Delhi – Shimla – Sangla – Chitkul – Tabo – Kaza – Kalpa – Shimla – Delhi
Discover Spiti Valley in its most dramatic season with this immersive Winter Spiti Experience from Delhi by Adventure1st Holidays.
This journey combines Kinnaur and Spiti Valley into a carefully paced winter road trip featuring snow-covered valleys, ancient Buddhist monasteries, remote Himalayan villages, traditional architecture and the stark Trans-Himalayan landscape.
The tour begins with an overnight journey from Delhi to Shimla before travelling through Narkanda, Sangla and Chitkul. From Kinnaur, the route enters the cold desert of Spiti via Nako and Gue Village, continuing to Tabo, Dhankar and Kaza.
From Kaza, explore the high-altitude villages and monasteries of Key, Kibber, Chicham, Langza, Hikkim and Komic, subject to winter road conditions, before returning through Kalpa and Shimla to Delhi.
The experience is designed for travellers who are comfortable with the realities of Himalayan winter travel: sub-zero temperatures, snow and ice, basic facilities in remote regions, limited connectivity and flexible sightseeing depending on road and weather conditions.
Report at the designated boarding point in Delhi in the evening and board the overnight Volvo / luxury bus for Shimla.
Relax during the overnight journey as you leave the plains behind and gradually enter the Himalayan foothills.
Overnight: Volvo / Bus Journey
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Arrive in Shimla in the morning and transfer to your hotel.
The first day is intentionally kept relaxed after the overnight journey from Delhi. Check in, freshen up and rest before beginning the longer mountain drives.
Depending upon arrival time and guest preference, the evening may be spent at leisure around Shimla's central heritage area. An optional walk around The Ridge and Mall Road may also be enjoyed.
The objective of this day is to begin the Winter Spiti journey gradually and comfortably.
Overnight: Shimla
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After breakfast, depart Shimla and drive towards Sangla.
Travel through the Himalayan countryside and pass Narkanda, a ridge town surrounded by conifer forests and apple-growing regions.
Descend towards Rampur, historically an important gateway to the upper Sutlej Valley, and continue alongside the Sutlej River into Kinnaur.
From the main valley, turn towards the beautiful Baspa Valley.
Sangla is known for its traditional Kinnauri settlements, orchards, wooden architecture, river valley setting and dramatic mountain scenery.
Arrive by evening, check into your accommodation and enjoy a relaxed introduction to Kinnaur.
Overnight: Sangla
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After breakfast, drive deeper into the Baspa Valley towards Chitkul, one of Kinnaur's picturesque inhabited villages near the Indo-Tibetan border region.
The journey itself is one of the highlights, with views of the Baspa River, traditional settlements and steep Himalayan slopes.
Spend time walking through Chitkul's lanes and observing:
Return to Sangla later in the day for a relaxed evening.
Winter Operations Note: Chitkul is subject to snowfall, road accessibility and prevailing weather conditions.
Overnight: Sangla
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After an early breakfast, depart Sangla and travel deeper into Kinnaur.
At Khab, pause near the dramatic confluence where the Spiti River meets the Sutlej River. This area marks one of the most striking landscape transitions on the journey as the relatively greener Kinnaur valleys give way to the stark Trans-Himalayan terrain.
Continue towards Nako, a traditional high-altitude village known for its old houses, monastery and small lake. The visit remains subject to winter road accessibility.
Proceed towards Sumdo, the gateway to Spiti.
Take a diversion towards Gue Village, a remote settlement near the Indo-Tibetan frontier. Gue is known for the naturally preserved mummy of a Buddhist monk housed in a small temple complex.
Continue through the rugged landscape towards Tabo and arrive by evening.
Winter Operations Note: This is a long winter driving day. Routing and stops may be adjusted depending upon snow, daylight and road conditions.
Overnight: Tabo
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Begin the morning with a visit to Tabo Monastery, one of Spiti's important Buddhist centres.
The monastery is known for its:
Continue towards Dhankar, an old cliff-side settlement with a monastery positioned dramatically above the meeting area of the Spiti and Pin valleys.
Proceed onwards to Kaza, the main administrative and market centre of Spiti.
Subject to daylight and road conditions, continue to:
One of Spiti Valley's most recognisable Buddhist landmarks, built in a fortress-like cluster overlooking the Spiti River.
A traditional high-altitude village surrounded by open alpine terrain and an important area for winter landscape and wildlife experiences.
Continue towards Chicham, reached across a dramatic gorge. The bridge and surrounding cliffs make this one of the visually striking landscapes of the region.
Return to Kaza by evening.
The Kibber–Chicham region forms part of important Himalayan wildlife habitat. Any wildlife sighting, including snow leopard, is completely natural and cannot be guaranteed.
Winter Operations Note: Key, Kibber and Chicham may be rearranged between Day 5 and Day 6 depending upon road conditions and available daylight.
Overnight: Kaza
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After breakfast, explore the high-altitude villages above Kaza.
A broad, open village surrounded by dramatic mountains and known for marine fossils found in the surrounding sedimentary landscape. Its large Buddha statue overlooking the valley is a prominent landmark.
A remote settlement characterised by traditional mud houses, terraced fields and the distinctive lifestyle of high-altitude Spiti.
Continue towards Komic, another high-altitude settlement with traditional village architecture and an important Buddhist monastery overlooking the surrounding plateau.
This day is designed to be more than just sightseeing. It introduces guests to the rhythm of high-altitude Spiti through:
Time permitting, short village walks can be included.
Return to Kaza by evening.
Winter Operations Note: Langza, Hikkim and Komic are entirely subject to snow and road accessibility. Suitable alternatives may be arranged in accessible areas.
Overnight: Kaza
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After breakfast, begin the return journey from Kaza.
Drive through Spiti via Tabo and Sumdo, with another opportunity to observe the changing rock formations and stark high-desert landscape.
Continue through Nako and Khab before re-entering the deeper valleys of Kinnaur.
Proceed via Reckong Peo to Kalpa.
Kalpa is a traditional Kinnauri settlement overlooking the Sutlej Valley and is known for its apple orchards, wooden houses and panoramic views towards the Kinner Kailash mountain range.
The gradual transition from the cold desert of Spiti to Kinnaur's comparatively forested slopes makes this one of the most scenic road journeys of the tour.
Arrive in Kalpa by evening.
Overnight: Kalpa
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After an early breakfast, depart Kalpa and descend through Reckong Peo towards the Sutlej Valley.
Continue via Rampur and Narkanda, retracing the dramatic transition from Kinnaur's mountain valleys towards the forested hills surrounding Shimla.
Arrive in Shimla by evening and transfer to the designated Volvo / bus boarding point.
Board the overnight bus for Delhi.
The tour concludes upon arrival in Delhi the following morning.
Overnight: Volvo / Bus Journey
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The package includes:
The package does not include:
Starting Price: Contact Us for Current Winter Spiti Rates
Package cost will depend on travel dates, number of guests, room-sharing preference, hotel/homestay category, Volvo availability and the type/number of 4x4 vehicles required. Please contact Adventure1st Holidays for a customised quotation.
Winter Spiti should be presented clearly as an adventure journey rather than a conventional fixed sightseeing holiday.
Guests should be prepared for:
The following destinations remain specifically subject to actual road and weather conditions:
Chitkul, Gue, Dhankar, Key, Kibber, Chicham, Langza, Hikkim and Komic.
Adventure1st Holidays' operations team may alter, replace or omit a sightseeing visit when required for guest safety or smooth operation.
Any additional costs caused by force-majeure events including snowfall, road closure, landslide, natural calamity or government restriction will be payable by the guest unless specifically covered by the confirmed package.
Travel insurance covering high-altitude travel, trip interruption, medical emergencies and evacuation is strongly recommended. Adventure1st_Winter_Spiti_Delhi…
The Kibber–Chicham region is important Himalayan wildlife habitat. Wildlife sightings, including a snow leopard, are entirely natural and cannot be guaranteed. Adventure1st_Winter_Spiti_Delhi…
Snow is common during the winter season, but snowfall on any particular date cannot be guaranteed.
All sightseeing and excursions are subject to prevailing road, weather, snow and accessibility conditions.
Chitkul, Nako, Gue, Dhankar, Key, Kibber, Chicham, Langza, Hikkim and Komic may be altered, omitted or substituted if they are inaccessible during the tour.
Day-wise sightseeing may be rearranged according to available daylight, snow and road conditions.
The operations team reserves the flexibility to modify routing when required for safe and smooth operation of the tour.
Additional expenses arising due to snowfall, road closure, landslides, natural calamities, government restrictions, medical emergencies or other circumstances beyond the company's control are payable by the guest unless otherwise included in the confirmed package.
Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
Snowfall on a particular travel date cannot be guaranteed.
Volvo / bus tickets are included only where specifically stated in the final confirmed package.
Oxygen-cylinder emergency support is included only where specifically confirmed.
Accommodation will be at the confirmed hotels, guest houses or homestays specified at the time of booking.
Guests should understand that winter Spiti involves limited infrastructure and should be prepared for sub-zero temperatures, basic facilities, intermittent power/water supply and limited mobile connectivity.
Comprehensive travel insurance covering high-altitude travel, medical emergency, evacuation and trip interruption is strongly recommended. Adventure1st_Winter_Spiti_Delhi…
| Cancellation Period | Cancellation Charges |
|---|---|
| 45 days or more before departure | 25% of total tour cost |
| 44 to 31 days before departure | 40% of total tour cost |
| 30 to 15 days before departure | 50% of total tour cost |
| 14 to 7 days before departure | 75% of total tour cost |
| 6 days or less before departure / No Show | 100% of total tour cost |
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