White Spiti – Winter Road Trip 2022

Day 1: Chandigarh – Narkanda

[Hotel Accommodation | 2700 m | 190 kms | 7-8 hours]
We begin this Spiti Valley Winter Road Trip by hitting the road from Chandigarh. Assemble outside Chandigarh Airport at 8:30 am & proceed to Narkanda via popular town Shimla. Overnight at a hotel in Narkanda. [D]

Day 2: Narkanda – Kalpa

[Hotel Accommodation | 2960 m | 180 kms | 7-8 hours]
We pass through popular towns of Sarahan and Rampur-Bushahr before entering the spectacular Kinnaur Valley. Before entering Kalpa, we catch a glimpse the famous Kinner Kailash Peak  believed to be the summer adobe of Lord Shiva. At Kalpa, you will warm up with a piping cup of tea before checking into your warm hotel room. Overnight at a hotel in Kalpa. [B, D]

Day 3: Kalpa – Nako – Tabo

[Homestay Accommodation | 3280 m | 149 kms | 9-10 hours]
After a comfortable night’s rest at Kalpa, we set off on the famous Hindustan-Tibet Highway. Famed for its spectacular views and proximity to Tibet, this road snakes north into Nako, the last hamlet of Kinnaur district. We spend the night at a comfortable and authentic homestay in Tabo. [BD]

Day 4: Tabo – Pin Valley – Mudh – Kaza

[Homestay Accommodation | 3800 m | 115 kms | 5-6 hours]
We start the day with a visit to the 1021 – year old Tabo Monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk around this sacred site and gain a deeper understanding of Buddhism. Unlike other monasteries in Spiti Valley, the Tabo monastery is located at the bottom of the valley. From Tabo, we drive to the spectacular Pin Valley. We first visit the Kungri Monastery and then the beautiful hamlet of Mudh – the last motorable village of the Pin Valley. Declared a national park in 1987, Pin Valley has altitudes ranging from 11,000 to 20,000 feet and is home to at least 12 endangered snow
leopards. In addition, other animals indigenous to the region and park are the Siberian ibex, bharal, weasel, red fox and marten. Birds such as the griffon, golden eagle, bearded vulture and raven paint the skies a pretty picture. Overnight at a homestay in Kaza. [B, D]

Day 5: Kaza – Ki Monastery – Kibber – Kaza

[Homestay Accommodation | 3800 m | 39 kms | 3-4
hours] We begin the fifth day, with a drive to renowned Ki Monastery. 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. 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 4205 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. We drive back to Kaza for the night. Overnight at a homestay in Kaza. [B, D]

Day 6: Kaza – Komik – Hikkim – Langza – Kaza

[Homestay Accommodation | 3800 m | 40 kms | 3-4 hours]
On the sixth day of this Spiti Valley Winter Road Trip, 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 4513 meters. This farming village has a population of 84 people, living in utter isolation, mostly cut-off from the rest of the world during this part of the year. If accessible during this tour, we will make the drive to Komik. Some of the common animals of the region are the Tibetan wolf, blue sheep, red fox, hare, snow cock, Himalayan griffon, rock pigeon etc. Later, we drive to Hikkim where we visit the world’s highest post office in the world. If possible,
you might 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 4400 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 around the frosty-white village and visit the ancient Lang (Temple) which is estimated to be around 1000 years old. Overnight at a homestay in Kaza. [B, D]

Day 7: Kaza – Kalpa

[Hotel Accommodation | 2960 m | 196 kms | 10-11 hours]
The seventh day marks the return journey of this expedition. We make our way south towards Kinnaur Valley. After a scenic and memorable drive, we will end the journey at Kalpa. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kalpa. [B, D]

Day 8: Kalpa – Shimla

[Hotel Accommodation | 2276 m | 240 kms | 10-11 hours]
We drive for Shimla with a bag of delightful memories and exciting stories to recount. Overnight stay at a hotel in Shimla. [B, D]

Day 9: Shimla – Chandigarh

[112km | 3-4 hours]
Post breakfast leave for Chandigarh. Drop to airport by around 2 pm. Tour ends. [B]