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Spiti Short Circuit with Chandratal (Summer Edition)

Details

Duration

4N / 5D

Pickup & drop

Delhi/Chandigarh

Trip type
Group TripCustomised
Next group trip

In 6 days

Every Friday

Overview

Discover the magic of the Himalayas on this 4N5D Spiti Valley Circuit, featuring the breathtaking Chandratal Lake. Cross the thrilling Kunzum Pass, explore ancient monasteries like Key and Dhankar, and visit the world's highest villages - Langza, Komic, and Hikkim. Camp beside Chandratal's turquoise waters under star-filled skies, and experience authentic Spitian culture through local homestays and cuisine. Summer is the perfect season for this trip, with open passes, accessible roads, and long daylight hours to explore freely. Ideal for first-time travelers and adventure seekers alike, this short yet complete circuit packs the best of Spiti into just five unforgettable days.

Itinerary

  • Check in to the hotel, freshen up & have breakfast.

  • A short brief for the next day to start our trip further

  • We have kept this day for acclimatization purposes.

  • Later head-out for self-exploration of Manali - Like Vasishta Temple, Hadimba temple, The Mall road, Jogini Waterfall.

  • Enjoy the Dinner, Overnight stay at Manali hotel.

What's the highlight: Local Manali: Jogni Waterfall, Mall Road, Hadimba Temple, Old Manali

  • Head early morning to Kaza via Atal tunnel. En route visit Kunzum Pass and enjoy your moment there.

  • Drive from Batal-Chatru-Gramphu is out of the world. Enjoy the magical drive over Kunzum Pass to enter the middle land called Spiti Valley, about 9-10 hours easily if you do not get stuck in water crossings.

  • Reach Kaza in the evening ,check in to your hotel and have your dinner.

  • Overnight stay in Kaza.

What's the highlight: Kunzum Pass, Chatru, Chacha Chachi Dhaba

  • Drive on the twisting high roads of Spiti to reach Komic, the highest village in the world with a motorable road at 4580m.

  • Have the most amazing experience of sending postcards to your loved ones from the World's Highest post office at Hikkim (4440m).

  • Continue driving on these high roads above 4300m with the magnificent Himalayas jutting in front of your eyes to reach Langza - the most beautiful Himalayan Village with a 6303m Peak Mt. CCKN adorning its backdrop

  • Overnight stay in Kaza

What's the highlight: Hikkim, Komic, Langza Villege

  • A trip to Spiti is incomplete without a visit to its iconic monastery at Kee.

  • Built on top of a hill the main shrine is surrounded by residential quarters, and administrative buildings are built in the shape of a pyramid. This ancient marvel is a photographer's delight

  • You'll further visit the high villages of Kibber, Chicham.

  • heading upstream of Chandra River till you reach the Hidden Jewel of the Himalayan mountains, the blue Jewel, Chandratal literally translated as Moon Lake.

  • From the road head, you will have to trek for 15 min to reach the lake and if you feel energetic enough you can do the Parikrama or Circumambulation of the lake to witness its true glory

  • Overnight stay in Chandra Tal Campsite

Note : If due to bad weather the roads to Chandratal stay closed, our alternate stay for the day will be arranged in Batal/Manali/Kaza

What's the highlight: Chandratal River Camping

  • This is the last day of the trip and is filled with tons of emotions.

  • Post breakfast, we check out from Chandra Tal and start our return journey to Delhi / Chandigarh.

  • We drive to Manali first and then an overnight journey by Volvo to Delhi / Chandigarh.

  • Depart from Manali around 9 PM and reach Delhi / Chandigarh by 7 AM in morning on Day 6.

What's the highlight: Atal Tunnel, Rohtang Pass

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Volvo transfer from Delhi / Chandigarh to Manali and Return.
  • Entire sightseeing by tempo traveler/SUV (Depending on group size)
  • Accommodation for 4 nights – 2 Nights at Kaza, 1 night at Chandrataal (CAMPSTAY), 1 Night at Manali.
  • A total of 8 meals – 1 Meal on Day 2 (Dinner) + 2 Meals on Day 3 (Breakfast + Dinner) + 2 Meals on Day 4 (Breakfast + Dinner) + 2 Meals on Day 5 (Breakfast + Dinner) + 1 meal on Day 6 (Breakfast)
  • All inner line permits for the trip.
  • Driver Night Charges, Toll Tax, Parking Charges, etc.
  • Team Captain throughout the trip.
  • Mechanical Support
  • First Aid Kits
  • Oxygen Cylinders

Exclusions

  • Any Air/Train/bus fare which has not been mentioned.
  • Any personal shopping of any type.
  • Any other meals/snacks during the journey etc which have not been mentioned above.
  • Any alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks.
  • Anything which has not been included above.
  • Any expense arising out of unforeseen contingencies, breakdowns, natural calamities, landslides, etc

Cancellation Policy

  • Advance payments are non-refundable; 50% of the trip payment will be due 7 days before departure.

  • No refunds for unutilized services by clients.

FAQs

Yes! We have other Solo Travellers on Board as well, it will be welcoming

Yes, you can join from Delhi / Chandigarh/ Manali

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