Spiti Summer

• Reach Manali by morning and check-in to the Hotel.
• After having breakfast and some leisure, feel free to explore the local area of Manali according to the place that interests you.
• You can visit the Mall road, Hidimba Temple, Old Manali for some good cafes to chill or Vashisht temple for the Hot water Spring.
• Come back to the hotel by evening.
• Briefing about the next day and sleep overnight.

• Early morning, we start our journey to the valley of the Gods – Lahaul & Spiti!
• Crossover to Lahaul by crossing the Engineering Marvel - Atal Tunnel, and watch the terrain shift from lush green valleys to brown arid deserts.
• At 14,931 ft we cross another high altitude pass & the gateway to the Spiti Valley – Kunzum La.
• On the way, visit the highest suspension bridge in Asia - The Chicham Bridge. We continue our drive through the stunning landscape to reach Kaza by evening, and overnight stay in the camps.

• After Breakfast , first head towards Dhankar village and cover Dhankar Monastery which offers a spectacular view of confluence of Spiti and Pin river.
• Like a series of whitewashed limpets, the 1200-year-old Dhankar Gompa clings precariously to an eroded cliff-edge rock pinnacle, high above the beautiful Spiti Valley.
• Reach Tabo by afternoon & Visit the Oldest Monastery in Spiti Valley i.e. Tabo Monastery.
• Come back to kaza by evening & explore the local market.
• Overnight stay at Kaza.

• Being remotely located atop a hill overlooking endless plains, the Key Monastery is a world famous center for learning and is an obvious choice for those seeking peace and calm.
• Further, drive to the highest suspension bridge in Asia - The Chicham Bridge.
• Visit some of the highest inhabited regions of the world.
• The highest village in Asia – Komic, situated at a height of 4513 m, has a population of 84 people and is cut off from rest of the world for most parts of the year.
• Later, we drive to Hikkim, where we have a chance to send postcards from the world’s highest post office!
• At Langza, walk back to the prehistoric era when Spiti was submerged by the Tethys Sea, as you explore a land very rich with fossils of Marine animals and plants which were here millions of years ago.
• Overnight at Kaza.

• We start tracing our steps back towards Manali.
• However, make one last stop to witness another Spitian wonder – Chandra Taal Lake.
• The mystical and beautiful Chandra Taal Lake or the Moon Lake is located at a height of 14,000 feet.
• The Chandra Bhaga mountain range forms a striking backdrop for the lake, which changes appearance according to the pictures painted in the sky.
• Later check in to the Campsite near Chandra Taal Lake, and overnight stay at the tents under the gaze of a million stars and the Milky Way Galaxy.

• Today, we commence our way back on the Manali – Kaza Road.
• We pass through some more stunning landscapes and reach Manali by afternoon.
• After some rest, we board the Volvo to Delhi and reach by next morning with lots of amazing memories to remember for a lifetime!

Inclusions

• Entire travel as per the itinerary
• 5 nights accommodation – 1 Night in Hotel at Manali, 3 Nights in Swiss Tents at Kaza, 1 Night in Swiss Tents at Chandra Taal
• 9 meals throughout the trip – 1 Meal on Day 1 (Breakfast) + 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.
• An Oxygen Cylinder 24X7 in the car in case of emergency

Exclusions

• GST (5%) is applicable extra.
• Any kind of food or beverage that is not included in the package like alcoholic drinks, mineral water, meals/refreshments/lunches on the highway.
• Any personal expenses like a tip to the drivers, entry to monuments/monasteries, camera/video camera charges, river rafting, laundry, telephone bills, tips, etc
• Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, roadblocks etc. (to be borne directly by the customer on the spot)
• Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Other Info

Must Carry

• Authentic Government ID Card
• Comfortable warm clothing like woolen socks, cap, fleece jackets or warmers, down jacket, toiletries.
• Sunscreen & lip balm, Good U/V protection sunglasses
• Personal Medicines (if any) & few medicines for altitude sickness (a must)

Travel Essentials

Gears

• a rucksack bag and a day pack
• 3-litre water bladder or water bottle

Clothes

• a sun cap and a woolen cap
• UV protected sunglasses
• One cotton long sleeves and 2 short sleeve t-shirt
• 1 fleece jacket
• 1 heavy Thick jacket/down jacket
• 1 pair of gloves
• At least 2 long pants (trek pants and cargo pants are favourable)
• 4 sets of undergarments
• 2 pair of socks
• a small towel
• A rain jacket or a poncho

Footwear

• Above-the-ankle waterproof and breathable hiking boots with good grip
• Flip flops/sandals

Medication

• One strip of Diamox
• Glucose powder
• Medicines for headaches, diarrhoea, motion and altitude sickness
• Dettol
• Bandages
• Cotton

Personal accessories

• toothpaste, toothbrush
• Paper soap, or sanitizer
• Sunscreen minimum of spf40 , lip balm, cold creams
• Body spray
• LED torch light