ABOUT:
You must have been on hundreds of road trips. You must have witnessed hundreds of mountains. But we can assure you, there is no journey as astounding as the entire stretch of Spiti Circuit. A drive through the enthralling Hindustan-Tibet Road isn’t just any drive. It clears your soul and makes you feel happy about being alive. This handcrafted Full Spiti Circuit itinerary takes you on an exhilarating journey from the cityscape of Delhi, through the misty hills of Shimla, the rugged mountain ways of Kinnaur, and the barren, captivating valley of Spiti to the dream place of Manali.
Located in the remote stretches of Himachal Pradesh, a rendezvous with old-school Kinnauri villages and beautiful Spiti Valley is what heaven feels like. They are a road-trippers paradise, sometimes breathing bygone Tibetan rhymes and sometimes, offering an enriching perspective on life.
Duration:
8D / 7N
BATCHES:
- 28th September 2024
Prices
Without train tickets – ₹26,999/- per person
With 3 AC tickets from Mumbai to Delhi and return: ₹29,999/- per person
For Dual sharing ₹3000 extra per person will be added
Pay just ₹5000/- to book this trip at a discounted price and pay the rest 25 days before the trip date.
brief Itinerary:
Day 1: Over Night Journey to Narkanda Via Shimla
- Meet your fellow travelers in Delhi at around 6 PM to 7 PM. Board the Tempo traveler / Volvo Bus and proceed to Narkanda, Overnight journey.
Day 2: Narkanda & Day Outing | Sky Map Reading:
- Begin your Spiti Valley road trip by relaxing in Narkanda until lunchtime. In the afternoon, visit a nearby Apple Orchard farm and Tanni Jubbar Lake. In the evening, participate in a Sky Map Reading session to learn how to identify constellations, planets, and celestial events. Overnight stay in Narkanda.
Day 3: Narkanda to Sangla (Chitkul) | Cellphone Astrophotography and Stacking of Images
- Depart from Narkanda for Sangla, approximately a 7-hour drive. On arrival, explore Chitkul, the last inhabited village near the Indo-China border. Walk through Rakcham village and enjoy the stunning Himalayan views. In the evening, engage in Cellphone Astrophotography followed by a session on Stacking of Images to enhance your night sky photos. Overnight stay in Sangla.
Day 4: Sangla to Nako to Gue Mummy Stupa to Tabo | DSLR Astrophotography
- Check out from Sangla and travel to Nako. Visit Nako Lake and Nako Monastery. After lunch, head to Tabo with a stop at the Gue Mummy Stupa. If time permits, visit Tabo Monastery. This journey will take around 7 hours. In the evening, begin your DSLR Astrophotography session, focusing on capturing high-quality images of the night sky. Overnight stay in Tabo.
Day 5: Tabo to Kaza | DSLR Astrophotography and Stacking of Images
- Check out from Tabo and head to Kaza, a 3-hour journey. En route, visit the historic Dhankar Monastery. Spend the evening exploring Kaza’s local market if time allows. In the evening, continue your DSLR Astrophotography and work on Stacking Images to create sharper, more detailed photos. Overnight stay in Kaza.
Day 6: Day Excursions to Kibber, Hikkim, Langza & Komic | Deep Field Astrophotography
- Enjoy a day of excursions to some of Spiti Valley’s most remote and fascinating villages, including Kibber, Hikkim, Komic, and Langza. In the evening, delve into Deep Field Astrophotography, capturing distant galaxies, nebulae, and other deep-sky objects. Overnight stay in Kaza.
Day 7: Kaza to Chandra Taal via Chicham Bridge | Stacking and Post-Processing
- Drive to Chandra Taal via the Kunzum La pass, a 5-hour journey. Visit the world’s highest suspension bridge, Chicham Bridge. Arrive at Chandra Taal in the evening to explore the lake. In the camp, participate in a Stacking and Post-Processing session to finalize your images for your portfolio, Instagram, or other social media platforms. Overnight stay in the camp at Batal.
- Note: If weather conditions close the roads to Chandra Taal, alternate accommodations will be arranged in Batal, Manali, or Kaza.
Day 8: Chandra Taal/Batal to Delhi via Manali
- Early morning post breakfast, will head towards a scenic drive to Manali via the Atal Tunnel. Spend some time exploring Manali on your own. In the late evening, we will be leaving for Delhi by Tempo traveler / Volvo Bus. Overnight Journey to Delhi.
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Inclusion:
- Travel from Delhi to Manali
- 6 Night stay in Hotel/ Homestay (Basic accommodation on Dual / Multiple sharing) / Camps
- 6 breakfast & 6 dinner
- Parking fees, Fuel Charges, and Driver Include
- Equipments to be carried on Tour
1. Astro Dedicated DSLR
2. Star Tracker servo motor – to track earth’s rotation
3. Intervalometer
4. processing Laptop
5. Counter Weight for Balancing
6. Solar Filter
7. Tripod
8. Star Dail
9. Lazer
10. kit lens
11. 75-300 telephoto lens
12. professional Newtonian Telescope - HikerWolf Expertise
- Basic First Aid
- Complete assistance in all other activities for the best possible rates
- Government taxes and service charges
- All entrance tickets for sightseeing wherever required
- All permits
Exclusion:
- Any additional Transfers for any sightseeing apart from the places mentioned
- Extra Food, Lunch & Beverages
Adventure Activities
Personal Expenses - Additional expenses arise due to unforeseen crisis
- 5% GST and processing fees
- Anything which is not mentioned in the above Inclusion
things to carry:
- Comfortable clothes
- Sunscreen lotion or any other skin moisturizer
- Water bottles, trendy backpacks, and energy bars/snacks
- A pair of sunglasses
- Caps or hats
- Camera
- Personal toiletries and basic medication
- Flashlight
- Insect repellent
- Emergency medical kit
- Power Banks
- Sweater/Jacket
- Bluetooth Speaker
- Extra Bags to keep Wet clothes
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