Kinnaur - Spiti Jeep Safari


Tour Itinerary

Day 01: Chandigarh to Shimla (approx. 121 kms / 3 hrs. by surface):

Arrive Chandigarh and transfer by road to Shimla the former summer capital of British India, set amidst the snow-capped Shivalik Mountains which offers some of the most stunning views of the mighty Himalayas. Evening Visit the Jhaku hill,Vice Regal Lodge and walk down the Mall Road, overnight stay at hotel.


Day 02: Shimla – Sarahan (approx. 165 kms / 4:30 hrs. by surface):

After breakfast, drive via Kufri, Narkanda and descend to Rampur, Continue to Sarahan the summer capital of the Rampur Busheher. Visit 1500 years’ old temple and one gets a magnificent view of the Shir Khand peaks, overnight stay at hotel.


Day 03: Sarahan to Sangla (approx. 85 kms / 2:30 hrs. by surface):

The gate way to Kinnaur, Leave for Sangla, also called Baspa Valley, the most beautiful valley of Kinnaur dominated by Kamru fort, visit the fort and village, Overnight stay at Hotel.


Day 04: Sangla – Kalpa (approx. 50 kms / 2 hrs. by surface):

Morning, check-out from your hotel and drive to Kalpa. 2670 metres above the sea level, Kalpa is the district headquarter of Kinnaur and was once the favorite getaway of Lord Dalhousie, on reaching Kalpa, check in to the hotel.

Once known as Chini, little has changed in Kalpa in the last 500 years. Legend has it that when Lord Dalhousie wanted to take a break from his hectic schedule in Shimla, he would come here on his Horseback. By the side of Kalpa is a 79 feet high rock formation that resembles a Shivlinga that changes its colour as the day passes. Rest in your hotel for a while, in the evening, visit the Buddhist Gompa, Hu Bu Lan Kar. Return to the hotel & a comfortable overnight stay at Kalpa.


Day 05: Kalpa – Tabo (approx. 160 kms / 4 hrs. by surface):

Today drive to Tabo and visit Tabo Monastery, also known as the ‘Ajanta of the Himalayas,’ is one of the most popular monasteries in the Lahaul and Spiti Valley and was founded more than a millennium back in 996 A.D. This ancient structure stands on the barren, cold, and rocky desert of the Tabo valley at a dizzying height of 3050 meters, overnight stay at hotel in Tabo.


Day 06: Tabo – Dhankar (approx. 30 kms / 45 minutes by surface):

Drive to Dhankar Visit gompa. This Gompa rests high over the valley and is a stupendous example of local architecture. It is regarded to have once been a fort and was also the residence of the ruler of Spiti – the Nano, overnight stay in Dhankar.


Day 07: Dhankar – Pin Valley – Kaza (approx. 33 kms / 52 minutes by surface):

Today drive to kaza the subdivisional headquarters of the remote Spiti Valley, on the way visit Pin Valley National Park is part of this beautiful land and showcases the best of floral and faunal species that these high hills of Himalayas can offer, overnight stay in Kaza.


Day 08: Kaza to Kibber (approx. 20 kms / 45 minutes by surface):

After breakfast drive to the beautiful village of Kibber, which is located in Spiti Valley and at a height of 4205 meters above sea level, holds the distinction of being the highest Motorable village in the world, visit Key, Komic & Kibber Monasteries.

  • Komic Monastery: also known as Tangyud monastery is the situated at Komic village which is also the world’s highest village accessible by road. Built around the early decades of the 14th century when Sakyapas rose to power under Mongol patronage. It is one of only two monasteries belonging to the Sakya sect left in Spiti.
  • Key Monastery: Key Gompa is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery located on picturesque hilltop at an altitude of 4,166 metres above sea level, close to the Spiti River, The monastery has the distinction of being the oldest and the biggest in the Lahaul and Spiti district, it is home to around 300 lamas who receive their religious education here.
  • Kibber Monastery: is situated at the highest point in the village above all the houses. Monastery was founded by Serkang Rimpochhe of Tabo.

Day 09: Kibber to Manali (approx. 190 kms / 4:30 hrs. by surface):

Today drive to Manali via Kunzum pass which is at an altitude of 4590 M and Rohtang pass which is at an altitude of 3973 M, on arrival at Manali check in at hotel for overnight stay.


Day 10: Manali to Chandigarh drop (approx. 300 kms / 8 hrs. by surface):

After breakfast drive to Chandigarh the capital of the northern Indian states of Punjab and Haryana, was designed by the Swiss-French modernist architect, Le Corbusier. His buildings include the Capitol Complex with its High Court, Secretariat and Legislative Assembly, as well as the giant Open Hand Monument. The nearby Rock Garden is a park featuring sculptures made of stones, recycled ceramics and industrial relics.


Cost

Number of Pax

04 to 05

06 to 09

10 +

Amount Per Person

28500 INR

25800 INR

22500 INR

Vehicle type/ Non AC

Innova (6/7seater)

Tempo Traveller (12 seater)

Tempo Traveller (12 seater)


Inclusive

  • Accommodation 09 nights/10 days.
  • Hotel / Camp on MAPAI (breakfast & dinner).
  • Pick up from Chandigarh & Drop to Chandigarhi Airport/Railway/Bus Stand.
  • All sight seen as mention in Itinerary by Non A/C Innova /Tempo Traveller
  • Oxygen cylinder (only for more than 4 pax).
  • First aid box.
  • Mineral water bottle 01/person/day.
  • Juice 01 bottle/person/day.

Exclusive

  • Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstance.
  • Lunch
  • Medical Evacuation.
  • Porter to carry personal luggage.
  • Any expense not mentioned under 'cost includes'.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Entrances fees
  • Tips

Extra charges due to any natural calamities will be bared by the clients