
SPITI CAR EXPEDITION
fromAn adrenaline filled adventure in the Spiti Valley, located high in the Himalayas in the north-eastern part of the the state of Himachal Pradesh.
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Holiday Type
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ALTITUDE
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Car-luggage
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Vacation Style
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Activity Level Challenging
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Accomodation Type Cozy
Spiti, also known as the “Middle Land”, is a trans- Himalayan terrain located in the north-eastern part of Himachal Pradesh in India. The name “Spiti” means “The Middle Land”, i.e. the land between Tibet and India. Spiti valley is a place. Spiti valley is home to some of the oldest monasteries (Tabo, Sherkhang and Dhankar- all around 1000 years old), highest motorable villages in Asia (Kibber), highest post office in the world (Hikkim), Chandrataal lake, beautiful and vast landscape, ancient and intact culture and simple people. Spiti valley possesses a distinctive Tibetan Buddhist culture similar to that found in Tibet and Ladakh region of India.
- Accommodation at all Places/Camps on Twin Sharing Basis.
- Breakfast and Dinner.
- One Backup Vehicle With Mechanic and One Helper.
- Travel Expert From GW
- Vehicle and Fuel Expenses.
- Any Expenses Incurred Like Car Damage, Use of Spare Parts etc.
- Airfare/Train Fare.
- Personal & Car Insurance.
- Lunch Throughout the Tour.
- Taxes as Applicable.
- Any Personal Expenses Other Than Mentioned Above.
- Any Cost Incurred Due to Man-Made or Natural Calamities.
- Day 1 Chandigarh- Shimla (112 kms / 3 – 4 hrs)
- Day 2 Shimla – Rampur (128 kms / 4-5 hrs)
- Day 3 Rampur - Sangla (95 kms / 4-5 hrs)
- Day 4 Sangla - Kalpa (103 kms / 6 hrs)
- Day 5 Kalpa - Nako (132 kms / 6 hrs drive)
- Day 6 Nako - Tabo - Kaza (111 kms / 4-5 hrs)
- Day 7 In Kaza
- Day 8 Kaza - Chandertal (170 kms / 6-7 hr)
- Day 9 Chandertal - Manali (116 kms / 7 hrs)
- Day 10 Manali- Delhi
- Day 11 Delhi- Final Departure


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Yes, flights can be opted thus saving one day at the start of the tour and the end; however certain flight timings do not coincide with the train timings; and thus the flight itinerary might make you compromise on the typical itinerary.
Contact our travel consultants to figure out the best possible options.
An expedition to Spiti will take you through non crowded rugged roads, pristine nature, cold deserts and Tibetan Buddhist culture. You will travel through places like Narkhanda, Sangla,Kinner valley as well Chandratal and Manali.
The accommodations are always on double sharing basis unless otherwise opted for. Single sharing basis attracts an additional nominal fee, while triple sharing allows you to be eligible for a small discount.
Winters in Spiti are from November end to Mid-March, the temperature dips to anywhere from -10 to -15 degrees at night. The roads during this season are blocked due to heavy snow fall and hence general tourism is not recommended during this time. The best time to visit Spiti is from June to September. The snow slowly starts to melt and roads open. To travel throughout this region it is advisable to travel from July till September end. Occasional rain in some parts of the tour can be experienced.
People who are well versed with driving a car and having a valid driving license can join this tour. Spiti is situated on a higher altitude and hence acclimatization is most important. Any person who is healthy and fit can travel to Spiti given that he/she follows our instructions before and during the tour.
In recent times 80% of the roads in Spiti region are made up of tar and are double laned. The terrain at the high passes though is rough and dusty as it is covered with snow for 6 months of the year. One should remember that this an expedition and not a leisure trip and hence safety is of utmost importance.
We pride in being experts in adventure and bike expedition from last 7 years. Having conducted innumerable expeditions our expert tour leader makes sure that every person traveling is given all the necessary instructions, safety guidelines and is taken care off. We make sure to provide with a back up vehicle with driver and mechanic as well.
Packing for a bike expedition needs more gears and packing than that on a normal tour. We provide helmets and gloves from our end. We provide you with a detailed list of things to be carried before the tour which will help you to pack right before the expedition.
Network connectivity is only available for selective network companies (BSNL, Jio). Apart from this there is very less chance to get network connectivity at all the other places of sightseeing. ATMS’ are available throughout your stay except for Chandra Tal.
Yes, it is very safe. Spiti also has a strong army base. Tourism has rapidly developed in this area after 2013. The security and overall infrastructure compliments the tourism industry very well.