DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1: Delhi to Shimla

Our soulful journey starts at Delhi bus station where you meet our team members and your fellow travelers. We get onto a Volvo bus and start our Spiti valley road trip and travel along the path of creating blissful memories and capturing nature.

DAY 2: Narkanda via Shimla and Kufri

 As soon as we reach Shimla, we check into our accommodation to freshen up from a long bus journey. After having a delightful breakfast, we start our drive towards Narkanda via Shimla and Kufri. We reach Narkanda past noon and check-in at our accommodation in Narkanda and have an overnight stay there. Spectate the beauty of sceneries in the evening while enjoying your delicious dinner. We can arrange bonfires and game night as per request too. 

DAY 3: Narkanda to Kalpa

 Post breakfast, we start our journey from Narkanda early in the morning and head to Kalpa.  We will be entering the beautiful Kinnaur Valley. On the way, witness the beautiful valleys of the Himalayas and capture those moments on your reels. The roads are so beautiful that they will keep you glued to the windows. We stop at Sarahan on our way to visit the famous Bhimakali temple set in the middle of gigantic mountains. This temple is dedicated to Bhimakali, the presiding deity of the rulers of the former Bushahr State. 

We then set paths towards Kalpa and reach there by afternoon. Drop your bags and freshen up at our accommodation in Kapla and if time permits, we head to visit the suicide point in Kalpa. We then return to the hotel by evening and witness the beautiful sunset amidst the panoramic Kinnaur-Kailash mountain range, also known as the “white mountain range”. Have an overnight stay at Kapla while we have a delicious dinner. 

DAY 4: Kalpa to Tabo | via Nako

We reboot ourselves and continue our journey towards Tabo right after having our breakfasts. On our way, we witness the architectural wonders of the famous Nako Monastery and explore the cultural dynamics of the area which is influenced by the Tibetan cultures. It is one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries and famous for its year-old ancient paintings, still safeguarded by the monks there. We also visit the Nako lake which is located right beside the monastery. Here you can experience the pristine view and click some really good photos.

We then continue towards our destination alongside the mesmerizing Spiti River and witness the beautiful mountain roads of Himachal. We stop at the “Khab Sangam” where the Spiti River meets the Sutlej River. Upon reaching Tabo by late afternoon/evening, we drop our bags in the hotel and call it a day! A delicious dinner will be awaiting us along with an overnight stay in Tabo. Post dinner, head to a secret spot for stargazing, where you might get to see the shooting stars, a clear view of the Milkyway, and constellations with naked eyes.

DAY 5: Tabo to Kaza

Right after an early breakfast, we head towards our next destination, Kaza. Along the way, we surrender ourselves to the calmness of the Tabo monastery. Experience the beauty of the snow-capped mountains here and meditate your minds into a sense of peace. Thereafter, we head to another monastery called the Dhankar Monastery which is locked between the rocky spurs at the top of a cliff in Dhankar village. Here you can learn about the Buddhists traditions. 

After letting ourselves witness the colors of the Tibetan culture, we set back on our paths to a 2-days stay at Kaza. We reach there by late afternoon and upon dropping our luggage at the hotel, you can spend the evening in Kaza’s local market and witness the local lives of the people living here. Head back to the hotel after your shopping is done for an overnight stay in Kaza along with a delicious dinner.

Day 6: Kaza - Langza - Kaza

Post breakfast, we head towards today’s divine destination, the very famous Key monastery where Spend time with the young monks studying in the Gompa. Trek for about 30-40 minutes from Key Monastery for a spectacular view of the monastery and the valley during sunset. Along the road, we also witness the most renowned Chicham Bridge, the highest bridge in Asia. This architectural masterpiece will astound your brains!

Explore the nearby villages and some remote hamlets of Spiti Valley such as:

• Kibber - where you can witness the local lives of the people living in this remote village and capture some moments on your camera.

• Hikkim - where you can visit the world’s highest post office and buy various kinds of postcards and start an authentic postcards collection of your own.

• Komik - where you can visit the famous Komik Monastery while walking around the world’s highest motorable village.
• Langza - which is the most “instagrammable” location of the Spiti Valley and witness the huge golden-colored Langza Buddha statue which appears to be overlooking the entire valley and especially the small Langza village. And if you are lucky enough, you might as well spot a snow leopard in the winters!

After such an eventful day, we head back to our hotel in Kaza and relieve ourselves from all the tiredness while having a mouth-watering dinner and an overnight stay in Kaza. We end our 2-days Kaza trip with a bonfire and a whole bunch of photographs and memories. 

Day 7: Kaza to Sangla

 After a wholesome breakfast, we head back to Sangla. On the way, we take a slight diversion from the highway to enter the Gue Village (if the roads are open), where a 500 years old mummy awaits your visit. Sounds spooky, isn’t it? It is said that the mummy is of a Lama who was meditating and hence, various tourists come here to spectate the wonder.

Thereafter, we will continue along our route to Sangla. A pitstop to Chitkul to witness the frozen Baspa river. Head back to the hotels afterward for a delicious dinner and overnight stay at Sangla.

DAY 8: Sangla to Shimla

 Post breakfast, we head back to Shimla and end our 8-days Spiti valley tour here with loads of happy memories, smiling faces, and an overflowing camera roll! You can explore the local sightseeing in Shimla such as the Mall Road, Shimla Refugee Market, and The Ridge. You can also explore nearby places as per your choice and we can assist you with your Volvo booking from Shimla to Delhi or any other location as per your convenience.

Disclaimer: Numerous factors such as weather, road conditions, state/district covid guidelines, the physical ability of participants, etc may cause a change in itinerary. Hikerwolf reserves the right to change any schedule in the interest of safety, comfort, and general well-being.

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