MANALI-SPITI VALLEY TOUR
Duration – 06 Nights & 07 Days
Pickup – DELHI
Spiti is a high-altitude region of the Himalayas, located in the north-eastern part of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The name “Spiti” means “The middle land”, i.e. the land between Tibet and India. Spiti incorporates mainly the valley of the Spiti River, and the valleys of several rivers that feed into the Spiti River. Some of the prominent side-valleys in Spiti are the Pin valley and the Lingti valley. Spiti is bordered on the east by Tibet, on the north by Ladakh, on the west and southwest by Lahual, on the south by Kullu, and on the southeast by Kinnaur.
Spiti Valley is also known as the Cold Desert. It is because of its high altitude geological location. Highest inhabited regions in the world: Spiti Valley is set at an altitude of 4270 m (14000 ft) above sea level. This makes the valley one of the highest inhabited places in the world.
Spiti Valley attracts thousands of enthusiasts every year. Spiti Valley is home to tiny villages of not more than 200 people.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit Geu village, visit the Mummy and try the thrill by hiking to the Dhankar Lake.
• Pin Valley National Park: Situated in the higher reaches of the Himalayas, this park is home to endangered flora and fauna such as snow leopards, Siberian ibex, Himalayan snow cocks, Tibetan gazelle, snow partridges, and more.
• Buddhist Monasteries: With so many Buddhist monasteries set up along the valley, you could visit each or any of them for having a peaceful time.
Visit Solang valley for Paragliding or Babeli & VaishnoDevi temple for Water Rafting. Night at Manali
Proceed to Kaza (12000 ft asl – 200 kms – 10 hrs) via Atal Tunnel and Kunzum-la Pass (15000+ ft asl). This drive is adventurous and passes through riverbeds, glaciers and a route with stunning Himalayan backdrop alongside.
Visit Ki Monastery (One of the most significant and ancient monasteries in the area), Gete at 14000+ ft asl and Kibber at 14000+ ft asl are known for being the highest inhabited villages in the world).
Visit Tabo (ancient monastery set at 11000 ft asl – 55 kms) and Dhankar Monastery (1000 year old ancient monastery set at 11000 ft asl) .Reach Kaza by evening.
Early departure to Manali. OverNights stay at hotel.
Depart for onward journey. End of Tour.