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5N/6D Kinnaur Valley Road Trip

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12/14/2024
Plan A | Group of 4+
  • Plan A | Group of 4+6 Days around Kinnaur
  • Plan B | Solo/Couple6 Days around Kinnaur
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14th-19th Dec'24
Availability : 5N/6D
New Delhi
ISBT Kashmiri Gate New Delhi
Min Age : PG
Max People : 12

Kinnaur Valley Road Trip

Here is The Land Of Wanderlust’s blueprint to a six-day backpacker road trip, the land of apples and stunning landscapes which is still very much unexplored and untapped. Our Kinnaur valley road trip starts with a semi-sleeper Volvo bus ride from Delhi and a private taxi that takes travellers to the towns of Kalpa, Sangla and the nomadic villages of Rakcham and Chitkul the latter being last village on the Indo-Tibet border. The Trip ends with the same semi-sleeper Volvo bus ride from Rampur to Delhi.

life skills from travelling solo

 

Recommended Airport

Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi

Meeting Point

RK Ashram, New Delhi

Price Includes

  • Accommodation. (3 to 6 based on room size)
  • Travel begins and ends at New Delhi.
  • Private Taxi
  • Entry Fee.
  • Veg Breakfast (Day 3 to Day 5)
  • Veg Dinner (Day 2 to Day 4)
  • Permits

Price Excludes

  • Travel to Delhi & Back
  • Lunch (Approx. ₹ 150)
  • Camera Fee if any

Must Have

  • Valid Photo id proof with address & 5 photocopies.(No Pan card)
  • Two passport size photographs.
  • Essentials to pack
What to Expect

If you can’t make it for the 11 day road trip to Spiti Valley, then this is your next best option. This particular trip covers everything there is to explore in Spiti Valley without making the trip a rush one. 

When your travelling to a place as remote as Spiti Valley you need time & 10 days is just about enough to get to experience the culture of the valley & it’s people while at the same time long travel to get to Spiti valley & out of it is spread over a week which makes it a lot more comfortable on the human body.

Expect the weather to be hot during the day time (dry heat) & extremely cold and windy after sundown. That crowd that this trip attracts is generally a mix of solo backpackers from around the country which girls making up 70% of the group size. 

If your looking to disconnect from the smart phone then Spiti Valley is the place for you. 

  • Best Season: Mid May to Oct
  • Internet: only BSNL 2G
  • ATM: Kaza, Tabo ( Unreliable so carry cash)
  • Temperature: 3 to 20°C
  • Must Do: Star gaze at Langza
  • No luxuries at all
Blueprint

Day 1Delhi to Shimla/Rampur (Overnight Bus)

– Arrive at New Delhi by 14:00 HRS
– Board an HRTC Volvo Semi Sleeper AC bus from ISBT Kashmiri gate New Delhi to Shimla/Rampur at 19:30 HRS.

Day 2 Kalpa | 9711 ft Asl

– Reach Rampur by 08:00 HRS & Get picked up by taxi .
– Drive to the town of Kalpa. (100km = 3-4 Hrs)
– Reach Kalpa around  noon and check into a guest house.
– Post lunch, leave for the village of Kothi  and visit the temple of goddess Chanadika Devi. (13km = 30 mins)
– Return back to Kalpa by 18:00 HRS.

Day 3 Chitkul | 11,320 ft Asl

– Post breakfast, leave for the border village of Chitkul. (60 km = 2-3 Hr)
– Reach Chitkul and check into home stay for the night. (Only Jio Network )
– Spend rest of the day wandering through the village lanes and chill by the River Baspa

Day 4Sangla | 8900 ft Asl

– Post breakfast, leave for the town of Sangla. (24km= 1-2 Hrs)
– Along the way visit the nomadic village of Rakcham
– Reach Sangla by 11:00 HRS and check into a home stay .
– Spend the rest of the day exploring the town and the surrounding woods.

Day 5Sangla --> Rampur/Shimla to Delhi overnight Bus

– After Breakfast check out and drive to Rampur.
–  Reach Rampur by lunch time.
– Board an HRTC AC semi sleeper bus to New Delhi at 18:30 HRS.

Day 6New Delhi

– Arrive at ISBT New Delhi by 09:00 HRS.

Plan A

Group of 4-6
18,375/ - Per Person
  • homestays
  • 3-4 in a room
  • Sightseeing as per blueprint
  • Transport: Volvo Bus + Sedan/SUV/Tempo-Traveller
  • Entry Fees
  • 5% GST

Plan B

Solo/Couple=2 PPL
21,000/ - Per Person
  • Stay:Homestays
  • Solo=3-4 in a room
  • Couple=2 in a room
  • Sightseeing as per blueprint
  • Transport: Volvo Bus + Sedan/SUV/Tempo-Traveller
  • Entry Fees
  • 5% GST
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FAQ

General Questions

Where is Kinnaur and Spiti Valley located?
In Himachal Pradesh of North India.

Is  Kinnaur and Spiti Valley safe?
Yes, Kinnaur and Spiti are an extremely safe region of Himachal Pradesh.

What about the Chinese issue?
The issues with China are an ongoing thing which is at the border where travellers are not allowed to go to. It’s the media who creates a mountain out of a molehill.

Network related FAQ

Q. Is there cell phone network in Kinnaur and Spiti Valley?
Yes, there is cell phone coverage in Kinnaur but not in Spiti Valley. BSNL, Airtel and Vodafone postpaid connection work in Kinnaur Valley up to Poh, BSNL and Airtel are the best.  Only BSNL postpaid connections works in Spiti Valley.

Q. Is there 3G/4G in Kinnaur and Spiti Valley?
As of October 2017, Kinnaur and Spiti Valley had only edge and edge plus (2G) in Tabo, Dhankar and Kaza. So basically, WhatsApp works. BSNL has the best and is the only data provider in Spiti Valley

Q. Does Airtel, BSNL or Vodafone work in Chandar Tal?
Only BSNL has a cellular connection near Chandar Tal.

Delhi meeting point and how to reach there

Q. Where does the trip start in New Delhi?
The trip starts at the New Delhi bus station.

Q. What time should we reach the bus station.?
Around 60 minutes prior to the departure of the bus is a good time to reach the bus station..

Q. How to reach RK Ashram via metro?
1st Train Towards → HUDA City Centre → Platform 1 → Yellow Line (New Delhi to Rajiv Chowk) Change here
2nd Train Towards → Dwarka Sec 21 → Platform 2 → Blue Line (Rajiv Chowk to RK Ashram Marg)

Q. How to reach ISBT Kashmiri Gate?
-From the airport take a direct AC bus which leaves every 30 minutes. Good options if you want to avoid the metro rush.
-Take a shuttle bus to the airport metro and then an express metro to New Delhi and finally take the yellow line to Kashmiri Gate.  (Fastest way to reach ISBT)

Q. So we have to board the bus all alone?
You won’t be alone, you’ll be with the rest of the group and our WhatsApp group which is made 36-40 hours before the start of the trip will be used as the platform to co-ordinate.

Accommodation related FAQs

Q. What kind of accommodation will be provided?
We will be using homestays and guesthouses all along the trip.

Q. Will the accommodation be clean?
Since no one in the world likes to keep their home untidy, it’s safe to say that every place we stay at will be clean and will give you a homely feel.

Q. Will we get a bed, blankets and pillows?
Yes, at every place we stay at you’ll get a blanket, a pillow and if not a bed then surely a mattress to sleep on.

Q. Will we get hot water for a bath?
Every guest house and home stay we stay at will have geysers so you’ll surely get to have a bath at least once a day.

Q. Will the rooms be based on gender or mixed?
It will be girls in a separate room and boys in a separate room, for all those backpacking solo.

Food-related FAQ

Q. Do we need to carry food along?
Not needed.  Every place we stay at will have either a cafe or a Spitian family who will cook for us.

Q. What kind of food should we expect to get?
In every town and village, you’ll get a variety of food options from pastas and to pizzas to choose from. There will also be home cooked meals in remote villages which the locals will prepare.

Q. Can we cook?
Yes, you can cook in our homestays. Provided you make the time.

Sickness related FAQ

Q. How to I avoid altitude sickness?
The only way to avoid altitude sickness is to rest well, keep yourself hydrated and have plenty of water.

Q. What about motion sickness?
Consult your local physician is the best for motion sickness.

Q. What about the oxygen level?
The oxygen is indeed very thin in Spiti Valley but if you remember to keep yourself hydrated with small sips of water, it should not bother you.

Q. Is there a hospital in Kinnaur and Spiti Valley?
Yes, every town and village of Spiti Valley has a health centre.

Solo travelers FAQ

Q. Is it okay if I enroll solo for a trip?
Yes, it’s absolutely fine to enroll solo. All our trips have 70% solo travelers who enroll.

Travel related FAQ

Q. What will be our mode of transportation?
While in Kinnaur and Spiti Valley we will be using a combination of Private Semi-sleeper Volvo buses and a tempo traveller (14 seater mini bus) or an SUV.

Delhi to Rampur or Yolo Manali
Private Volvo bus (Semi Sleeper)

Within Himachal?
A 14-seater Tempo traveller or an SUV or a Sedan depending on group size.

Natural Calamity FAQ

What if there is a natural calamity or delay due to an external factor?
-Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances(strikes), or any delay arising due to an external factor etc. (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).

What is cancellation policy?

TLOW, based on the Cancellation Date, shall withhold the following amounts stated in the table below, from the Booking Amount or Trip Price as cancellation charges and refund the remainder to you. The refund shall be paid to you, within (21) calendar days from the Cancellation Date.

Cancellation Date is: Cancellation charges
– Before forty (40) calendar days prior to the date of commencement of Trip, 15% of the Trip Price
– On or after forty (40) calendar days but prior to thirty (30) calendar days day of commencement of Trip,
30% of the Trip Price
– On or after thirty (30) calendar days but prior twenty five (25) calendar days from day of commencement of Trip
50% of the Trip Price
– On or after twenty five (25) calendar days but prior to twenty (20) calendar days from day of commencement of Trip
75% of the Trip Price
– On or after twenty (20) calendar days but prior fifteen (15) calendar days from day of commencement of Trip
100% of the Trip Price

You may claim refund only in case of a confirmed booking where you have paid the entire Booking Amount. Where there is part payment of Booking Amount made the same shall be forfeited and there shall be no refund. The mode of payment of refund amount to you (whether through cash, e-wallets, bank transfers, or cheques), shall be determined at the sole discretion of TLOW.
Notwithstanding anything stated in the Terms & Conditions, there are no refunds of any kind, provided for ‘Camping Trips’.

For more information on cancellation & refund policy please read our T&C.

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