Frozen Wonderland & High Altitude Expedition
Winter Spiti Valley 09 Days
09 Days (Delhi to Delhi)
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FIT & Group Tour
Duration
09 Days
Pick Up
Kashmere Gate (Delhi)
Drop
Kashmere Gate (Delhi)
Min Age
Adult
Tour Type
FIT & Group
Operating
Oct - May
About Tour Package
Looking for an unforgettable Winter Spiti Valley trip from Delhi to Delhi? Get ready to explore one of the most spectacular and remote Himalayan destinations with Gotrip Experience. Winter transforms Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh into a breathtaking white wonderland with snow-covered villages, frozen streams, dramatic mountain landscapes, ancient monasteries, and crystal-clear Himalayan skies. Our Delhi to Delhi Winter Spiti Valley group trip is designed for travellers who want to experience the raw beauty and adventure of the Himalayas while travelling with a fun community of like-minded explorers.
Scenic Delhi to Shimla AC Semi Sleeper Volvo Bus Transfers
Chitkul Indo-Tibet Border Village, Nako Lake & 500-Yr Mummy at Gue
Ancient Tabo Monastery, Dhankar Monastery & Lingti Waterfall
Langza Buddha Statue, World's Highest Post Office Hikkim & Komic
Detailed Itinerary
- Assemble at Kashmere Gate, Delhi at night to meet your Gotrip representative and fellow travellers.
- Board your comfortable AC Semi Sleeper Volvo bus or cab and begin the mountain journey towards Himachal Pradesh.
- Enjoy a smooth overnight drive through the plains of Haryana and Punjab as the terrain gradually elevates into the lower Himalayan foothills.
- Altitude transition: 238m to 2,272m.
Overnight Journey by Volvo Bus or Cab | Meal Plan: Nil
- Arrive in Shimla in the early morning, freshen up, and board your 14-seater Tempo Traveller.
- Continue your scenic drive towards Sangla in the Baspa Valley, passing through Rampur Bushahr and Karcham along the Sutlej River.
- Notice the dramatic changes in winter landscape as pine forests give way to steep snow-dusted Kinnauri canyons.
- By late afternoon, arrive in Sangla and complete check-in at your hotel or cozy homestay.
- Later, take an excursion to Chitkul — celebrated as the last inhabited Indian village near the Indo-Tibetan border.
- Altitude transition: 2,270m to 2,632m. Enjoy a hot dinner and cozy overnight rest.
Stay: Homestay / Hotel in Sangla or Chitkul | Meal Plan: Dinner
- Enjoy a warm and wholesome breakfast amidst the crisp mountain air of Sangla.
- Set off on the scenic drive towards Tabo, crossing the confluence of the Spiti and Sutlej rivers at Khab Sangam.
- Halt at high-altitude Nako Village for lunch (at your own expense) and take a peaceful stroll along the frozen Nako Lake.
- If time and winter road conditions permit, detour to Gue Village to witness the revered 500-year-old naturally mummified monk (Sangha Tenzin).
- Continue your drive into the lower Spiti Valley and reach Tabo by evening for check-in and dinner.
- Altitude transition: 2,630m to 3,280m.
Stay: Homestay in Tabo | Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
- After breakfast, visit the historic Tabo Monastery, founded in 996 CE and famously known as the "Ajanta of the Himalayas" for its ancient murals and stucco sculptures.
- Begin the scenic drive towards Kaza, the commercial and cultural heart of Spiti Valley.
- En route, visit the spectacular cliff-hanging Dhankar Monastery, perched dramatically above the confluence of the Spiti and Pin rivers.
- Pause for photos at the scenic frozen Lingti Waterfall along the gorge road.
- Reach Kaza by late afternoon, check into your hotel or cozy homestay, and settle in for the night with a warm, hearty dinner.
- Altitude transition: 3,280m to 3,800m.
Stay: Homestay in Kaza | Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
- Depart at 9:00 AM after breakfast to explore Spiti's highest and most iconic villages.
- Visit Langza village, guarded by the majestic golden Buddha statue standing tall against the snow-blanketed Chau Chau Kang Nilda peak.
- Head up to Komic village (15,027 ft), recognized as one of the world's highest inhabited villages connected by a motorable road, and visit the ancient Tangyud Monastery.
- Continue to Hikkim (14,400 ft), home to the world's highest post office, where you can post a handwritten postcard to loved ones.
- Altitude transition: 3,800m to 4,590m. Return to Kaza in the evening for dinner and overnight rest.
Stay: Homestay in Kaza | Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
- Start the morning with a visit to the iconic Key Monastery, the largest and most prominent Buddhist monastery in Spiti, resembling a fortress perched on a hillock.
- Drive across Chicham Bridge, Asia's highest suspension bridge at 13,596 ft, spanning across a dramatic 1,000-ft deep canyon gorge.
- Visit the high-altitude wildlife haven of Kibber village and spend some free time in Kaza's local market.
- In the afternoon, begin the drive back down the valley towards Tabo.
- Check into your homestay in Tabo, enjoy a warm traditional dinner, and share stories with the group.
Stay: Homestay in Tabo | Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
- Enjoy an early breakfast and bid farewell to the cold desert of Spiti as you head south into Kinnaur.
- Arrive by late afternoon in Kalpa, a picturesque village nestled amidst apple orchards overlooking the sacred Kinner Kailash range.
- Visit the famous Suicide Point near Roghi village, renowned for its dramatic vertical rock drop-off and panoramic mountain canyon views.
- Explore the local market at Reckong Peo for casual strolls, Kinnauri shawls, and dry fruits.
- Altitude transition: 3,280m down to 2,960m. Settle in for dinner and overnight stay at Kalpa.
Stay: Hotel in Kalpa | Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
- Wake up to an awe-inspiring sunrise illuminating the snow-crowned peaks of Kinner Kailash in golden hues.
- After morning tea and breakfast, complete check-out and begin the descent drive back towards Shimla.
- Drive alongside the Sutlej river gorge through Rampur and Narkanda, enjoying the last views of pine-scented hills.
- Reach Shimla by late evening, where you board your overnight AC Semi Sleeper Volvo bus or cab bound for Delhi.
- Altitude transition: 2,960m down to 2,276m, heading down to the plains.
Overnight Journey by Volvo Bus or Cab | Meal Plan: Breakfast
- Arrive back at Kashmere Gate, Delhi at approximately 08:00 AM.
- Mark the conclusion of your raw, thrilling winter expedition across the cold desert of Spiti Valley.
- Return home with an unforgettable heart full of snowy memories, new lifelong friendships, and stories to cherish for a lifetime!
Tour Ends: Kashmere Gate, Delhi | Meal Plan: Nil
Package Includes
- 01 Night stay in Sangla / Chitkul
- 02 Nights homestay accommodation in Tabo
- 02 Nights homestay accommodation in Kaza
- 01 Night hotel accommodation in Kalpa
- Delhi to Shimla & Shimla to Delhi by AC Semi Sleeper Volvo bus
- Accommodation in hotels / homestays on sharing basis
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner as per itinerary (Veg, Non-veg, Jain food)
- Sightseeing & transfers by 14-Seater Tempo Traveller
- 24x7 Emergency Oxygen Cylinder in vehicle
- 01 Bonfire included during the trip
- First Aid Kit Box
- All required inner line permits included
- Experienced Tour Captain (for groups above 12 pax)
- All tolls, fuel, parking, and driver allowances all inclusive
Package Excludes
- 5% GST applicable on total billing
- Lunches, bottled water, and personal snacks
- Monastery, monument, and museum entry fees
- Room heater charges (payable directly at the property if required)
- Any additional costs incurred for 4x4 vehicles in case of extreme snow
- Travel insurance covering medical emergencies, evacuation & luggage
- Trip Captain for private/custom tours unless arranged separately
- Costs arising from landslides, road closures, or government restrictions