Lahaul Spiti Trek

Dhankar gompa. Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India

Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India

Lahaul Spiti Trek in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India

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A holiday unrestricted by a rigid plan or schedule is the most enjoyable and best way of enjoying a vacation in any place in world and is specially true for a vacation in Lahaul Spiti valley region. We help travelers in designing their own vacation packages in any way they want. Tourists can contact us to get some help with planning their trip like choosing the attractions they wish to see, cultural and adventure activities they can enjoy, places they want to visit, type of accommodations they’d like to spend the night in, mode of transport, meals and duration of the trip. This type of tour package is among the most popular because the tourists have the freedom to choose almost every single aspect of their tour packages.

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Pick and Drop Services
1 Meal Per Day
Cruise Dinner & Music Event
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Excluded

Pick and Drop Services
1 Meal Per Day
Cruise Dinner & Music Event
Visit 7 Best Places in the City

Activities

Hiking

Campfire

Night Exploring

Biking

Yoga

Itinerary

Day 1: Shimla – Sarahan

We will start the drive from Shimla early morning and reach Sarhan by early evening. After check in to the hotel, the guests can feel free to rest or explore the Sarhan town on their own. There is one old Bhima Kali temple wich is an important place of worship in the region. Hotel room in Shimla or pickup from Channdigarh or Delhi can be provided if needed.

Day 2: Sarahan – Reckong Peo – Kalpa

First stop for this day will be at Reckong Peo, a small town for some refreshments and local sightseeing. Night stay will be in Kalpa, a small village famous for it’s fruit orchards and scenic beauty.

Day 3: Kalpa – Puh – Nako – Sumdo – Tabo

From this point onward, as we gain altitude, the terrain will start turning from lush green to that of high altitude desert. The drive will take you through Puh, Nako and Sumdo villages (depending upon route taken) till Tabo where you will stay for the night. The contrast in terrain, vegetation and related features from day 2 to day 3 will be quite stark and remarkable. Tibet border is just one mountain away from this region.

Day 4: Tabo

Tabo village is famous for it’s 1000 years old monastery which is home to extremely precious Thanka paintings and an interesting PIllar of Thousand Budddhas. It’s listed as a world heritage sight by UNESCO. The day will include a visit to the monastery and nearby caves which are used by the local monks to meditate in peace. Rest of the day will be spent esting, relaxing or walking around in the village taking in the sights.

Day 5: Tabo – Dhankar – Lalung

Dhankar is the seat of ancient local Kings and was capital of the region in era gone by. Dhankar castle and monastery are perched precariously on ragged peaks overlooking a steep valley. Due to erosion, it’s quite likely that these will tumble down in near future. A new monastery has been constructed, but the old one has it’s own irreplaceable charm. After the visit, visitors can also hike to Dhankar lake atop a mountain nearby. Night stay will be in Lalung, largest and a very sceninc village in Lingti valley. The village monastery is associated with numerous folk tales and legends. The most interesting features are the Three Cornered Buddha and an ancient gnarled willow tree planted by Rinchen Znagpo, founder of many monasteries in Spiti.

Day 6: Lalung – Kaza – Langcha

We will pass through Kaza , the regions adminsitrative capital to reach Langcha (4250 m). The roads on this route are among the highest in the world. The journey is particularly rewarding for it’s view of Spiti river valley. Shilla valley is on the way which is one of few good grazing grounds for domesticated and wild animals of the region.

Day 7: Langcha – Kaza – Ki Monastry – Kibber

This day will take you to the world’s highest Buddhist monastery at Komik as well the world’s highest post office at Hikkim ( 4440 m). You can send a postcard from here to whoever you like although delivery is not alaways gauranteed. These are very small villages with population less than 100 each and are completely cut off from rest of world during winters. Nightstay will be in Kibber, one of the larger towns in area with somewhat modern style accommodations. The region is famous for it’s wildlife including ibex, blue deer and snow leopard in addition to a number of birds. The guests will reach Gette to see the world famous Ki monastery from hundreds of meters above with river flowing on nearby. Makes for an amazing sight.

Day 8: Kibber – Losar – Kunzum La – Chandrataal Lake

From Kibber, we will drive on to our campsite at Chandrataal lake. Losar is comparitively big village will be stop for some tea and snacks. Kunzum La is named after Goddess Kunzum and is an important site for locals for religious as well as logisitical reasons. From there, we will drive to Chandrataal Lake, a must visit attraction of the region. Nightstay will be in a campsite under the stars.

Day 9: Chandrataal – Chatru – Rohtang Pass – Manali

This will be last day of the trip as the car will take you back to Manali via Chatru and Rohtang pass. The climb up will start from Chatru and the terrain will change back to lush green type as you reach near Rohtang pass. Drop at Manali early evening to end the tour. Accommodation in Manali and drop at Delhi or Chandigarh can be provided on request.