Summer Spiti Drive 6.0
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Dear Traveler,
Greetings of the day from Himalayan Holidays India!!
Himalayan Holidays is an adventure tour and travel company based at the “Valley of Gods” – Kullu-Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India. The company was started in 2002 and Regd. with Govt. in 2012, with a view to offer professional, effective, efficient and quality services in travel and leisure. We are mainly focused to promote tourism activities in rural and remote villages of Indian Himalayas. Himalayan Holidays is the best way to truly experience the adventure, culture and history of the Himalayan region of Himachal Pradesh and Leh-Ladakh. At the onset we would like to thank you for providing us an opportunity to serve as your travel partner. It was nice talking you & understand your travel requirements, as desired, please find enclosed suggested tour program.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
DATES | 05 – 12 JUNE 2026 |
Duration | 07 Nights 08 Days |
Start Point | KUFRI, SHIMLA, HIMACHAL PRADESH |
Accommodation | Hotels/Camps/Homestays |
Meal Plan | MAPAI- Breakfast & Dinner |
Destination | Shimla -Kinnaur-Spiti-Chandartaal-Manali |
DETAILED ITINERARY:
DAY 01: REACH KUFRI:
Our representatives will meet you in Kufri.
REGISTRATION & BRIEFING 7 PM ONWARDS.
Enjoy your overnight stay in Kufri.
HOTEL HIMALAYAN HEIGHTS, KUFRI
DAY 02: NARKANDA – SANGLA - CHITKUL: DISTANCE: 180 KM/5-6 HOURS:
On this day after breakfast start your journey towards Sangla Village.
Sangla: the largest settlement in the valley,it will take around 6 hours to reach Sangla & it is a place where you might find yourself staying overnight if you can’t find onward transport. It has a couple of cybercafes and a State Bank ATM on the main street. Clinging to a rocky spur 2 km north (about 30 minutes’ walk), Kamru village was the original capital of the Bushahr kingdom and its impressive tower-style Kamru Fort contains an important shrine to the goddess Kamakhya Devi (shoes and leather items must be removed, heads covered and a waist sash worn).
Chitkul is a village in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. During winters, the place mostly remains covered with the snow and the inhabitants move to lower regions of Himachal.
According to a recent study by Centre of Atmospheric Sciences at IIT Delhi, Chitkul has the cleanest air in India.
Enjoy your overnight stay in Sangla.
HOTEL BATSERI, SANGLA
DAY 03: SANGLA – NAKO – GUE MONESTRY - TABO: DISTANCE: 300 KM/6-8 HOURS:
On this day start your journey towards Tabo Village.
On this day after breakfast at hotel leave from Narkanda, we continue driving on the famous Hindustan – Tibet Highway or the NH 22 – This stretch is famously known as one of “most treacherous roads of the world” by the lonely planet in a visual spectacle. Don’t let that little piece of information deter you because your local drivers are highly skilled and experienced while driving on these roads. As you begin embracing the jaw-dropping views watch the mountains change their colours from the lush greens of the Kinnaur valley to the many hues of brown.
After a quick refueling stop at Puh, we proceed to Nako – the last hamlet of Kinnaur.
The second largest village of the Spiti Valley, Tabo, is known worldwide for its 1000-year-old Tabo Monastery. Walk around this UNESCO world heritage site and gain a deeper insight into Buddhism. Unlike other monasteries in the Spiti Valley, the Tabo monastery is located at the bottom of the valley.
Enjoy your overnight stay in Tabo.
HOMESTAY: GREEN TARA HOMESTAY, TABO
DAY 04: DRIVE FROM TABO - DHANKAR – KAZA/ 60 KMS /2-4 HRS
After a delicious breakfast, we drive towards Dhankar. Perched high above the confluence of the Spiti and Pin River, in a hidden bowl, is the tiny hamlet of Dhankar. The former capital of the Royals of Spiti Valley, also known as the Nono, who ruled the dust-coloured badlands of Spiti Valley. Go back in time as you explore the 1200-year-old Dhankar Gompa which perches precariously between eroded rocky pinnacles on the edge of a cliff.
If time permits, do take an hour’s climb above the village to visit the stunning turquoise Dhankar Tso or Dhankar Lake which offers views over the valley and towards the twin peaks of Mane Rang (6593 meters).
Kaza, its just 2-3 hours drive & on arrived Kaza check in your hotel & rest day to explore Kaza monastery & market. Here you can visit Himalayan cafe, which is in centre of market & Deyzore cafe. The capital of Spiti, Kaza is a helpfully compact launch pad for trips to spectacular Ki Gompa and fascinating high-altitude villages including Kibber, Langza and Komic. It’s also a good place to organise treks and tours, and for foreigners heading south to procure the necessary inner line permit for the trip into Kinnaur. The town’s bazaar and main cafes are in Old Kaza on the east side of often-dry Kaza Nullah stream, across which New Kaza has most of the bureaucratic offices.
Enjoy your stay at hotel / home stay with dinner.
HOTEL THE ZAMBORI, KAZA, RANGRIK
DAY 05: KAZA -KOMIK- HIKKIM- LANGZA – CHICHAM – KEY MONESTARY – CHICHAM BRIDGE – KAZA / DISTANCE: 40 KM/2-4 HOURS:
On this day, we drive to some of the highest inhabited regions of the world. The highest village in Asia, Komik, which literally translates to ‘eye of a snow cock’, is situated at a height of 4,513 meters. This farm-village has a population of 84 people, living in utter isolation, cut-off from the rest of the world for most parts of the year. This little hamlet brings you thousands of miles away from your familiar settings to a place of soft brown pastures and snow-white mountain peaks. Some of the common animals of the region are the Tibetan wolf, blue sheep, red fox, hare, snow cock, Himalayan griffin, rock pigeon etc.
Later, we drive to Hikkim where we visit the world’s highest post office in the world. If possible, you may even meet the post-master and hear his stories. After sending out a postcard, we drive to Langza. Langza village is situated at an altitude of 4,400 meters and belongs to the Sakyapa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Langza houses a population of 137 in 33 households. Once you are here, you can walk into the village and visit the ancient Lang (Temple) which is estimated to be around 1000 years old.
At Langza, walk back to the prehistoric era when Spiti was submerged by the Tethys Sea, as you explore a land very rich with fossils of Marine animals and plants which were here millions of years ago.
By afternoon, we drive to Ki Monastery. The car will first stop at the base of the monastery hill for the ultimate photo opportunity of this remarkable structure. With over 1000 years’ worth stories to tell, the Ki Monastery situated at a height of 13,668 feet was founded by a disciple of the famous Atisha, in the 11th century CE. Belonging to the Yellow Hat or Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism, this monastery is famous as a prominent center of learning as well as a refuge for Tibetans. Being remotely located atop a hill overlooking endless plains, the Ki Monastery is an obvious choice for those seeking peace and calm.
Then we will move farther up the valley to the picturesque village of Kibber. Located at a height of 4,205 meters and 18 km from Kaza, this formerly highest, permanently inhabited village in this region, is also a popular base camp to embark on adventure and treks to adjoining mountains of high altitude. The expanses of beautiful landscapes and immeasurable beauty of the snow-tipped mountains make the place a haven for nature-lovers and photographers alike.
Also visit Highest Suspension Bridge in Asia – Chicham Bridge.
We drive back to Kaza in the evening and spend the night in a comfortable and warm Kaza hotel.
HOTEL THE ZAMBORI, KAZA, RANGRIK
DAY 06: KAZA - LOSAR - KUNZUM LA - CHANDRATAAL LAKE / 100 KM/6-7 HOURS:
This day, we commence our journey back home and trace our steps back on the Kaza – Manali road. However, we take one last stop at another Spitian wonder – Chandratal Lake. The mystical and beautiful Chandratal Lake, which translates to Moon Lake, is located at a height of 14,100 feet. The Chandra Bhaga mountain range forms a striking backdrop for the lake, which changes appearance according to the pictures painted in the sky.
After capturing the colors of the beautiful Chandratal Lake, we drive to our camping site where a hot supper under the gaze of a million stars and the Milky Way awaits us.
Our camps at Chandratal Lake are equipped with camping equipment including tents, high altitude sleeping bags / blankets and a comfortable mattres.
SWISS CAMPS: U C CAMPS, CHANDARTAAL
DAY 07: CHANDRATAL LAKE- CHATTRU- ATAL TUNNEL – SOLANG VALLEY / DISTANCE: 140 KM/ 6-7 HOURS:
This day drive from Chandratal Lake towards Manali. We take a quick stop at Batal for a cup of tea. From there, we continue driving on the Kaza – Manali highway and stop at Chatru for lunch. Drive through the famous Atal Tunnel and return to Manali.
Nature lovers can enjoy beautiful views of glaciers , peaks and Chandra river that flows down in the Lahaul valley.
By evening reach Manali, Enjoy your stay at hotel / home stay with dinner.
HOTEL PATALSU, SOLANG VALLEY
DAY 08: DEPARTURE FROM MANALI
After breakfast proceed towards Chd / Delhi.
Your Tour Will End With Sweet Memories!
Accommodation Chart & Cost Super Deluxe:
Per Person Cost- WITH OWN SUV | INR 32,999/- | |
Per Person Cost- SEAT IN SUV JIMNY / THAR SHAREABLE BY 03 GUESTS +01 DRIVER | INR 42,999/- | |
Location | Super Deluxe | |
KUFRI 01 Night | HOTEL HIMALAYAN HEIGHTS | |
CHITKUL 01 Night | HOTEL KINNAUR RETREAT | |
TABO 01 Night | GREEN TARA HOMESTAY / WHITE LOTUS HOMESTAY | |
KAZA 02 Nights | SNOWFLAKE HOMESTAY / FA-MA’S HOUSE | |
CHANDARTAAL 01 Night | U C CAMPS | |
MANALI 01 Night | HOTEL PATALSU, SOLANG | |
RENTAL CHARGES FOR SUV APPLICABLE FOR 08 DAYS CHANDIGARH TO CHANDIGARH:
JIMNY 4X4 | INR 4,500/DAY |
THAR 2 DOOR 4X4 | INR 5,000/DAY |
SCORPIO N 4X4 / ISUZU V CROSS / THAR ROXX | INR 7,000/DAY |
HILUX 4X4 / FORTUNER | INR 8,500/DAY |
Accommodation Chart & Cost Super Deluxe:
Per Person Cost- WITH OWN SUV | INR 45,999/- | |
Per Person Cost- SEAT IN SUV JIMNY / THAR SHAREABLE BY 03 GUESTS +01 DRIVER | INR 55,999/- | |
Location
|
Luxury | |
KUFRI 01 Nights |
HOTEL HIMALAYAN HEIGHTS
| |
CHITKUL 01 Night |
HOTEL KINNAUR RETREAT
| |
TABO 01 Night |
MAITREYA REGENCY / TABO MUD HOUSE
| |
KAZA 02 Nights |
HOTEL THE ZAMBORI
| |
CHANDARTAAL 01 Night |
U C CAMPS
| |
MANALI 01 Night |
HOTEL PATALSU, SOLANG
| |
RENTAL CHARGES FOR SUV APPLICABLE FOR 08 DAYS CHANDIGARH TO CHANDIGARH:
JIMNY 4X4 | INR 4,500/DAY |
THAR 2 DOOR 4X4 | INR 5,000/DAY |
SCORPIO N 4X4 / ISUZU V CROSS / THAR ROXX | INR 7,000/DAY |
HILUX 4X4 / FORTUNER | INR 8,500/DAY |
Inclusions
- ACCOMMODATIONS FOR ALL NIGHTS ON TRIPLE / DOUBLE SHARING AS PER PACKAGE
- MEALS: BREAKFAST AND DINNER.
- EXPEDITION LEADER, LOCAL TERRAIN SPECIALIST WITH RESCUE VEHICLE.
- CREW VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH TOW STRAPS AND OTHER TOOLS FOR THE MINOR BREAKDOWNS DURING THE DRIVE
- CONVOY STICKERS WITH BRANDING FOR ALL VEHICLES IN THE CONVOY
- WIRELESS RADIO TRANSMITTERS (WALKIE TALKIE IN EACH VEHICLE, SO THAT YOU CAN REACH AND HAVE NO COMMUNICATION GAP DUE TO NO NETWORK ZONES.
- FIRST AID KIT WITH NECESSARY MEDICAL EQUPMENT. ANTISEPTICS, OTC DRUGS, OXYGEN CANS.
- SELF DRIVE RENTAL VEHICLES CAN BE PROVIDED ON SPECIAL REQUESTS ONLY
Exclusions
- ANY PERSONAL EXPENSES TIPS, ALCOHOL, PHONE CALLS (SIM), BEVERAGES, IIN- ROOM DINING.
- ANY EXPENSES REALTED TO THE VEHICLE IF THEY ARISE DURING THE EXPEDITION.
- ANY KIND OF ACTIVITES THAT IS NOT MENTIONED IN THE ITINERARY
- ANY ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION COST THAT MAY ARISE BECAUSE OF UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES.
- ANYTHING SPECIFICALLY NOT MENTIONED IN THE INCLUSIONS.
- 5% GST APPLICABLE ON BILLING ONLY.
- FUEL FOR SELF DRIVEN VEHICLES.
PAYMENT POLICIES-
25% deposit amount is required to confirm the booking.
75% deposit amount is to be paid 07 days prior to the trip date.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
CANCELLATION POLICY: IN THE EVENT OF CANCELLATION OF TOUR/TRAVEL SERVICES DUE TO ANY AVOIDABLE/UNAVOIDABLE REASON/S WE MUST BE NOTIFIED OF THE SAME IN WRITING. CANCELLATION CHARGES WILL BE EFFECTIVE FROM THE DATE WE RECEIVE ADVICE IN WRITING, AND CANCELLATION CHARGES WOULD BE AS FOLLOWS:
02 MONTHS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL: 30% OF THE ADVANCE PAYMENT WILL BE REFUNDED
01 MONTH PRIOR TO ARRIVAL OR NO SHOW: NO REFUND
NO REFUND FOR THE PEAK SEASON DATES I.E 10 APRIL – 20 JULY / 10 DECEMBER – 10 JANUARY
*CANCELLATION REFUNDS WILL BE CONSIDERED ONLY IN CASE OF THE BOOKINGS DONE AS PER OUR ADVANCE PAYMENT GUIDELINES.
OUR LIABILITIES & LIMITATIONS:
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY SCHEDULE IN THE INTEREST OF THE TRIP PARTICIPANTS’ SAFETY, COMFORT & GENERAL WELL-BEING.
WE SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DELAYS & ALTERATIONS IN THE PROGRAM OR EXPENSES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY DUE TO NATURAL CALAMITIES, FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS, ACCIDENTS, MACHINERY OR EQUIPMENT BREAKDOWN, TRANSPORT, WEATHER, HEALTH SICKNESS, LANDSLIDES, POLITICAL CLOSURES, OR ANY UNTOWARD INCIDENTS.
WE DO NOT HAVE ANY INSURANCE POLICY COVERING THE EXPENSES FOR ACCIDENTS, SICKNESS, THEFT LOSS, OR OTHER REASONS. VISITORS ARE ADVISED TO SEEK SUCH INSURANCE ARRANGEMENTS IN THEIR HOME COUNTRY. ALL BAGGAGE & PERSONAL PROPERTYS AT ALL TIMES ARE AT THE CLIENT’S RISK.
FOR MORE INFO YOU CAN CALL US AT 98054 99933 / 90152 73121
