Winter Spiti Snow Drive
Itinerary 7 nights/8 days
Fix Departure Dates -
6 Jan , 18 Jan, 23 Jan, 2 Feb, 14 Feb, 28 Feb, 6 March 2020
Terrain: Tarmac, Off-road, Ice and Snow
Climate: Very Harsh temperature upto -25
Accommodation: Hotel, Guest House & Home stays on twin to multiple share basis
Participants to be physically fit and well acclimatised.
As we will be staying in home stays in spiti we have to respect their indigenous lifestyle and behave to highest moral values.
Please find below the itinerary for 4*4 Snow Drive and Motor Bikes Expedition.
Day 1 Arrival at Narkanda
Our Camps at Narkanda, awaits your arrival, followed by check in. Enjoy the rest of the evening with bonfire, music and choice of Bar-b-Q on request . followed by dinner.
Day 2 Narkanda- Sarahan 100 Km
After breakfast and a briefing session brace yourself for a exciting snow drive and visit Baga Sarahan as we take a turn few kilometers before Rampur and drive on snow clad roads with alternative views every now and then. Get accustomed to road blockages and been snow struck. The landscape is beautiful yet enthralling and looks like a painting gone live. Baga Sarahan beats the views of Switzerland or Khajjiar and looks magnificent in winters. Overnight camping/cottage stay with bonfire and music.
Day 3 Baga Sarahn to Sangla Valley and Chitkul (162km)
Behold yourself for the thrill as we drive today on snow laden roads and chilly weather. Once been called the most dangerous roads on the planet but now improved by the government. As we drive alongside the satuj river to enter the beautiful Sangla Valley of Kinnaur. Overnight homestay, be prepared for some kinnauri surprises like home made apple or plum wine.
Day 4- Sangla Valley to Tabo/ (178km)
After visiting Chitkul (The last village of India situated at 3500 Meters) with breath-taking views alongside Baspa River if the route is accessible ofcourse, we will visit Tabo after clicking some pictures of the mesmerizing crystal clear Nako Lake, enroute we will also cross Sumdo checkpost from where the International Border of Tibet (Formally Republic of China) is merely 12 kilometers away. Tabo Monastery is more than a 1000 years old and is also called as Ajanta of Himalayas due to it’s great murals and paintings. The landscape, the building and the ancient architecture of the Buddhist is simply spell binding. Be ready to click a lot of pictures if you are a connoisseur of Arts and Architecture. Overnight at Guest House in Tabo.
Fix Departure Dates -
6 Jan , 18 Jan, 23 Jan, 2 Feb, 14 Feb, 28 Feb, 6 March 2020
Terrain: Tarmac, Off-road, Ice and Snow
Climate: Very Harsh temperature upto -25
Accommodation: Hotel, Guest House & Home stays on twin to multiple share basis
Participants to be physically fit and well acclimatised.
As we will be staying in home stays in spiti we have to respect their indigenous lifestyle and behave to highest moral values.
Please find below the itinerary for 4*4 Snow Drive and Motor Bikes Expedition.
Day 1 Arrival at Narkanda
Our Camps at Narkanda, awaits your arrival, followed by check in. Enjoy the rest of the evening with bonfire, music and choice of Bar-b-Q on request . followed by dinner.
Day 2 Narkanda- Sarahan 100 Km
After breakfast and a briefing session brace yourself for a exciting snow drive and visit Baga Sarahan as we take a turn few kilometers before Rampur and drive on snow clad roads with alternative views every now and then. Get accustomed to road blockages and been snow struck. The landscape is beautiful yet enthralling and looks like a painting gone live. Baga Sarahan beats the views of Switzerland or Khajjiar and looks magnificent in winters. Overnight camping/cottage stay with bonfire and music.
Day 3 Baga Sarahn to Sangla Valley and Chitkul (162km)
Behold yourself for the thrill as we drive today on snow laden roads and chilly weather. Once been called the most dangerous roads on the planet but now improved by the government. As we drive alongside the satuj river to enter the beautiful Sangla Valley of Kinnaur. Overnight homestay, be prepared for some kinnauri surprises like home made apple or plum wine.
Day 4- Sangla Valley to Tabo/ (178km)
After visiting Chitkul (The last village of India situated at 3500 Meters) with breath-taking views alongside Baspa River if the route is accessible ofcourse, we will visit Tabo after clicking some pictures of the mesmerizing crystal clear Nako Lake, enroute we will also cross Sumdo checkpost from where the International Border of Tibet (Formally Republic of China) is merely 12 kilometers away. Tabo Monastery is more than a 1000 years old and is also called as Ajanta of Himalayas due to it’s great murals and paintings. The landscape, the building and the ancient architecture of the Buddhist is simply spell binding. Be ready to click a lot of pictures if you are a connoisseur of Arts and Architecture. Overnight at Guest House in Tabo.
Day 5- Tabo-Kunzum-Kaza-Langza and Kye Monastery.
After breakfast and monastery visit we will head for Kunzum Pass which will be covered under thick blanket of snow. The pass remains inaccessible for most part of the year (7 months). We wont be able to reach the mighty Kunzum at 4800 Meters but still it’s going be to be an adventurous feat as we will our test our driving skills under heaps of snow. The surrounding views will be breath-taking and very rare souls will be able to see such views as there would be heaps of snow everywhere in winters. If road permits we will visit Kibber and Kye Monastery on our return. Overnight stay in Kaza
Day 6 Kaza - Kalpa (196km)
Today we drive back towards Kinnaur. We will stay in a hotel/guest house today with amazing view of snow covered massif in front of us.
Today we will retrace our wheels back to Kinnaur, however this time we will visit Recong Peo (administrative capital of Kinnaur) and Kalpa. Enjoy the mighty views of the holy kinner Kailash from Kalpa, visit suicide point, Roghi Village. Overnight stay in guest house.
Day 7 Kinnaur(Kalpa)- Narkanda (162km)
We will return back to our camps in Narkanda after this amazing feat which not many of the adventurists can claim to achieve in these months of the year of Winters. We will celebrate the amazing feat as a party awaits for us in Narkanda. Evening enjoy dance, music and bonfire at our camps.
Day 8 Narkanda- Shimla and Back
Time to head back home with tonnes of beautiful memories.
After breakfast and monastery visit we will head for Kunzum Pass which will be covered under thick blanket of snow. The pass remains inaccessible for most part of the year (7 months). We wont be able to reach the mighty Kunzum at 4800 Meters but still it’s going be to be an adventurous feat as we will our test our driving skills under heaps of snow. The surrounding views will be breath-taking and very rare souls will be able to see such views as there would be heaps of snow everywhere in winters. If road permits we will visit Kibber and Kye Monastery on our return. Overnight stay in Kaza
Day 6 Kaza - Kalpa (196km)
Today we drive back towards Kinnaur. We will stay in a hotel/guest house today with amazing view of snow covered massif in front of us.
Today we will retrace our wheels back to Kinnaur, however this time we will visit Recong Peo (administrative capital of Kinnaur) and Kalpa. Enjoy the mighty views of the holy kinner Kailash from Kalpa, visit suicide point, Roghi Village. Overnight stay in guest house.
Day 7 Kinnaur(Kalpa)- Narkanda (162km)
We will return back to our camps in Narkanda after this amazing feat which not many of the adventurists can claim to achieve in these months of the year of Winters. We will celebrate the amazing feat as a party awaits for us in Narkanda. Evening enjoy dance, music and bonfire at our camps.
Day 8 Narkanda- Shimla and Back
Time to head back home with tonnes of beautiful memories.
A) Total Price for 7N/8 Days – Rs 35000 + 5% GST (Includes seat in our 4x4 vehicles or Royal Enfield Bike, Backup, Fuel, all meals and stay).
For personal vehicles and motorbikes – Price is Rs 22000/- + 5% GST (Excludes Fuel)
B) For 4N/5 Days Kinnaur (Narkanda, Sangla, Chitkul, Kalpa) Tour – Price is Rs 22000/- (Includes 4x4 vehicles, Fuel, all meals and stay)
For personal vehicles and motorbikes – Price is Rs 14999/- + 5% GST (Excludes Fuel)
C) For 2N/3 Days Narkanda & Chanshal Snow Drive Tour – Price is Rs 9500/- (Includes 4x4 vehicles, Fuel, all meals and stay)
For personal vehicles and motorbikes) Price is Rs 6999/- + 5% GST (Excludes Fuel)
Pick up and drop Narkanda (60 kilometers from Queen of Hills, Shimla)
D) For Snow Drive, Igloo Stay and Skiing in Hamta Valley, Manali
Price is Rs 12500 for 2n/3 Days (Includes 4x4 Vehicles, Igloo Stay, Fuel, all meals and skiing)
For Personal Vehicle 2n/3 Days (Includes Igloo Stay, all meals, skiing) - Rs 8500/-
Also contact for custom packages and requirements.
For personal vehicles and motorbikes – Price is Rs 22000/- + 5% GST (Excludes Fuel)
B) For 4N/5 Days Kinnaur (Narkanda, Sangla, Chitkul, Kalpa) Tour – Price is Rs 22000/- (Includes 4x4 vehicles, Fuel, all meals and stay)
For personal vehicles and motorbikes – Price is Rs 14999/- + 5% GST (Excludes Fuel)
C) For 2N/3 Days Narkanda & Chanshal Snow Drive Tour – Price is Rs 9500/- (Includes 4x4 vehicles, Fuel, all meals and stay)
For personal vehicles and motorbikes) Price is Rs 6999/- + 5% GST (Excludes Fuel)
Pick up and drop Narkanda (60 kilometers from Queen of Hills, Shimla)
D) For Snow Drive, Igloo Stay and Skiing in Hamta Valley, Manali
Price is Rs 12500 for 2n/3 Days (Includes 4x4 Vehicles, Igloo Stay, Fuel, all meals and skiing)
For Personal Vehicle 2n/3 Days (Includes Igloo Stay, all meals, skiing) - Rs 8500/-
Also contact for custom packages and requirements.
Inclusions and Safety Instructions are as follow:-
Ø Lunch during travel will be of juices, fruits, dry fruits and cookies, be prepared to carry as much dry eatables you can.
ØWe will carry oxygen cylinders, medical kit and all other ancillary equipment. Still the word of the organizing team will be final in case of emergencies and disasters.
Ø Our Team Leader, Food Van and helper will accompany throughout the trip.
Ø For your individual vehicles, participants only will be responsible for breakdowns and maintenance.
Ø We will be not be responsible for accidents and casualties in case of self driven vehicles.
INCLUSIONS
Ø Lead Car and Backup Car
Φ 4x4 Jeeps, Gypsies, Endeavor, Bolero
Ø Boarding & Lodging
Ø Housekeeping and Kitchen Van
Ø Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Ø Camping Tents
Ø (Twin sharing) with mattress.
Ø Portable Toilets with Toiletries.
Ø Medical Kit (First Aid Only)
Ø And of course Bonfire and Bar-B-Que
DO’s & DON’Ts
Ø Do not DRINK & DRIVE.
Ø Do not stay out after it gets too dark, the wildlife may surprise you.
Ø Himalayas are an eco-sensitive zone. You can contribute by keeping carbon footprints as low as possible.
Ø Do not use and discard polythene/plastics/ other such hazardous material.
Ø Always insist on SAFETY BEFORE SPEED.
Ø If your driver is driving dangerously, refuse to travel with him.
Ø Report to us immediately.
Ø Do keep portable fresh drinking water with you all the time. If having water from outside, take only mineral water bottles and ensure that the seal is not broken. Even in restaurants, take bottled mineral water only and not the water served there.
Ø The change of water may cause an upset stomach.
Ø Do carry canned juice.
Ø In order to avoid dehydration drink fluids.
Ø Make it a habit to wear a cap or a scarf and apply sun screen while roaming in the sun and cover your head and ears to protect from the cold breeze.
Ø Always maintain a first aid kit with all the necessary medicines, adhesive bandages, thermometer, water purification tablets, antibiotics, antiseptic creams, petroleum jellies like vaseline etc.
Ø Lunch during travel will be of juices, fruits, dry fruits and cookies, be prepared to carry as much dry eatables you can.
ØWe will carry oxygen cylinders, medical kit and all other ancillary equipment. Still the word of the organizing team will be final in case of emergencies and disasters.
Ø Our Team Leader, Food Van and helper will accompany throughout the trip.
Ø For your individual vehicles, participants only will be responsible for breakdowns and maintenance.
Ø We will be not be responsible for accidents and casualties in case of self driven vehicles.
INCLUSIONS
Ø Lead Car and Backup Car
Φ 4x4 Jeeps, Gypsies, Endeavor, Bolero
Ø Boarding & Lodging
Ø Housekeeping and Kitchen Van
Ø Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Ø Camping Tents
Ø (Twin sharing) with mattress.
Ø Portable Toilets with Toiletries.
Ø Medical Kit (First Aid Only)
Ø And of course Bonfire and Bar-B-Que
DO’s & DON’Ts
Ø Do not DRINK & DRIVE.
Ø Do not stay out after it gets too dark, the wildlife may surprise you.
Ø Himalayas are an eco-sensitive zone. You can contribute by keeping carbon footprints as low as possible.
Ø Do not use and discard polythene/plastics/ other such hazardous material.
Ø Always insist on SAFETY BEFORE SPEED.
Ø If your driver is driving dangerously, refuse to travel with him.
Ø Report to us immediately.
Ø Do keep portable fresh drinking water with you all the time. If having water from outside, take only mineral water bottles and ensure that the seal is not broken. Even in restaurants, take bottled mineral water only and not the water served there.
Ø The change of water may cause an upset stomach.
Ø Do carry canned juice.
Ø In order to avoid dehydration drink fluids.
Ø Make it a habit to wear a cap or a scarf and apply sun screen while roaming in the sun and cover your head and ears to protect from the cold breeze.
Ø Always maintain a first aid kit with all the necessary medicines, adhesive bandages, thermometer, water purification tablets, antibiotics, antiseptic creams, petroleum jellies like vaseline etc.
Dont forget to bring extremely warm woolens as well as
Antiseptic Alcohol Based Hand Wash
Sun Block with high protection factor
Sleeping Bag, warm light weight clothing, feather jacket, thermals, woolen socks, woolen caps, face guard, dark sun glasses of good quality to prevent snow blindness. 60-70 litre rucksack or a small travel bag, scarf, monkey caps to protect neck, ears, towel, snow boots and finally ear plugs to protect against snoring roommaters.
For any further query, please feel free to contact us
HolidayDada Tours & Adventure
Sagar - +91 7807289392, 7559623023
Email 💻: contactus@holidaydada.com
Antiseptic Alcohol Based Hand Wash
Sun Block with high protection factor
Sleeping Bag, warm light weight clothing, feather jacket, thermals, woolen socks, woolen caps, face guard, dark sun glasses of good quality to prevent snow blindness. 60-70 litre rucksack or a small travel bag, scarf, monkey caps to protect neck, ears, towel, snow boots and finally ear plugs to protect against snoring roommaters.
For any further query, please feel free to contact us
HolidayDada Tours & Adventure
Sagar - +91 7807289392, 7559623023
Email 💻: contactus@holidaydada.com
