Spiti Valley 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 Tibet and India and majority of its population practices Vajrayana Buddhism 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. 헖헢헩헜헗-ퟭퟵ 헣헥험헖헔헨헧헜헢헡헦 We understand that safety of our campers, instructors, as well as the local people are of utmost impoance. We are making sure that things are handled with great care and vigilance before, during, and aer our camps. Check Our Preparations Duration : 9 Days Experiences : Himalayan Treks Meeting Point : Manali Bus Depot, Manali, Himachal Pradesh, 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 Hikkim 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 INCLUSIONS EXCLUSIONS - 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 For any help, contact : Key Contact Person : Jamila Kapasi ( 9110302881 ) The Great Escape : 7899218201 Logout.World helpline : +91 906 706 8192 Powered By : 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 Himalayas 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, Ladakh, Lahaul, Kinnaur to baer goods in Kibber 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 Trek Homestay All Meals 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 Trek Homestay All Meals 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.