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Spiti Full Circuit - Shimla to Manali Road Trip via Chandratal

About the trip

Experience the enchanting charm of our Spiti Valley tour packages. Nestled in the majestic Himalayas of Himachal Pradesh, Spiti Valley is a breathtaking paradise throughout the year. Embrace the serene beauty of snow-capped peaks, pristine landscapes, and frozen rivers as you embark on this unforgettable journey.

Itinerary

DAY 0: DEPART FROM DELHI BY 09:30 PM

We depart from Delhi around 9:30 PM in an AC Vehicle. (Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it.)
Pit stop for dinner at any decent roadside restaurant.

DAY 1: DRIVE FROM SHIMLA TO THE LAST INDIAN VILLAGE, DINNER & OVERNIGHT STAY IN CHITKUL/RAKCHHAM

Drive through Kufri and Narkanda along the Indo-Tibetan Highway on your way to Chitkul.
Enter the Kinnaur Valley by crossing the Kinnaur Gate, a rock tunnel famously known as the Gateway to Kinnaur. This tunnel is located around 170 km from Shimla on the Shimla-Kaza road, also called the Hindustan-Tibet Road.
Explore the last Indian village before the China border and immerse yourself in the stunning white wonderland.
Arrive in Chitkul by evening.
Dinner and an overnight stay in Chitkul/Rakchham.

DAY 2: DRIVE FROM CHITKUL TO TABO VIA NAKO DINNER & OVERNIGHT STAY IN TABO.

Wake up early, enjoy breakfast, and begin your journey to Spiti Valley.
Drive through the Ka Loops to reach Nako, Visit Nako lake & enjoy the beautiful view.
Arrive in Tabo by evening.
Check in to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

DAY 3: VISIT TABO MONASTERY AND DHANKAR MONASTERY | OVERNIGHT STAY IN KAZA

Post breakfast, head out to experience the true beauty of Spiti valley – Tabo Monastery & Dhankar Monastery.
Further we drive towards Kaza.
Reach kaza by evening, Check-in and overnight stay in kaza.

DAY 4: KAZA - KEY MONASTERY - CHICHAM BRIDGE– KOMIC – LANGZA - HIKKIM | OVERNIGHT STAY IN KAZA

Wake up early morning and have breakfast.
Later head out for the sightseeing of Spiti Valley.
Drive to the highest suspension bridge in Asia – The Chicham Bridge.
Visit Key Monastery – th world famous center for Buddhist learning located at the top of mountains.
Then we will visit Komic, world’s highest village connected by motorable roads.
Later we will ride to Hikkim and collect or send postcards from the world’s highest post office.
Later enjoy the serene sunset at Langza with a breathtaking landscape of a massive Buddha statue.
Come back to Kaza.
Have Dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 5: START YOUR JOURNEY FROM KAZA TO CHANDRA TAAL LAKE | OVERNIGHT STAY IN NEAR CHANDRA TAAL

Wake up, have breakfast and check out.
Later depart for Chandra Taal Lake.
On the way , take a pit stop for snacks at Losar, the last village of Spiti Valley
Reach Chandra Taal by evening and check in camps.
Have dinner, Overnight stay under the gaze of Billion stars and the Milky way Galaxy.

Note : Stay in Chandra Taal will be on Triple Sharing Basis Only.

DAY 6: DEPART FOR MANALI | OVERNIGHT STAY IN MANALI

Wake up with the happiness to take on such a journey.
Post breakfast check-out from the hotel and Pass through the iconic route of Atal Tunnel and some of the most scenic villages of Lahaul Valley.
Reach Manali, Check in to the hotel.
Dinner & Sleep Overnight.

DAY 7 : CHECK OUT FROM MANALI | DEPARTURE FROM MANALI TO DELHI

Wake up lazy and post breakfast you can head out for local sightseeing of Manali.
Later head-out for self-exploration of Manali – Like Vasishta Temple, Hadimba temple, The Mall road, Jogini Waterfall.
Depart for Delhi by evening.

DAY 8: REACH DELHI BY MORNING

Reach delhi by morning.

Inclusions

Volvo transfer from Delhi to Shimla & Manali to Delhi.
Entire expedition from Shimla via Tempo Traveler
Accommodation (Hotels / Homestays) for 6 nights – 1 Night in Kalpa, 1 Night in Tabo, 1 Nights in Manali, 2 Nights in Kaza.
A total of 11 meals – 1 Meal on Day 1 ( Dinner ) + 2 Meal on Day 2 (Breakfast +Dinner) + 2 Meals on Day 3 (Breakfast + Dinner) + 2 Meals on Day 4 (Breakfast + Dinner) + 2 Meals on Day 5 (Breakfast + Dinner) + 1 Meal on Day 6 (Breakfast ) + 1 Meal on Day 7 (Breakfast).
Team Leader throughout the trip.
Availability of oxygen 24×7 in case of any emergency.
All applicable toll, parking and driver charges.
All inner line permits.

Note

Access to high altitude regions of Spiti Valley, especially Hikkim, Komik, Langza Village and Pin Valley etc, may be congested during winter months due to extreme snowfall. Hence, the stopover to these locations is weather-dependent. In such a case, we will look for the best possible alternatives, as achievable.
Kindly take note that in the event of any act of God, such as heavy snowfall leading to road closures for heavy vehicles, it will be the responsibility of the travelers to arrange for a 4×4 vehicle, and the associated expenses will be borne by the travelers themselves. Capture A Trip bears no responsibility for any such acts of God or the associated expenses.
Travellers residing outside Delhi are recommended to book trains/flights reaching Delhi not delay than 4 PM on the trip start date. Similarly, on the trip end date, book the returning flight/ train departure post 2 PM respectively.
Numerous factors such as weather, road conditions, the physical ability of participants etc. may cause itinerary change. We reserve the right to change any schedule in the interest of safety, comfort and general wellbeing.
The age limit of our group departures is 16 to 42 years due to the power-packed itineraries that we provide for our travellers. We can customise trips for travellers beyond the mentioned age bracket.

GST (5%): The Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 5% is an additional charge and will be applied on top of the total cost.

Food & Beverages Not Included: Any food or drinks outside the package (e.g., alcoholic beverages, mineral water, meals on the highway) are the customer’s responsibility.

Personal Expenses: Customers should cover their own personal expenses, including tips for drivers, entrance fees to monuments/monasteries, and any additional activities (like river rafting or laundry).

Unexpected Costs Due to Natural Events: If any natural disasters (e.g., landslides, roadblocks) occur, any extra costs incurred would need to be paid directly by the customer.

Anything Not Listed in Inclusions: If something is not explicitly mentioned as being part of the package, it won’t be covered.

Note

Access to high altitude regions of Spiti Valley, especially Hikkim, Komik, Langza Village and Pin Valley etc, may be congested during winter months due to extreme snowfall. Hence, the stopover to these locations is weather-dependent. In such a case, we will look for the best possible alternatives, as achievable.
Kindly take note that in the event of any act of God, such as heavy snowfall leading to road closures for heavy vehicles, it will be the responsibility of the travelers to arrange for a 4×4 vehicle, and the associated expenses will be borne by the travelers themselves. Capture A Trip bears no responsibility for any such acts of God or the associated expenses.
Travellers residing outside Delhi are recommended to book trains/flights reaching Delhi not delay than 4 PM on the trip start date. Similarly, on the trip end date, book the returning flight/ train departure post 2 PM respectively.
Numerous factors such as weather, road conditions, the physical ability of participants etc. may cause itinerary change. We reserve the right to change any schedule in the interest of safety, comfort and general wellbeing.
The age limit of our group departures is 16 to 42 years due to the power-packed itineraries that we provide for our travellers. We can customise trips for travellers beyond the mentioned age bracket.