ADVENTURES Spiti | Jeep Safari SPECIAL
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Trip Highlights
- Relive your adventurous side by taking an drive through one of the World’s Most Dangerous Roads
- Travel to the Last Village of India at Chitkul and plan your lunch at 'Hindustan ka Aakhri Dhaba'
- Capture a timelapse of the changing colours of Kinner Kailash mountain peaks as painted by the sunrays
- Lean on to the edge of Asia's highest suspensded bridge - Chicham Bridge, to capture the sight of a truck that appears ant like
- Drive to the 'World's Highest Motorable Village' - Komic and feel like you are on top of the world
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- You will first trek to the top of Jakhoo Hill to visit the ancient temple which is dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
- Then proceed to witness the Ridge Road located at the heart of Shimla which is a large space where all the cultural activities take place.
- You will also be visiting the Rashtrapati Niwas that once served as the residence of the British Viceroy of India, and the Christ Church which is a parish in the Diocese of Amritsar.
- Visit the Mall Road lined with colourful shops where you can shop for souvenirs.
- Other places you can visit near Mall road are Town Hall, Gaiety Theatre and Scandal Point.
- Return back to the hotel for an overnight stay in Shimla.
- You will then be travelling through the rich forests of Deodar, breathtaking views of the valley, snow-covered mountain peaks and fast-flowing rivers.
- Once you reach Sarahan you will check in to the hotel and take some rest.
- Later in the evening, explore the small village of Sarahan with its slate-roofed houses that compose pictures of pastoral perfection and is surrounded by fields and orchards.
- Overnight stay in Sarahan.
- After a delicious breakfast, you will leave for one of the most beautiful views of Kinnaur Valley.
- Travel along the Sutlej river till Karcham from where you will take a right turn towards Sangla following the Baspa river.
- Home to a large number of Buddhists, Sangla, with its red apple orchards and luscious cherry trees, is bounded by strapping mountain slopes and sprawling forests.
- Overnight stay and dinner at the hotel in Sangla.
- Chitkul is the last inhabited village before the Indo-China border and here you can also visit the famous ‘Hindustan ka Akhri Dhaba’ for an amazing meal.
- After exploring the beauty of Chitkul, return back to Sangla.
- Overnight stay in Sangla.
- From Karcham take a right towards Powari which is another town at the banks of the river Satluj.
- At Powari take a left towards Reckong Peo, which is the main town of the Kinnaur district from where you will proceed to Kalpa.
- Spend the night in the beautiful Kalpa village overlooking the Kinnaur Kailash mountains.
- Overnight stay at camp/homestay in Kalpa.
- En route, you will be taking the Indo-Tiber Highway and pass through the Khab bridge that marks the confluence of Spiti and the Satluj River.
- Take a short stopover at Nako Lake and have lunch, after which you will be entering the Spiti Valley right as soon as you cross Sumdo.
- Just 3 Km after Sumdo, take a detour on the right through the gate to visit the 500-Year-Old Mummy in the Gue Village.
- You will then proceed towards Tabo where you will be spending the night at a hotel.
- On the way take a small detour towards the right to visit the tiny hamlet of Dhankar, perched high above the confluence of the Spiti and Pin River.
- If time permits, do take an hour’s climb above the village to visit the stunning turquoise Dhankar Tso or Dhankar Lake to enjoy stunning views of the valley.
- You will then start your drive towards the beautiful Pin Valley.
- Imagine a national park with an abundance of animals and birds, with some rare plant varieties, a river that gushes when it isn’t frozen and trekking opportunities for the adventure-seekers. The Pin Valley promises all this and more.
- You will be first visiting the Kungri Monastery and then the beautiful hamlet of Mudh, which is the last motorable village of the Pin Valley.
- Declared a national park in 1987, Pin Valley is home to at least 12 endangered snow leopards in addition to other animals indigenous to the region like the Siberian ibex, bharal, weasel, red fox, and marten.
- Birds such as the pika, griffon, golden eagle, bearded vulture, Chukor and Raven will be painting the skies with a pretty picture as you drive through the beautiful Pin Valley.
- You will drive to Kaza in the evening to spend the night at the hotel.
- First, you will be visiting the highest village in Asia, Komik, which literally translates to ‘eye of a snow cock’.
- You will then proceed to Hikkim for a visit to the world’s highest post office in the world and if possible, you may even meet the postmaster and hear his stories.
- After sending out a postcard, you will be driving to Langza, a village that is home to the ancient Lang Temple which is estimated to be around 1000 years old.
- You will then be proceeding towards the world-famous Ki Monastery nestled between the mountains in a bowl-shaped valley of the small village Langza in Spiti valley.
- After absorbing the beauty of this ancient marvel, you’ll further visit the high villages of Kibber and Chicham.
- Pass through the Chicham Bridge, the highest bridge in Asia, that offers awe-inspiring visuals of the valley below.
- Later in the evening, you will drive back to Kaza to spend the night at the hotel.
- The mystical and beautiful Chandratal Lake, with a striking backdrop of Chandra Bhaga mountain range, keeps changing its appearance throughout the day.
- You can take a stroll around capturing the colours of the beautiful Chandratal Lake, and then you will drive down to your campsite.
- You can enjoy a hot supper under the gaze of a million stars as you relax at the campsite after a wonderful day.
- Overnight stay at the camps near Chandratal Lake.
- You will pass through the newly built Atal Tunnel to reach Manali where you can choose to explore the markets shopping for souvenirs.
- Overnight Stay in Manali.
- You will visit the Tibetan Monastery which is not only a place of worship but also a Tibetan Culture Centre.
- Also visit Jagatsukh, a small village that houses old Shikara-style temples and Vashisht Kund which is a famous hot water sulphur spring.
- Then proceed to the Hadimba Devi Temple which is an ancient temple (around 450 years old) that is dedicated to Hadimba Devi, wife of one of the Pandava brothers Bhim.
- Go to Club House in the evening and spend leisure time at Mall Road.
- Return back to the hotel for an overnight stay in Manali.
- Once you reach Delhi, this marks the end of your memorable tour to Spiti Valley.
- For safety purposes, the tour is not recommended for women who are more than 3 months pregnant, anyone that has had major surgery, or has a broken leg/arm, has chronic back or neck pains, etc.
- Climatic conditions in the high altitudes vary from the plains; it is advisable that you take adequate time to get acclimatized to high altitudes.
- Consult a physician before undertaking the tour. Carry basic medications and a first-aid kit during the tour.
- It is recommended to carry enough warm clothes and the right kind of shoes for the tour. The advisable baggage weight is 60 litres as you might have to carry the luggage to the backup vehicle, the accommodation, etc.
- Rates may fluctuate with any change in services/hotels. The difference in the cost shall be borne by the client in case of any amendment in the package due to an increase in the number of guests, hotel change, etc., before the beginning of the trip.
- The hotels are subject to their availability. In case they are not available, the travellers will be accommodated in a property of similar standard.
- All the travellers are requested to carry a copy of their medical certificate (if any) with them.
- ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of booking, and also upon arrival. PAN card will not be considered as a valid address proof.
- Rates may fluctuate with any change in services/hotels. The difference in the cost shall be borne by the client in case of any amendment in the package due to an increase in the number of guests, hotel change, etc., before the beginning of the trip.
- GST is applicable to the package cost.
- Any breakage or damage of any items in the resort will be charged at actuals.
- All the travellers are requested to carry a copy of their medical certificate (if any) with them.
- Guidelines issued by the State-Government is to be followed. Social distancing to be maintained. Frequent hand sanitization and use of mask recommended.
- There will be a refundable security deposit per bike depending on the variant selected. Please ensure you pay that in advance and carry the receipt with you at all times to get a refund later.
- In case a rider leaves the bike in the middle of the trip, charges for re-transporting the bike to the destination will be borne by the rider.
- During a bike trip, in case the roads are blocked due to landslides or a reason that is beyond control, Vacation Kart will rearrange the itinerary for the travellers real-time, however, the cost of alternative accommodation will be borne by the customer as the hotels pre-booked execute their cancellation policies and are nonrefundable.
- Any fuel for the bikes, any charges for spares parts and damage caused to the bikes, etc. will be charged at extra.
- Check your bikes properly before every day's ride and keep the tour guide informed of the same.
- Always carry your driver's license, wear helmets and riding gear, etc., while riding a bike.
- Rescheduling Policy for Private (Standard & Deluxe Package) & Group Bookings: 1) If rescheduling is made 7 days after the Booking Date till 15 days prior to the Date of Travel then 30.0% of the total tour cost will be charged as rescheduling fees. | 2) If rescheduling is made 0 days to 15 days before the Date of Travel then 100.0% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees. | 3) If bookings are made 15 days before the Date of Travel no rescheduling & modifications will be made.
- Rescheduling Policy for Private (Super Deluxe) & Hotel Specific Bookings: No modification or Rescheduling will be catered. A standard cancellation policy will be applicable for such cases.
- Force Majeure: In cases of force majeure events (e.g., natural disasters, political unrest, or other unforeseeable circumstances), [Vacation Kart] reserves the right to reschedule Tours & treks or offer alternative itineraries to ensure the safety and well-being of clients and staff.
- Cancellation After Rescheduling: Clients who reschedule their tours or treks but later decide to cancel will be subject to our standard cancellation policy. Any rescheduling fees paid will be non-refundable.
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