5D / 4N
Manali
Manali Kasol Group Trip
4 Dec
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Winter Spiti Full Circuit
Kinnaur's apple valleys to the snow deserts of Spiti. A 9-day winter circuit by Volvo and Tempo Traveller with easy daylight drives, two full days in Kaza and a gang of strangers who come back as your people.
- DestinationSpiti Valley
- Duration9D / 8N
- Starts fromDelhi
- DifficultyModerate
- Next departure12 Dec
- Starting at₹16,999
About this trip
- Kinner Kailash sunset and sunrise
- Tabo Monastery, over 1,000 years old
- Two full days in Kaza
- Key Monastery in snow
- Chicham Bridge, Asia's highest
- World's highest post office at Hikkim
- Chitkul, the last village (time and snow permitting)
Two worlds in one road trip. We start in the apple valleys of Kinnaur, then climb into Spiti, a high-altitude cold desert of ancient monasteries, frozen rivers and villages above 4,000 m.
This is our comfort version, planned for winter: every drive in the mountains ends before dark, a night at Tabo helps your body adjust to altitude, and three nights in Kaza give you two full days to explore Spiti properly.
Overnight Volvo from Delhi to Shimla and back, and a Tempo Traveller with experienced mountain drivers for the whole circuit.
Why you'll love it
- Kinner Kailash sunset and sunrise from Kalpa
- Tabo and Dhankar, monasteries over 1,000 years old
- Two full days in Kaza, nothing rushed
- Key Monastery and Chicham Bridge in snow
- Hikkim, the world's highest post office (snow permitting)
- Chitkul, the last village on the India-Tibet road, if time and snow allow
- Bonfires, snow fights and a sky full of stars
- Duration9 days, 8 nights
- Group18 - 35 Years
- DifficultyModerate
- Starts and endsDelhi
- Departures1 upcoming
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Departure dates
Dec12
Sat, 12 Dec to Sat, 19 Dec
From Delhi, pickup at Kashmere Gate ISBT, 9:30 pm
23 of 24 seats left4% booked
₹16,999per person
Book this date Day-wise itinerary
Day 0Delhi to Shimla by overnight Volvo
Meet your trip captain and the gang at Kashmere Gate ISBT around 9:30 pm. Quick intros, then board the overnight Volvo to Shimla. Dinner is self-paid.
Day 1Shimla to Kalpa via Kinnaur Gate, Chitkul if time permits
Reach Shimla early morning and freshen up. Breakfast is self-paid. Board the Tempo Traveller by 7:30 am and drive along the Sutlej into Kinnaur, stopping at Kinnaur Gate and Karcham Dam.
Chitkul, time and snow permitting: if we're making good time and the road is open, we take a detour through Sangla valley to Chitkul, the last inhabited village near the India-Tibet border. The trip captain decides on the day so we still reach Kalpa before dark.
Reach Kalpa by evening for sunset over the Kinner Kailash range.
Stay: Kalpa | Dinner included
Day 2Khab Sangam, Nako Lake, Gue mummy and Tabo
Into the cold desert. Stop at Khab Sangam, where the Spiti and Sutlej rivers meet, then Nako village and its frozen lake. Visit Gue to see the 500-year-old mummy, and reach Tabo by late afternoon.
If snow blocks the road into Spiti, we stay in Kinnaur and do a day trip to Chitkul and Sangla valley instead, then continue when the road opens.
Stay: Tabo | Breakfast and dinner included
Day 3Tabo Monastery, Dhankar and Kaza
Explore Tabo Monastery, founded in 996 CE and famous for its ancient murals. Drive to Dhankar Monastery on a cliff above the Spiti and Pin rivers, road conditions permitting, then reach Kaza by afternoon. Easy evening to adjust to the altitude and walk around Kaza market.
Stay: Kaza | Breakfast and dinner included
Day 4Kaza full day: Key Monastery, Kibber and Chicham Bridge
Visit Key Monastery, the largest and most iconic monastery in Spiti, and join the monks for a cup of butter tea if timing allows. Continue to Kibber, one of the highest villages in the world, and walk across Chicham Bridge, Asia's highest suspension bridge. Lunch at a local café is self-paid.
Stay: Kaza | Breakfast and dinner included
Day 5Kaza full day: Langza, Hikkim and Komic
The high villages day:
- Langza: the giant Buddha statue facing the snow peaks, and fossils from an ancient sea
- Hikkim: send a postcard home from the world's highest post office
- Komic: one of the highest motorable villages on EarthIf snow closes these roads, we head to Pin Valley or nearby villages instead. Lunch at a local café is self-paid. Evening bonfire and stargazing.
Stay: Kaza | Breakfast and dinner included
Day 6Kaza back to Kalpa
One last Spiti sunrise, then a long scenic drive back through Tabo and Nako into Kinnaur. Reach Kalpa by evening.
Stay: Kalpa | Breakfast and dinner included
Day 7Kalpa sunrise to Shimla, night Volvo to Delhi
Catch the sunrise over Kinner Kailash, then drive down along the Sutlej through orchards and deodar forests. Reach Shimla by evening, grab dinner and a quick walk on Mall Road, then board the overnight Volvo to Delhi.
Breakfast included
Day 8Arrive Delhi
Reach Delhi early morning with a new gang and a camera roll full of snow.
Stay and travel
Stay
6 nights in hotels and homestays : Kalpa (2), Tabo (1), Kaza (3). Heaters or heated blankets wherever available.
Transport
Delhi to Shimla and Shimla to Delhi by overnight Volvo. Shimla to Shimla by Tempo Traveller with experienced mountain drivers for the full circuit and sightseeing. Road transfers in the hills are non-AC.
Pickup
Kashmere Gate ISBT, Delhi, 9:30 pm on 11 December. Please reach 30 minutes early.
Drop-off
Delhi ISBT, early morning on 19 December.
What's included
Included
- Overnight Volvo from Delhi to Shimla and Shimla to Delhi
- Tempo Traveller from Shimla to Shimla for the full circuit
- 6 nights hotel and homestay stays (triple sharing)
- 6 breakfasts and 6 dinners
- All sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Bonfire nights, weather permitting
- Trip captain throughout the trip
- First aid kit and oxygen cylinder in the vehicle
Not included
- Day 0 dinner, Day 1 breakfast and Day 7 dinner
- Lunches and snacks on all days
- Monastery donations and entry tickets
- Hikkim postcards and stamps
- Travel insurance
- Extra costs from snow, roadblocks or landslides
- Anything not listed under Included
Things to carry
- Heavy down jacket (rated for minus 20°C)
- 2 sets of thermal inners
- Woollen socks, gloves and a woollen cap
- Waterproof snow boots with good grip
- Sunglasses and sunscreen (snow glare is strong)
- Lip balm and moisturiser
- Power bank (cold drains batteries fast)
- Personal medicines and Diamox, after asking your doctor
- Reusable water bottle
- Government photo ID
Important notes
- Your seat is confirmed after the registration amount and consent form. The registration amount is non-refundable and adjusted in your trip cost. Clear the full trip cost before departure.
- Night temperatures in Spiti in December can drop to minus 15°C to minus 25°C. Pack proper winter gear.
- Kaza, Kibber and Komic are high-altitude places (about 3,800 m to 4,500 m). Drink plenty of water and tell the trip captain if you feel unwell.
- Hikkim, Komic and Langza depend on snow. If roads are closed, we change the plan for safety.
- Chitkul is an optional stop. We visit if time and snow allow on Day 1, or as a day trip from Kalpa if snow blocks the road into Spiti.
- Mobile network is limited. Only BSNL and Jio work in some places.
- Hotels and road transfers are non-AC. Heaters depend on the property.
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
- Misconduct or illegal substances mean removal from the trip without refund.
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