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ISBT Kashmere Gate, New Delhi
– Post Breakfast drive to the remote village of Chitkul.
– Reach the border village of Chitkul. (62km = 2-3 Hr)
– Reach Chitkul around tea time and check into a guest house. (Only Jio/BSNL Network)
– Visit the Chitkul village temple and spend the rest of the day wandering through the village lanes and chill by the River Baspa.
– Dinner at Homestay
– Early morning start for the village of Tabo.
– Enroute vist the Mummy village of Gue.
– Reach the village of Tabo by lunchtime, (220 = 6-8hrs)
– Check into our home stay for the night.
– Hike to the meditation caves, wander through the arid village of Tabo.
– Star gaze all night.
– Visit the Tabo Monastery & pack up post breakfast.
– At 10:00 HRS leave for the cliff village of Dhankar 32km drive.
– Reach Dhankar and check into home stay.
– Visit the Dhankar cliff monastery and the Dhankar village.
– Hike to the breathtaking Dhankar Lake – 2 hr hike
– Return back to the Guest house by sun down.
– After breakfast, drive to Komic–Hikkim– Langza
– First visit, Komic (the world’s highest village)
– Stop at Hikkim, the world’s highest post office. You can send postcards to anybody from here.
– Visit Langza Golden Buddha Statue
– Drive to Kaza market (15km = 45 km)
– Shopping in Kaza and Lunch {Return back to car by 2:30pm}
– After lunch, visit Key Monastery and then stop at Kibber-Chicham Bridge for photos (10 minutes)
– Reach Chicham and check into the homestay by 5:30 pm
– Dinner at the Homestay by 8:30 PM
– Post breakfast drive to Drive to Chandratal ( 75 km= 2-3 Hrs)
– Reach Chandratal and check into the campsite
– Hike to the beautiful Chandar Tal and return back in 2 hours.
– Rest of the evening at leisure.
– Post breakfast leave for Manali (101 km = 4-6 hrs)
– Drive from Chandartal to Manali via the Atal tunnel
– Lunch along the route.
– Reach Manali by 16:00 HRS.
– Reach the Volvo bus stand by 17:00 HRS.
– Board an AC Volvo Semi sleeper bus to New Delhi by 18:00 HRS.
– Arrive at ISBT Kashmiri Gate, New Delhi by 5:00 -6:00 HRS.
– Book any flight/ Train after 10:00 HRS
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.
Q. Is the above PLAN A costing per person for the Offbeat Spiti Valley Road Trip?
All mentioned cost is per person
Q. Is there a cell phone network in Kinnaur and Spiti Valley?
Yes, there is cell phone coverage in Kinnaur and in Spiti Valley. BSNL, Airtel, and Vodafone postpaid connections work in Kinnaur Valley up to Poh. BSNL, Airtel, and Jio are the best.
Q. Is there 4G/5G in Kinnaur and Spiti Valley?
As of October 2024, Kinnaur and Spiti Valley have 4G/5G all over.
Q. Does Airtel, BSNL, or Vodafone work in Chandar Tal?
Only BSNL has a cellular connection near Chandar Tal.
Q. Where does the trip start in New Delhi?
The trip starts at 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)
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. Where will we meet the tlow driver for the trip?
Our tlow driver will meet you at Rampur/ Aut Tunnel on the start point of the trip.
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.
Q. What kind of accommodation will be provided on the Offbeat Spiti Valley Road Trip?
We will be using homestays and guesthouses all along the Offbeat Spiti Valley Road Trip.
Q. Will the accommodation be clean on the Offbeat Spiti Valley Road Trip?
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 on the Offbeat Spiti Valley Road Trip?
Yes, at every place we stay at you’ll get a blanket, a pillow, and if not a be,d then surely a mattress to sleep on.
Q. Will we get hot water for a bath on the Offbeat Spiti Valley Road Trip?
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.
What meals are included in this Offbeat Spiti Valley Road Trip?
Breakfast and dinner is included in this trip.
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 during the Offbeat Spiti Valley Road Trip?
Yes, you can cook in our homestays. Provided you make the time.
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.
Q. What will be our mode of transportation on the Spiti Valley Backpacking Trip?
On the Offbeat Spiti Valley Road Trip, while in Kinnaur and Spiti Valley, we will be using a combination of semi-sleeper Volvo buses and a SUV/ tempo traveller (14-seater mini bus).
Delhi to Rampur or Mandi, or Manali
HRTC Volvo bus. (Semi-Sleeper)
Within Himachal?
A 14-seater Tempo traveller or an SUV
Manali/Rampur to New Delhi
HRTC Volvo bus. (Semi-sleeper)
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 the Trip, 15% of the Trip Price
– On or after forty (40) calendar days but prior to thirty (30) calendar days from the day of commencement of the Trip, 30% of the Trip Price
– On or after thirty (30) calendar days but prior to twenty-five (25) calendar days from the day of commencement of the Trip, 50% of the Trip Price
– On or after twenty-five (25) calendar days but prior to twenty (20) calendar days from the day of commencement of the Trip, 75% of the Trip Price
– On or after twenty (20) calendar days but prior to fifteen (15) calendar days from the day of commencement of the Trip, 100% of the Trip Price
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