Cost (+5% GST)
17,999/-
Duration
8N/9D
Pickup/Drop
Delhi
Winter Spiti: This winter shed all your fears and set out for the most amazing road trip of your life! Well, yeah – no kidding, but the Winter Spiti Roadtrip is surely not a joke! You gotta have some courage to put on your warmest clothes and hit the trails that are covered in thick snow, spend days in quaint valleys, stay disconnected from the rest of the world and listen to your own heartbeats (at times!). If all of it is already giving you goosebumps, then, Ek Karvaan is all set to take you on the trip of your life! The winter adds to Spiti an added dose of mysticism. The pristine white landscape forms a mantle of purity that leaves you with a blank canvas and challenges you to absorb what lies beneath.
White Spiti is not only mesmerizing but a different “trip” altogether. We call out all nature, adventure, travel, and photography enthusiasts to experience the unexplored and hidden Spiti culture this winter. Drive through the rolling snow-covered Spiti with us and witness the beauty and the struggle to survive it!
Spiti Valley is the place to revive the love for long-lost things. This could be sending a postcard from the highest post office in the World, or going fossil hunting in the villages of Spiti. One such fossil village-Langza welcomes you with a life-size golden statue of Buddha. The sedimentary rocks of this village hide the remains of plants & marine life which are millions of years old. Go see for yourself if you’re lucky enough to spot one!
Contrary to all shades of gray and white, a turquoise ribbon of the Spiti River will meet you as your near-constant companion, running along a broad valley before turning south at Sumdo into the precipitous gorges of the Hangrang Valley. Spiti attracts many travelers, including streams of Indian motorcyclists, as a kind of ‘mini-Ladakh without tourist crowds’. This title is absolutely fair since its pristine nature (a high-altitude desert) and culture (Tibetan Buddhism) are still intact.
To sum up, the approaches to Spiti remain among the most rugged and scenically spectacular roads in India, and that is why we want you to book our Spiti Valley Packages and take that epic road trip with us! With a group of like-minded travelers, exploring a place like Spiti becomes even more fun. It’s never a journey instead a voyage that we take at Ekkarvaan!
Join us on this inward journey, as we feel & explore nature at its harshest and yet its finest, this winter!
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- An epic road trip awaits you..! Hit the road with the most experienced drivers and gears who will rip the black ice on the roads apart!
- Camping amidst snowy Apple orchards with an in-house bonfire and amazing food!
- You will be a part of making and stocking the local cuisines and wines made especially for winter – the ultimate survival time..!
- An evening spent with Traditional dance performances by local kids & ladies of Spiti.
- Retracing the Snow Leopard Trail – You will be driving along the Ghost Trail and this season provides a high chance of sighting the big cats!
- Best Homestay experience ever! – witness and experience the epic hospitality in such harsh conditions!
- Visit the gorgeous monasteries of the Valley, including Key Monastery, and soak in the authentic vibes of the land.
- Meet some incredible people on the way – and who knows? You might just end up meeting your best travel partner!
- Last but not least – Travel like a local! Your hosts are young, nature-responsive adventurers and explorers, living in the Himalayas and living it to the fullest! Experience Spiti through their eyes and create.
Tour Plan
Leave from Delhi by 09:30 PM and reach Shimla the next morning.
- This stands around 7100 feet above sea level and is a little hamlet that can be easily covered by foot.
- The snow-covered Shrikhand Mahadev Peak towers over it while the River Sutlej flows in the valley below Sarahan.
- This place belongs to the district of Bushehr even though it lies within the borders of Shimla. Tourists come here for the beauty of this place and the famous Bhimkali Temple that is to be found here.
- This is one place that will leave you wanting more and one is sure to come back for a second time.
- Overnight stay at Sarahan
Chitkul – Another enchanted place in this beautiful land. Has a high-altitude river flowing right beside it. Offers grand views of the nearby mountain peaks. It is also a starting and endpoint for multiple high-altitude treks.
- After breakfast, leave for Chitkul the last village on the old Indo-Tibetan trade route.
- Walk through the green orchards, by a brilliant stream.
- As the day falls, return to your stay in Sangla for dinner and overnight stay.
Founded in the 996 AD, the Tabo Gompa is the Oldest and Largest Monastery in the Spiti Valley. The monastery also is known as the “Ajanta and Elora of Himalaya”. Tabo village is one of the finest settlements in the Spiti Valley.
- After breakfast in the early morning, we’ll check out of our hotels and head towards Tabo.
- En route, we’ll be making a pit stop at Khab, which is the beautiful confluence of the Sutlej and Spiti rivers. We’ll also be traversing through Nako Village where we’ll visit Nako lake and the Nako Monastery.
- Upon our arrival in Tabo, we’ll check into our homestays.
- Dinner followed by an overnight stay in Tabo.
Kaza or Kaja as the locals say is the headquarters of Spiti Valley. The city is well developed with almost all infrastructural facilities, amidst dry cold deserts. Kaza has a lot to offer in terms of culture and belief, besides the shopping arcade, Cafés, and eating joints.
- Post breakfast, we’ll start our journey towards the headquarters of Spiti, i.e Kaza.
- En route, we’ll make a pitstop at the 1021-year-old Tabo Monastery followed by the Dhankar Monastery.
- We’ll reach Kaza before dusk falls. Post-check-in, you’re free to explore the town.
- Dinner followed by an overnight stay in Kaza.
Note: The visit to Dhankar Monastery is subject to weather conditions.
- Post breakfast, we’ll head out for Key Monastery followed by Chicham Bridge (Asia’s Highest Bridge).
- Later in the day, we will visit Hikkim (the highest post office in the world).
- After that, we’ll move towards Komic village (one of the highest villages in the world, elevated at 4600 meters connected by a motorable road).
- We’ll be visiting Langza and seeing the famous Buddha statue.
- Head back to Kaza. After reaching our hotel/homestay, dinner will be served followed by an overnight stay in Kaza.
Note: Visit to Hikkim, Komic, and Langza is subject to weather conditions..
- After an early breakfast, we’ll head out to visit Kalpa.
- Walk around the breezy terraces overlooking the town and watch the drama in the narrow streets.
- We will further drive towards Spiti Valley via Roghi Cliff and Roghi village in Kalpa.
- We shall chain up our tires at “Tinku Glacier’. After crossing Khab Bridge (A gateway to Spiti Valley) we will get a thin layer of snow on the road.
- Overnight stay at Kalpa.
- Post breakfast at the hotel, you will head towards Shimla, known as the fruit bowl of Himachal Pradesh.
- Travel through the slithering roads following the Satluj and passing the rich Deodhar forests to reach Shimla.
- Upon reaching Shimla rest in the comfort of modern civilization, with a bag of delightful memories and exciting stories
- Conclude the tour as you get dropped at Shimla Bus Stop where you will be boarding an AC Volvo Bus back to Delhi
Day 9: Reached Delhi around 7-8 am.
Included/Excluded
- Volvo transfer from Delhi to Shimla and Return.
- Entire sightseeing by tempo traveler/SUV (Depend on group size)
- Accommodation for 6 nights – 1 Night at Kalpa, 1 Night at Nako, 2 Nights at Kaza, 1 Night at Sangla, 1 night at Sarahan.
- A total of 12 meals – 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) + 2 Meals on Day 6 (Breakfast + Dinner) + 2 Meal on Day 7 (Breakfast + Dinner), 1 Meal on Day 8 (Breakfast)
- All inner line permits for the trip.
- Driver Night Charges, Toll Tax, Parking Charges, etc.
- Team Captain throughout the trip.
- An Oxygen Cylinder & Snow chain 24X7 in the car in case of emergency.
- Any Air/ Train / bus fare which has not been mentioned.
- Any personal shopping of any type.
- Any other meals / snacks during the journey etc which have not been mentioned above.
- Any alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks.
- Anything which has not been included above.
- Any expense arising out of unforeseen contingencies, breakdowns, natural calamities, landslides etc.
Cost per person
- Triple Sharing:
19,99917,999/- (5% GST extra) - Double Sharing:
21,99919,999/- (5% GST extra)
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- The booking amount is INR. 5000/- per seat.
- Booking is done on a first come first serve basis.
- The rest of the amount is to be paid 7 days before the trip. (Through Bank Transfer)
- Alternatively, you can pay the balance on the day of departure.
- Non-Refundable.
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- 23 Nov to 01 Dec
- 30 Nov to 08 Dec
DECEMBER
- 07 Dec to 15 Dec
- 14 Dec to 22 Dec
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January 2025
Things to Carry
- Backpack (min 50 liters) with rain cover
- Trekking Shoes, Head Torch, ID Proof
- Warm clothes (fleece t-shirts, fleece jacket/woolen sweaters, ponchos, holofoil jackets, thermal inners. Sun cap, woolen cap, balaclava, woolen gloves).
- Extra pairs of t-shirts, socks, and synthetic track pants.
- Walking stick and UV-protected sunglasses (advisable)
- Water bottles and snacks (dry fruits, energy bars, electrol, etc)
- Personal medications (if any)
- Items of personal utility include sunscreen and cold cream.
- Carry reusable plastic bags with you
- Love for yourself and for every living, and non-living thing
Things to Know
- Book your flights with the option of a free date change
- Access to high-altitude regions of Spiti Valley, especially Hikkim, Komik, Langza Village, and Pin Valley, etc may be blocked during winter months due to excessive snowfall. Hence, the visit to these locations is weather-dependent. In such a case, we will look for the best possible alternatives, as feasible.
- Travelers residing outside Delhi are suggested to book trains/flights reaching Delhi not later than 4 PM on the trip start date. Similarly, on the trip end date, book returning flights/trains leaving post 2 PM.
- Numerous factors such as weather, road conditions, the physical ability of participants, etc. may cause itinerary changes. We reserve the right to change any schedule in the interest of safety, comfort, and general well-being.
- Some regions do not have star-category hotels due to their offbeat locations thus we’d expect you to not expect luxurious amenities and at times, even basic amenities like 24×7 running electricity, hot water & wifi at these properties/ hotels/homestays.
- For large groups, all rooms in one hotel may not be available, so if two or more hotels are selected, identical facilities may not be available between rooms. We will however try our best to maintain similarities in services but we expect you to adjust to these conditions.
- Please note that all special requests like early check-in, views, smoking, non smoking, floors, king, twin, adjoining and/or interconnecting rooms are strictly subject to availability upon arrival and cannot be guaranteed prior. Any expenses arising out of this is to be borne by the customer.
- For meal plans, the menu will be on fixed plan/ buffet basis and not on an A-la-Carte basis. MAP plans do not include evening snacks and cold drinks/liquor, soups or desserts. For order on A-la-Carte basis, guests are requested to make direct payment for additional items.
- Consumption and serving of alcohol in hotels / rooms is subject to hotel’s rules and regulations.
- In triple sharing room, an extra mattress is provided. This is not to be confused with an extra bed.
- In hilly areas, scarcity of water and electricity is a natural phenomenon. To overcome the water crisis, certain hotels have fixed schedule for supplying hot and cold water. We strongly regret the inconvenience but do look forward to your cooperation.
- Due to unforeseen situations (force majeure/ traffic jams / traffic halts/ diversions/ curfew, Union strike, VVIP movement, etc.) the vehicle reporting may get delayed and in such case, we request you to bear with us. We also expect you to board the vehicle as soon as it arrives so any further delay can be avoided.
- The vehicle used will not be at disposal and will be exclusively used as per the itinerary only (on point to point basis).
- No AC will be available in vehicles like Tempo Traveler/ Innova / Xylo / Scorpio or any similar category in hilly regions.
- Kindly note that the Volvo from Delhi to Base is a third party vehicle provided by our listed vendors. Please understand that these are regular running vehicles and we cannot keep a proper check on them although in case of a break down a new vehicle is arranged but at times it takes a little while for the on-ground operations to do so thus, your cooperation if any breakdown happens is required.
- The Volvo bus halts for lunch/dinner wherever required are predefined by the vendor and cannot be changed by us as per our convenience.
Your Curiosities, Our Clarity
Q. What clothing should I pack for one of your adventures?
A. We always recommend packing as light as possible however the specific requirements for your tour will vary widely depending on where and when you are traveling. Our ‘Trip Details’ document includes a suggested packing list and these can be downloaded from each individual trip summary page. The checklist is tour-specific and based on the experience of our ground staff.
Q. What are the age restrictions on your tours?
A. To travel independently you must be at least 18 years of age. There are no upper age limits for most of our tours (although 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours are restricted exclusively to 18-to-39-year-olds). Also, travelers with pre-existing medical conditions are required to complete a medical questionnaire. Our Family Adventures are open to families with children aged between 6 and 17 years of age. Our standard (non-family) adventures are open to children aged 12 years or older when accompanied by a parent (max. two children per adult). The two-children-per-adult restriction does not apply to our Family adventures.
Q. I’m a single traveler, will I be charged a single sharing?
A. Most of our trips do not have a single supplement. This means that the accommodation is on a twin-share basis and, if you are traveling on your own, you will be sharing a room with another Ek Karvaan traveler of the same sex. Some tours have an optional single supplement or rarely a mandatory single sharing. Although you can ask for your own private room while on tour. The cost and the details vary by trip, so please refer to each trip summary page for details and you can contact our team.
Q. Can you provide me with a list of the hotels we will be staying at?
A. Starting and ending hotels are listed on your travel itinerary. We use a variety of hotels en route and so a complete list of hotels won’t be provided until day 1 of your tour. If your family requires contact information, or in case of emergency, please have them phone +91 87796 79882 / +91 85959 43035. If our office is closed please refer to the emergency phone number that is found on the Trip Details document, these numbers can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Q. Can I join a tour late or leave it early?
A. It’s extremely difficult if not impossible to join a tour after it has begun. It is possible to leave a tour early however you will be responsible for your own arrangements from the moment you decide to leave the tour. You would also be responsible for all costs associated with joining a tour late or leaving one early. If you feel this may be necessary please consult an ekkarvaan Specialist before you book your adventure.
Q. What is the most appropriate type of luggage to bring?
A. We strongly recommend bringing a backpack or duffel bag, as suitcases can be cumbersome and difficult to store in buses, under seats, etc.. Keep in mind that you will normally have to carry your own luggage on and off buses and trains and up and down hotel staircases. Suitcases with wheels may not work well on dirt or cobblestone roads.
Q. Who are my travelling companions?
A. For privacy reasons, we cannot provide you with advance details on your traveling companions. However, our tours appeal to a wide range of travelers, most of whom share an adventurous spirit and a desire to experience these destinations at a grass-roots level.
Q. How is Ek Karvaan able to offer such competitive prices?
A. Our unique style of off-the-beaten-track, face-to-face travel is the only way to really experience a destination, but it also serves to keep the costs down. We spend your money providing an authentic experience, instead of on lavish hotels and expensive western-style meals. We pass these savings on to you with our low prices. Another thing you’ll notice is the inclusions. While we don’t include everything, we do throw in the major highlights of a destination, the things that everyone goes to see. On every trip page we show you the ‘Included Highlights’ of your trip, things that many other companies charge locally for. We leave many other activities as options, to provide you the freedom and flexibility to choose what you want to do on a daily basis.
Q. Can I book extra nights of hotel accommodation before or after my tour?
A. Yes, in most cases we can arrange additional accommodation at our starting or ending hotels, Please contact a Ek Karvaan Specialist for price information or check under “Hotels, Transfers & City Breaks” on the tour page of our website for prices. If we are unable to provide you with the extra nights we will give you the name of a hotel you can contact directly.
Q. Is it safe for Solo Female Travelers?
A. Yes it is very safe for female solo Travelers to travel with us. Our transport and stay operators are registered vendors and have been associated with us for quite a lot of years and we have never faced even a single complaint regarding safety. All our fixed departure trips also have a Trip Lead both male/female to handle things operationally. So if at any time you face any concern you can tell the trip leads and they will rectify it.
Q. How can I trust Ek Karvaan? I am going on a trip for the 1st time.
A. Ek Karvaan is a registered Tour Operator and an MSME-registered organization. We are also recognized by StartUp India. So you might be hearing about us or planning to travel with the community for the first time, but we are in operation since March 2020 and do about 50+ weekend getaways, road trips, Bike tours, and treks every month. Catering to about 250 – 300 + travelers every month. We are present on majorly all the Social Media Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Spotify, and Linkedin among others. Feel free to do thorough research about the Community before booking your travel. Safe Travel is the best Travel!
Q. How many people can join a tour?
A. We keep our group sizes low so you have the freedom to move around and get involved with your surroundings, as well as more personal attention from our local guides. This intimate size ensures that your group will not crowd your experience. You can expect up to 15 travelers on a trip but the average is 10-12. Check individual trip pages for maximum group sizes.
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