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Winter Spiti Expedition tour package

7 Nights / 8 Days Chandigarh to Chandigarh

Places covered
Shimla, Sangla, Chitkul, Kalpa, Nako, Kaza, Tabo, Jalori Pass, Tirthan
Themes
Snow and adventure, Temples and monasteries

Overview

The winter road to the cold desert of Spiti, through Kinnaur and back over the Jalori pass. Chitkul, the last village on the old Tibet road; Kalpa under Kinnaur Kailash; frozen Nako; Kaza, Key and Tabo monasteries; and a last night by the Tirthan river. Driven in a 4x4 by someone who knows the winter road.

Itinerary

Day 1Chandigarh to Shimla

Afternoon start. Evening on the Mall Road, Christ Church and the Ridge.

115 km, 4 to 5 hours. Overnight: Hotel, Shimla

Day 2Shimla to Sangla

Along the Sutlej into Kinnaur, and up the Baspa river.

225 km, 8 to 9 hours. Overnight: Camps or cottages, Sangla

Day 3Sangla, Chitkul and Kalpa

Chitkul and a walk by the Baspa. Sunset on Kinnaur Kailash from Kalpa.

90 km, 5 to 6 hours. Overnight: Hotel, Kalpa

Day 4Kalpa to Kaza

Nako lake, often frozen, and the change from green Kinnaur to the Spiti desert.

200 km, 8 to 9 hours. Overnight: Hotel, Kaza

Day 5Kaza and the high villages

Key monastery, Kibber, Chicham bridge, Hikkim and Langza.

Overnight: Hotel, Tabo

Day 6Tabo to Sarahan and Rampur

Tabo monastery, a thousand years old, with a stop at Dhankar if the road allows.

235 km, 8 hours. Overnight: Hotel, Rampur

Day 7Rampur to Tirthan over Jalori

An early start over the Jalori pass, snow possible, down to Tirthan.

150 km, 6 hours. Overnight: Homestay, Tirthan

Day 8Tirthan to Chandigarh

Forest roads and a last stop by the river.

200 km, 4 to 5 hours

Inclusions

  • 4x4 with a driver who knows the winter road
  • 7 nights stay
  • Breakfast and dinner every day
  • Route planned around the weather

Exclusions

  • Lunch, unless mentioned
  • Entry tickets, ropeways and activities
  • Anything personal: laundry, tips, shopping
  • Travel to Chandigarh from your home city
  • Snow chains hire, if needed

Good to know

  • Hotels and rooms are confirmed when you book, subject to availability.
  • Routes and timings can change with the weather and road conditions in the hills.
  • Payment and cancellation terms are shared with your quote.

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