Spiti Circuit With Manali & Baralacha-la- 16D

Spiti Circuit With Manali & Baralacha-la- 16D

  • Ex - Chandigarh | Delhi
  • 16 Days

Overview

Embark on a breathtaking private road trip through the mesmerizing landscapes of Spiti Valley. This curated journey takes you through some of the most scenic and culturally rich destinations in Himachal Pradesh, offering a perfect blend of adventure and tranquility. Explore the ancient monasteries and captivating landscapes of Spiti Valley. Immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of Kaza, the heart of Spiti Valley, and visit its iconic landmarks. This journey promises an unforgettable experience of Spiti’s raw beauty, serene monasteries, and warm pahari hospitality by Spiti Travel Group.

Itinerary

Tour Description

DAY 1: CHANDIGARH TO NARKANDA (177 Kms, Approx. 5 Hours)
• On the first day pickup from Chandigarh Airport or Railway Station.
• Travel to the Narkanda Via Shimla & Mashobra.
• On arrival, you will be meeting your hosts & greet at Guest House.
• Check-in to your accommodation.
• Evening Leisure.
• Dinner & Overnight Stay.

Day 2 : NARKANDA EXPLORATION DAY (Hattu Peak & Thani Jubbar Lake)
• Post Breakfast – Narkanda Day Exploration.
• Visit the Hattu peak (3,400 metres/ 11,154 feet) at Narkanda.
• Enjoy the spectacular view of the mighty Central Himalayas
• Visit the traditionally wooden crafted Hattu Mata temple.
• Visit Nag Devta Temple, Tani Jubbar lake
• Dinner & Overnight Stay.

Hattu Peak is famous for its skiing activities and hiking and is teaming with adventure seekers during winters when it snows, making the place look like a white wonderland.

DAY 3: NARKANDA TO SARAHAN (100 Kms, Approx. 3:00 Hours)
• Post breakfast, check-out from the hotel heads to Sarahan.
• Enjoy the spectacular view of the mighty Central Himalayas, Valley view of apple orchards and terrace farms.
• On arrival, Check-in to your accommodation
• Visit the Bhimakali temple to seek the blessings of the almighty
• Dinner & Overnight Stay.

Sarahan, the Gateway to Kinnaur, situated at 2,150 meters / 7,055 feet, a small town in Himachal Pradesh. Famous for centuries-old Bhimakali Temple, originally known as Bhimadevi Temple, dedicated to the mother goddess Bhimakali, presiding deity of the rulers of the former Bushahr State. The temple complex is a resplendent example of wooden art and ancient mountain architecture.

DAY 4: SARAHAN TO LAST VILLAGE – SANGLA / CHITKUL
• Post Breakfast, depart to Sangla / Chitkul.
• Pit stop at Karcham dam and continue your journey towards Sangla valley.
• It’s approx. 5:00 hours’ drive through the mountains, along the Indo-Tibetan highway.
• Enjoy scenic views of the Kinnaur Kailash Range and Sangla Valley.
• Dinner & overnight stay at Chitkul or Sangla.
• Attractions to Visit : Kamru Fort, Bering Nag temple and Sangla Buddhist temple.

Chitkul – is enchanted place of this beautiful land, high altitude river flowing right beside it offers amazing views of the nearby mountain peaks and also a starting and end point for multiple high-altitude treks. The last Indian village towards China border and experience the white wonderland.

DAY 5: SANGLA / CHITKUL TO KALPA (38 Kms, Approx. 1:30 Hours)
• Post breakfast, check-out from hotel and drive to Kalpa
• Visit the Reckong Peo Market (Dist. Headquarter of Kinnaur) en route to Kalpa for local shopping.
• Check-in to your accommodation.
• Evening is free to walk around Kalpa.
• Visit Narayan Nagini Temple, Hu-BU-Lan-Kar Monastery.
• Enjoy panoramic views of the Kinner Kailash Range.
• Dinner & Overnight Stay.

DAY 6: KALPA TO KHAB SANGAM NAKO GIU & TABO (160 Kms, Approx. 4 Hours)
• Post Breakfast, heads to Tabo.
• Visit Khab Sangam : A major landmark where the Sutlej and Spiti rivers meet.
• Drive to Nako, Cross the Ka loops.
• Visit Nako Lake – a high-altitude lake at an altitude of 3662 metres above sea level in the Pooh, Kinnaur district.
• Nako Monastery: A 10th-century Buddhist monastery with ancient murals.
• Enroute Tabo, take a detour of approx. 7 km to reach a small hamlet called Giu – famous for a 500 year old mummy
of a Buddhist Monk.
• Enter Spiti Valley through Sumdo Border.
• Reach Tabo by evening, Check-in.
• Dinner & overnight stay in Tabo.

DAY 7: TABO EXPLORARTION
• Post breakfast, head to the oldest monastery of Spiti Valley – Tabo Monastery.
• Tabo Caves.
• Tabo Monastery Museum.
• Tabo Monastery Library.
• Tea with the monks.
• Stay with the monks.
• Go Stargazing.
• Further Visit Dhankar Monastery which offers a spectacular view of confluence of Spiti and Pin River.
(OPTIONAL DHANKAR LAKE HIKE)

DAY 8: VISIT TABO MANASTERY, DHANKAR MONASTERY, PIN VALLEY & LINGTI WATERFALL OVERNIGHT STAY IN KAZA
• Post breakfast, head to the oldest monastery of Spiti Valley – Tabo Monastery.
• Further Visit Dhankar Monastery which offers a spectacular view of confluence of Spiti and Pin River.
• Enroute enjoy the scenic drive to Pin Valley
• Visit the Kungri Monastery in Pin Valley.
• Visit the Lingti Waterfall – a spectacular natural wonder.
• Dinner & overnight stay in Kaza homestay.

DAY 9: KEY MONASTERY, HIKKIM, KOMIC & LANGZA
• Post breakfast, head to experience the true beauty of Spiti valley.
• Visit magnificent places such as Key Monastery, Kibber, Hikkim, Komik, Langza and eat at the highest cafe in the
world.
• Key Monastery is the largest monastery in Spiti valley.
• Kibber village which is the part of Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary.
• Hikkim (World’s highest post office)
• Komik (the highest village in the world connected through a motorable road)
• Langza (the site for the holy Buddha Statue overlooking the snow-capped mountain peaks).
• Return to Kaza by evening.
• Dinner & overnight stay in Kaza.

DAY 10: KAZA – CHICHAM –LOSAR – KUNZUM LA – CHANDRA TAAL (Moon Lake)
• Post breakfast, heads to Chandra Taal.
• Enroute Visit Chicham Bridge, the highest suspension bridge in Asia, Losar, Kunzum La.
• Reach ChandraTaal Lake.
• Check in at campsite.
• Time to click picturerous landscape & the Chandra Taal Lake.
• Dinner & Overnight stay at Camps.

DAY 11: TO SISU
• This is the last day of the trip filled with unlimited happiness and emotions.
• Post breakfast, check-out and depart to Sisu via Batal, Chota Dara & Chatru and Atal Tunnel.
• Evening reach Sisu.
• Check-in to your accommodation
• Overnight Stay.
Optional to Go for Zip Line at own cost.

DAY 12: TO SISU – KEYLONG DEEPAKTAAL SURAJ TAAL & BARALACHALA
• Post breakfast & Heads to Jispa Deepak Taal.
• Enroute enjoy views of Deepak Tal & Suraj Tal Lakes (Depending on road condition).
• Spend some time at Baralacha La, enjoying snowy peak views.
• Later back to Sisu.
• Overnight stay at the hotel, in sisu.

DAY 13: TO SOLANG VALLEY
• Morning breakfast & heads to Solang Valley.
• On arrival check in at Solang Valley hotel / guesthouse.
• Day at leisure.
• You can opt Ropeway ride at Solang Valley (Own Cost)
• Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel, in Solang.

DAY 14: TO MANALI
• Morning breakfast and heads to Manali.
• Today, Local Sightseeing of Manali.
• Visit Hadimba Devi Temple, built in 1553 with a superbly crafted four-tiered pagoda roof.
• Club House, comprehensive facilities that include a roller-skating ring, an auditorium, billiards rooms, a library, a bar and restaurant.
• Tibetan Monastery
• Vashisth Temple and Hot Water Spring. Temples dedicated to the sage Vashisth and to Lord Rama
• Overnight stay at the hotel, in Manali.

DAY 15: MANALI EXPLORATION DAY
• Morning breakfast and your day at leisure.
• Visit Nagar Castle and Roerich art gallery.
• You can also go for River rafting & Paragliding at own cost.
• Overnight stay at the hotel, in Manali.

DAY 16 : TO CHANDIGARGH DROP
• It’s time to go back home.
• Post breakfast, check-out from the hotel and return journey back to Chandigarh.
• Reach Chandigarh by evening.
• Tour ends here with happy memories….))))

Inclusions

  • All transfers & sightseeing by Private Cab.
  • Accommodation in selected Hotel as per itinerary specified.
  • Meals Breakfast & Dinner.
  • Reliable & experienced local driver cum guide.
  • All toll, parking, driver allowances, interstate taxes.

Exclusions

  • Medical | Travel Insurance.
  • Any cost related to any kind of unforeseen circumstances including medical assistance, medical emergencies and acts of God.
  • Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, snowfall etc., vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances etc.
  • Meals in Transit, any beverages or any meals that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Camera fees, any entrance fees, room heater and guide charges.
  • Any Personal expenses such as telephone calls, laundry, any beverages, tips and porter-age, etc.
  • Any accommodation, activities or transfers other than what is mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Anything that is not mentioned in the above list of inclusions.
  • On hills Ac will not work.
  • GST

Policies

Payment Policy:

  • 45 or more days before departure: 20%
  • Between 30 to 44 days before departure: 60%
  • Between 15 to 29 days before departure: 100%
  • The booking stands liable to be canceled if 100% payment is not received less than 10 days before the Date of Travel.

Cancellation Policy:

  • 30 or more days before departure: 25%
  • Between 20 to 29 days before departure: 50%
  • Between 10 to 19 days before departure: 100%
  • ALL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE BY EMAIL, ONLY DURING OFFICE HOURS & MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY OUR STAFF IN WRITING. There is no refund on any unutilized service.

Flight Tickets:
100% Amount of flight tickets at the time of flight booking.
Any rescheduling, cancellation, and refunds of flight tickets shall be as per respective airlines rules.

Rescheduling:
In case you are unable to travel as planned and need to reschedule your date of travel:

Before 15 Days from the Date of Travel – One-time Complementary.
Within 15 Days from the Date of Travel – The cost of rescheduling needs to be paid by the guest subject to amendment charges from hotels and transporters.
Rescheduling will only be accepted by E-mail at spititravelgroup@gmail.com

Must Carry:

  • Authentic Government ID Card
  • Comfortable warm clothing like woolen socks, cap, fleece jackets or warmers, down jacket, toiletries.
  • Sunscreen & lip balm, Good U/V protection sunglasses
  • Personal Medicines (if any) & few medicines for altitude sickness (a must)

Kindly Note:
Access to high altitude regions of Spiti Valley, eg Hikkim Komik Langza villages and Pin Valley might be closed in winters due to heavy snowfall. So visit to these locations depends on weather conditions. In such cases, we will look for best possible available alternatives.

Travellers residing outside Chandigarh are suggest to book trains, flights reaching Delhi not later than 3:00 or 3:30 PM, on the date of starting journey. Similarly, return flight, trains to be booked post 4:00 PM only.

We reserve right to change any schedule in interest of safety, comfort and general wellbeing. Numerous factors such as weather, road conditions, physical ability of travellers etc may cause itinerary change.

Important Information:
Please bring trekking shoes or very good sports shoes for hikes & treks.

Cost Details

Package Cost
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INR —- /-For 6 Pax Travelling Together

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