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Spiritual Spiti Valley

Image of Key Monastery Buddhist Monastery Spiti Valley India Asia

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Chandigarh, India → Chandigarh, India

Country: India
Start: Chandigarh, India
End: Chandigarh, India
Date: Flexible
Duration: 10 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 9 breakfasts, 9 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, SUV/minibus, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Cross the Atal Tunnel into the landscapes of Lahaul Valley.
Drive over Kunzum Pass at 4,551 metres.
Visit Key Monastery, the largest monastery in Spiti Valley.
Send postcards from the world’s highest post office in Hikkim.
Explore Komik, one of the world’s highest motorable villages.
Discover fossils in the Himalayan village of Langza.
Enter Pin Valley National Park, habitat of the snow leopard.
Visit the 996 CE Tabo Monastery, known as the Ajanta of the Himalayas.
See the naturally preserved mummy of Sangha Tenzin in Gue.
Stand beside the high-altitude waters of Chandratal Lake.
Experience Spiti’s cold desert landscapes and remote mountain villages.
Stay in riverside retreats, mountain lodges, and high-altitude camps.

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Inclusions

Accommodation throughout the tour
Private transport for all itinerary transfers and sightseeing
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Services of an accompanying English-speaking guide/escort throughout the tour
2 bottles of mineral water per person per day
Government Service Tax (5%)

Exclusions

International and domestic airfares
Meals not specified in the itinerary
Optional activities and experiences
National park entry fees, monastery entrance fees, and camera fees
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Personal expenses such as laundry, shopping, phone calls, and gratuities
Travel insurance
Expenses arising from roadblocks, weather disruptions, landslides, or medical emergencies
Items not specifically listed in the inclusions or itinerary

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want to explore remote Himalayan landscapes beyond mainstream destinations.
Comfortable with high altitudes and long mountain drives.
Enjoy monasteries, Buddhism, local culture, and slow travel experiences.
Appreciate rugged scenery, photography, and stargazing opportunities.
Prefer immersive journeys through villages and lesser-visited regions.
Looking for a mix of cultural exploration and scenic road travel.
Sensitive to high altitude or prone to altitude sickness.
Prefer luxury infrastructure or fast-paced travel styles.
Dislike extended road journeys on winding mountain roads.
Require consistent urban comforts, nightlife, or extensive shopping options.
Have difficulty walking on uneven terrain or climbing monastery steps.
Prefer warmer climates and lower elevations.

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Spiritual Spiti Valley

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Chandigarh – Manali

Day 2: Manali – Sissu

Day 3: Sissu – Kaza

Day 4: Kaza – Komik – Hikkim – Langza – Key Monastery – Kaza

Day 5: Kaza – Pin Valley – Mud Village – Kaza

Day 6: Kaza – Dhankar – Lhalung – Tabo

Day 7: Tabo – Gue – Losar

Day 8: Losar – Chandratal – Sissu

Day 9: Sissu – Manali

Day 10: Manali – Chandigarh

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