Spiti Calling 7 Day Homestay Road Trip

Spiti Calling 7 Day Homestay Road Trip

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Spiti Calling 7 Day Homestay Road Trip

Spiti valley also known as the “Middle Land” is a Trans-Himalayan terrain bordering with Tibet at an average altitude of 4000 meters. 

Spiti valley is home to some of the oldest monasteries in the Himalayan region like Tabo monastery, Dhankar monastery, Sherkhang monastery and Kye monastery. A strong hold of the Buchen Lamas in Pin Valley, Amchis; famous for Tibetan medicine, the fossils of Langza village, highest motor-able villages of Komic and Khibber, passes like Kunzum and scenic lakes like Chandrataal are some of the places in Spiti Valley. A 1000 year old culture, beautiful villages, simple, humble people and an out of the world landscape. Come and explore a civilisation frozen in time.

Spiti Fixed Departures have been planned in such a way that you explore Spiti like a local, at a pace that helps you acclimatise and enjoy your trip at the same time. Let us take you through this breathtaking region and help you explore the place the way you would want to.

Trip Itinerary

Reach Manali before 12 noon and rest (1 Day )

Reach Manali in the morning from Delhi/Chandigarh after an overnight journey and check-in to the hotel.You will be free to do whatever you want on this day, but the most important thing is to relax and acclimatise and not over exert. We will hold a...

Manali to Kaza via Atal Tunnel and Kunzum pass (1 Day )

Today we head to Spiti valley which will take around 7-8 hours (approx. 190 kms), if everything goes as planned. We leave in the morning as we have a long way to go and cross the Atal Tunnel. The Atal tunnel is the longest tunnel in the world at 9km...

Kaza to Key, Khibber (1 Day )

Start the day easy over a nice local breakfast. We shall head to Kye monastery, the centre of learning in Spiti valley. The monastery is set on a small hill from where you get a complete view of the valley. Have a cup of tea at the monastery and...

Kaza To Dhankar Via Pin Valley And Tabo (1 Day )

After a relaxed breakfast in the morning we will head towards Pin Valley. Pin Valley has become famous as a major starting point for many high altitude wilderness treks in Spiti Valley. You will visit Mudh Village, which is the last village in the...

Dhankar to Langza via Lahlung, Demul, Komik and Hikkim (1 Day )

Today is a packed day as you will be visiting many picturesque villages in Spiti Valley. Starting off with Lahlung village and the famous Srekhang monastery. After Lahlung is another beautiful village called Demul. Demul located at 4300 mtrs is most...

Langza to Chandrataal via Lohsar and Kunzum Pass (1 Day )

We head towards Chandrataal Lake early in the morning.Chandrataal Lake is one location where you will find difficult to stop clicking photographs. The lake is a landscape photographer’s dream come true, changing its appearance almost with...

Chandrataal to Manali via Rohtang pass. Trip ends today. (1 Day )

The last day of your trip has an early start to it. We begin our journey to Manali after an early breakfast. We will take a small break at Batal to say goodbye to Chacha and Chachi at Chandra Dhaba. Say goodbye to your guide at Batal as he will take...

Whats included in this tour

Trip Duration: 6 Nights and 7 days

Highlights of the Trip:

  • Visit the Atal Tunnel and Rohtang pass 
  • Local homestay experiences throughout Spiti valley 
  • Visit one of the highest motor able villages in the world - Komic 
  • Send post cards from the highest post office in the world - Hikkim 
  • Visit the world’s highest bridge above sea level - Chicham bridge
  •  Visit to Pin Valley (the famous Mudh village and Khungri monastery) 
  • Visit to the picturesque Demul village and Serkhang monastery in Lahlung village 
  • Hike to Dhankar Lake (optional) 
  • Hike to the meditation caves in Tabo (optional) 
  • A local lunch experience in Kaza 
  • Introduction to local cheese and liquor making by your guide
  • Introduction to Buddhism by a local monk
  • Fossil Excursion at Langza 
  • An overnight camping experience near Chandrataal Lake  

What is included:

  • All Transport in a Tempo Traveller from Day 2 to Day 7
  • Local Spitian guide on all days. He will return back to Kaza from Batal on Day 7.
  •  Local, highly experienced driver who knows the route and the sightseeing places 
  • Stay in a homestay from Day 2 till Day 5 as per the layout of the homestay (2/3 people in one room) 
  • Stay in a hotel in Manali on Day 1 on twin sharing basis 
  • Camping near Chandrataal Lake for 1 night on Day 6 on twin sharing basis 
  • 2 meals on each day (breakfast and dinner) from Day 2 to Day 6 and breakfast on Day 7 
  • 1 local lunch provided on Day 3
  •  All activities mentioned in the plan 
  • All entry fees to monasteries in Spiti (if any)  

What is not included:

  • GST 
  • No meals provided in Manali 
  • Lunch, Snacks and beverages (except the ones with meals) 
  • Any kind of insurance or emergency/ evacuation cost 
  • Bus ticket cost to and from Manali
  • Camera Fees (if any)  
A few things to note: 

Minimum requirement: The trip runs if we have a minimum of 4 confirmed participants. In the event that we don’t get the requisite numbers we can run with less than 4 participants if participants are willing to pay extra. We will revise the costing according to the no. of participants. Alternatively in the event the trip gets cancelled, we will reimburse the amount paid to the participants minus any minimal bank charges that may have been cut. 

Room Sharing: All stays in guesthouses will be on a twin sharing basis except for homestays where it will be as per the layout of the homestay i.e 2,3 or 4 people in one room basis th e size of the room. Rooms are divided amongst same sex participants which is most comfortable for solo travellers and friends. Only if there is a couple amongst the group will they get to stay together. 

Type of participants: Our groups usually have participants between the ages of 20-40 and we have a healthy 50-50 male to female ratio in the group, with friends, couples and solo travellers alike.

 Homestays: You shall stay in a homestay for a night where you shall be sharing some space with a local family. It will be a wonderful experience to see the life of people at this altitude and how content they are. Stay and food will be very basic and your host will serve you local cuisine. 

Dry Toilets: Since there is lack of water in cold deserts and carrying water is not easy at such high altitudes. The concept of dry toilets have been prevalent in Spiti since the beginning. In your homestay, you will either get a common bathroom which you will be sharing with your host family or a dry toilet. We can also provide a stool if some people have difficulty squatting but there shall be an extra charge for the same. 

Bathing and Hot Water in a Homestay: Since we shall be around 4000 meters, getting hot water for everyone in a homestay will not be possible. Hot water for drinking shall not be an issue but for bathing it will not be possible.

Accommodation

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FAQ & Expert Tips

How is Spiti during Winters?

Spiti Valley has a splendid view of the snow capped mountains from December to February with ample snowfall from mid December. That makes it possible to indulge in sports like snowboarding, trekking and even ice skating. Weather is mostly cloudy during day time and temperatures are usually sub-zero so heavy and warm clothing is a must.

What is the best time to visit Spiti valley?

The best time to gasp into the magical beauty of Spiti is from March to June when the temperature ranges between 0-15 degrees Celsius.
Trip length

7 Days

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