar (12800 ), 9 km, 4 hrs Trek Homestay All Meals

Dhankar Village Dhankar Lake

Day 9 Dhankar to Kaza, 33 km, 1 hr

Private Vehicle Homestay Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10 Kaza to Manali, 250 km, 10 hrs + overnight bus to Delhi Private Vehicle Hotel Breakfast

Chadra Tal Lake INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

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- Stay at Manali on Day 1 on tripple sharing - All transpoation expenses till Manali and basis back - Local transpoation from Manali to Kaza - All meals in Manali and back - All meals en route Manali to Kaza and - Homestay at Kaza ( Breakfast + Lunch) back - Homestay at Langza, Koumik, Demul, - Lunch at Kaza Lalung and Dhankar(Breakfast, Lunch and - Sightseeing or local tours Dinner) - Additional charges for Chandratal Lake - Expe Guide - First Aid ENQUIRE NOW

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THE PLAN IN DETAIL

Day 1 Old Manali

Old Manali

Travel Not Applicable Hotel Meals Not Included

Spend the day exploring the vibrant Manali town. Whether it’s shopping at the Mall road or chilling at a cafe in Old Manali, there is a lot of activities to do to ll up our day.

Day 2 Manali (6725 ) to Kaza (12467 ) via Kunzum La (15000 ), 200 Kms, 8 hrs

Rohtang Pass Khunzum La

Private Vehicle Homestay Dinner

Get ready for a bumpy drive. This 200 km stretch passes through some of the famous passes of Manali. Not too long aer leaving Manali, you will reach Rohtang (13000 ). Spend some time here, enjoying the cool wind and the view. Once you cross Rohtang, the landscape transforms. The lush green mountains are replaced by the dry dese structures. Cross villages like Chatru and Batal on the way to Kunzum La. The moment you reach Kunzum La pass (known as the Gateway to Spiti), with uering of prayer ags in the high winds to greet you, you know you have entered a completely dierent world. You can see Bara Shigri– the second longest glacier in and Chandra Bhaga mountain from the Pass. As you descend from the Pass, the Himalayas show you a completely dierent face. Not too far away from the Pass is Kaza, the capital of Spiti. On reaching Kaza, wash o the di of the road, sele down for a great dinner and call it the night.

Day 3 Acclimatization at Kaza

Kaza

Travel Not Applicable Homestay Breakfast, Dinner

Kaza is the capital and the largest selement of Spiti region, siing on the oodplain of Spiti river. This is also your last place with an ATM and petrol bunk. Being the largest selement in Spiti Valley, it is well-equipped to meet needs of travellers. If you are trekking in months of July/August, you may able to catch the Ladarcha Fair. Originally it was a conference of traders from Kullu, , Lahaul, Kinnaur to baer goods in Maidan, until the trade routes with Tibet closed. Now, the Fair is held in Kaza and is a shopping paradise. Spend the day exploring this quaint village. Your trek leader will ensure that necessary measures are taken for proper acclimatization.

Day 4 Kaza (12467 ) to Langza trek (14500 ) 14 km , 5 hrs.

Buddha Statue Fossil Park Chau Chau Kang Nelda

Trek Homestay All Meals

Langza village, is located about 14 KMs away from Kaza, at an altitude of 4330 Meters. Langza is popularly known for hunting marine fossils and breathtaking view of Chau Chau Kang Nelda peak siing on top of the village. If you are fond of fossils, you can hike a bit higher around Langza village, look around/beneath the rocks to observe some ancient fossils. You can also visit Chaudua (Fossil) center in Langza village to know more about these fossils. Apa from the breathtaking landscape, the presence of a big, 1000 year odd old Lord Buddha statue in the meadow makes Langza as heavenly as one possibly can imagine. It is one of the most beautiful villages of entire Spiti Valley.

Day 5 Langza (14500 ) to Koumik (14800 ) trek via Hikkim (14520), 10 Km, 5 hrs

Highest motorable Monastery Highest Post oce Highest Motorable village

Trek Homestay All Meals

The trek from Langza to Komic begins from the Lang (Temple) at Langza. This trek runs through the natural fossil centre and a substantial distance is covered while exploring this ancient heritage. This could take anywhere from 2 to 3 hours. As the fossil centre culminates, the trek continues with a gradual ascent along a ridge for another 1 hour. Thereaer, a 2 hour decent brings one to Komic village.

Komic village, at an altitude of about 4600 Mtrs, is popularly known as the village housing the highest motorable monastery in the world, the Tangyud Monastery. Komic is about 10 KMs fuher from Langza village. Tangyud Monastery in Komic village is one of the two monasteries belonging to the Sakya sect le in Spiti Valley. The other one is in Kaza itself which is relatively small and a bit insignicant in its comparison. The village oers some a high vantage points to witness some amazing views of Spiti Valley.

Hikkim on the other hand is popularly known for the highest post oce in the world and the highest polling station of the world. Of course, you can see the Chau Chau Kang Nelda peak from Hikkim as well but not as gorgeous as it is visible from Langza. You can also visit the ruins of the new Komic monastery while coming down from Hikkim to Kaza. There is a co-educational school as well in Hikkim up to eight standard. You can visit it in case you are interested to spread smiles by distributing some educational material to the kids of the school.

Day 6 Koumik (14800 ) to Demul (14378) trek via Chamai Lapchai (15552 ), 14 km, 6 hrs

Chamai Lapchai

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It is advisable to sta this day early. A slow ascent from Komic village lasting about 1 hour 30 minutes brings one to Chamai Lapchai (15552 ), the rst pass en-route to Demul. From here one gets a panoramic view of various peaks such as Cho-Cho Khang Namo, Cho-Cho Khang Nilda, Pin peak, Pasham range, Cho- Kula, Hull peak, etc. From the Chamai Lapchai a gradual walk of about 3 hours, with an abundance of medicinal plants and other ora of the Spitian Highlands, brings one to the grazing lands of Demul village.

Day 7 Demul (14378 ) to Lalung Trek (12300 ), 10 km, 5 hrs

The trail by the river

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Demul to Lhalung is a relatively easier trek with a steep initial descent through a narrow gorge lasting about 2 hours to the valley oor. Immediately out of Demul is the Zong phu which is about a 20 minute walk from the village. This cave was used by the inhabitants of Demul as their post and also a safe hideout during aacks from outside, primarily from Lhalung. The steep descent continues till the valley oor of the Padang river. From here on another 30 minute walk brings you to the quaint lile hamlet of Sanglung (11919). This village is ideal to take a quick lunch break amidst the green elds of barley and peas. From Sanglung you enter the Lingti valley and a gradual walk lasting about 1 hour will bring you to the bed of the Lingti River. The Samba (bridge), at an altitude of 11800 connecting Lhalung village to Sanglung has a local deity (by the name of Yulsa) resides here. It is a local custom to pay your regards by oering some food or drinks to the deity. Thereaer a steep ascent of about 1 hour will get you to the village of Lhalung.

Day 8 Lalung (12300 ) to Dhankar (12800 ), 9 km, 4 hrs

Dhankar Village Dhankar Lake

Trek Homestay All Meals

The trek from Lhalung to Dhankhar is another relatively easy trek. The trek runs along the road and then gradually climbs up the hillside towards the direction of Dhankhar. Aer crossing over the ridge, the rock and mud pillars of Dhankhar come into view. A gradual decent brings one to the remains of the Dhankhar fo.

The former capital of the Spiti Valley, Dhankar. Dhankar stands perched above the conuence of the Spiti and Pin river thus oering a panoramic view of the valley.

Day 9 Dhankar to Kaza, 33 km, 1 hr

Private Vehicle Homestay Breakfast, Dinner

Drive back to Kaza from Dhankar today. If interested, you can visit the en route. Tabo monastery is known as the “Ajanta of Himalayas” because of its fresco and stucco paintings. It is one of the few monasteries which is integrated in the valley with the village as opposed to being perched on a hill overlooking the village. The mountains also have meditation caves for lamas.

Day 10 Kaza to Manali, 250 km, 10 hrs + overnight bus to Delhi

Chadra Tal Lake

Private Vehicle Hotel Breakfast

An optional visit to Chandratal Lake can be planned at an additional cost. Chandratal Lake is oen referred to as one of the most beautiful lakes located at an altitude of about 4300 m in the mighty Himalayas. The name "" (Lake of the Moon) comes from its crescent shape.

You can either spend the night at Manali or take a bus post 10 pm to Chandigarh/Delhi

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TGE Travels is an experiential travel company established in the year 2018 founded by expe mountaineers and travellers. We believe traveling is all about experiencing a place that you go to. It is about interacting with the locals, trying out local cuisines, celebrating local festivals and exploring the o beat locations. We are here to help our travelers do just that. From staying at authentic homestays to discovering the hidden gems of each location, we help our travelers connect with the place like never before.

REVIEWS FROM THE PAST

Fatema Zavery It's always a pleasure travelling with TGE! The one thing I love most is their aention to detail, which ensures that your trip is a memorable one. Travelling with TGE is a wholesome experience, you see the larger more iconic places with no compromise on the lile things. Travel with them if you want to interact with the people of the place, eat their food, in sho experience their lives. These guys do a superb job of making everyone comfoable and everytime I travel with them I make beautiful bonds with all the other travellers. I would 100% recommend TGE to everyone who has the travel bug. It doesn't get beer than this! ☺ ❤

Diwan Chauhan I have known Reetu and Jamila for many years and have worked with them in the past. But this was the rst time I decided to travel with them as a paicipant. When Reetu told me about exploring Spiti in winters I was completely on board. The itinerary sounded exciting and the pricing less. S my friend Manish and I immediately signed up for it. One of the best decisions I ever took. Spiti in winters in beautiful. The 7 days with the team was wondeul. We spent our days driving around the valley and our evenings dancing to pahadi songs. The planning was peect with utmost care given in the choice of stay and comfo. Of course the highlight of the trip was spoing a snow leopard. Overall it was an amazing trip and I am looking forward to join many more with The Great Escape

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