8 Nights 9 Days Winter Spiti Tour via Chitkul, Rakcham & Kaza (4×4 SUV)

Transport Included

Sightseeing Included

Stay Included

Meals Included

Flight Included

Overview

Snow-Covered Villages, Ancient Monasteries & Himalayan Adventure – December to March

This 8 Nights 9 Days Winter Spiti Tour Package via Chitkul and Rakcham is built for snow-lovers, photographers, creators, and offbeat travellers who want the complete Himalayan winter experience. Starting from Shimla, this circuit takes you through the whitewashed apple orchards of Rakcham, the postcard-perfect village of Chitkul, and onward to the high-altitude deserts of Spiti.

From frozen rivers and monasteries to fossil villages and the world’s highest post office, every destination is wrapped in winter magic. You’ll travel in a sturdy 4×4 SUV, stay in warm, curated homestays, and enjoy hot meals in the coldest of landscapes.

Whether you’re a couple looking for a snowy escape, a solo traveller craving silence, or a group of friends chasing snow leopards, this package is your ultimate winter journey through Himachal’s best-kept secrets.

Itinerary

Day 1: Overnight Transfer from Delhi / Chandigarh to Shimla
Board your overnight vehicle from Delhi or Chandigarh and begin the journey towards the Himalayas.

Day 2: Shimla to Chitkul via Sangla & Rakcham
• Scenic drive via Kufri, Narkanda, and Karcham Dam
• Tea break at Rakcham with panoramic snow views
• Reach Chitkul – India’s last inhabited village before the Indo-Tibet border
• Sunset walk by the frozen Baspa River
• Overnight stay in a wooden homestay

Day 3: Chitkul to Tabo via Nako & Khab Sangam
• Visit the beautiful Nako Lake (partially frozen)
• Stop at Khab Sangam – confluence of Sutlej and Spiti rivers
• Reach Tabo by evening, optional monastery visit
• Overnight at a cozy guesthouse

Day 4: Tabo to Kaza via Dhankar Monastery
• Morning visit to the 1,000-year-old Tabo Monastery
• Short stop at Dhankar – perched on a clifftop overlooking frozen rivers
• Arrive in Kaza and check in to a heated homestay

Day 5: Kaza to Langza, Hikkim & Komik
• Full-day winter drive to high-altitude villages
• Send a postcard from the world’s highest post office at Hikkim
• Explore Langza’s fossil valley and Komik – Asia’s highest village
• Return to Kaza by evening

Day 6: Key Monastery, Kibber & Chicham Bridge (if accessible)
• Morning prayers at Key Monastery
• Drive to Kibber village – possible snow leopard sightings
• Optional visit to Chicham Bridge – the highest in Asia
• Return to Kaza for overnight stay

Day 7: Kaza to Kalpa via Gue Village
• Stop at Gue Monastery – see the ancient preserved mummy
• Reach Kalpa by evening for views of Kinnaur Kailash
• Overnight stay in Kalpa

Day 8: Kalpa to Shimla
• Sunrise view of the snow-covered peaks
• Return drive to Shimla with stops for food and photos
• Check into hotel for the night or board Volvo bus to Delhi (optional)

Day 9: Departure from Shimla to Delhi / Chandigarh

Inclusions

4×4 SUV with snow-trained driver
8 nights accommodation in heated homestays or hotels
Daily breakfast and dinner (MAP plan)
Permits, tolls, driver expenses, and parking
First-aid kit, snow chains, oxygen cylinder (on request)
Local guide on Kaza excursions
On-trip support and emergency backup

Exclusions

Lunches, snacks, and drinks
Entry fees to monasteries or heritage sites
Optional wildlife/photo add-ons
Personal expenses: tips, shopping, etc.
Anything not mentioned in “Inclusions”

Policies

Booking Policy
• 25% advance to confirm the booking
• Remaining 75% due 3 days before departure

Cancellation Policy
• 30+ days before departure: 90% refund
• 15–29 days: 50% refund
• Less than 15 days: No refund
• Weather cancellations: Full credit offered for future travel

Refund Timeline
• Processed within 7–10 working days

Payment Options
• UPI, bank transfer, credit/debit card
• Full payment required for last-minute bookings

Starting from INR ₹26,999 / person

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