Overview

The high Himalayas, the Gods' dwelling, is commonly regarded to be a summer resort. Driving to the most beautiful Himalayan places is out of the question since they are only accessible by high mountain routes that get snowed out during the winter season. However, it is a little-known fact that the Spiti region can be visited all year.

Spiti is essentially a secret enclave of India to which the BRO has built roads due to Tibet, and therefore China, being only across the border. However, the rocky and steep mountains that dominate this region have not readily yielded tarmac suitable surfaces. The roads are narrow and prone to landslides, with crumbling edges. The BRO's ingenuity resides in the fact that they built the roads encircling the slope at a low height, which means that, unlike the road from Manali to Leh, Ladakh, the road from Shimla to Kaza, Spiti, stays mainly motorable during the winter. I say primarily because it may close for a day or five because of significant snowfall, but the PWD usually clears it.

Spiti, being in a rain shadow zone, does not get continuous snowfall. It may snow for a day or two, although these snowfalls are seldom. Because of the region's consistent sub-zero temperatures throughout the winter, snow remains on the ground until summer, around the end of April or May.

It is not your typical Himalayan journey, and you must make some preparations before embarking on this difficult but breathtaking road trip.

Itinerary

Day 0 - Delhi to Shimla

• Get ready to depart from Delhi.

• Arrive 45 minutes before the bus's departure time.

• The next morning, take an overnight ride to Shimla.

NOTE: Keep your essentials in a day bag to save time when getting ready the next day.

Day 1 - Shimla to Chitkul

• The Spiti quest adventure begins here. You will arrive in Shimla.

• After breakfast, refresh up and travel past Kufri, Narkanda, and Karcham Dam before continuing on to Sangla Valley.

• We'll arrive at Chitkul in the evening. Enjoy the cool breezes and beautiful mountain vistas while eating good meals and sleeping to the sound of the Bespe River.

• Overnight stay at hotel

Day 2 - Chitkul to Nako

• Get up early in the morning to catch one of the greatest sunrises. Chitkul is the final Indian hamlet before the border with China. Discover the best of it. Investigate the nearby settlement of Chitkul.

• En way, stop at Khab, the confluence of the Spiti and Sutlej rivers.

• Contact Nako. Check into your homestay

• Dinner and an overnight stay at Nako are included.

Day 3 - Nako to Kaza

• Get ready to depart for Kaza.

• On the route, stop at Gue Monastery, which is famed for housing Sangha Tenzin's 500-year-old mummy.

• Visit Dhankar Monastery, which was formerly the capital of Spiti.

• Check into your homestay and spend the night in Kaza.

Day 4 - Kaza to Langza - Hikkim - Komic and back to Kaza 

• After breakfast, you will be treated to a breathtaking tour of the Spiti Valley. Langza is a high-altitude town famous for its ancient marine fossils and the well-known Langza Buddha monument.

• Visit Komic Gompa and have a great meal at the World's Highest Motorable Village.

• The Hikkim post office, located 4,400 metres above sea level, provides an important link to the outside world. Send postcards to relatives and friends. Return to Kaza.

• Visit Kaza market.

• Enjoy great cuisine and an overnight stay at Kaza.

Day 5 - Kaza to Tabo (via Key- Chicham bridge) 

• Get up early and head out for the day's sightseeing.

• Visit the well-known Key Monastery.

• Chicham Bridge, Asia's tallest suspension bridge, is your destination, Proceed to Tabo.

• Visit the Tabo Monastery, often known as the Ajantha of the Himalayas.

• Stay at Tabo for the night.

Day 6 - Tabo to Kalpa 

• Drive to Kalpa after breakfast. Enjoy the spectacular views of Spiti on the way.

• We will travel through Nako village again (from the outside).

• On the way, stop at Khab for the greatest views of the Sutlej and Spiti rivers.

• Have fun on the road trip.

• Kalpa has arrived. Check into the motel and spend the night.

Day 7 - Kalpa to Narkanda 

• After breakfast, check out of the accommodation and make your way back to Narkanda.

• On the way, enjoy the breathtaking views of Narkanda and Kufri.

• Narkanda has arrived.

• Overnight to Delhi from Shimla Narkanda.

Day 8 - Arrival at Delhi 

• The party will arrive in Delhi in the early morning. You will remember this undiscovered Winter's White Spit (a trip of a lifetime with a fantastic group and beautiful experiences) The Undiscovered Hidden Gem of India.

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