Spiti Valley Explorer

• Your adventurous trip commences as you proceed to Manali from
Chandigarh as planned by this Spiti tour package. A smooth cab ride
takes you to the wonderful valley of Kullu and Manali, with a visual
treat of superb scenery. On arrival in Manali, complete check-in
formalities at the hotel and relax. Jazz up the first day of your vacation
by visiting Himalayan National Park, bathe in warm Vashisht Spring, or
have a relaxing time at Bhrigu Lake. You can also get transported to
sensory paradise at Spa Magnolia.
• After a pleasurable day, come back to the hotel for a scrumptious
dinner and a soothing night stay.

• A healthy breakfast imparts a great start to your day before you check
out from the hotel and proceed to Kaza – the capital of Spiti. Enjoy
the adventurous flavor of the vacation as you drive through powerful
passes and delightful dales. Ascend the chest of Rohtang Pass,
meander through the Chandra River Valley, and cross Kunzum Pass –
the gateway to Spiti Valley. Although you will be seated comfortably
in a cab, the adrenaline rush will flow through your veins throughout
your journey on non-metaled routes from Manali to Kaza. The
picturesque but cold city will welcome you warmly in the evening.
• Check-in to the hotel and unwind as per this Spiti adventure holiday.
When the night falls, dig on a delectable dinner and hop on to your
cozy beds for a refreshing sleep.

• The crisp Kaza morning greets and treats you to a hearty breakfast.
Now, it is time to visit Dhankar and Tabo monasteries. First up is
Dhankar or Dhangkar Monastery. Built as a fort monastery, Dhankar
Monastery complex is perched atop a 1000-foot high locale that
oversees the union of the Spiti and Pin Rivers. The monastery
comprises several prayer halls and is home to myriad 15th-century
wall paintings. This is amongst the world’s 100 most endangered sites.
• Next attraction included in your holiday trip to Kaza is Tabo
Monastery: Ajanta of The Himalayas in Spiti Valley. Believed to be
more than a thousand years old, this is the leading monastic complex
of Spiti and a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of
India. It has preserved the Buddhist legacy and a precious assortment
of paintings, frescos, murals, manuscripts, and clay statues that
illustrate the Mahayana Buddhism tales in Tibetan Style.
• After an insightful day into the Buddhist heritage, return to Kaza. On
the way back, you won’t stop clicking pictures, especially till
Schichling village. Once you reach Kaza, refuel yourself with a lovely
dinner and tuck yourself in warm beds for the night at the hotel.

• Wake up to a nutritious breakfast and be prepared to visit Sakya
Tangyud Monastery - one of the most visited and well-maintained
monasteries of Spiti Valley. It is perched at a deep canyon’s edge and
offers mesmeric scenery of Kaza and the landscape around. It is one
of the highest altitude monasteries in the country, at an altitude of
14,830 ft (4,520 meters). The monastery is a wonderful place to absorb
Buddhist learning and gain some insights about this religion.
• Standing in its graceful glamour in the heart of Kaza, the monastery is
beautifully constructed as a prehistoric fortified castle. Fortifications
are adorned with slanted mud walls, and white and red ochre vertical
stripes, which make them appear much taller than they actually are.
• Once you have had a great time at Sakya Tangyud Monastery, come
back to the hotel for dinner and a soothing night stay.

• Relish breakfast and gear up for a trip to treasure for a lifetime as
planned by this Spiti adventure itinerary. Check out from the hotel
and delight in a drive from Kaza to Chandratal (Moon Lake), an
unmissable attraction of Spiti Valley. The lake is located near the
Kunzum Pass on the highway connecting Manali and Kaza. This
crescent-shaped moon lake leaves its visitors awestruck with its
ethereal charm and makes them feel as if they are on the moon!
• The lake is as fascinating after sunset as it is during the day. At night,
you can treat your eyes to the starry sky and mesmerizing Milky Way
view. In addition to the adventurer in you, the photo buff will be
awakened, who will capture this indescribable beauty on the camera
lens. Apart from pampering the adrenaline junkie and photo buff in
you, Chandratal pampers you to a pleasurable camp stay. Indeed, it is
a camper’s paradise.

• Have a healthy breakfast before bidding bye to the camp and proceed
to Manali. Drink in the scenic pleasure as you enjoy the drive to
Manali. On arrival, check-in to the hotel and relax. Later, you can shop
to your heart’s content at the local flea market and Mall Road.
• Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

• Have a filling breakfast and check out from the hotel. Hop into your cab
and enjoy a smooth drive to Chandigarh, soaking in the alluring scenery
in route.