SPITI VALLEY TOUR 9 nights ,10 days
OVERVIEW | ITINERARY | HOTEL INFO | INCLUSION & EXCLUSIONS | COST | CANCELLATION | NOTES |
OVERVIEW
Nestled amidst the majestic Himalayas, Spiti and Kinnaur Valleys beckon travelers with their untouched beauty and serene landscapes. These remote regions in Himachal Pradesh, India, boast of breathtaking vistas that leave visitors in awe.
Spellbinding Landscapes: Spiti Valley is renowned for its stark, barren terrain, while Kinnaur Valley captivates with lush greenery and orchards, offering a striking contrast.
High-altitude Marvels: Situated at altitudes ranging from 2,320 to 6,100 meters, these valleys are home to some of the highest inhabited villages on Earth, offering a glimpse into unique Himalayan cultures.
Spiritual Sanctuaries: Both valleys are dotted with ancient monasteries, such as Key Monastery in Spiti and Tabo Monastery in Kinnaur, serving as spiritual havens amidst the rugged landscapes.
Rich Cultural Heritage: The people of Spiti and Kinnaur are warm and hospitable, with rich traditions deeply rooted in Buddhism and Hinduism, creating a vibrant tapestry of customs and festivals.
Thrilling Adventure: Adventure enthusiasts are drawn to Spiti and Kinnaur for trekking, mountaineering, and river rafting opportunities, with challenging terrain and pristine rivers offering adrenaline-pumping experiences.
Chandratal Lake: Known as the “Moon Lake,” Chandratal in Spiti Valley mesmerizes with its turquoise waters surrounded by towering peaks, offering a tranquil retreat for nature lovers.
Sangla Valley: In Kinnaur, Sangla Valley enchants visitors with its picturesque villages, apple orchards, and the crystal-clear Baspa River, making it a perfect destination for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Road Less Traveled: Accessible via treacherous roads and high mountain passes, including the famous Kunzum Pass and Rohtang Pass, the journey to these valleys is as thrilling as the destinations themselves.
Stunning Flora and Fauna: Despite the harsh climate, Spiti and Kinnaur are home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including the elusive snow leopard, ibex, blue sheep, and a variety of Himalayan birds.
Photographer’s Paradise: Every corner of Spiti and Kinnaur offers postcard-perfect scenery, with dramatic landscapes, quaint villages, and colorful prayer flags providing endless opportunities for photography.
Transcendent Sunsets and Sunrises: As the sun dips behind the towering peaks, the valleys come alive with hues of orange, pink, and purple, casting a spellbinding aura over the landscape.
Local Cuisine: Indulge in the delectable flavors of Spitian and Kinnauri cuisine, featuring hearty dishes like thukpa, momos, siddu, and locally brewed Chang, providing a taste of traditional mountain fare.
Stargazer’s Paradise: With minimal light pollution, Spiti and Kinnaur offer unparalleled opportunities for stargazing, allowing visitors to marvel at the vast expanse of the night sky.
Echoes of History: Explore ancient forts, temples, and rock carvings scattered throughout the valleys, offering glimpses into the rich history and cultural heritage of the region.
Resilient Communities: Despite the harsh and remote environment, the communities of Spiti and Kinnaur display remarkable resilience, living in harmony with nature and preserving their cultural heritage.
Infinite Exploration: With every visit to Spiti and Kinnaur, there’s always something new to discover, whether it’s a hidden waterfall, a remote village, or a breathtaking viewpoint.
Awe-Inspiring Beauty: In the end, the true beauty of Spiti and Kinnaur lies not just in their stunning landscapes but also in the sense of wonder and awe they evoke, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of all who visit.
TOUR CODE |
DEPARTURE DATE |
ARRIVAL DATE |
Travelscape | 29 June 2024 | 8 July 2024 |
Travelscape | 13 July 2024 | 22 July 2024 |
Travelscape | 21 September 2024 | 30 September 2024 |
ITINERARY
DAY WISE ITINERARY
Pick up from Chandigarh Airport and proceed to Shimla. Shimla is the capital of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, in the Himalayan foothills. Hotel check in time is 2:00 PM. On arrival check in hotel and relax. Evening enjoy at Mall Road. Overnight at Hotel.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
After morning breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Sangla through the thick woods of Narkanda and alongside the River Sutlej. If you reach Tapriat lunch time then don’t forgot to have food at kangri dhaba. On the way you can enjoy beautiful lake hydro project at karcham dam. In the evening reach and check in hotel. Enjoy the evening in beautiful surroundings in the river valley of Baspa at a height of 9000ft. This is one of the most beautiful valleys in the Himalayas and is often compared to the famous valley of Kashmir. Known for its rich Kinnauri culture and apple orchards, this valley was opened for tourists only in 1993 for its close proximity to the Tibetien border. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
After Morning Breakfast drive to chhitkul explore the vicinity around including an ancient Kamru Fort & Temple dedicated to the Goddess Kamakhya Devi which was brought from Assam &Nages God. Post Lunch, excursion to Chitkul – a last Village on Old Indo – Tibetan Trade Route. Walk through green orchards & brilliant stream. Return back to Sangla for Dinner overnight stay at hotel.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
After Morning breakfast drive to Kalpa – District Headquarter of Kinnar& once a favourite haunt of Lord Dalhousie. Arrive Kalpa & Check-in to your Hotel. Kalpa was known as Chini back in the days when it was the Regional Capital. Kalpa has changed little in the last 500 years. It is said that as & when Lord Dalhousie wanted to take a break from his hectic schedule in Shimla, he would come here on his Horseback. Each & every corner of Kalpa facing Jorkanden& the Kinner Kailash Peaks, considered as one of the mythical homes of Lord Shiva & by its side is a 79 foot rock formation that resembles a Shivlinga that changes the colour as the day passes & is visible to the naked eye on a clear day. Post Lunch rest in Hotel & in evening visit to Suicide Point And Roghi Village (beautiful village in kalpa). Dinner & overnight stay in hotel.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
After Morning Breakfast drive to Tabo. On the way visit confluence of Sutlej &Spiti rivers at Khab. Further proceed to Tabo. Then On the way visit Geu village where the 500 yrs old mummy of Tibetan monk has been displayed. Evening Reach at hotel ,Dinner & overnight at Tabo.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
After Breakfast, check out from hotel and you will visit Tabo Monastery. Then visit Tabo Caves: Next to the main road, NH- 22 in Tabo, on the northern side, just opposite to the village, there is a rising hill containing caves. Then we will leave for Kaza before that we can stop at Dhankar. Dhankar Monastery (Dhankar Gompa is a village and also a Gompa, a Buddhist temple in the district of Lahaul and Spiti in India. It is situated at an elevation of 3,894 metres in the Spiti Valley above Dhankar Village, between the towns of Kaza and Tabo) and Continue drive to Kaza, on arrival check in at Hotel. Dinner & overnight at Kaza.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
After Morning Breakfast drive to will do full day excursion to Ki, Kibber, Hikkim, Komic&Langzavillage.While driving back to Kaza will stop at Kye Monastery. Kye Monastery – The learning centre of Buddhism.Evening return back to Kaza, Dinner & overnight at Kaza.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
Early check out from hotel and drive to Manali, on the way we will visit kunzum pass and Chandratal, After sightseeing of chandertaal,drive to manali,evening check in manali hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
After Morning breakfast proceed to Manali local sightseeing, hadimba temple,Van vihar and manali mall road.Evening back to hotel, Dinner and Overnight stay
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
After Breakfast We Check out From Hotel Drive to Chandigarh Airport. On arrival drop at Airport.
Meal: Breakfast.
!!!…Tour end with Sweet Memorise…!!!
HOTEL INFO
DESTINATON |
HOTEL NAME | NO OF NIGHT |
Shimla | Snow Lotus / Similar | 01 |
Sangla | Prakash Regency / Similar | 02 |
Kalpa | Kinner villa / Similar | 01 |
Tabo | Maiterya Regency / Similar | 01 |
Kaza | Blue Mountain Hotel / similar | 02 |
Manali | Snow peak Retreat / Similar | 02 |
INCLUSION & EXCLUSIONS
- Both Side Flight Tickets.
- Accommodation in Deluxe hotels / Tents basis.
- All sightseeing and transfer by Non A/c Vehicle from Chandigarh to Chandigarh basis.
- Meal Breakfast and Dinner. (last day dinner not included)
- All entry tickets charges are Applicable where ever it is required
- Permit charges etc.
- Toll, Tax, Parking, Driver Allowance etc.
- Tour Escort from Chandigarh to Chandigarh
- 5% GST
- Lunch
- Any kind of insurance
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry, phone call etc.
- Extra Charges of paragliding, skiing and other activities
- Any kind of drinks (mineral, soft or hard drink)
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Cost Inclusion”
- Extra nights in hotel due to ill health, flight cancelation or any other reason.
- The service of vehicle is not included on leisure days & after finishing the sightseeing tour as per the itinerary.
- Extensions of tour programmer or diversions in the tour itinerary for any reasons e.g. due to bad weather, road closure, and breakdown, any natural calamities, flight cancellation etc.
- We shall not be responsible for escalation of cost due to flight cancellations for any reasons.
- Flight cancellation is out of our control, hence if flight is cancelled by airline, we are not responsible to give any substitute flight. If it is provided by airline we shall give you the same, but if it is not provided by airline then we shall not be responsible for any damages or for reimbursement. In such a case customer shall pay for booking the alternate flight at the prevailing rates.
COST
DESCRIPTION |
PACKAGE COST PER PERSON |
Adult ( Double/Twin Sharing )
| 60,847/- + 5% GST |
EASY CANCELLATION
CANCELLATION POLICY:
In the event of cancellation of tour / travel services due to any avoidable / unavoidable reasons we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive an advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows:-
CANCELLATION CHARGES:
Non Refundable Booking Amount any time after booking: Rs.5000/- or 10% of Tour Cost / Service Cost whichever is higher.
Between 60 days to 45 days prior to departure date: 25 % of the total Tour / service cost.
Between 44 days & 22 prior to departure date: 40 % of the total Tour / service cost.
Between 21 days to date of departure: 100 % of the total Tour / service cost.
Flight cancellation charges shall be charged at actual in addition to the cancellation charges mentioned here in above.
In case of 100 % cancellation charges it is deemed to mean and include forfeiture of all the amounts paid including the air ticket cost and no refund will be paid in case of 100% cancellation charges.
Please note: Our group tour rates are dynamic and subject to seat availability and may change in future. We do not guarantee the same rates in future if you do not book it at the earliest.
We hope you will find the above all in order. Should you need further clarification do feel free to write back to us.
NOTES
Note:
- Our offer is based on usage of base category rooms at the mentioned hotels (unless specified otherwise) and if this category of rooms is not available we shall try to confirm accommodation in the next available higher category of rooms and shall advise supplementary cost involved while conveying the status.
- We shall not be responsible for any change in the itinerary due to landslides, flight cancellations, weather conditions or any unforeseen circumstances. The additional cost incurred will be in addition to the cost
- Please note the Readymade packages are designed strictly on the detailed itinerary being attached, any extra sightseeing and excursion is subject to a supplement cost as per the actual.
- It is mandatory to carry the original photo identity Proof during travel and have to be presented at the time of Check-in in all hotels for security reasons.
