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Winters in Spiti - 10 day trip

Julley!

It’s such an amazing thing that you have chosen to visit Spiti in the winter. But before you decide to embark on this adventure, we thought we share with you some important points.

• It gets very cold in winter i.e. December through February with temperatures hitting - 30C. You will need to be mentally and physically prepared for the cold.

• All hotels and guest houses will be shut at the time and you will only get homestays which have dry eco friendly toilets. You will need to be okay with this as wet toilets are not available due to water lines freezing. 

• In peak winter i.e. January and early February all the places might not be open due to adverse weather conditions. We will keep you updated of the same in case any last minute changes need to be made to your plan. 

• Winter time is off season in Spiti, and you might not have many options in terms of activities, and because of the cold, you won’t be able to move around as much and will end up spending time in the homestay. We recommend travellers to make the most of the situation, and turn their time at the homestay as of getting to know more about Spitian life, food and culture.

• Because of winter time, there will not be many options in terms of food, and in a homestay you will need to be understanding and eat the hearty but basic food that your hosts provide.

A journey that takes you through the Old Hindustan Tibet Road through the beautiful winter paradise of Kinnaur and into the adventurous cold desert of Spiti. A journey to one of the most remote regions of this country which will take you back in time and disconnect you from the rest of world. A

journey that will change the way you look at life.

Land in Chandigarh and head towards Narkanda. Take appropriate breaks on the way and enjoy the beauty as you leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind. Lose yourself amidst scenic valleys on either side of the road. Feel like you are staying in the

middle of nowhere. Your winter adventure begins.

Chandigarh to Narkanda

(180 kms/7-8 hrs)

Day 1

Enjoy a nice, warm breakfast with a view of the mountains and head to Kalpa or Pooh (depending on which village is open for hosting in the winters). Enjoy the stunning view of Kinner Kailash peaks over a cup of tea, if you end up staying in Kalpa. Reach your destination

and rest for the night .

Narkanda to Kalpa (160 kms/7-8 hrs) or Pooh (210 kms/10-12

hrs)

Day 2

Take a walk to the Old Shiva temple and Buddhist monastery in Kalpa, if time permits. If you are in Pooh then you will notice the terrain change and you will see the end of tree lines. Have an early breakfast and head to the famous Tabo village this day. See the confluence

of Spiti and Sutlej river at Khab.

Kalpa or Pooh to Tabo

(160 kms/9 -10 hrs or 100 kms/

7-8 hrs)

Day 3

Take the morning easy, have your breakfast and visit the “Ajanta of Himalayas”- The Tabo Monastery which is close to a 1000 years old now. The murals, thankas and paintings are believed to have been made in a single night by the Gods themselves. Visit Dhankar

Monastery if the road is open - Dhankar used to be the Seat of the King in ancient times- the most beautiful setting for a monument which hangs on a cliff and overlooks the confluence of the Spiti and Pin rivers. Stay in Kaza for the night. Warm up by the tandoor and

get to know your hosts. A great way to bond is by sharing a meal together. :)

Tabo to Kaza Via Dhankar (170 kms/3-4

hrs)

Day 4

Take the morning easy and stroll through Kaza village. You can chat with the locals over a cup of Tea. After breakfast, we shall head to Kye Monastery and Khibber Village, if the road is open. Kye monastery is on top of a mountain overlooking the Spiti valley and the Spiti river. After Key monastery, we will go a bit further and visit Khibber Village- which used to be one of the highest villages in the world once upon a time. Stay in Kaza for the night. Make the most of your homestay experience by learning about local life, festivals and traditions

from your host family.

Kaza to Kye and Khibber and

back(40 kms/2-3 hrs)

Day 5

If the road is open, then after breakfast we will head to Langza village famous for its Buddha statue. We then go to Hikkim, where you can send out some postcards to your loved ones from the highest post office in the world. You will also visit the one of the highest motor able villages, Komic at 4600 meters. Stay in Kaza for the night. We want you to make the most of your experience, since you are ending

the day early you can chose to help out in the kitchen in your homestay and maybe learn to make local food like momos or thupka.

Kaza to Langza, Hikkim and

Komic and back (40 kms/3-4 hrs)

Day 6

After breakfast, leave for Nako or Pooh (depending on which village is open for hosting in the winters). Reach Nako and spend sometime walking around the village, next to the famous Nako Lake. If you are in Pooh, you can explore the village and visit the local monastery.

Kaza to Nako (120 kms/4-5 hrs) or Pooh (140 kms/6-7

hrs)

Day 7

Wake up to the warmth of the tandoor and the smell of hot chai. Spend some time with your hosts in the morning chatting over breakfast. Say your goodbyes and leave for Rampur. Reach Rampur in the evening and rest.

Nako or Pooh to Rampur

(190 kms/6-7 hrs or 150 kms/

5-6 hrs)

Day 8

Leave for Shimla after breakfast. Make the most of your last day of your winter trip. Take a stroll down mall road and enjoy a great dinner in a local restaraunt.

Rampur to Shimla

(130 kms/4-5 hrs)

Day 9

Leave early in the morning to catch your afternoon/ evening flight from Chandigarh back to your hometown. Trip ends here. :)Shimla to

Chandigarh(115 kms/

7-8hrs)

Day 10

TRIP DETAILS

Inclusions & Exclusions For Budget and Luxury Packages

Inclusions• Breakfast and Dinner at all stays • Transport for 10 days as per the plan• Stay at the list of hotels/homestays shared as per the plan • Driver to act as a basic guide• All driver expenses, fuel and tolls are paid for

Exclusions• Lunch, snacks and beverages (except the ones with meals)• Any kind of insurance• Guide• Cost of any emergency• Flight/Train/Bus ticket cost Chandigarh/Shimla and back• Monument Entry fee/Cost of permits

• Narkanda- Hatu Valley Homestay• Kalpa/Pooh - Homestay/Guesthouse• Tabo- Homestay• Kaza- Homestay• Nako/Pooh- Homestay/Guesthouse• Rampur- HPTDC • Shimla- Fairmount Hotel

• Narkanda- Tethya Ski Resort• Kalpa- Grand Shambala• Tabo- Homestay• Kaza- Homestay• Nako/Pooh- Homestay/Guesthouse• Rampur- Nau Nabh• Shimla- Eastbourne Hotel

Budget Stay Luxury Stay

Per person cost excluding Service Tax

TRIP DETAILS – COST PER PERSON

Cancellation Policy :We don’t have a stringent cancellation policy and we go by actuals in case of any

cancellations. Cancellation charges will on be applicable if hotels/ taxi are unable to refill their slots booked by you.

Per person cost excluding 5% GSTLuxury Package Cost

Group Size Scorpio/ Xylo/ Innova2 39,700/-4 30,700/-6 27,700/-8 30,700/-10 28,900/-12 27,700/-

Budget Package CostPer person cost excluding 5% GST

Group Size Sumo/ Tavera2 30,700/-4 23,000/-6 20,500/-8 23,000/-10 21,500/-12 20,500/-

Traveller Reviews

Mr. Tapajyoti Saha (Travelled with us May 2017)We visited Spiti Valley on May 2017 . Our route was Chandigarh - Shimla - Narkanda - Sangla - Kalpa - Nako - Tabo - Kaza - Jibhi via Kalpa - Manali - Chandigarh . I don't have any words to describe the beauty of Spiti Valley, It is such a stunning place . Every mountain lover should visit Spiti valley once to rediscover himself . Incredible Spiti was our tour planner for this trip and they have done their best to make this trip a memory of a life time . They have guided us on a right track from the beginning so that we can feel eternal bliss through the nature of Spiti Valley . Their arrangements such as accommodation, food , sight seeing was above our expectation level . Chering Ji, Dinesh Ji, Poonam Ji, Mingamar Ji , Vishesh Ji & all of their team members are so enthusiastic that you don't need to worry about any thing. I would like to Thank Team Incredible Spiti & specially Visheshji for being so supportive 

Ms. Rajee Nair (Travelled with us in 2016)It is almost a year since I visited Spiti and I can still not get over it ... I remember Vishesh Shourie telling me before I went there that it would change my life ... little did I know that it really would and how ! There is no way to describe the place and what it does to you .. words fall short because nothing can describe the beauty of vast emptiness stretching beyond the horizon ...and the skies so blue ... it makes you want to cry .... Spiti ... calls out to me everyday ... I go through the motions of my "normal life" thinking that one day I will go back ....again ... no better team than Incredible Spiti to contact when visiting Spiti ... for me Vishesh Shourie has become synonymous with Spiti ... his knowledge ... his passion for what he does is beyond comparison ... when I think back to the questions I have hounded him with ... ranging from valid to the most inane ... he answered them all with equanimity ... Thank you Incredible Spiti for making my dream com true and yes ... hasta la vista !

Ms. Kajal Arora (Travelled with us in 2016)Incredible Spiti follows what the name says. The company provides incredible experience to Spiti. Groups are well organised, guide is knowledgeable. They have experienced drivers who know how to keep a car in control in rough terrains. Guest house and home stays are good. And yes, it's v safe to travel with them esp. if you happen to be a female solo traveller.

Mr. Kalpesh Ahire (Travelled with us in 2016)IWhile describing Spiti Rudyard Kipling says "Surely the Gods live here......this is no place for men". This very compliment made me take up a trip to Spiti Valley and I am so glad I did it with these amazing bunch of people under the name "Incredible Spiti". Even though I registered as a solo traveler I can proudly say I now have some very good friends as the team organized a wonderful trip for few other solo travelers like me. Right from the first phone call to Vishesh I was sure I have made the right decision to explore Spiti with his team. I truly had an incredible time, the hospitality and politeness touched everyone of us in the group. I am surely returning back to experience the wonder called Spiti and recommend everyone to do so soon enough and definitely with Incredible Spiti!

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