The Whiteout
A mind-numbing adventure across the winter wonderland of Spiti!
An adventure only for the chosen few with a penchant for mind-numbing cold and a devil-may-care attitude! This journey into the winter wonderland of Spiti through the snowed-out valleys of Himachal is life-changing, to say the least!
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Apr 07 - Apr 14, '24
Chandigarh
Shimla
Moderate
Min. 8 - Max. 12
Himalayan foothills, High-altitude deserts
Day 1 Chandigarh - Shimla
Touch down in Chandigarh - The City beautiful! Meet the team at the designated rendezvous point. We start our drive towards Shimla and continue on to the idyllic village of Narkanda which makes for a perfect place to stay from the hustle and bustle. At night, if the weather permits, we huddle around a cosy bonfire.
Day 2 Narkhanda - Sangla
We start our day early and get down to coasting along the eddying Sutlej for a significant part of our day. We end our day staying by the Baspa river, which flows through the stunning Sangla valley.
Day 3 Sangla - Tabo
We start our day early and visit Chitkul - the last Indian village on the Indian side of the border, depending on the weather conditions. We then chart our way back and continue our journey towards Spiti. We make a slight detour to Gue to visit the mystical Gue monastery and then end our day in Tabo.
Day 4 Tabo - Kaza
Get ready to witness the ethereal beauty of Spiti draped in white. We start our day leisurely, visit the age-old monastery of Tabo, and take a small detour to explore the Dhankar Monastey. We then continue our journey to Kaza and settle in a cosy homestay.
Day 5 Kaza Local Sightseeing
Keeping Kaza as the base, we further explore the snowed-out landscapes of Spiti. We visit the stunningly beautiful high-altitude hamlets of Langza, Komic and Hikkim. We also explore the spectacularly perched Ki monastery and spend time with the monks trying to understand their way of living.
Day 6 Kaza - Tabo
We start our return journey from this day. Our destination for the day is the Tabo, once again but not before we make a small detour and explore the valley of Pin.
Day 7 Tabo - Kalpa
We start our journey back from this day, but only after we make a detour to explore Kalpa and Reckong-Peo. Kalpa offers stunning views of the sacred Kinnaur Kailash peak and its adjoining mountains.
Day 8 Kalpa - Shimla (Tour Ends)
The last day of the tour, we start early and drive along the Sutlej back towards Rampur and climb up to Shimla. We end the tour on reaching Shimla, one can stay back in Shimla and extend their trip or head back straight to the plains and board a flight back.
Per Person (INR)
Seat in SUV
40,755.00 + GST@5%
Rental motorcycles can be arranged from Chandigarh at an additional cost
Stay in Shimla can be arranged at an additional cost as per requirement
EMI options available
Inclusions
● Stays on double/twin sharing ● Travel in an SUV if 'Seat In Coach' package is opted for
● Breakfast & dinner during the course of the tour
● Support vehicle for carrying luggage only
● An experienced tour leader for the duration of the trip and support crew
● Nomadic Soul goodie bag
● Basic first-aid kit
● Sightseeing as per itinerary, entry fees, inner line permits and tolls wherever applicable
Exclusions
● Lunches on all days
● Motorcycle rentals unless opted for
● Fuel for motorcycles
● Airfares and airport transfers
● Any transport costs apart from the above-mentioned plan
● Costs incurred due to unforeseen circumstances like roadblocks/weather/Govt. restrictions etc...
● Room service charges at all hotels/resorts/camps
● Any expenses of personal nature like laundry, alcohol etc...
● Exigent expenses like roadside assistance, ambulance expenses etc...
● Anything and everything that's not listed under the inclusions section
Payment Policy
● An advance of 30% of the total sale value has to be paid to confirm your participation in the tour
● The remaining 70% of the total sale value has to be cleared by the participants at least 15 days before the scheduled departure date that the participant has opted for
● Failure to adhere to the above-mentioned policies might result in the cancellation of your booking
Cancellation Policy
● A participant is eligible for only a 50% refund of the amount paid if he/she cancels the tour 30 days before the scheduled departure date of the tour
● A participant forfeits 100% of the amount paid if he/she cancels within 30 days of the scheduled departure date of the tour
● Nomadic Soul Adventures LLP will hold the right to cancel/reschedule the tour in case of unforeseen circumstances like government lockdowns, inclement weather, civil unrest and other acts of god. In such cases, the participants will be issued a voucher equivalent to the amount paid that can be redeemed against any future tour/experience hosted by Nomadic Soul Adventures LLP. These vouchers will be transferable in nature under extraordinary circumstances. A monetary refund will not be issued under any circumstance