5N6D Spiti Tour Luxury Experience 2027: From Kaza to 1 Home Village - Summer Scheduled Departure

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Majestic view of the Spiti River winding through arid terrain towards Chandra Taal, with towering mountain ranges as a backdrop.

"Through Valleys of Wind & Whisper with Masters of the Road"

This is your sign to finally mark Spiti Valley off your checklist! This tour is for specially for people who have been postponing their adventure to Spiti due to lack of holidays. This unique road trip is a convenient 5N6D, ex Manali covering every nook and corner of Spiti. From the most visited spots to some villages with only one house, we got you covered!

5N6D | Ex Manali | From Kaza to 1 home village of Spiti

Manali - Rangrik - Kaza - Key - Langza - Komik - Hikkim - TashiGang - Kibber - Chicham - Tabo - Dhankar - Chandratal - Manali

23 - 28 June

Highlights

✨4x4 Lux Roadtrip

✨Waterfall Dips

✨Historical Trivia

✨Local food & Culture

✨✨Handpicked Luxury Stays

✨✨✨Surprise Activity at a 1 Home Village

✨Star Gazing

✨✨Experienced Guides & trip leaders

After our winter Spiti expeditions, we're back with the summer edition, to see what happens before the snow and why. This 5N6D loop from Manali takes you over Kunzum La along the old trade routes, through thousand-year-old monasteries, and into a local home to watch a Spitian family get ready for winter. Dive into our luxurious yet authentic road trip edition curated with our expertise since 2018 in these cold deserts of Himalayas. Our meticulously crafted itinerary along seasons and local interaction, handpicked with stays, promises to leave you in awe and unleash the explorer within you!

Village of Komik

So what is so special about Spiti in Summer :-

Besides it's convenient access from Manali via Kunzum - La in only 5N6D, Spiti is a buzzing region to be in summer. Why? - You may ask - Isnt it like any other destination in the Himalayas where tourists want to be? Well, not for us. Summer in Spiti isn't holiday season for the people who live here. It's the season of work. They say in the Mountains you are always preparing! Peas and barley in the fields, firewood and dung hauled up onto the flat rooftops, kitchens stocked for six months of snow. In Spiti, summer is for winter. And we will be the witness of a household who would be silently preparing for the winter an attempt to bring you closer to what Summer Spiti is really about :) Spiti, also means “The Middle Land”, between Tibet and India — and its history is just as rich as its landscape. For centuries, it has been a cultural crossroads, deeply influenced by Tibetan Buddhism and ancient Indian kingdoms. Once a part of the Western Tibetan empire, Spiti was a vital trade and pilgrimage route connecting Tibet, Ladakh, and Kinnaur.

Its remote monasteries — like Tabo, over 1,000 years old and often called the Ajanta of the Himalayas, and Key Monastery, perched like a fortress on a hill — are living museums of Indo-Tibetan art, scripture, and architecture.

In the 19th century, Spiti came under British colonial control, but its cultural heartbeat remained untouched. Even today, it feels frozen in time — its traditions, mud-brick villages, and ancient rituals still echo the rhythm of a bygone era. More on this when we meet! :)

Itinerary :- Your Summer Spiti Trip from Manali

Village of Rangrik

Day 1 -🏞️✨ Arrival in Manali — Where Stories Begin and Air Gets Lighter

{ Arrive at Handpicked Boutique Stay in Manali, Relax , Walk to Waterfall, Unwind }

Welcome to Manali, your cocoon of calm in the buzzing heart of the Himalayas. Tucked into a lush valley of pine forests, gushing waterfalls, and timeless trails, Manali is not just a stopover — it’s the pause before the pulse quickens.

Once a crucial waypoint on the ancient Silk Route, and now the stylish front porch of the Trans-Himalayas, Manali has played host to monks, merchants, mountaineers — and now, you.

As you breathe in this crisp mountain air, let your body acclimatize and your senses recalibrate. This valley isn’t in a rush, and neither should you be. Stroll through apple orchards, sip warm drinks under cedar trees, or simply do nothing — luxuriously.

Tomorrow, we climb. But today, we arrive — slowly, soulfully.

• Check in at your stay, amidst apple orchards. Rest & Enjoy the breathtaking and unobstructive views of the North Wall (Pir Pranjal & Dhauladhar Range) and the endless orchard plantations.

• Meet your host, Kanupriya, the team & other participants.

• By afternoon head for a short hike to a nearby waterfall for a dip aiding in acclimatization before we cross the wall.

• Head back to the stay and freshen up.

• Dinner at the stay only.

• o/n Manali

Your stay in Spiti

Day 2 - 🛻💫 From Clifftop Chaos to Cosmic Calm: A Drive into Spiti

{ Manali to Rangrik, Kaza via Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel & Kunzum La (4,550 mts Pass)}

Buckle up for a 6–7 hour journey through ever-shifting landscapes — from lush valleys to stark, high-altitude deserts — all within a single Indian state. Today’s drive is an unfolding canvas of changing hues, dramatic terrains, and layered cultures, as we trace ancient trade routes that once carried salt, silk, and stories.

This is no ordinary road trip. Expect dramatic cliff-hugging roads, glacial rivers shimmering under open skies, and Himalayan passes that rise gently into the realm of clouds.

By evening, we arrive at our serene sanctuary — a handcrafted boutique hideout in Rangrik, just 10 minutes from Kaza, yet worlds away in energy. We’ll call this luxury lodge — lovingly nicknamed “The Abode Made by God” — home for the next three days.

Here, luxury is not about opulence, but presence — sunrise chai with Himalayan finches, sunset strolls through pea fields, and a million-star sky show every night. The pace is intentionally unhurried, the experience deeply grounding.

Did you know? Spiti has two doors. For most of the year, the only road in is up the Sutlej through Kinnaur. Kunzum La, the pass we cross today, opens only in summer, once the snow lets go, which is what makes a summer Spiti trip from Manali possible at all. For the rest of the year this road simply doesn't exist, and Spiti and Lahaul stop being neighbours.

• 187 kms | 6-7 Hrs

• After an early breakfast, depart for Rangrik, a small hamlet near Kaza, in the surreal valley of Spiti. Watch the tree line recede into the rolling cold deserts of Himalayas painted in striking colors and geometry.

• Check into your luxury cottage stay and enjoy the expanse of the Trans Himalayas with a freshly brewed cup of coffee.

• Dinner at the stay following a casual chat on history and the itinerary by the bonfire to warm up for tomorrow.

• o/n Rangrik

Village of Lagza

 Day 3 🌌📮– The Highest of Highs: A Day in the Sky

{Day trip to Tabo, Dhankar, Langza, Hikkim, Komik and Kaza town}

Today, we rise — not just in altitude, but in perspective.

Welcome to what we call the “World’s Highest Day”, where we time-travel through ancient seabeds, age-old monasteries, and timeless villages perched closer to the clouds than the earth. It’s a day that blends geology, spirituality, and soul in the surreal landscape of Spiti.

We begin in Tabo, home to the oldest living monastery in India — a sanctuary of mud walls and murals so divine, it's been called the Ajanta-Ellora of the Himalayas. From there, we ascend to Dhankar, a cliff-top monastery that once served as a fort — its panoramic silence speaking louder than words.

As the road winds upward, so does the wonder. In Langza, sea fossils whisper tales of a time when these mighty mountains were ocean floors. In Hikkim, we pause to post a love note from the highest post office in the world — a moment both playful and profound. Then it's on to Komik, one of the highest inhabited villages on Earth, where the air is thin, but the beauty is overwhelming.

And somewhere in between, you'll notice it — the quiet hum of Spiti working its way into your being. It's in the wind, the wide skies, and the sudden stillness that reminds you: you’re exactly where you're meant to be, ending our day in the contrasting town of Kaza with its glittering streets and charm.

Did you know? Spiti gets one crop a year, so water is precious. Many villages share it turn by turn under a system called chu-rey, often managed by women the village appoints, so every field gets its fair share. Green peas are the cash crop and go all the way to Delhi; barley and black peas are still grown to feed the family.

• After breakfast, head for full day sightseeing at the most famous and not to be missed spots of Spiti.

• Kaza bazaar for night life.

• Dinner at the stay following a guided star gazing session.

• o/n Rangrik

Pictures after a fun evening with local women

🏔️🌈 Day 4 – Of Monks, Bridges & a Village of One

{Key Monastery, Kibber, Chicham, Tashi gang & A Surprise:)}

Today is a journey not just through space, but through stillness. We begin with a sunrise visit to the majestic Key Monastery, Spiti’s most iconic spiritual stronghold — where monks chant as the morning light spills over the valley.

From there, we move to Kibber, famed for winter snow leopard sightings, where even the rocks seem to hold secrets. Then it’s on to Chicham, home to the highest suspended bridge in India, an engineering marvel that casually hangs over Himalayan gorges like it’s no big deal.

Next, we ascend to the whimsical village of Tashigang, where just three homes stand guard under skies streaked with rainbows. It’s one of those places where silence feels sacred, and time forgets to tick.

And just when you think the day can’t surprise you further — we take you to the only village that redefines the word remote. With just one home, one family, and a universe of quiet, this invites you into the philosophy of Shunya — the richness of zero, of less, of pure presence.

We won’t say much more — because today’s finale is a surprise experience that can only be felt, not described.

Did you know? Long before tourism, a trade fair called Ladarcha (locally Jhingdui, "a gathering of traders") was held every July on a ground near Chicham. Changpa nomads came over the Parang La (5,578 m) from Ladakh with wool and pashmina, Khampa traders brought salt from Tibet, the Pin valley brought its horses, and Spitians traded their barley for all of it.

• After breakfast, head for full day sightseeing at the most famous and not to be missed spots of Spiti.

• Followed by a surprise activity in the robust village, with the one and only family!

• o/n Rangrik

Chandrataal

🌙🏕 Day 5 – Chandrataal: A Night with the Moon on Earth

{Chandrataal | 4250 mts | 4-5 hrs via Kunzum la}

Today, we chase reflections — not just in water, but within.

Our road leads to Chandrataal, the celestial crescent of Spiti, where snow-fed streams gather in a sacred hush. This is no ordinary lake — it’s nature’s own reservoir, silently sustaining life downstream while gifting us a moment of stillness above it all.

Set at over 14,000 feet, Chandrataal is both story and sanctuary. In the short summer months, Gaddi shepherds bring their flocks here, grazing on the alpine marsh that yields the finest wool. The air carries legends: walk a full circle around the lake, they say, and you'll wash away the weight of what no longer belongs.

And tonight, we camp by its shores. Beneath a sky dense with stars and beside waters that mirror the moon, luxury takes a new shape — raw, rare, and real.

This isn’t just a stay — it’s a sacred pause.

Did you know? In 2025, UNESCO recognised this landscape (Chandratal, Pin Valley, Kibber and beyond) as India's first Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve. Tread lightly; you're camping inside it tonight.

• After early breakfast, head to Chandrataal.

• Evening to liesure with star gazing

• Dinner at Camps

• o/n Chandrataal Camping Ground

A typical house stuffed for winter with hay in Demul

🚙🌲 Day 6 – Descent to Manali: The Road Home

{Chandrataal to Manali | 111kms | 4-5 Hrs}

All journeys, no matter how soul-stirring, must find their way back.

Today, we begin our return to Manali — a slow descent from Spiti’s wild silence to the familiar rhythm of pine-lined roads and soft civilization. With every curve, you’ll carry home more than photographs: stories etched in rock, starlight, and stillness.

As we roll back through the mountains, let the memories settle. The monasteries, the moonscapes, the one-house village, and that unforgettable night under a billion stars — it all comes with you.

Your hosts will escort you back to Manali, where you may choose to stay on and bask a little longer in boutique comfort — or head home with your heart slightly heavier and your spirit infinitely lighter.

Because Spiti never really lets you go.It simply waits for your return.

Did you know? The old Ladarcha fair at Chicham stopped after 1962, when the Tibetan traders could no longer cross. It was revived in the 1980s in Kaza and is held every August as Spiti's biggest festival. And every November, traders from Spiti, Kinnaur and Lahaul once went down to the Lavi fair at Rampur, which traces back to a Bushahr–Tibet trade treaty of around 1679–84. It still runs today. Reasons to come back.

• After early breakfast, head to Manali.

• Drop at Mall Road / Manali Bus Stand by 12-1 PM

• o/n NA

Trip Ends!

Pea Harvesting in June

DETAILS

Cost Per Person: 

1. Indian Tourist on SUV & Double Sharing Basis - 52,000/- +5% Gst

2. Indian Tourist on Suv & Single Sharing Basis - 64,000/- +5% Gst

3. Self Drive Indian Tourist on Double Sharing Basis - 40,000/- +5% Gst

4. Self Drive Indian Tourist on Single Sharing Basis - 52,000/- +5% Gst

Please note - We provide assistance for your onward journey on request.

Package Includes:‐

• Accommodation on double sharing basis in 4* Stays and deluxe Luxury camps.

• Meal inclusions - breakfast and dinner included for entire trip i.e. from Day 1 Dinner to Day 6 Breakfast

• All transportation by Jimny 4x4 & Innova.

• Inner line permit included.

• Local guides and trip leaders – their allowances etc

Please note - All stays are subjected to availability. If not, a similar accommodation will be provided.

Package does not Include: ‐

• Any Airfare

• Any other meal

• Expenses of sight-seeing, adventure activity, personal nature like laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, gratuities etc.

• Any Insurance

• Any expenses incurred due to delays owing to Force Majeure conditions or unforeseen circumstances

• Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

Please go through the Terms & Conditions & booking details -

1. To book your trip with us please have 50% of the trip cost+ 5 % gst as advance in the given account details :- 

Kanupriya Raniwala

S.B.I. Bank

Current Acc. 32844391790

Chavni Branch, Kota

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Upi - travel.a.i.p@oksbi 

Gpay - 8172047843 

2. Balance payment of 50% + 5% gst to be done 7 days before the trip commencement date positively.

3. In case of covid state isolation (only) we will have your payment retained with us as a credit note which could be used anytime with 1 year from your trip date.

4. incase you choose to cancel from your side for any reason then -

    A. Any date change to be intimated at least 15 days before the trip date. (we will see in our capacity what can be done) - Not valid for scheduled departures.

    B. 50% Refund will be generated 30days before the trip date.

    C. 25% Refund will be generated 20 days before the trip date.

    D. 15% Refund will be generated between 7 and 19 days before the trip

    E. No refund 7 days before the trip date.

5. For scheduled departures - We accept replacement with a participant proposed by the already confirmed participant, incase the confirmed participant wants to cancel. If not the above policy will be followed.

6. Booking will be initiated after we receive a receipt of the Payment.

Please note - 

1. No rooms / property has been blocked at the moment. After confirmation through 50% advance, only then the blocking of rooms will start which is subjected to availability at the time of confirmation.  (in this case will revive all our past bookings on confirmed dates)

2. The itinerary and cost is subjected to change depending on availability of mentioned properties at the time of confirmation through advance.

3. Any chance of reroute during the tour due to climate change will be charged extra in consent with the driver.

4. In case of any misbehavior / misconduct / discrepancy / demeanor or any kind of foul intention presented by guest towards any member of the team, hotel staff or driver can result in discontinuation of the tour subjected to immediate effect without any refund.

5. The tour is for guests with good average fitness. Most spots are covered by car, however we expect guests to be comfortable walking in markets, villages and to sight seeing points from the parking.

Do & Don’ts.

1.  On Arrival please rest for 24 Hours, as you are travelling to High Altitude and would need time to      acclimatize.

2.   Have plenty of drinking water or any kind of liquid (except alcohol)

3.   While visiting any Gompa, Please take a Lamas Permission for Photo or Video Shoot.

4.   Please wear proper clothing while visiting Gompas.

5.   For Females: No Open Hair, Short Skirts or any Short Dresses allowed at Gompa.

6.   For Males: No Short Pants or Sleeveless allowed at Gompa.

7.   Please follow Gompa Rules while visiting.

8.   Kindly follow the instructions of your trip leader for a smooth trip.

11. One must have a valid Government Approved ID cards to be submitted on arrival.

Note: Please don’t forgot to take suggestion of your Family Doctor before visiting Ladakh for any kind of medicines

Recommended Medicines:

* Avomine–Vomiting.

* D Cold –Illness / Combiflam–Body Pain.

* Vicks Balm.

* Diamox(250mg) –For High Altitude / High Pressure.

* Saridon–Headache.

* Personal Medicines if any.

* GluconD / Electralpowder & Camphor.

* Bandage, cotton, Dettol, Betadine, burnol, violin spray, crepe bandages, scissors.

* Dependel M

* Strepsils

* Vicks inhaler

Essentials

•T‐SHIRTS (preferably dry‐fits)

 •TRACK LOWERS

•SWEAT SHIRT

•SHORTS

•A GOOD PAIR OF WALKING SHOES (Avoid Brand New!)

•SUN CAP

•SUNSCREEN, minimum 50spf

•SUN GLASSES

•LIGHT GOOSE FEATHER JACKET

•PERSONAL MEDICATION –if any

 •BACKPACK OR DAY PACK (1 PC PER PERSON) TO KEEP THE TOUR LIGHT

•SOCKS –Cotton

•FLEECE INNER

•REFILLABLE WATER BOTTLE

•FLEECE INNER

Regards,

Team Travel AIP (Instagram @travel.a.i.p)

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