Spiti Valleys & Monasteries Tour – 9 Nights 10 Days
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the high-altitude landscapes of Himachal with our Spiti Valleys & Monasteries Tour – 9 Nights / 10 Days. This carefully designed itinerary offers a perfect blend of adventure, culture, and natural beauty. Explore ancient monasteries like Key, Tabo, and Dhankar, and experience the mystical charm of Spiti’s remote villages including Kaza, Kibber, and Langza. Enjoy breathtaking views of rugged mountains, crystal-clear rivers, and vast cold deserts. This tour also includes scenic drives through Kunzum Pass and iconic spots like Chandra Taal Lake (seasonal). Ideal for adventure lovers, photographers, and nature seekers, this Spiti Valley tour promises authentic experiences, comfortable stays, and smooth travel arrangements. Discover the spiritual essence, serene landscapes, and untouched beauty of Spiti with this immersive 10-day Himalayan adventure.
Highlights
- Visit Ancient Monasteries
- Drive Through the Stunning Spiti Landscapes
- Explore Scenic High-Altitude Villages
- Experience Local Spitian Culture & Hospitality
- Visit Chandratal Lake
Spiti Valleys & Monasteries Tour – 9 Nights 10 Days
Day 01 :
Chandigarh - Narkanda (180 km)
- Start journey in morning after breakfast leave early and enjoy the vistas en route. Enjoy beautiful drive through Valley and at night enjoy dinner and overnight stay.
Day 02 :
Narkanda - Kalpa(165 Km)
- Leave for small picturesque nako village after breakfast. Today good and bad roads await us.
- We will be moving from greener area to the rocky & barren landscape, Enjoy Khab, Confluence of Spiti and Satluj Rivers, See the Leo Purygal Peak from Khab Bridge.
- After Chango – Sumdo we will enter Spiti Valley.
- Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at Kalpa.
Day 03 :
Kalpa- Kaza (208 km)
- Post breakfast, travel to the most exquisite Dhankar Village, Visit the Dhankar Monastery, a Monastery built on the highest hill overlooking the Confluence of the Pin River and Spiti.
- Head toward the Pin Valley, home to the Snow Leopard and IBEX, its prey.
- Continue your journey toward Kaza, lapped by the majestic mountains shrouded in snow.
- Check-in to the Hotel in Kaza for a scrumptious dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 04 :
Kaza & Around
- Kaza (11980ft) “A well deserve break to soak in the sight & explore Kaza. Enjoy the magnificent vistas all day.
- Head for Kaza, headquarters of Spiti Valley. Being at the headquarter it’s a good base to explore nearby villages like kibber, Komic, Hikkim, and Ki Gompa. Ki is the largest monastery in Spiti.
- Kaza petrol pump is the highest altitude petrol pump in Asia. And Komik is the highest village in the world connected to road. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay.
Day 05 :
Kaza - Chandra Tal (100 km)
- After an amazing breakfast, Check-out of the hotel in Kaza.
- You will visit the Chandratal Lake, a popular lake known to be the most delightful lake in the magnificent Himalayas.
- The name Chandra Tal means “the Lake of the Moon", the moon is amazingly reflected on the waters of the lake.
- Check-in to the hotel and have a delicious supper served in the hotel and have an overnight stay.
Day 06 :
Chandra Tal - Manali (140 km)
- After breakfast, Check-out of the hotel.
- You will be traveling to Manali, among the snow-topped mountains, and spectacular views.
- Enjoy overnight stay in hotel with Dinner.
Day 07 :
Manali local
- The tourists will arrive in the morning.
- The tourists can explore various places like - Hadimba Temple built in 1553 with a superbly crafted pagoda roof, it is famous for its exquisitely carved doorway.
- "Club House" with comprehensive facilities that include roller skating, an auditorium, a billiards room, a library, a bar, and a restaurant makes a wonderful outing for the day.
- And tourists also visit - Tibetan Monastery,Van Vihar, Manu Temple, Jogani Waterfall and Vashist Temple are well known for their Hot springs.
- There are old temples dedicated to the Saga Vashist and Lord Rama.
- After you explore these places, in the evening visit “Mall Road†and return to the hotel, have dinner. Overnight stay at the hotel in Manali.
Day 08 :
Manali - Solang Valley - Atal Tunnel-(Personal Cab at your own cost)
- The morning after breakfast, the tourists can proceed from their hotel to the- Solang Valley.
- Here they can enjoy various adventure activities such as Zorbing, Snow scooter, Horse Riding, Paragliding, Skiing, and a lot more.
- And also can enjoy a short Trek to Anjani Mahadev.
- The tourists also go to the - “Rohtang Pass†that is near only and experience the snow-capped mountains.
- Go through “Atal Tunnel†and also visit Kothi Village, Nehru Kund, Him Valley, and even Gulaba. Please Note: Since the National Green Tribunal is allowing only limited vehicles to Rohtang pass per day.
- Rohtang pass will be subject to the availability of a permit on the spot with additional cost on sharing basis or individual basis as per guest requirement & Rohtang is closed every Tuesday.
Day 09 :
Manali- Shimla Sightseeing(Kufri- Chail )
- Post breakfast proceed for Kufri (2501 meters) situated 16 kms from Shimla. It is popular for its ski slopes and for hiking.
- What makes Kufri famous is the the picturesque location, horse rides and the Himalayan National park. Later proceed for Chail which is a quaint hill station happily isolated from the rest of Himachal and occupying prime position on three hills.
- At Chail you will experience nature at its best and can have a tryst with adventure. The drive to Chail is scenic, winding around the gorgeous valleys, past forests thick with foliage and fruit laden orchards. Chail is also famous for World’s highest cricket ground perched at a height of 2,144m.
- In the afternoon Visit Shimla , second oldest Church in North India consecrated in 1857, Jakhu temple, and the State Museum. Do not miss a leisure wall on the Ridge road, while treating your eyes to the beauty all around.
- In the evening, Enjoy at Mall Road and return to the hotel for overnight stay and dinner.
Day 10 :
Departure to Hometown from Chandigarh
- Today is the last day of expedition. Wake up in the morning and start journey toward Chandigarh Airport/Railway Station and later head toward your home destination.
Includes/Excludes
Includes
- Stay on a double and triple sharing basis in hygienic and sanitized hotels / camps
- Buffet breakfast and dinner on all days
- Highly-Experienced driver cum guide
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Included toll taxes
- Transport in an MUV like Tempo Traveller / Toyota Innova / Mahindra Xylo / Mahindra Scorpio
Excludes
- Air-Train Fares
- Others meals not mentioned
- Anything not mentioned under 'Package Inclusions'
- All personal expenses, optional tours and extra meals.
- Medical and travel insurance.
- Any kind of entry fees anywhere if not mentioned in inclusions
- Tips, travel insurance, medical insurance, laundry charges, liquors, mineral water, telephone charges.
- All items of personal nature.