Spiti Valley Road Trip - Adventure Drive Through The Himalayan Frontier

Wake up early and get ready to take a scenic train ride to Chandigarh in the new Vande Bharat Express. After arrival, the drive will continue from Chandigarh Railway Station to Shimla. It will take 3-4 hours to reach. On arrival, check in to the hotel. Start exploring the beautiful city of Shimla with a visit to Jakhoo Temple and Kufri. After an adventure day outing in Kufri, come back to Shimla and enjoy your evening at the Mall Road. Visit Christ Church, explore local markets as Lakkar Bazaar and Ridge Ground.

Begin your mountain adventure with a drive through the dramatic Sutlej Valley into the lesser-explored Sangla Valley. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks, Sangla offers alpine beauty and local wooden architecture.

A short drive to Kalpa, perched high above the valley with stunning views of the sacred Kinner Kailash range. Visit temples, sip apple cider, and soak up the surreal serenity.

Note: Today we will apply for Inner Line Permit in the administrative office. The office is closed on every Sunday and National Holidays.

Today, you ascend into the surreal moonscapes of Spiti Valley. Visit Nako Lake, a high-altitude hamlet and Gyu Village known as the Mummy of Monk before heading to Tabo, home of the over 1,000-year-old Tabo Monastery, also called as "Ajanta of the Himalayas."

After breakfast, the trip will start with a visit to Tabo Monastery, one of the most spiritually and artistically significant monasteries in the entire Himalayan region. With beautifully preserved murals, intricate stucco work, and a quiet, timeless energy, this Gompa looks wonderful and sacred.

The monastery complex includes nine temples, over twenty chortens (stupas), monk and nun quarters, and even meditation caves carved into the mountainside. If you listen closely, you might just hear the past whispering through the stone. After soaking in the atmosphere at Tabo, hit the road for Kaza. On the way, there will be two more unforgettable stops at Lalung Village and Dhankar Monastery.

Finally, continue to Kaza, the main town of Spiti and your home base for the next couple of nights. It is a rugged, high-altitude hub surrounded by stark beauty and dotted with cozy guesthouses, friendly locals, and high-altitude. On the way to Kaza, visit Dhankar Monastery, dramatically perched on a cliff. Arrive in Kaza, the largest town in Spiti, your base for exploration.

Overnight stay in Kaza.

Today is all about discovery. Visit Key Monastery, Hikkim (the world's highest post office at 4400 m), Komic (the world’s highest motorable village at 4587 metres), and Langza (home to ancient fossils and a towering Buddha statue). After a unique expedition, come back to the hotel and relax. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

A long but jaw-dropping drive through Kunzum La (4,551m) and the ever-changing landscape of Lahaul to reach Manali, where forests replace rocks and comfort returns.

Unwind in Manali. Stroll on Mall Road, visit Hadimba Temple, Vashisht Village, Jogini Waterfalls, and explore Old Manal or just enjoy some hot chai with mountain views at Mall Road.

Drive to Dharamshala, home of the Dalai Lama. En route, visit Baijnath Temple and Tashi Zong Monastery. For lunch, take a stop at Mandi. Surrounded by cedar forests and Tibetan culture, this hill town is a spiritual and scenic treat. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Dharamshala.

Explore McLeod Ganj, visit Namgyal Monastery, the Tibetan Museum, and walk the peaceful paths where monks chant and prayer wheels spin. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel.

Morning transfer to the airport for a flight to Delhi. Here the Tour Concludes.