Spiti Valley Road Trip in Winter
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Which adventure is more fierce than navigating in the snow? Spiti Valley Road Trip in winter is for those who love the winter sun, tea-soaked biscuits, and a peaceful ride. Spiti in winter is a sumptuous three-course hot meal if spread on a platter: giant mountains, pacific villages, and monasteries. Translated as “The Middle Land”, Spiti is geographically sandwiched between Tibet and India. The entire valley filled with snow seems to be stretched till eternity. You can’t guess where the land ends and the sky begins. With snow under your boots and mountains overlooking every direction, we promise there will be endless opportunities to mould life’s outlook.
Home to the world’s prettiest and oldest locations – including Key, Kalpa, Gue, Dhankar and Tabo monasteries, Pin Valley, Chandratal Lake, Khab, Kunjum and pass – Spiti is a cold mountain desert, also known as “Little Tibet”. It is bordered on the northern side by Ladakh, Tibet in the East, Kinnaur in the South-East and the Kullu valley in the North. You will testify to extremities while traversing the bridge, India’s last inhabited village and the highest post office.
Good things take time. It would not be easy for a traveller, but the thrill and adventure of the Spiti Valley Roadtrip in Winter will keep you going. This 9-day trip is not for the meek; it demands a strong mind. After this duration, you will become more compassionate, thankful, and respectful. Here is a brief itinerary of the Spiti Valley Road Trip in Winter.
Trip Highlights
- Travel with a curated community of like-minded explorers, where strangers turn into your tribe
- Experience an epic Himalayan road trip through the scenic Sutlej Valley, Kinnaur, and Spiti
- Explore remote and iconic locations including Chitkul, Nako Lake, Dhankar Monastery, and Pin Valley
- Visit Key Monastery and cross the iconic Chicham Bridge, among the highest in Asia
- Discover high-altitude villages like Hikkim, Komic, and Langza, some of the highest inhabited in the world
- Witness stunning views of the Kinnaur Kailash range and unforgettable sunrise moments
- Experience Spiti in peak winter with snow-covered landscapes and raw mountain beauty
Itinerary
Day 1: Journey Begins | Delhi to Mountains
- You meet the tribe in Delhi and hop onto the overnight bus as your journey to the mountains begins.
Day 2: Into The Himalayas | Shimla to Sangla
- Spend the day driving from Shimla to Sangla through the scenic Sutlej River valley and beautiful Himalayan landscapes.
Day 3: Borderland & Tranquality | Sangla to Tabo via Chitkul & Nako
- Travel from Sangla to Tabo via Chitkul, the last village before the Indo-Tibetan border, and the serene Nako Lake, known for its peace and tranquillity.
Day 4: Monasteries & Valleys | Tabo to Kaza via Dhankar and Pin Valley
- Journey from Tabo to Kaza with stops at the cliff-top Dhankar Monastery and the dramatic landscapes of Pin Valley.
Day 5 : High-Altitude Villages | Hikkim, Komic & Langza
- Explore the high-altitude villages of Hikkim, Komic, and Langza, some of the highest inhabited villages in the world.
Day 6: Icons of Spiti | Key Monastery & Chicham Bridge
- Visit two of Spiti’s most iconic landmarks, the magnificent Key Monastery and the thrilling Chicham Bridge.
Day 7: Return Through Kinnaur | Kaza to Kalpa
- Begin the return journey from Kaza towards Kalpa with stunning views of the Kinnaur Kailash range.
Day 8: Sunrise & Departure | Kalpa to Delhi
- Wake up to a beautiful sunrise at Suicide Point in Kalpa before heading back towards Shimla and boarding the overnight bus to Delhi.
Day 9: Journey Ends | Arrival in Delhi
- After breakfast, depart for Delhi carrying unforgettable memories and stories from the mountains.
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