Spiti Valley Trek
NATURE OF TRIP Trekking
LOCATION Manali Himachal Pradesh
DURATION 12 day (Manali - Manali)
TREKKING DAYS 12 Days
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE Langza - 4635mts
GRADE Challenging(refer to our grading chart in the ‘Important Info’ section)
SEASON July - September
ACCOMODATION Tents - 12 Nights.
OVERVIEW :
The Spiti Valley is a desert mountain valley located high in the Himalaya mountains in the north-eastern part of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The name "Spiti" means "The Middle Land", i.e. the land between Tibet and India.
ITINERARY :
DAY 1 : Manali to Kaza (3810mts). Bytransportation. 9hrs.
Today we will start to gain the altitude towards the Rohtang pass after the cross the Kunzum pass ( gate way to Spiti.) enroot we will enter in the first village of Spiti, Lossar.. Then to Kaza. Kaza is the head quarter of the Spiti region. Spiti is the part of District of Lahoul & Spiti. Of Himachal Pradesh. India.
Today we will start to gain the altitude towards the Rohtang pass after the cross the Kunzum pass ( gate way to Spiti.) enroot we will enter in the first village of Spiti, Lossar.. Then to Kaza. Kaza is the head quarter of the Spiti region. Spiti is the part of District of Lahoul & Spiti. Of Himachal Pradesh. India.
DAY 2 : Kaza to Kibber(4200mts.) via Kee Monastery. 5hrs.
Kee monastery is the very famous and the old monastery in the region. Over night camp at the beautiful grassy campsite in the Kibber village.
Kee monastery is the very famous and the old monastery in the region. Over night camp at the beautiful grassy campsite in the Kibber village.
DAY 3 : Kibber to Langza(4635mts.) 5hrs.
Langza village is the highest village in the Asia.in this area we will find spiti shells, ammonite, belemnite and fossils of the billion years. There’s a national park for the geologist.
Langza village is the highest village in the Asia.in this area we will find spiti shells, ammonite, belemnite and fossils of the billion years. There’s a national park for the geologist.
DAY 4 : Langza to Hikkim (4500mts.) 4hrs.
The trail slowly winds up to pastures and the grazy yaks and sheep are visible during the trekking. Over night camp at the shore of the misty village.
The trail slowly winds up to pastures and the grazy yaks and sheep are visible during the trekking. Over night camp at the shore of the misty village.
DAY 5 : Hikkim to Dhimul. (4357mts.) 4hrs.
This village guides are a good source of information for not only about the places but about the unique history of the surrounding villages
Kibber Village
This village guides are a good source of information for not only about the places but about the unique history of the surrounding villages
Kibber Village
DAY 6 : Dhimul to Lalung (3758mts.) 5hrs.
During trekking we will see the panoramic views of the valley and the custom and culture of the habitants, In Lalung there is the oldest temple and possibly one of the oldest tree(dating back to more then 1000 years ) in spiti are found here.
During trekking we will see the panoramic views of the valley and the custom and culture of the habitants, In Lalung there is the oldest temple and possibly one of the oldest tree(dating back to more then 1000 years ) in spiti are found here.
DAY 7 : Lalung toDhankar lake (3890mts.) 5hrs.
This the day we have to cross a stream and enter into the valley of monks. There is a small but very enchanting lake which changes the view very spectacular. There is old and famous monastery of the region. Dhankar was the capital of the Spiti in old days.
This the day we have to cross a stream and enter into the valley of monks. There is a small but very enchanting lake which changes the view very spectacular. There is old and famous monastery of the region. Dhankar was the capital of the Spiti in old days.
DAY 8 : Dhankar to Tabo. 4hrs.
This day we will trek towards the historical and the oldest monastery of the region Tabo Monastery about 1006 or more years old.
This day we will trek towards the historical and the oldest monastery of the region Tabo Monastery about 1006 or more years old.
DAY 9 : Tabo to Kaza. By transportation.
We will visit the some old monasteries of the region overnight camp at Rangrik a beautiful camping ground on the shore of spiti river
We will visit the some old monasteries of the region overnight camp at Rangrik a beautiful camping ground on the shore of spiti river
DAY 10 : Kaza to Manali
To day is 9 hrs. Drive back to Manali via Kunzum pass and Rohtang pass to Manali.
To day is 9 hrs. Drive back to Manali via Kunzum pass and Rohtang pass to Manali.
Package Includes
- Transport cost for private departures is extra and can be provided to you once we know the dates, choice of vehicle and the group size.
- All vegetarian meals beginning with breakfast on Day 01 to breakfast on Day 06.
- Porter/mules for client baggage (one bag per client not weighing more than 15 kgs)
- Camping equipment – international quality equipment will be provided
- Professional guide
- Park entry fee & all applicable taxes
Package does not Include
- Travel between Delhi and Mcleod ganj (can be arranged by us on request)
- Any meals/services not mentioned above
- Any charges for video cameras, still cameras, etc.
- Alcohol, soft drinks, beverages, etc.
- Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, laundry, etc.
- Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather, etc.
- Insurance
PRICE ON REQUEST
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Transport Options (Delhi – Manali – Delhi)
For travel to Manali and back one can choose between air & road. For air travel, the closest airport is the Bhuntar KUU, also known as Kullu Airport, or Bhuntar Airport and is well connected to Delhi and other parts of the country by Air India.
There are frequent Public Transport buses including Volvos available from Delhi to Manali that cost about Rs. 850 - 1200 per person. These buses depart from ISBT. or so and take about 14 hrs to cover the distance. The same is also applicable on the return journey. A private vehicle could also be arranged for if you require the same.
Weather Details
Summer in Manali extends from March to June when the temperature variation is recorded to be ranging between 15°c and 20°c. Mercury sometimes reaches up to 25°c but never goes beyond that. During winters the temperature can drop to -1° and the maximum temperature hardly goes up to 20°c.
Please keep in mind that the above information is not exact and does not account for sudden changes. Whatever the temperatures and conditions rest assured we will be prepared to handle it with ease as we use equipment of very high specifications.
