Gateway to Spiti with Trek

12 Days

Highest Altitude : 5643 m (Kalapatthar)

Min People : 2

Difficulty : Moderate to Extraneous

Best Season : Mar-May | Sep-Nov

Routes : Chandigarh| Shimla| Sarhan | Sangala| Chitkul| Nako| Tabo| Kaza | Langa Village| Chandra Tal | Manali| Chandigarh|

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INTRODUCTION OF SPITY

Spiti Valley is a cold desert mountain valley located high in the Himalayas in the north-eastern part of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The name “Spiti” means “The middle land”, i.e. the land between Tibet and India Lahaul and Spiti district is surrounded by high mountain ranges. The Rohtang Pass, at 13,054 feet (3,979 m), separates Lahul and Spiti from the Kullu Valley. Lahul and Spiti are cut off from each other by the higher Kunzum Pass, at 15,059 feet (4,590 m). A road connects the two divisions, but is cut off frequently in winter and spring due to heavy snow. 

GEOGRAPHY:-

Mountains are barren and largely devoid of vegetative cover. The main settlements along the Spiti The Spiti River originates from the Kunzum range. Tegpo and Kabzian streams are two of its tributaries. Water draining the famous Pin Valley National Park is also a part of the Spiti river system. Its position across the main Himalayan range deprives it from the benefit of the South-West monsoons that causes widespread rain in most parts of India from June to September. The river attains peak discharge in late summers due to glacier melting. After flowing through Spiti valley, the Spiti River meets the Satluj near Khab and Namgia in Kinnaur district traversing a length of about 150 km. from the North-West.[6] Steep mountains rise to very high altitudes on either side of the Spiti River and its numerous tributaries. The River and its tributaries are Kaza and Tabo.

CULTURE

Spiti valley is a research and cultural centre for Buddhists. Highlights include Key Monastery and Tabo Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in the world and a favourite of the Dalai Lama.[4] It was the location of the scenery and cinematography in the Indian films Paap, Highway and Milarepa, a biographical adventure tale about one of Buddhism’s most famous Tibetan saints. The Buddhist monastery in the valley served as the locus of the set and some of the monks appeared in the film. The Pin Valley of Spiti is home to the few surviving Buchen Lamas of the Nyingmapa sect of Buddhism.

SURFACE APPROACH:-

By Air- Kullu Airport at Kullu is the nearest airport. One can board a taxi or rickshaw from the airport to reach the destination.

By Train- Shimla is the nearest railway station. …

By Road- As there is no access to airport and railway in Spiti, it can only be reached by the means of roads.

SHIMLA-
Shimla is the capital of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, in the Himalayan foothills. Once the summer capital of British India.  Shimla is also a district which is bounded by Mandi and Kullu in the north, Kinnaur in the east, the state of Uttarakhand in the south-east

SARHAN- 
Sarahan at 2165 meter this small town in Himachal Pradesh is at  a distance Of 176 KM from Shimla. From this town the snow peak of Srikhand Mahadev Is visible. Bhimakali temple is the main attraction of Sarahan. Sarhan Presents a magnificent spectacle of snow covered peaks and is a Picture of Unspoilt pastoral life.

SANGLA VALLEY OF KINNOR –
Sangala valley, also known as Baspa valley is far the most beautiful Valley of Kinnor. It starts from Karcham 1899mtrs where Baspa River, coming from the east, joins the Sutlej. The road at the river junction and after turning south crosses the Sutlej over a bridge to reach Karcham. From Karcham Sangla is 18 KM. While traveling from Karcham to Sangla the river Baspa will be at your right side and the same road continues after Sangla till Chitkul the last village inside India before the Indo – Tibet border.

CHITKUL THE LAST VILLAGE
Chitkul is the last and the highest village in the enchanting   Sangala valley, situated at an altitude of 3435mtrs. On the  right bank of river Baspa at a distance of 28 km from Sangala. It’s time once again to escape the dust and grime of the  plains, visit by a gurgling streams, watching snow capped peaks in the distance blending with the sky. This is the last village of India to the side of Tibet border

NAKO LAKE – 
Is a high altitude lake in the Pooh sub-division of district Kinnaur. It forms part of the boundary of Nako village and seems that the village is half buried in the lake’s border. It is about 3,662 metres (12,014 ft) above sea level. The lake is surrounded by willow and poplar trees. Near the lake there are four Buddhisttemples. Near this place there is a footlike impression ascribed to the saint Padmasambhava.

Kaza
The town of Kaza, Kaze or Kaja is the subdivisional headquarters of the remote Spiti Valley valley in the Lahaul and Spiti district of the state of Himachal Pradesh in the Western Himalayas of India. Spiti, which is a part of the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal, is a high altitude or cold desert having close similarities to the neighboring Tibet and Ladakh regions in terms of terrain, climate and the Buddhist culture. Kaza is connected from two ends. One is from Shimla side via, Rampur, Reckong Peo, , Nako, Tabo. The other end is from Manali side via Kunzum la Pass.

KIBBER VILLAGE
Is a village high in the Spiti Valley in the Himalaya at 4270 meters or 14,200 ft in Himachal Pradesh in northern India. It contains a monastery and the Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary. Kibber lies in a narrow valley on the summit of a limestone rock. It is located 16 kilometers from Kaza and a bus service connects them in the milder summer months. Agriculture forms the backbone of the local economy and lush green fields are abundant

KEY MONASTERY
Key Gompa is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery located on top of a hill at an altitude of 4,166 meters above sea level, close to the Spiti River, in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh, Lahaul and Spiti district

KHUNJUM PASS 15,000 FT.-
Kunzum Pass 15,060 ft is a high mountain pass on the eastern Kunzam Range of the Himalayas some 122 km. from Manali. It connects the Kullu and Lahul with the Spity Valley of Himachal; it is on the route to Kaza the Sub Divisional Headquarter of Spity. There is also a 14 km trek to the moon lake of the Chandratal from the Kunzum Pass.

CHANDRA TAL –
Moon Lake is situated at a height of 4300 m and 7 kms away from the Kunzum Pass in Spiti and Lahaul district of Himachal Pradesh India. Boasting of a circumference of about 2.5 kms, the deep blue-water of Chandra Tal Lake is the source of the Chandra River.The mountains peaks with snow caps and slopes around the valley rise up to 3000 meters to 6300 meters. The mountain ranges are called Mulkila and Chandrabhaga which challenge mountaineers. This crystal clear blue water lake lies in a broad grassy plain, which in ancient times was a glacier, idle for camping, can be approached from Manali and by Kaza. According to legend, this lake is the location from where god Indra’s chariot picked up Yudhishthira, the eldest of the Pandava brothers. As a result, this lake is a revered one and draws a large number of devotees

ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE TUNNEL
It is also known as Rohtang Tunnel is a highway tunnel built under the Rohtang Pass in the eastern Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas on the Leh-Manali Highway in Himachal Pradesh, india. At a length of 9.02 km, it is the longest tunnel above 10,000 feet (3,048 m) in the world and is named after former Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

MANALI-
Altitude of 2,050 m (6,726 ft) in the Beas River Valley is a beautiful hill station nestled in the mountains of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh near the northern end of the Kullu Valley. It is located about 270 km (168 mi) north of the state capital, Shimla.

The valley is likewise cut off from the north up to eight months of the year by heavy snowfalls and thick icing conditions. A southern route to India proper, via Shimla and the Sutlej in the Kinnaur district, is periodically closed for brief periods in the winter storms of November through June, but road access is usually restored a few days after the storm ends.

  • Chandigarh Airport Pick up, All Sightseeing & Airport Drop by Innova Vehicle. (Four Persons in one Innova)
  • Accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis. 
  • Daily Breakfast and Dinner in Hotel. 
  • All sightseeing and Tour as per Program. 
  • 01 Night at Shimla HOTEL D-PARK/ HOTEL SILVER INN/ Similar. 
  • 01Night stay Sarhan HOTEL HPTDC or Similar.
  • 02 Nights stay at Sangala HOTEL PRAKASH or Similar.  
  • 01 Night stay at Nako KINNOR CAMP or Similar. 
  • 02 Nights stay at Kaza Hotel DELAKE HOUSE/ Similar.
  • 01 Night stay at Chandrartal -CHANDRATAL DELUXE CAMP/Similar
  • 03 Night stay at Manali in LOTUS HIMALAYAN or Similar. 
  • (TREKKERS DURING TREK 02 NIGHT HALT AT CAMPSITE AND 1 NIGHT MANALI IN WHISTLING PINE.)
  • Pony or porter support for Trekkers participants. (ONLY DURING TREK)

 

  • Mumbai- Chandigarh-Mumbai Air Fare. 
  • LUNCH in Entire Tour. 
  • Personal expenses such as tips, laundry, phone call etc. 
  • Any kind of drinks (alcoholic, mineral, and starters) 
  • Monastery entrance fees, camera fees, and monument guide services 
  • Anything not specifically mentioned under the heading “Cost Inclusion” 
  • Extra nights in hotel due to ill health, flight cancelation or any other reason 
  • Extensions of the tour programme or diversions in the tour itinerary for any reasons eg. Due to bad weather, road closure, breakdown or any natural calamities. 

 

  • Our Executive will hold Placard with your name just outside the exit gate of the terminal only.
  • The vehicle used will be exclusive for that couple/group but will not be at their disposal. It will be as per contract & will change sector wise. Extra charges are applicable for the vehicle used apart from the itinerary.
  • Check – out time of the hotels  08:00 hours. If you are going by the afternoon flight you can request the hotel for late check – out and they will provide the room subject to availability Or else you will be requested to check – out by 08:00 hours and spend time in the hotel campus or can book extra tour from us.
  • Check-in time of the hotels is 11:00 hours.
  • Hotel may change as per its room availability.
  • Tour Itinerary will be advised to you by our Guest Relations Executive after arrival. Tour Itinerary may be shuffled without prior notice because of holidays, inclement weather conditions etc. However all the sightseeing spots mentioned in the itinerary will be covered.
  • As the vehicle & drivers may keep changing sector wise, we request you to take diligent care of your personal belongings throughout the tour.
  • Summit Adventure is not responsible for any Delay / Postponement / Cancellation of Flights. Due to inclement weather conditions that may occur at Destination, There will be no refund of any unutilized service in part or in full, what so ever may be the reason.

 

  • Our Executive will hold Placard with your name just outside the exit gate of the terminal only.
  • The vehicle used will be exclusive for that couple/group but will not be at their disposal. It will be as per contract & will change sector wise. Extra charges are applicable for the vehicle used apart from the itinerary.
  • Check – out time of the hotels  08:00 hours. If you are going by the afternoon flight you can request the hotel for late check – out and they will provide the room subject to availability Or else you will be requested to check – out by 08:00 hours and spend time in the hotel campus or can book extra tour from us.
  • Check-in time of the hotels is 11:00 hours.
  • Hotel may change as per its room availability.
  • Tour Itinerary will be advised to you by our Guest Relations Executive after arrival. Tour Itinerary may be shuffled without prior notice because of holidays, inclement weather conditions etc. However all the sightseeing spots mentioned in the itinerary will be covered.
  • As the vehicle & drivers may keep changing sector wise, we request you to take diligent care of your personal belongings throughout the tour.
  • Summit Adventure is not responsible for any Delay / Postponement / Cancellation of Flights. Due to inclement weather conditions that may occur at Destination, There will be no refund of any unutilized service in part or in full, what so ever may be the reason.

 

Itinerary

MUMBAI - CHANDIGARH - SHIMLA (115 KM / 03 HRS)

Reporting at Mumbai Airport & fly to Chandigarh. Arrival at Chandigarh Pick up from Chandigarh Airport & onward proceed Shimla. Enroute Lunch Proceed to Shimla a beautiful mountain walks and treks with the scenic beauty of flowers,wooded ravines and evergreen trees. Evening is free for stroll at Mall road. Overnight at Shimla.

SHIMLA – SARHAN (152KM 3HRS)

Morning after Breakfast proceed to sarhan, today takes you to the place known for the temple of Goddess Bhima Kali.174Kms/7 hrs. The village is surrounded by apple orchards and opposite to the Sarahan you can witness the Shrikhand Mahadev Peak (5155M).Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 03- SARHAN - SANGALA (104 KMS / 06 HRS)

Drive along the spectacular Hindustan Tibet road which s carved in a rock and goes along the wild Sutlej River. A view of Kinner – Kailash Peak is splendid from Sangla. Visit remote villages of Rakcham and Chitkul. On arrival in Sangla check in and overnight at Sangla camp.

DAY 04- SANGALA - CHITKUL - SANGALA (50 KM BOTH WAY)

After breakfast drive For Chitkul, drive from Sangla to Chitkul is one of the beautiful drive along The Baspa River and dense forest of Himalayan Cider trees. In route Pass through Rakcham Village, reach Chitkul Visit the Village Chitkul Last Village Of Baspa valley. After lunch back to Sangla.

DAY 05- SANGALA – NAKO (130KM / 05HRS.)

After breakfast drive to Nako. We visit the Nako Monastery located in the village as well as several other Buddhist temples. Overnight stay at Nako Camping. 

DAY 06- NAKO – TABO – KAZA (109KMS / 06 HRS)

Travel by surface from Nako to Kaza Enroute visiting Chango Village, Sumra village beautifully located on banks of a small lake. On arrival in Tabo visit Tabo Monestry. Continue drive to Dnakhar Village reach Kaza transfer in to Hotel Over night Stay at Hotel in Kaza.

DAY 07- KAZA, KI KIBBER, LANGZA VILLAGE, KAZA

Morning visit the Key Monastery, 12 kms from Kaza. These centuries old Gompa is a labyrinth of rooms and corridors – and at one time also acted as a fort. It houses valuable Thangkas and offers a panoramic view of the area. Also visit the small Gompa at Kibber, 9 kms further ahead. Kibber at 4205 m/13,792 ft has the distinction of being the highest permanently inhabited village of the region. After Kibber Drive to Langza Village situated in High Landscape in Spiti Valley from here you will see the beautiful view of Gaya peak above 6000mt. evening drive Back to Kaza in Hotel.

DAY 08- KAZA TO CHANDRA TAL (83KM. / 05 HRS)-

After breakfast drive to Chandra Tal Lake, in route Pas Through several beautiful village Of Spiti Valley. Like Rangric Village, Pangmo, Hall, Kito, Loser after Loser Village passing Through Kunzum Pass, 4600mt. From Kunzum Pass You See the Beautiful view Of Chandra Bhaga range, After Kunzum drive to Chandra Tal Lake. Reach Cnadra Tal Lake Camp before the Lake. Overnight Stay at Chandra Tal Camp.

DAY 09- CHANDRA TAL LAKE TO CHATRU BY DRIVE CHATRU TO SHERA GHARU BY TREK. (4/5 HOUR)

Leave Early Morning for chatru, drive through Batal, Chota Dhara, It is 2/3 Hour drive up to Chatru. At Chatru short break for Tea and Fresh up. Here we meet with our trekking crew. Onward start trek to Shera Gharu. It is 4/5 Hours up climb trek. We camp at Shera Gharu.

DAY 10- SHERA GHARU TO JWARA, 6/7 HOURS OVER HAMTA PASS (4270MT)

After breakfast, Leave for Jwara Today till Hamta pass, all the way climb. From Hamta pass you will have beautiful view
off Indrasan Peak 6300mt. & Deodhayani peak. After Hamta pass descend down to Bhalu Ghera Lunch Break at
Bhalughera, halt at bhalu ghera or Trek down To Jwara O/N camp at Jwara.

DAY 11 - JAWARA TO JOBREE NALLA 3/4 HOURS TREK JOBREE NALLA TO MANALI 16 KM. BY JEEP.

After Breakfast trek to Jobrree nala, all way Trek along Chikka River Till Jobree Nala. We join our Manali group at sethan for lunch then proceed to Manali. Stay at Manali.

DAY 12- MANALI-CHANDIGARH -MUMBAI BY AIR JOURNEY

Early morning till 0600hrs check out and proceed to Chandigarh. Evening Drop to Airport & fly to Mumbai.

Please Note: The above itinerary is tentative; the actual sequence of the tour will depend of the factors like availability of hotel rooms, holidays and similar factors. We will try our best to complete all the sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary, but we won’t take responsibility for incomplete tour due to unavailability of Any kind tickets, holidays, delays by guest, or any other similar reason.

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