Frozen Spiti Expedition
🗓Dates
Dec 26th - Jan 02nd, 2024
An adventure only for the chosen few with a penchant for mindnumbing 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!
Tour Duration
07 Nights | 08 Days
Difficulty Level
Expert
Accommodations
Standard - Comfort
Total Distance
1400 km
Day 1: Chandigarh - Narkanda
Wake up leisurely and treat yourself to a wholesome buffet breakfast. We start our ride/drive towards the idyllic village of Narkanda. At the night, if the weather permits, we huddle up around a cosy bonfire and share stories with one another
Day 2: Narkanda - Sangla
We start our day early and visit the scenic Tanijubbar lake and get down to coasting along the eddying Sutlej for a major part of our day. We end our day with a high-tea picnic 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 small detour to Gue and then end our day in Tabo.
Day 4: Tabo - Kaza
We visit the age-old monastery of Tabo and take a small detour to explore the remote Pin valley. We then continue our journey to Kaza and settle in a cosy homestay.
Day 5: Kaza - Langza - Komic - Hikkim - Chicham - Kaza
Keeping Kaza as the base we explore the snowed-out landscapes of Spiti further. We visit the stunningly beautiful hamlets of Langza, Komic and Hikkim. We also visit the spectacularly perched Ki monastery and spend some time with the monks trying to understand their way of livingDay 6: Kaza - Pin - Tabo
We start our return journey from this day. Our destination for the day is the village of Tabo, which has a small high-altitude lake which could be frozen depending on the severity of the winter.
Day 7: Tabo - Kalpa
We start our journey back from this day, but not before we make a small detour to explore Kalpa and Reckong-Peo. Kalpa offers some stunning views of the sacred Kinnaur Kailash peak and its adjoining mountains.
Day 8: Kalpa - Shimla (Tour Ends)
We start wading back to civilisation today. We coast along the Sutlej back towards Rampur and then start climbing up to Narkanda and make our way back to the bustling town of Shimla
Package Type Cost Per Person (INR) Seat In Coach 42,900.00 * Above cost includes all applicable taxes
● Stays on double/twin sharing in premium hotels/resorts and boutique homestays
● Breakfast & dinner during the course of the tour
● Support vehicle for carrying luggage and motorcycle(s) in case of emergencies
● An experienced tour leader and support crew for the duration of the trip
● Nomadic Soul goodie bag
● Oxygen cylinder & basic first-aid kit
● Curated experiences like picnic lunches/hi-teas, cocktail parties etc...
● Sightseeing as per itinerary, entry fees, inner line permits and tolls wherever applicable
● Lunches on all days
● Airfares
● Fuel for motorcycles
● Any transport costs apart from the above-mentioned plan
● Costs incurred due to unforeseen circumstances like roadblocks , weather conditions, government restrictions etc...
● Room service charges at all hotels/resorts/camps
● GST charges at 5%
● Any expenses of personal nature like laundry, alcohol etc...
Riding gear
Exigent expenses like roadside assistance, ambulance expenses etc...
Anything and everything that's not listed under the inclusions section
● 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
● 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