A trip to Spiti in winters is beyond doubt for the adventurous ones who want to experience the adrenaline rush up their spine. The serenity of this location is bound to get to you. Extreme weather and bad roads present a perfect opportunity for anyone who has the slightest interest in experiencing adventure, Off roading; or wants to take back some atrociously amazing memories of snow caved mountains and valleys.
Duration : 7 Nights / 8 Days
Places covered : Shimla, Narkanda, Sangla – Chitkul, Kalpa, Nako, Kaza
Pick up and Drop Location : Chandigarh
Travel Highlights :
“Adventure”. There is no other word which can describe a ride to Spiti in winters;
pristine white colours of snow with frozen river beds in the midst of beautiful wide
valleys;
Adventure activities at Narkanda;
Frozen lakes and waterfalls;
Driving on ice and snow on roads;
Experiencing freezing temperature, sometimes going down to -25 to -30 in peak winter;
Experiencing the hazardous lifestyle of people residing at such extreme terrain & weather;
Learning to strive on the basic minimum arrangements;
Travel Itinerary :
Day 1 - pick up from Chandigarh in the morning and drive to Narkanda. Enjoy the scenic vistas enroute as you gain altitude. The alpine forest dressed up with snow flakes is surely going to woo your senses. Visit Hatu Mata temple atop Hatu peak to pay ur respect and enjoy the panoramic views of Dhauladhar ranges. Check in to your hotel and Relax for the evening. N/s at Narkanda
Day 2 - after breakfast and checking out from your hotel, we will proceed towards Kalpa. The massive & intimidating fresh snow-covered peaks of Kinnar Kailash range is surely going to take ur breadth away. Enjoy the alpine winter vistas of Kalpa. N/s at Kalpa.
Day 3 – check out from hotel after breakfast and proceed towards Tabo. We will be entering a different world after we cross Khab. Enroute we visit the frozen Nako lake and Tabo Monastery. N/s at Tabo.
Day 4 – proceed towards Kaza. Its an unique experience to drive along the frozen river bed of Spiti valley. Visit the 3rd highest village connected by motorable road- Komik & Langza alongwith Kee monastery. N/s at Kaza
Day 5 – after breakfast and checking out from your stay, its time to descend down to Sangla valley. Night stay at Sangla.
Day 6 – day trip to Chitkul to have an experience and view of the scenic riverside village in winters. Return to Sangla for n/s
Day 7 - travel to Shimla. Enjoy a stroll down mall road in the evening. N/s at Shimla.
Day 8 - drop to Chandigarh by evening for your return journey back home.