Overlanding Spiti Expedition
₹60000 per person
Adventure Filled Self-Drive Trips to The Tribal Himachal Pradesh
SPITI VALLEY: Chandratal | Kaza | Tabo | Kunzum La | Langza | Hikkim | Key
KINNAUR VALLEY: Kalpa | Nako
OTHERS: Narkanda | Manali | Baga Sarahn
Highlights:
✔️ Explore the Best of Spiti Valley with the hidden treasures
✔️ Adrenaline Filled Drives along with Negotiating the Kunzum Trail & other offroading stretches
✔️ A drive to the Hindustan – Tibet Road & the most treacherous routes
✔️ Visit the mesmerizing Chandratal Lake
✔️ Test your Adrenaline driving on Manali-Kaza stretch
✔️ Driving till the Last Village Near Indo-Tibet Border
✔️ Offering the best of Experiential Travel
✔️ Top – Notch Hospitality on the Move
✔️ Support Vehicle & Radio Communication
Upcoming Expeditions
28th Sep 2024 to 05th Oct 2024 |
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17th Nov 2023 to 25th Nov 2023 |
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8 Night 9 Days
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Included
All Stays in luxury Hotels/ Resorts/ Campsites on double/triple sharing basis.Bonfire, Music & the company of like-minded people.Guided Tour with the Travel ExpertsLead & Backup Vehicles and Adequate DrivingRadio Communication on the Go -
Not Included
Any Requirement for personal use, liquor, water etc.Any tolls/road taxesAnything extra being ordered in the hotelsChargeable entries if any at some placesGSTTravel or medical InsuranceTravel/Transport cost in terms of fuel, Self Drive Cars/TaxisWould include all meals starting
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Day1: Reach Narkanda
Narkanda is a little ahead of Shimla on National Highway 5 and is about 5-6 hours’ drive from Chandigarh. We plan to reach at one of these places by evening and check into the hotel/resort. Treat yourself to some music, bonfire and picturesque views of mountains.
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Day 2: Narkanda to Baga Sarahan
After breakfast, we will have a briefing session with all the participants followed by an introduction of guests with the crew. Post prepping our vehicles up, we will leave for our next destination. Our convoy will drive downhill, from Narkanda to reach the Sutlej river bank. Then, we will drive along the same until we take a connecting road branching from NH 5 before Rampur to reach Baga Sarahan, where we plan to reach before evening to witness an open meadow with a small temple situated in a corner. End the evening at a resort with bonfire.
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Day 3: Baga Sarahan to Kalpa/ Sangla
Today we venture into a new world to explore a different terrain. We will start early in the morning to experience the thrill of driving on a completely unseen route. First, we drive downhill to reach NH 5 and then we drive along the left
bank of Sutlej River until Karcham and then continue on the Spiti Highway till Powari. This is the place where a road diverts to the left, leading to Reckong Pero which is the HQ of Kinnaur Valley. Then we drive 6kms ahead to reach Kalpa,
our destination for the day. Kalpa is a small town which offers magnificent view of the Great Himalayan Range and revered Kinner Kailash. Spend the evening at Leisure in a hotel at Kalpa. We may alternatively plan to plan today’s stay at Sangla in the Baspa Valley.
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Day 4: Sangla/ Kalpa to Kaza
As this is going to be along day, we make an early start and first we meet up with the main highway NH 5 and then head towards Spiti. On the way, we witness confluence of Sutlej and Spiti rivers at Khab and then head to Nako which is the
main village in Hangrang Valley of Kinnaur and offers a panoramic view of the Trans Himalayas. Explore Nako village and the beautiful lake there. Then we continue the scenic drive through Ka-Zigs to Sumdo where we enter Spiti Valley.
From there we take a small diversion to see the Geyu. mummy. Then we head towards the 2nd biggest town of the valley Tabo. We may visit the Tabo Monastery. And head towards Kaza. If time permits, we may take a small detour
from the main highway at Shicling to witness one of the most primitive monasteries at Dhankar Village. Night stay at a Hotel/Ethnic Homestay at Kazawhere we get to cherish the unmatched Spitian Hospitality.
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Day 5: Kaza & Around
After the breakfast at our hotel at Kaza we will visit some of the highest inhabited villages in the world. , First, we will go to Langza which is known for Open Air Buddha statue, then we go to Hikkim which Is known for the highest post office
in the world. Then, it is time to go to Komik which is known to be the highest inhabited village in the world situated at ~4580 mts above sea level. Then we come back to Kaza for night stay. We can spend the rest of the day walking in the lanes of Kaza and we can also spend sometime at the Kaza monastery. If time permits, we may also head to explore Pin Valley on this day.
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Day 6: Kaza & Around
After breakfast, we we go to visit to the divine Key monastery and then Kibber village. Post which we head to witness fabled Chicham Bridge. After that we may take on the adventurous offroad and steep trail to 2 of the most. visited villages Gette and Tashigang. We may also cover the gorgeous Pin Valley on this day. Night stay at Kaza.
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Day 7: Kaza to Chandratal
Post an early breakfast, we drive to Kunzum Pass via Losar (the gateway to Lahaul Valley) and take a jeepable road 3 km short of Batal. The narrow road leads to one of the most beautiful places in Spiti Valley –Chandratal. Chandratal is a Himalayan Lake tucked deep in the mountains. Breathtaking views and crystal-clear water of the lake will wash all your worries away. After enjoying beautiful views at the lake, we return to the camps for an overnight stay.
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Day 8: Chandratal- Manali
After an early breakfast, we will start another adventurous drive towards Manali. First, we drive back on the jeepable track to Batal and then head on one of the best off-roading trails. We drive on mud tracks, rocks, river bad and cross through water crossings to reach Gramphoo from where we hit the read. Then we head towards Manali via Atal Tunnel and Solang Valley . Night stay at a hotel/ resort at Manali where we recall the beautiful memories we made on these roads and celebrate them with dance and music.
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Day 9: Departure
After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to the beautiful views and mountains. Wish you a safe and pleasant journey back home.
Q. What do I need for this trip?
- Passion for Adventure and Love for the Himalayas
- An SUV Vehicle in good condition serviced before the trip
- In case you don’t have an SUV vehicle, we can help you arrange one.
- Although we would promote this as a self-drive trip, still if you are not comfortable driving on your own, we can help you find a chauffer driven vehicle too.
- A Valid Driving License in case you are driving yourself
- To avoid any problems at the time of the trip, we strongly recommend to have your vaccination done at least till a week before the commencement of the trip
Q. How do we plan these itineraries?
Our itineraries are reflective of a broader route plan and on these Self-Drive Expeditions, we improvise while on the trips, for the best experience. That is what the real fun of Road Trips is and hence, this itinerary is subject to change. Also, these are the best possible plans, and we will try our best to keep them in-tact, however there me be a change in the timing or day for visiting a place from what has been mentioned in the plan above or we may omit a few places as some routes may be totally inaccessible due to route closure, bad weather. etc. At the same time, we may even add new places which are not a part of the itinerary. Ensuring the best travel experience and hospitality.Q. Can I bring my families and kids along?
We specialise in the most premium trips where we strive to provide the best luxury possible in even the remotest of areas and we promote having families. In-fact all our trips have families and kids even in winters.Q. What if I don't want to get my own Car
No problems, we can help you rent a vehicle as per your convenience. You are even free to rent a car yourself if you wish to. However, please be informed that booking through us would only mean getting access to the best vendors and enjoying the best of pricing, but the client would deal with the vendors separately and all transactions need to be done directly. Himalayan Talkies won’t have any role to play on the contracts being signed between the 2 parties (the Car Vendors & the Clients)Q. Do I need any COVID-19 test?
Not currently. However we will keep you posted if there is any change in the guidelines. We will still urge the travellers to travel after they are vaccinated and if not, they may go for a test just for precaution.Itinerary
Our itineraries are reflective of a broader route plan and on these Overlanding Expeditions, we improvise while on the trips, for the best experience. That is what the real fun of Road Trips is and hence, this itinerary is subject to change. Also, these are the best possible plans which we try to keep in-tact, however there me be changes in the timings or day for visiting a place from what has been mentioned in the detailed itinerary. We may even omit a few places especially those lying on very high altitudes as some routes may be totally inaccessible due to route closure, bad weather. etc. At the same time, we may even add new places which are not a part of the itinerary. Ensuring the best travel experience and hospitality.Cancellation
- We Retain 10% and refund the rest - If cancelled with more than 12 Weeks to go for the trip. - We Retain 20% and refund the rest – If cancelled with less than 12 Weeks and more than 4 weeks to go for the trip. - We Retain 50% and refund the rest – If Cancelled with less than 4 Weeks and more than 1 Week to Go for the Trip - No Refund if Cancelled with less than 1 Week to go for the trip. In case we cancel the trip due to any unforeseen circumstances, we will refund the full amount. But if a traveler cancels the trip, the policy mentioned above would be applicable. Policy related to COVID-19 will vary time to time and will be communicated separately. Please reach out to the team for more queries.Stays
Although we specialize in organizing expeditions to these offbeat and remote regions with the best of Luxury which makes It suitable for Families, Friends, Females & Children but you may have to be ready to live in basic setups due to any unforeseen circumstances as these regions lack resources and sometimes things aren’t in our hands. However, we will still ensure to keep everyone warm and comfortable.Self Drive/Taxi Bookings
Those who would want Self Drives/ Taxis for their travel, can book them on their own or you can get in touch with us. We can help you with the same, but the transaction and the contract would happen directly between the client and the car Vendor. The travelers are also requested to note that in case you are taking a selfdrive rented vehicle, there may be few days that you ma have to station the car at a place and take a chauffeur driven taxi. However, we will help you book the same, but the cost will have to be borne by the clients as per actuals.COVID-19 Guidelines
- To avoid any problems at the time of the trip, we strongly recommend to have your vaccination done at least till a week before the commencement of the trip
- All travelers are advised to carry Masks, Sanitizers and Gloves
- Travellers may have to adhere to all COVID-19 guidelines prevailing at the time of travel