Winter Spiti Roadtrip with Chitkul

Day 1 – Mumbai to Chandigarh

• 11:00 AM – Meet and greet at Bandra Terminus Railway Station; proceed towards Chandigarh by Paschim Express
• Spend the whole day on the train playing games & breaking the ice with fellow travellers

Day 2 – Reach Chandigarh and Leave for Shimla (120 kms, 5 hrs)

• 4:00 PM – Reach Chandigarh and set off on the roadtrip towards Shimla
• 10:00 PM – Reach Shimla, have dinner and check in to hotel. Rest up for the adventure-filled days ahead

Day 3 – Shimla to Kalpa (250 kms, 10 hrs)

• Early start, drive through the Indo-Tibet Highway to Kalpa — a small village in Kinnaur District famous for apple orchards & views of Kinner Kailash
• Drive through the Hindustan-Tibet Highway, entering Kinnaur Valley via the special Kinnauri Gate, with the Sutlej River alongside
• Reach Kalpa by evening — dinner and chill, games and music

Day 4 – Kalpa – Suicide Point, Drive to Tabo & Khab (170 kms, 6 hrs)

• Visit the Suicide Point in Kalpa for photos
• Breakfast, then leave for Tabo
• Halt at Khab — the confluence of the Spiti & Sutlej Rivers, where the different river colors are visible
• Late evening, reach Tabo — dinner and rest

Day 5 – Tabo to Kaza via Gue Monastery (80 kms, 4 hrs)

• Checkout after breakfast, explore Tabo Monastery — one of the oldest monasteries of Spiti
• Visit Gue village, home to a well-preserved 500-year-old mummy of Sangha Tenzing, a Buddhist monk from Tibet, found in a sitting position with skin and hair intact
• Fun fact: Sangha Tenzin is believed to be the only naturally mummified monk in India, said to have freed his village from a scorpion plague, with a rainbow appearing as his soul departed
• Proceed to Kaza — the administrative capital and largest town of Spiti — home for the next 2 days

Day 6 – Langza – Hikkim – Komic – Kaza Market

• After breakfast, explore the best of Spiti Valley
• Visit Hikkim village, home to the world's highest post office at 14,567 ft — send handwritten postcards to loved ones
• Visit Langza village, known for prehistoric fossils
• Visit the famous massive Buddha Statue, then return to Kaza to explore the local market, shopping, and cafes
• Back to stay for dinner and overnight

Day 7 – Key Monastery – Chicham Bridge – Nako

• Early wake-up and checkout; visit Key Monastery at 13,668 ft, with the chance to converse with monks
• Visit Chicham Bridge — the world's highest bridge from sea level at 13,244 ft, situated above a ~1000 ft deep gorge
• After lunch, leave for Nako for the night stay

Day 8 – Nako to Sangla (150 kms, 6 hrs)

• Checkout after breakfast, head straight for Chitkul — India's last village on the Indo-Tibet border
• Visit "Hindustan ka Akhri Dhaba" for snacks
• Note: Visit to Chitkul is subject to weather conditions
• Relax by the Baspa River
• Reach Sangla by night, check in, freshen up, dinner, and rest

Day 9 – Sangla to Narkanda (200 kms, 7 hrs)

• Say goodbye to Sangla and head to Narkanda
• Reach Narkanda in the evening for the last night in the mountains

Day 10 – Narkanda – Hatu Peak to Ambala Cantt Railway Station (200 kms, 6 hrs)

• Checkout and visit Hatu Peak — the highest peak in Shimla, with scenic views of the Shivalik Hills en route
• At the top, visit Hatu Temple, dedicated to Maa Kaali
• Leave for Ambala Cantt railway station to catch the train back to Mumbai
• 11:00 PM – Golden Temple Exp (12904) back to Mumbai, OR next day 5:40 AM – CDG BDTS Exp (22452)

Day 11 – Until Next Time :(

• Spend the day on the train playing games, sharing photos, and trip nostalgia
• 10:45 PM – Reach Borivali & 11:45 PM – Mumbai Central, OR next early morning 6:30 AM Borivali & 7:30 AM Bandra Terminus

Inclusions

• Train fare (Mumbai–Chandigarh–Mumbai) — Confirm/RAC (see notes)
• Transportation — all intercity/local travel by Tempo Traveller (AC does not work in hills)
• 8 nights' accommodation in premium, cozy & comfortable hotels/homestays/hostels on sharing basis
• Veg and Jain meals — breakfast & dinner (Dinner Day 2 to Breakfast Day 9) — 8 breakfasts, 8 dinners
• Mineral water during road journeys
• All necessary permits & entry fees
• First aid kit and medical assistance
• Trekkers Tribe Expertise — experienced trip captain(s) throughout

Exclusions

• GST 5%
• Train meals & lunch (local cuisine explored en route; expect ₹100–150/meal)
• Camera, movie camera, and vehicle charges where company's vehicle isn't available
• Any adventure activities or personal expenses
• Extra food & drinks ordered, tips, laundry, shopping, etc.
• Anything not mentioned in Inclusions

Tour Cost

• From Chandigarh to Ambala: ₹22,500 + 5% GST
• Ex-Delhi: ₹24,500 + 5% GST
• Ex-Mumbai: ₹27,500 + 5% GST (3-Tier AC Coach)
• Pickups also available from any other city — get in touch for details
• ₹2,500 per person extra for double sharing
• New Year Batch: ₹2,500 extra per person
• Advance Payment: ₹8,000 (Registration Fees)

For booking and further queries, contact:

• Nidhi Sheth: +91 7700951382
• Jay Furia: +91 9967696726

Notes

• Company's vehicle will only be accessible till parking areas
• The schedule can be changed on the spot by the manager according to circumstances and convenience
• Participants should be prepared for delayed lunch halts depending on road, weather, and travel conditions
• Any cost from events beyond control (strike, bandh, riots, flight cancellations, mechanical breakdown, natural calamities like heavy rainfall, landslides, snowfall, earthquake) will be borne directly by guests
• Trekkers Tribe won't be responsible if sightseeing/activities are cancelled due to natural calamities or man-made incidents
• Access to high-altitude regions of Spiti Valley (especially Hikkim, Kibber, etc.) may be blocked during winter due to excessive snowfall — visits are weather-dependent, with best alternatives arranged as feasible
• Winter Spiti Expedition is an experience in itself — due to sub-zero temperatures, in-room washrooms are non-operational; access will be to 2–3 common washrooms shared among the whole group
• Avoid carrying suitcases or heavy luggage — a backpack is more convenient. Limit baggage to 1 main luggage bag and 1 small daypack
• No room service, luxury hotels, or room heaters — this is a backpacking trip designed to experience the Himalayas to the fullest
• If the trip is cancelled due to events beyond control or lockdown, a nominal cancellation fee of 8% will be charged, with the remaining amount issued as a credit note usable in the near future
• Train ticket bookings usually open 2 months before departure — late bookings risk RAC/Waiting status; ticket status should be checked at the time of booking, and a bit extra may be needed for confirmed seats depending on availability

Cancellation Policy

Non-Refundable Amount: The initial booking amount is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Cancellation Policy:

• Before 7 days of the trip: If cancelled before full payment, only the non-refundable amount is retained
• Between 7–5 days before the trip: If cancelled after paying in full, 50% of the balance amount (excluding the non-refundable deposit) will be refunded
• Within 5 days of the trip: No refund will be provided

No Show / Last-Minute Cancellations: If the participant fails to show up or cancels within 48 hours of departure, no refund will be possible.

Transfer of Booking: The participant may transfer their booking to another person at no extra cost, provided this is done at least 5 days before the trip.

Trip Cancellation by Us: If the trip is cancelled due to weather conditions, government restrictions, or operational reasons, the participant will be offered a full refund (except non-refundable costs already incurred) OR credit for a future trip, usable within a specific period.