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Kinnaur-Spiti Trip 2023

Spiti Valley, Marango Rangarik, Himachal Pradesh
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Kinnaur-Spiti Trip 2023

Temperature

0-25° C

length

7 Days

Altitude

15027ft

Best Time

March - Oct

Duration

7 Days

Difficulty

Easy

Overview

Dream of mountains dotted with picture-perfect villages? Fancy a stay amid mountainous terrains with all around? If yes, you must plan a vacation in Kinnaur – Spiti valley!
 
The Kinnaur-Spiti Trip is the most engrossing vacation you need to revitalize and rediscover yourself. Trip stars from Shimla go through the green mountains of Kinnaur and enter Barren Spiti.
 
At a distance of 400 km to the hills queen Shimla, the scantily populated land of Spiti separates the Indian mainland from Tibet’s autonomous region & that’s why ‘Spiti’ means ‘The Middle Land’. Kinnaur-Spiti Valley is one of my lifetime experiences!
 
Heaven Riders India offers you the best ‘Kinnaur-Spiti Road trip’ in which you’ll witness the experience of a lifetime.

How to Reach Shimla

Once the imperial summer capital British ruling era, Shimla today is a year-round India’s famous tourist destination. Shimla is a gateway for many tourist sightseeing points includes Viceregal Lodge, the Christ Church, the Jakhoo Temple, the Mall Road, the Ridge, Institute of Advance Studies and Annadale which together form the city centre. It is blissfully  surrounded by the green hills with snow-capped peaks.
Nearest Airport: Shimla Airport is situated at Jubbarhatti, 23 km from the city. Regular flights to Delhi operate from the airport. The nearest major airport is Chandigarh Airport about 130 km away.
Nearest Railway Station: The scenic UNESCO world heritage Kalka Shimla Railway a narrow-gauge track is in a distance of 96 km. Kalka railway station is well connected to all major cities of India.
By Road: Shimla is well-connected by road network to all major cities of north India. It is situated 90 km from Kalka, 116 km from Chandigarh, 247 km from Manali, and 350 km from Delhi. Delhi and Manali are both around 8 hours away from Shimla. One can hire a taxi, Volvo bus from Delhi to reach Shimla.

Kinnaur-Spiti Trip Route Map:

Shimla – Sangla –  Chitkul – Nako – Tabo – Dhankar – Kaza – Nako – Kalpa – Shimla

Note:

–  Always carry Valid ID card with you on this trip.

– Don’t throw garbage, no littering.

– Please take care of your belongings, we are not responsible for any loss/damage, don’t carry expensive jewellery or valuables during travel with you.

– We reserve the right to change the itinerary as per safety protocol, local developments, road block or landslides & smoothly operation of the trip.

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Highlights

  • GET SPITIFIED WITH LIFETIME EXPERIENCE
  • SEND POSTCARDS FROM WORLD'S HIGHEST POST OFFICE
  • 1000-YEAR OLD TABO MONASTERY
  • LEARN MORE ABOUT BUDDHISM AT TABO & KEE GOMPA
  • RICH BUDDHIST CULTURE, COLD DESERT

Itinerary

Day 0: Delhi to Shimla | Overnight Journey

• Board overnight semi-sleeper Volvo from Delhi at 05:00 PM and reach Shimla the next morning. This will be you first morning in the Kinnaur-Spiti Trip

Day 1: Arrive Shimla, transfer to Sangla-Chitkul

• Arrive Shimla
• pick up & drive to Sangla-Chitkul
• on the way sightseeing Fagu, Kufri, Narkanda
• check-in, Tea
• dinner & stay in tents

Day 2: to Nako

• wake up with the best views
• walk around the village
• breakfast and start the drive
• on the way sightseeing of Akpa Bridge, Pooh, confluence point of Spiti & Satluj rivers, Nako village
• check-in, Tea
• dinner & stay in tents

Day 3: Nako - Tabo - Dhankar - Kaza

• morning walk around the Nako village
• breakfast, drive to Kaza
• on the way sightseeing of Geu Monastery, Tabo Monastery, Dhankar Monastery
• Geu Monastery: mummy of monk
• Tabo: oldest monastery of Spiti
• Dhankar Monastery: must visit place
• check-in, dinner & rest

Day 4: Kaza Local: Langza - Komic - Hikkim - Kee

• Kaza high villages day
• Langza: the fossil village
• Hikkim: world's highest post office
• Komic: highest village connected to motorable road
• Kee monastery: iconic monastery of Spiti

Day 5: Kaza to Pin Valley, Nako

• Pin Valley Excursion Day
• Pin Valley National Park: only cold desert national park in Himachal Pradesh
park has a rich flora and fauna, including the Ibex, Snow Leopard, Red Fox, Marten, Weasel, Himalayan Snow Cock, Golden Eagle.
• Kungri Gompa
• drive to Nako
• check-in, rest, followed by dinner

Day 6: Nako to Kalpa

• wake up & enjoy the tea with views
• Nako Lake & Monastery
• breakfast and drive to Kalpa
• Kalpa: the famous village of Kinnaur
• witness the awesome sunset over Kinner Kailash range
• spectacular sights of Mount Kinnaur Kailash, Raldang, and Jorkanden Peaks
• check-in, followed by dinner

Day 7: Kalpa to Shimla

• sunrise over Kinner Kailash range
• visit Kalpa Temple & monastery
• breakfast, drive to Shimla
• if time allows will stop for sightseeing
• drop at Volvo Pick up point, Shimla
• Board Volvo, reach Delhi next day early in the morning. services ends here.

  • Accommodation on triple shared basis for 6 nights
  • Deluxe Category Room Stays (Hotel/Home Stay)
  • Meal Plan: MAPAI (6 Dinner, 6 Breakfast as per itinerary)
  • Transportation through Non-AC vehicle (Innova/Tempo/SUV/Similar)
  • Pick & Drop Point - Shimla
  • Basic First Aid Medical Kit
  • Trip Captain/Leader
  • All Inner Line Permit if any
  • Driver night charges with TA/DA
  • Camping Fees,
  • All Toll, Parking, Fuel Charges.
  • Any Services not mentioned in the inclusions.
  • Any Insurance, Airfare/Train-fare/Volvo Ticket, cost of Hospitalization, Emergency Evacuation, Rescue charges, flight/train tickets etc.
  • Any expenses arises due to Bad Weather, Road Blockage, emergency halt, any other reason or change in itinerary beyond our control to be borne by Trekker/customer on the spot.
  • Any expenses personal in nature like Tip, Mineral Water, Soup and snacks/Meals not mentioned in the inclusions.
  • Taxes.
  • Jacket-1.
  • Jeans -3, Fleece/Sweatshirt/Zipper-2, Hoodie-2, T-shirt-2, Full-sleeves Tshirt-2, Warm nightwear set for night-2 (Top & Lower).
  • Thermal Wear-1 pair (Top & Lower).
  • Woolen Cap, Sun Cap, Early-Dry Towel.
  • Shoes-1, Woolen Socks-2, Normal Socks-5.
  • Face wash, Cold Cream, Sunscreen Lotion, Lip Guard, Personal Toilet Kit & Toilet Paper.
  • Personal Medicines.
  • Water bottle – 1 (Mandatory).
  • Goggles – 1 (Mandatory).
  • Inhalers (if any suffer from asthma).
  • Personal Refreshments- chocolates, bars etc.
  • Backpack 40 Ltrs with rain-cover.
  • Daypack 20 Ltrs for day usage.
    and most important the ‘Adventure Spirit’.

 

Note:
–    Please take care of your belongings, we are not responsible for any loss/damage, don’t carry expensive jewellery or valuables during travel with you.

  • Secure Bookings: We at Team Heaven Riders India works with safe & secure bookings gateway. Don’t worry about your credentials. Our expert team will help you to book your next Himalayan experience.
  • Safety: We breath in the term ‘Safety’ as this our utmost priority. Suitable environment for Solo Woman Travelers/Trekkers so don’t no worry in that case. We have tremendous trek leaders where all of them are well-trained professionals They know the safety protocols like the back of their hand. Also our support staff is well-behaved & they respect all.
  • Smaller Batches: We believe in the concept of Small batches’ that improves quality & focus. also helps our Leader to get connect all members.
  • Itinerary: Our team of experts crafted all the itineraries very carefully so all the travelers can acclimatize properly & refined from our experience of leading hundreds of expeditions.
  • Equipment: While organizing trekking in Himalayas Team Heaven Riders uses high quality equipment as per the guidelines of IMF Indian Mountaineering Foundation. From tents to sleeping bags to ropes & other technical equipment like rope, micro spikes, gaiter etc. everything is tested and certified. HRI trek leaders always carry portable Oxygen & Basic First-Aid Medical Kit, Oximeter with them.
  • Clean Trails: We at Team Heaven Riders strong believers in the Leave No Trace policy and encourage our all members to don’t throw garbage & plastic rapers during our trips. Also our aim is to improve welfare of local people and Keep Himalayas clean & green. We respect nature and working on it simultaneously.

Spiti is high altitude cold desert so you have to be with basic physical fitness. You can gain with basic workout & breathing sessions. Kinnaur – Spiti road trip goes up to 15,000ft there’s altitude gain for that you need to have strong lungs. Also, your body needs to be active in such high-altitude weather.

Firstly, start by jogging 4-5 days a week. Start jogging at a slow pace and keep increasing day by day. This will make your lungs stronger than before hence cardiovascular endurance exercises are very important.

Don’t forget to carry proper clothing, drink liquid water, tea, coffee, etc to acclimatize, BSNL & Jio works at Kaza but is not trustworthy.

NOTE: All the bike riders are required to wear a riding jacket (won’t be provided by us) & Helmet at all the times they are riding the bike, else won’t be allowed to ride the bike.

We totally understand that unforeseen circumstances might need you to change plans, and so HRI cancellation policy makes it easier to do that. Please read them very carefully.

 

  • Cancellations up to 30 days prior to departure date – 10% deduction (payment gateway & bank charges).
  • Between 30 days to 10 days prior to departure – 50% deduction.
  • Less than 10 days of departure – No Refund.
  • In partial payment system, Booking amount is Non-Refundable in any case.

 

In case of any unforeseen weather conditions, government restrictions, road blockage or any other unavoidable circumstances beyond our control, certain activities during the expedition or the event itself may be cancelled/skipped, or there could be change in the itinerary. In such cases, we will try our best to provide an alternate feasible activity or a voucher will be handed over (in case of cancellation or rescheduling of event) to you. However no cash refund will be provided for the same. In case the trip is cancelled by us for lack of minimum number of people in the batch, you will get a full refund. Also, if you have opted for a trek insurance, rentals, off-loading & other activities the amount will not be refunded. In partial payment system, booking amount is Non-Refundable in any case.

 

All refunds will be processed back to the same bank account or the credit card account from which the amount has been paid. The amount for refund will be processed within 10 working days. Refund amount would always be calculated basis the net amount paid *for booking of the event & the Base Price of the event (excluding all additional services transport, rent, portage, etc.). Any voucher issued would not include the service tax amount paid while making the booking.

 

 

Numerous factors such as weather, road conditions, the physical ability of participants etc. May cause itinerary change. We reserve the rights to change any schedule in the interest of safety, comfort and general well-being. Any extra expenses incurred due to any weather problems, technical issues, forced instances, natural calamities, political disturbances,strikes that cause delays or postponement or extra night stay and additional meals and transfers will be charged extra, directly to Guest.
NOTE: All the Bike riders are required to wear a riding jacket (won’t be provided by us) at all the times they are riding the bike, else won’t be allowed to ride the bike.

Itineraries are based on information available at the time of planning and are subject to change. “Heaven Riders India” reserves the right to change expedition dates, people or itineraries as conditions warrant. If a trip must be delayed or the itinerary changed due to bad weather, road conditions, transportation delays, government intervention, airline schedules, sickness, or other contingency for which HRI or its agents cannot make provision, the cost of delays and/or other changes are the responsibility of the participant. HRI reserves the right to decline, or accept, any individual as a trip member for any reason whatsoever.

– STRICTLY NO LITTERING take belongings back
– Carry original and copy of valid ID
– Insurance is mandatory & it’s participants responsibility
– Participants should be 15+ years old.
– Leader’s decision is final, and will have to be followed by all the climbers
– Behave well with staff and respect locals, their beliefs & rituals
– consumption of alcohol and smoking is prohibited during the trip/expedition/trek.
– Any tax/entry fee imposed by the Govt. budget, Administration, or new policy.
– On Expeditions, at Base Camp, ration and equipment equally distributed among the climbers for load ferry.
– All Technical Gears will be UIAA Certified. Any loss/damage will be charged @1.5 times of actual value to cover up shipping and custom duties OR you can arrange by you
– No show and trek changes/cancellation due to bad weather or natural calamity will be non-refundable
– In case reserve day for summit attempt is utilised, an additional amount would be charged.
– Our team reserves the right to change the plan/itinerary in case there is danger involved.
– Any additional costs due to weather/unforeseen situations, cost of rescue will have to be borne by the climber/you.
– Carry your personal luggage on your own, if you don’t wish to carry it, you can give it to the porter, but you have to inform us in advance and have to pay extra on the basis of per day per bag.
– Extreme Himalayan Trips require a good amount of physical fitness, stamina and endurance so prepare accordingly.
– In case of bad health, sickness/illness, AMS the participant would be sent back and no refund to be provided. Participant has to bear all the cost beyond.

For any further clarifications ask while bookings

FAQs

What documents I have to carry for Kinnaur-Spiti Trip?
You must have to carry both original & copy of valid Govt. Id (Passport/Aadhar card/Driving License), NOC form (by participant), 2 passport size photos along with you and submit them to Trip Leader at beginning of trip.
I'm the solo female traveler, is it safe?
Girls safety is important to us. Our entire mountain staff, trip leaders, road captains, guides & drivers are extremely trust worthy. Many solo woman travelers travel with us so there's no worry about it. We would advise all to take care of your belongings.
Can I do calls during the Kinnaur-Spiti Trip?
Yup, most of the days. Jio and BSNL works at Kaza but you wouldn’t find any network on other days. Please share this with anxious family members in advance.
Can I take my child along on Spiti trip? What is the age limit?
Yes you can take your child. Minimum age for eligibility is 8 years.
How can I book a trip with you?
After selecting the trip/trek, you can book by clicking on the book now button or you can contact us and we will help you in bookings process.
What type of transportation will be used on the trip?
We use taxis like Innova, Force Tempo Traveler, Bolero, Tata Sumo, Scorpio etc. from our vendors.
How big are the groups?
We at HRI believe in the concept of Small batches' that improves quality & focus. Max 15-18 members of group strength that helps trip leader to get connect all members. For private groups there's no limit of group size.

We need at least 6 people to operate our fixed departure trips.
What if the trip is cancelled or change in itinerary due to natural calamities?
Trip preparations are already done previously. We will be offering you any alternate trip or voucher having similar value for money in case of natural calamities. In case of non-completion of trip or change in itinerary due to weather conditions etc there wont be any refund.

We reserve the rights to change any schedule in the interest of safety, comfort and general well being. Expenses arise unforeseen circumstances or Act of God or beyond our control to be borne by you.
What things do I have to carry?
Please check things to carry/Trip essentials to pack in your backpack. Please don't pack unnecessary things. Don't forget to pack personal medicines kit.
Who all will go along with us on the trip?
Trip leader & driver would go along with you on the trip. All our trips/treks are led by professional trip coordinators who have a good experience in leading groups.
What type of food is served during Kinnaur-Spiti Trip?
We serve healthy & nutritious Indian vegetarian food with eggs. Jain food also available on request please ask while bookings.

Tour's Location

Spiti Valley, Marango Rangarik, Himachal Pradesh

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