Spiti Winter Expedition

Our Spiti Valley Winter Expedition kicks off from Shimla, passing through scenic towns like Sarahan and Rampur-Bushahr, and entering the breathtaking Kinnaur Valley. If the weather permits, catch a glimpse of the famous Kinner Kailash Peak, believed to be Lord Shiva's summer abode

In Kalpa, enjoy a warm cup of tea before settling into your cozy hotel room. In severe winter conditions, we may stay in Rampur instead.

Overnight accommodation at a hotel in Rampur or Kalpa.

Embark on our Spiti Valley Winter Expedition from Shimla, passing through charming towns like Sarahan and Rampur-Bushahr, and venturing into the stunning Kinnaur Valley.

Weather permitting, catch a glimpse of the famed Kinner Kailash Peak, believed to be Lord Shiva's summer residence.

In Kalpa, enjoy a comforting cup of tea before settling into your cozy hotel room. In severe winter conditions, we may opt to stay in Rampur instead.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Rampur or Kalpa.

Begin your day with a visit to the ancient Tabo Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back 1021 years. Explore this sacred place to deepen your understanding of Buddhism. Unlike other monasteries in Spiti Valley, Tabo Monastery is nestled at the valley's base.

Next, venture to the breathtaking Pin Valley, resembling a national park teeming with wildlife, rare plants, and frozen rivers. Visit Kungri Monastery and Mudh village, the last accessible village in Pin Valley. Designated a national park in 1987, Pin Valley boasts altitudes ranging from 11,000 to 20,000 feet and is home to endangered snow leopards, Siberian ibex, and other indigenous animals. Don't miss spotting various bird species like the golden eagle and chukor.

Spend the night at a homestay in Kaza.

We begin the fourth day, with a drive to renowned Ki Monastery. The car will first stop at the base of the monastery hill for the ultimate photo opportunity of this remarkable structure amid white snow. With over 1000 years’ worth stories to tell, the Ki Monastery situated at a height of 13,668 feet was founded by a disciple of the famous Atisha, in the 11th century CE. Belonging to the Yellow Hat or Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism, this monastery is famous as a prominent center of learning as well as a refuge for Tibetans. Being remotely located atop a hill overlooking endless plains, the Ki Monastery is an obvious choice for those seeking peace and calm.

Then we will move farther up the valley to the picturesque village of Kibber. Located at a height of 4205 meters and 18 km from Kaza, this formerly highest permanently inhabited village in this region, is also a popular base camp to embark on adventure and treks to adjoining mountains of high altitude. The expanses of beautiful landscapes and immeasurable beauty of the snowy mountains make the place a haven for nature-lovers and photographers alike. From Kibber you can trek to Chicham Village, located across a sharp and precipitous canyon traversible only by a suspended wire cable basket system known as a Jula. We drive back to Kaza for the night.

Overnight at a homestay in Kaza.

On the fifth day of this Spiti Valley Winter Expedition, we drive to some of the highest inhabited regions of the world.

The highest village in Asia, Komik, which literally translates to ‘eye of a snow cock’, is situated at a height of 4513 meters. This farming village has a population of 84 people, living in utter isolation, mostly cut-off from the rest of the world during this part of the year. If accessible during this tour, we will make the drive to Komik. Some of the common animals of the region are the Tibetan wolf, blue sheep, red fox, hare, snow cock, Himalayan griffin, rock pigeon etc.

Later, we drive to Hikkim where we visit the world’s highest post office in the world. If possible, you might even meet the post-master and hear his stories.

After sending out a postcard, we drive to Langza. Langza village is situated at an altitude of 4400 meters and belongs to the Sakyapa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Langza houses a population of 137 in 33 households. Once you are here, you can walk around the frosty-white village and visit the ancient Lang (Temple) which is estimated to be around 1000 years old. At Langza, walk back to the prehistoric era when Spiti was submerged by the Tethys Sea, as you explore a land very rich with fossils of Marine animals and plants which were here millions of years ago.

Overnight at a homestay in Kaza.

The sixth day marks the beginning of the end of this expedition. We make our way south towards Kinnaur Valley. Along this journey, you can get to capture some scenic views that you might have missed out earlier. After a scenic and memorable drive, we will end the journey at Rampur.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Rampur.

As the 7 Day Winter Expedition comes to a close, we embark on the final leg of our journey back to Shimla, carrying with us cherished memories and thrilling tales to share.

Tour concludes.