Get ready to explore Spiti Valley with an action-packed trip where one would be experiencing the fusion of thrill, serene beauty and culture of the "Land of High Passes", as the entire tour is exclusively elected by Wanderers experts.
What is included in the tour
- Seat as per vehicle selection (Innova / Tempo traveler).
- Accommodation as per below mentioned hotels / camps or similar category.
- Dinner and Breakfast at all places.
- Oxygen Cylinder available in vehicle.
- Inner Line permits wherever applicable.
- Highly experienced Driver cum guide.
What is NOT included in the tour
- GST @ 5%
- Enroute Lunch, Beverages, Snacks, Minibar etc.
- Any Adventure activity, Safari or adventure activity unless specified in inclusions.
- Monument entry, Guide fee etc.
- Any other sight-seeing other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusion.
Day 1: Shimla - Sarahan (165 K/M 5 Hrs.)
Meet and greet in Shimla, post which Introduction, Registration & briefing will be done by our crew. Now we will start our journey towards Saharan and will reach around lunch. Now we will sit back and enjoy the sunset in the mountains over a cup of coffee followed by dinner at hotel.
Day 2: Sarahan - Nako (175 K/M 6 Hrs.)
On Day 2, we leave after an early breakfast to reach Nako, which is a small beautiful Himalayan village on top of a mountain. We will reach Nako around Lunch time, check-in at hotel/homestay. In the evening we can explore the serene Nako Lake followed by dinner at hotel/homestay.
Day 3: Nako – Tabo (70K/M 3 Hrs.)
Our third day sees us enter the Spiti Valley, a cold desert mountain valley. "Spiti" means "The Middle Land", i.e., the land between Tibet and India. We visit the oldest Buddhist monastery in India, the Tabo Monastery. It is known for numerous frescoes that adorn its walls which depict tales from the Buddhist pantheon. Overnight stay at Tabo.
Day 4: Tabo - Kaza (70 K/M 2 Hrs.)
After a leisurely breakfast we will start for Kaza and Enroute we will see one of the oldest Dhankar Monastery. We will reach there around Lunch time and will have the day at leisure.
Day 5: Kaza (80 K/M 2 Hrs.)
Kaza is situated along the Spiti river at an elevation of 3,650 metres. Kaza is overlooked by mountain ridges on all sides. Today is a rest day and we will explore the attractions in and around Kaza which are Chicham Bridge (Asia’s highest bridge), Hikkim Village (highest post office in the world), Komic Village (Highest inhabited village in the world) and the famous Key monastery.
Day 6: Kaza – Nako (115 K/M 4 Hrs)
After such a wonderful time spent in Kaza, post breakfast we will leave for Nako via Tabo. Nako is located near the Indo-China border in the Trans-Himalayan region of Kinnaur district, the convoy will reach Nako by evening.
Day 7: Nako – Kalpa (110 K/M 3 Hrs.)
After breakfast we start our journey towards Kalpa from Nako. On our way to Kalpa, we explore the beautiful Himalayan village Pooh. – the ultimate Indian villages on the Indo-Tibetan border. Check-in to the hotel after arriving in Kalpa. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 8: Kalpa – Sangla – Chitkul – Kalpa (140 K/M 6 Hrs.)
After an early breakfast we will leave for Chitkul which is the last Inhabited Indian village Indo-china border in the Sangla valley. After visiting Chitkul we will come back to Kalpa by late in the evening. Dinner & Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 9: Kalpa - Shimla (240 K/M 9 Hrs)
After an early breakfast the convoy will leave for Shimla. On the way we will pass “Sarahan” which is a tiny hamlet in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It is the site of the Bhimakali Temple, originally known as Bhimadevi Temple. We will reach Sarahan by Lunch time. After this we will proceed to Shimla and will arrive in Shimla by late evening. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.
Day 10: Tour End
This day brings us to the end of the trip with fond memories of the trip fresh on our minds and with a promise to meet again, we bid adieu to each other.
1. We invite participants from all around the country. We encourage the participants with bikes only. Motorbike Ladakh is a self-drive expedition & is not aimed at providing a taxi or a car with driver. Extremely exceptional cases will be treated with special considerations & will entail extra costs over & above the price specified in this document.
2. All ‘driving’ participants must have a valid Indian driving license or an international driving license valid in India. We may at our discretion accept or reject any application.
3. There will be no refund for any service unveiled.
4. Any Bike can be used for participation. The vehicle must be in good condition mechanically. The condition of the brakes, tires, battery, clutch plates must be in reasonably good condition. The vehicle must have all the required documents that prove it can be legally driven on Indian roads and all permits should be in place. If the owner of the vehicle is not a participant, a letter of authority for use of the vehicle needs to be provided.
5. Safekeeping of the participants’ vehicle, belongings or any personal items would be the sole responsibility of the participant.
6. Vehicle mileage and fueling needs of the vehicle should be taken care by the participant, as extra fuel would not be carried by our team.
7. Our company would not be held responsible for any changes to the itinerary, amendments or exclusions to the expedition plan and will not be liable for any costs or claims arising from the same, if the changes or exclusions have been the direct or indirect result of a natural disasters, accidents, severe weather changes, or govt or military actions. Our crew will go the extra mile in accommodating any such event, to ensure minimum impact to our clients. And as far as reasonably possible, we will look to partially refund in case the expedition is cut short because of such reasons, in the number of activities or the number of days as outlined in this document.
8. The recovery vehicle & the car mechanic support is provided as part of the expedition. Not included in this service, are any costs attributable to vehicle repair which is carried out anywhere else than the place of breakdown, or which cannot be reasonably carried out by our recovery vehicle & mechanic at the time/place of breakdown. For eg. if there is a major incident like the axle breaks. If the mechanic is not able to repair the vehicle, then it will have to be sent to the nearest workshop. Spare parts cost is also not included.
9. The medical equipment’s & personnel support is provided as part of the expedition. Not included in this service are any costs attributable to treatment of sickness/ill-health, which cannot be reasonably treated by our expedition medical professional or using our expedition medical supplies, or which is carried out anywhere else than place of occurrence of ill-health or sickness. Our crew team will go beyond their contractual obligation & will aim to provide extended assistance in taking care of the participant’s vehicle & transporting the participant to a safe place where the participant will get good medical help. Cost arising of such incidents would have to be borne by the participants, with WA having no liability
10. Limitation of Liability: These terms and conditions govern the relation between you, the participant and WA (Wanderers Adventure). You will be bound by these terms and conditions upon joining this expedition. WA responsibility would be limited because of the fact that we liaise with 3rd parties such as hotels, adventure sports companies and other such companies for various arrangements for this expedition.
