WINTER SPITI VALLEY

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4200m

09 Days

Moderate

Age 10+

Delhi

Activities

trip overview

The Winter Spiti Expedition is one of the best adventure trips anyone can do during the winters in the Himalayas to experience snow. Winter Spiti Expedition is all about a cold desert mountain valley high in the Himalayan Mountains in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh’s north-eastern corner. The word “Spiti” means “Middle Ground,” referring to the region that lies between Tibet and India.

itinerary

sometimes its the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination

Our Winter Spiti Expedition will start from Delhi Volvo Bus Stand at Majnu Ka Tilla by evening. Shimla is almost 350 km away from Delhi and it will take 9 to 10 hours. Volvo will be in charge of your comfort concerns during the overnight journey. That is all for the firtst day in Winter Spiti Expedition.

Reach Shimla by Morning. Check into the Hotel. After Breakfast, We will proceed for a half day excursion to Kufri (2500mts). Also, visit Indira Bungalow & the Himalayan Zoo (closed on Monday). By afternoon: Dropped off to Shimla Mall Road for own exploration. Overnight at Shimla.

Today, Drive to Last Village of India Chitkul, as river Baspa will be at your right side. On the way you will pass through Rakcham village. The Indian road ends here. Chitkul is situated at 3450m height. Chitkul is the last Indian village on the India-China border and experience another beautiful valley.
According to the Centre of Atmospheric Sciences at IIT Delhi, Chitkul has the cleanest air in India. Overnight stay at Chitkul/Sangla.

By Morning after Breakfast, we will start our journey to Tabo. The destination is around 210 Km from Chitkul/Sangla and would take almost 7 hours. En route, we will cross through Sumdo Border and Ka loops. Tabo is famous for its ancient monastery; this monastery is awarded with World Heritage site by UNESCO in this Winter Spiti Expedition. Visit the Oldest Monastery in Spiti Valley which is Tabo Monastery. Overnight stay at Kaza.

Today, we will drive to Kaza, which is around 70 km away from Tabo. We will reach to Kaza by the afternoon. The old town is located on the outer edge of the city and the major attraction here is an ancient monastery in this Winter Spiti Expedition. Visit Hikkim, the location of the World’s Highest Post Office. Komic, the Highest village connected by a motorable road in Winter Spiti. Also, Visit Langza very famous for the Buddha Statue.

Overnight at Kaza.

Today will be important day in this Winter Spiti Expedition, we will explore the magnificent beauty of Kaza. Visit The Key Monastery situated at 4166m in height, the most scenic monastery of Spiti Valley. Also visit the highest suspension bridge in Asia – The Chicham Bridge is quite an astounding spectacle at that. The bridge is at a staggering height of 13596 ft and connects the two villages named Chicham and Kibber. Look down this one and you will find yourself gaping below, at a 1000 ft deep gorge! Overnight at Kaza.

Today we will move back to Kalpa. Enroute visit Dhankar Monastery which is situated at a height of 3894m. Dhankar is the confluence of the Spiti River & Pin River. Reach Kalpa by evening. Overnight at Kalpa.

By morning we will depart for Shimla. Reach Shimla by Evening. By evening board Vehicle & overnight journey to Delhi.

The overnight journey will be in a Bus. The next day morning reaches Delhi. This is where the most amazing Winter Spiti Expedition comes to an end.

trip Dates

OCTOBER 2024

05 Oct to 13 Oct (OPEN)
12 Oct to 20 Oct (OPEN)
19 Oct to 27 Oct (OPEN)
26 Oct to 03 Nov (OPEN)

02 Nov to 10 Nov (OPEN)
09 Nov to 17 Nov (OPEN)
16 Nov to 24 Nov (OPEN)
23 Nov to 01 Dec (OPEN)
30 Nov to 08 Dec (OPEN)

07 Dec to 15 Dec (OPEN)
14 Dec to 22 Dec (OPEN)
21 Dec to 29 Dec (OPEN)
22 Dec to 30 Dec (OPEN)
23 Dec to 31 Dec (OPEN)
24 Dec to 01 Jan (OPEN)
25 Dec to 02 Jan (OPEN)
26 Dec to 03 Jan (OPEN)
27 Dec to 04 Jan (OPEN)
28 Dec to 05 Jan (OPEN)
29 Dec to 06 Jan (OPEN)
30 Dec to 07 Jan (OPEN)
31 Dec to 08 Jan (OPEN)

04 Jan to 12 Jan (OPEN)
11 Jan to 19 Jan (OPEN)
18 Jan to 26 Jan (OPEN)
25 Jan to 02 Feb (OPEN)

01 Feb to 09 Feb (OPEN)
08 Feb to 16 Feb (OPEN)
15 Feb to 23 Feb (OPEN)
22 Feb to 02 Mar (OPEN)

trip cost

Inclusions:

✅ Double Sharing based accommodation in Hotels/Home Stays/Guest Houses as per the Itinerary
✅ Volvo/AC Bus Transport from Delhi to Shimla & Return
✅ Breakfast & Dinner (Dinner on Day 02 to Breakfast on Day 08)
✅ Transportation as per the Itinerary
✅ Campfires (If Available)
✅ Wildlife & Environmental Permits
✅ All Inner Line Permits
✅ Safety equipment (First aid, Medical kit, oxygen cylinders)
✅ Experience Guide during the Trip
✅ Achievement Certificate
✅ Memories of Life Time

 
Exclusions:

❌ GST 5% (Service Tax)
❌ Lunch is not included and any other meal than mentioned in the itinerary
❌ Any insurance
❌ Early check-in or late checkout rooms at any Guest House/ Camps
❌ Any entry fees or Personal Expenses
❌ Airport Transfers
❌ Tips to driver, guide, hotel staff & representative.
❌ Camera/video camera fee at monuments 

Inclusions:

Double Sharing based accommodation in Hotels/Home Stays/Guest Houses as per the Itinerary
✅ Volvo/AC Bus Transport from Delhi to Shimla & Return
✅ Breakfast & Dinner (Dinner on Day 02 to Breakfast on Day 08)
✅ Transportation as per the Itinerary
✅ Campfires (If Available)
✅ Wildlife & Environmental Permits
✅ All Inner Line Permits
✅ Safety equipment (First aid, Medical kit, oxygen cylinders)
✅ Experience Guide during the Trip
✅ Achievement Certificate
✅ Memories of Life Time

 
Exclusions:

❌ GST 5% (Service Tax)
❌ Lunch is not included and any other meal than mentioned in the itinerary
❌ Any insurance
❌ Early check-in or late checkout rooms at any Guest House/ Camps
❌ Any entry fees or Personal Expenses
❌ Airport Transfers
❌ Tips to driver, guide, hotel staff & representative.
❌ Camera/video camera fee at monuments 

Trip Policies

  1. Full payment / Advance Payment is to be made at the time of booking
  2. Remaining / Rest Payment to be made before 15 days of the trip
  3. Booking can be made via NEFT / RTGS / SWIFT / Bank Transfer / Cash
  4. GST 5% (Service Tax) will be additional on all the bookings
  5. The last date of the booking will be closed 10 days prior to trip departure
  6. Cross-confirm the dates and seat availability from our team via mail or call before any online booking/reservation
  7. If any invoice amount is above 2 lacs and the mode of payment full or partial is in cash (cash paid at the counter or deposited in the bank) 1% TCS will be applicable and to be deposited extra on the total amount and a PAN card copy has to be shared.
  8. Full payment is required as per applicable airfare in case of flight booking
  1. In the event of cancellation of any trip/adventure activity services due to any avoidable/unavoidable reasons, we must be notified the same via mail at bookings@aahvan.com
  2. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive advice by mail and cancellation charges will be as follows
            -Before 30 days: 90% of the total Land Package Cost is refundable
            -Between 15−30 days: 50% of the total Land Package Cost is refundable
            -Less than 14 days: No refund
  3. Refund will be processed within 14 working days after the cancellation date.
  4. Cancellation charges will be calculated on gross tour cost and the cancellation charges shall depend on the date of departure and the date of cancellation.
  5. No Refund will be payable:
            -For any missed/unused services of the tour including the meals due to whatever reason
            -If services of the tour are modified, varied, amended, canceled or not utilized.
            -If any client decides and/or is required to cancel the tour due to any changes made in Itinerary or trip
            -If the client is not satisfied with any service of the operator
  1. Aahvan Adventures OPC Pvt Ltd can change the Sequence of the day-wise tour program/Itinerary without any prior notice.
  2. The Itinerary may Change depending upon traffic schedules/restrictions, landslides, flight amendments, weather conditions or any other travel-related unforeseen circumstances.
  3. In case of cancellation of the group from our end due to any unavoidable circumstances, we will either transfer the booking to our other fixed departure trips or refund the complete amount except flight charges if any.
  4. Aahvan Adventures OPC Pvt. Ltd takes utmost care to ensure the safety of its members during any of the adventure programs. However, in the case of any unforeseen mishaps, Aahvan Adventures OPC Pvt. Ltd. will not be liable for any injuries caused or for loss of life. All disputes arising due to the above will be subject to the jurisdiction of Ahmedabad only. 
  5. All participants would be required to sign an Indemnity Form before the start of the program, without which travelers would not be allowed to participate in any of the adventure programs.
  6. The package price does not include – Expenses of a personal nature, such as laundry, telephone calls, room service, alcoholic beverages, mini bar charges, tips, portage/ offloading charges during any trip, monument fees, camera fees etc.
  7. Package rates are subject to change without prior notice, Force Majeure events, strikes, fairs, festivals, weather conditions, traffic problems, overbooking of hotels/flights, cancellation/re-routing of flights, closure of / entry restrictions at a place of a visit, etc. We would not be held liable for any refunds/compensation claims arising out of this.
  8. It is mandatory for all guests to carry valid photo IDs (Passport/Driving License/Voter ID Card). A PAN Card is not accepted at many places as a valid photo ID.
  9. Aahvan Adventures OPC Pvt. Ltd. reserves the right to dismiss any client from the tour due to any form of misbehavior, unreasonable quarrel or physical/verbal assault affecting a client or any of the Ground Field Staff.

 

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Essentials

pack your bag for great adventure

  • Day Bag(20-30 litre) with Rain Cover (If you hire mule or porter)
  • Back Pack(50-60 litre) with Rain Cover
  • 2- water bottles
  • Personal Medical kit (If you required)
  • Hiking Shoes-water proof and ankle support
  • Torch With extra batteries
  • Original ID Card
  • Glucose, Chocolates, biscuits and nuts
  • Driving License
  • Registration Certificate (We will provide you)
  • Medical Insurance Card
  • Secondary ID
  • Map and itinerary (We will provide you)
  • Jeans/pants
  • Shirts/t-shirts/sweatshirt
  • Sweater, Socks
  • Cap
  • Warm inner
  • Innerwears
  • Handkerchief/towels
  • Slippers
  • Thermal Wear
  • 2-jacket (1 Fleece, 1 Down feather)
  • Warm Inner wears
  • 2-Gloves (1 Woollen, 1 Waterproof)
  • 2-Trek Pants (which is a comfortable full day)
  • 4-T-shirts (2 Full Sleeves,
  • 2 Half Sleeves)
  • 2-Sweater (1 Fleece, 1 Woollen)
  • 5-Socks (3 Cotton, 2 Woollen)
  • Rain Coat / Poncho
  • Handkerchief/towels
  • 2- Caps (1 Sun Cap, 1 Woollen Cap)
  • UV sunglass
  • Balaclava
  • Cameras
  • Sunscreen Cream
  • Tooth Brush & Paste
  • Lip Balm
  • Quick Dry Towel
  • Body Lotion
  • Sanitizer

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