White Magic Adventure Travel

SPITI WINTER DRIVING / HIKING HOLIDAY

India, Himachal

11 DAYS
12 MAX GROUP SIZE
4400m
MAX ALTITUDE
2 Active Holiday

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Spiti Valley, a part of Lahaul-Spiti District, lies in the north eastern region of Himachal Pradesh. Dominated by the Tibetan Buddisht culture, the region has been shadowed by Ladakh in terms of popularity due it's remoteness. The winters in spiti are wonderful to say the least, the barren hills are draped in white tranforming the landscape completely. On this driving cum hiking holiday we let you experience one of the less popular winter destination in the Himalaya as we drive through winding roads and hike on snow trails.

Itinerary

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Day 01: Morning train to Chandigarh and drive to Narkanda

Take the morning Delhi - Chandigarh train. Start driving from Chandigarh through the country side of Punjab and proceed through the foothills of Himachal Pradesh and it's capital Shimla till the picturesque town of Narkanda.Overnight Hotel.

Day 02: Drive to Kalpa

We continue driving on National Highway 5 and we soon enter the beautiful Kinnaur district of Himachal. The drive which will take anywhere between 6-8 hours depending on the road conditions. Overnight Hotel in Kalpa.

Day 03: Drive to Tabo

Another beautiful drive today to the Village of Tabo in Lahaul-Spiti district. We go through the villages of Pooh, Naako and Sumdo and also see the confluence of Spiti and Stulej rivers. Overnight Homestay at Tabo

Day 04: Drive to Dhankar and trek to Lalung

A short drive to Dhankar village and we begin the hike towards Lalung village. It's a leisurely hike towards lalung on rolling terrain. You can see the vast open valley of Spiti towards your left with pristine white snow covering the entire landscape. Overnight at Homestay.

Day 05: Trek Lalung to Demul

A decent height gain today to Demul which is at around 4200m. The hike is mostly on gentle slopes with a few steep sections in between. Youw will always have great views for company as we pass through many beautiful high altitude settlements which give you a great insight into the winter lives of the mountain people. Overnight Homestay.

Day 06: Demul to Komic

Known as the highest village in Asia, Komic has gained popularity over the years with many visitors in the summer months. But in winters you hardly find anyone in this scenic village at around 4500m. It's one of the longer days on the trip as we cover a lot of distance on the hike. Overnight Homestay in Komic.

Day 07: Komic to Lanza

We hike towards Lanza/Langza village with views of the stunning 6300m mountain - Chow Chow Kang Nilda peak which stands right above the village. Overnight Homestay

Day 08: Drive to Kaza and explore Ki - Kibber

Drive to Kaza, the main town of Spiti Valley. We drive up to the famous Ki Monastery and onwards towards Kibber, a beautiful high altitude village with views of Mt.Kanamo. We come back to Kaza for the night. Overnight Homestay.

Day 09: Drive to Kalpa

Take the long drive back to Kalpa as this is the only way to enter and exit the Spiti Valley in winters with the Kunzum La closed. Overnight hotel in Kalpa.

Day 10: Drive back to Shimla

Drive back to Shimla and spend the evening taking a walk in the town.

Day 11: Drive to Chandigarh and take evening train to Delhi

Drive back to Chandigarh and onward to Delhi by train. Trip Ends.

Trip Cost

69,875 / 1100

DELHI TO DELHI , TWIN SHARING

Payment Schedule

₹18000 / $300 - Booking Amount

TRIP COST INCLUDES

- Delhi / Chandigarh / Delhi AC Chair Car train tickets
- Twin Share accommodation in Hotels/Homestays as applicable in the itinerary.
- All meals on the trip.
- Entry fees, Camping fees & Trekking Permit.
- White Magic Trip Leader assisted by certified, experienced local guide.
- All Transport from Chandigarh to Chandigarh as per the itinerary above.
- GST as applicable (Subject to change as per govt rules).

TRIP COST EXCLUDES

- Sleeping Bag & Items of personal clothing
- Any arrangements in Delhi / Chandigarh
- Air Fares, Visas, Insurance, Airport taxes, laundry, phone calls, beverages and bottled water, souvenirs and other expenses of a personal nature.
- Tips for guides, cooks & porters
- Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control.

Cancellation terms

If it becomes necessary to cancel your trip, you must notify the office immediately in writing. The below terms would be applicable.

Please note: Cancellation terms differ based on the trip type. Cancellation charges mentioned below are for this particular trip only.

- More than 45 days before departure: 10% of trip cost + cancellation charge on services booked for you (air/ train/ bus tickets, hotels etc).
- 45 - 30 days before departure: 50% of the trip cost + cancellation charge on services booked for you (air/ train/ bus tickets, hotels etc).
- Less than 30 days before departure: 100% of the trip cost.

What to expect

This trip is graded as an Active Holiday. These trips typically involve easy hiking on well maintained mountain trails closer to civilization in relatively low altitude regions. The effect of altitude is minimal once you acclimatize well. On a few multi-activity trips, you will go mountain biking or rafting too. Depending on the trip, you might be camping for the night or stay in homestays nestled in quaint mountain villages. We stay only in homestays on this trip.

This trip suits families or groups which have people with varied age group and fitness levels.

This is a winter trip and hence you should expect very cold conditions. The temperatures routienly go below -10'C; can go lower during the night and due to weather conditions. Good winter gear is important.