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Spiti is
located on the Tibetan border enclosed on the South East by Tibet, North West
by Ladakh, West by Lahoul and Kullu. Geologically and archeologically Spiti valley is living museum. Spiti valley is formed
by the Spiti river, which rises on the slopes of Kunzom pass (4’551m) and ends at the river confluence with Pare-Chu
near Sumdo. The length of the valley is about 150km. Enroute Spiti river receives the water of many streams: Guindi Nala,
Parilungbi Chu, pin river and Lingti river. There are two routes to Spiti, one over Rohtang-pass (3’978m/13’050ft)
and Kunzom pass and other via Shimla, Rampur and Kinnaur.
Spiti is high altitude cold desert and in its lunar landscapes are still
stretches, where every other rock is fossil.
Spiti was once a part of the West-Tibetan Kingdom of Guge. In the early
17th century. Guge became fragmented and Spiti, along with Lahoul, came under Ladakhi rule. A vital link of Great
Trans Himalayan trade route from Lhasa to Kashmir and Spiti – Literally “The middle country” – found
itself locked between the mountain range and International border, now a part of Himalayan tribal sub-division of Lahoul and
Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.
Spiti has retained its proto character, it is preserving ancient Buddhist
heritage, and contains some of the most sacred centers of Tibetan Buddhism. The gompa at Tabo established by the Legendary
Rinchen Tsangpo, is second in merit only next to the Tholong gompa in Tibet.
The Kee monastery presents a spectacular sight to the trekkers. With almost no rain but abundant snowfall, Spiti is a land
of fascinating contrasts. Small habitations cluster along the glacial stream and river. Prayer flags gently rise above the
house and village and fall with every gust of wind, sending the prayer of the people on wing to the mountain God.
Today more and more travelers, tourist, trekkers, geologist and researcher
are discovering this wonderful and last inhabitable world. Few parts of the ever changing color, light and contour. Spiti
is well known for its monasteries, which are great repositories of Buddhist art and treasure.
An authentic trek for the lovers of Buddhist culture in the Himalayan region.
DAY
01: MANALI - BATAL (4,030mt.)
DAY
02: BATAL – CHANDRATAL (4,270mt)
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03: CHANDRATAL – LOSAR OVER KUNZOM LA (4,5551mt.)
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04: LOSAR - KIATO
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05: KIATO-KIBBER (4,205mt.)
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06: KIBBER – KEE MONASTERY – RANGRIK
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07: RANGRIK - LANGZA
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08: LANGZA - KHUMIK
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09: KHUMIK - DEMUL
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10: DEMUL – LALUNG GOMPA
DAY
11: LALUNG – DANKHAR GOMPA – DANKHAR LAKE
DAY
12: DANKHAR –SICHILING-TABO GOMPA-KUNGRI GOMPA
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13: PIN VALLEY
– KAZA
DAY
14: KAZA - MANALI
ITINARARY
Itinerary:
DAY 01: MANALI - BATAL (4,030mt.)
By
bus/taxi 3 hours drive to Rohtang pass (3,978mt.) Which is get way to Lahoul & Spiti, Pangi and Zanskar.16km down to foot
of the pass a small place called Gramphu. A dusty and rugged path leads towards Batal. Along the left for 17km then on the
right bank of Chandra River, opposite the river wonderful
of Bara-Shigri glacier and C B peaks. Overnight stay in camp.
DAY 02: BATAL – CHANDRATAL (4,270mt)
Starting point of our trek: Batal a very long gradual ascent to Chandra tal, walk through the foot of Kunzom pass (4,551mt.),
Panoramic view of glaciers and mightily peak of Moulki-la. Camp near lake, which is known as moon lake of Spiti Valley.
DAY 03: CHANDRATAL – LOSAR OVER KUNZOM LA (4,5551mt.)
Gradual ascent to the pass of Kunzom, which is gateway to Spiti valley. Spiti valley is 160km long north to south.
Walk down to the plateau following stream. Camping site 3km before the first village
of Spiti: Losar (beautiful village at the right bank of Spiti river.)
DAY 04: LOSAR - KIATO
Follow the trail untill reaching the first bridge, cross it short distance another bridge on Spiti river, Cross it
walk along the left bank. A small village of Hanse monastery can be visit. Finally arrive at Kiato village.
DAY 05: KIATO-KIBBER (4,205mt.)
Follow the left bank,
a small stream to cross. Further gradual ascent to the ridge. Walk down to Ladarcha
ground. A place for traditional trade fair in ancient time. Lastly come
to Kibber village, which is highest village in world. Visit kibber monastery, over night stay in camp.
DAY 06: KIBBER – KEE MONASTERY
– RANGRIK
Trek down to visit Kee Monastery, Which has biggest largest Spiti valley having 260 young and old monks receiving religious
as well as dances. Monastery has numbers rare painting, scriptures and scrolls. Return back to kibber for overnight stay.
DAY 07: RANGRIK - LANGZA
Gradual ascent through a small plateau and alpine pasture. A short distance beyond Gete village (4,400mt.) Climb up
for an hour, on route find some fossils. Spiti is living museum for geologist. Steep down to Shilla River cross it and ascent towards Langza
village. Watch out the beautiful view of Shilla peak.(5800mt.) camp near the village. Visit Langza monastery, overnight stay
in camp.
DAY 08: LANGZA - KHUMIK
Langza, Hikkim and Khumik, these three villages are situated between at an altitude of 4,400m to 4,600m. Favorite route
those looking for fossils. Easy going up to the Hikkim the horizon walking to Khumik. Visit Tangyut monastery situated above
Khumik, the ruins monastery of Tangyut can be seen near Hikkim, in 1975 an earthquake destroyed the monastery. Overnight camp
near the village.
DAY 09:KHUMIK - DEMUL
Gradual
ascent to Kaugme, further trail will take you to Demul situated on top of Lingti valley. Lookout the beautiful view of Lingti
valley, which is 60 km. Long to North. Overnight camp at Demul.
DAY 10: DEMUL – LALUNG GOMPA
Steep descent in Zig zag manner untill reaching the small bridge, Cross the bridge and walk along the right of Lingti
river to be cross 1 hour in dry gorge to Lalung village. Monastery can be visit. Sherkong monastery, which is 1,000 years
old. Camp near the monastery.
DAY 11: LALUNG – DANKHAR
GOMPA – DANKHAR LAKE
Easy walking towards Dankhar monastery through alpine meadows. Visit Queen’s
palace and Dankhar monastery. Dankhar traditionally was the old capital of Spiti valley. However monastery is more old the
Tabo monastery. 120 old and young monks are receiving religious training .45 minutes gradual ascent towards Dankhar lake overnight
camp near the lake.
DAY 12: DANKHAR –SICHILING-TABO
GOMPA-KUNGRI GOMPA
Gradual ascent to Sichling village aside of the Spiti river and Lingti valley river. From here By Taxi to visit Tabo
Monastery which is 1,000 years old. Built in 996A.D. by Rinchen Tsangpo, Monastery is also known as Ajanta of Himalayas. Sherlang,
Duang Domlang. Gompa regard by many as only next to Tholong monastery in Tibet. 10th century Tabo monastery has
large number of scriptures, peaces of arts, wall painting, Thankas and stucco. Tabo monastery is oldest archeologically the
most important monastery of Spiti. Drive back top Attargo, from where Pin River meets Spiti River. A 20 km.unmatteled road
will take you to the pin valley, known for the land of Ibex and snow Leopard. Overnight camp near the pin river.
DAY 13: PIN VALLEY – KAZA
Visit Kungri monastery before leaving to Kaza, Sub Headquarter of Spiti Valley.
DAY 14: KAZA - MANALI
Drive to Manali over Kunzom pass and Rohtang pass. Transfer
to hotel in Manali.
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Price Includes:
1) Trekking gear: Two men sharing tent, kitchen
tent, mattresses,
2) Meal: While on trekking Indian, Tibetan, Chinese, local and western cuisine is served. All meal is included while on trekking, jeep safari or mountain biking.
3) Trekking permits / National park fee/ camp fee.
4) Staff: Guide (well English speaking local guide, cook,
kitchen boy, porters, horses/mules, horseman.
5) Transportation: to and fro, Tata Sumo, Tata Qualis, Gypsy, Deluxe bus,
6) Medical supplies. First Aid
Kit.
Price Excludes:
1) International and domestic flight fare: Delhi – Bhunter, Bhunter – Delhi.
2) Air Rescue / Alchoholic beverage / personal insurance / personal expanses.
3) Sleeping bag.
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