Spiti Valley - Winter Tour

• Mumbai/Surat/Vadodara: Board Paschim Express (12925) at 11:25 AM (Friday)
• Pune: Board Sampark Kranti (12629) at 08:45 AM (Friday)
• Ahmedabad: Board the Ashram Express on Friday
• Hyderabad: Board Telangana Express on Friday
• Nagpur: Board Kerala SF Express on Friday
• Bangalore: Board Sampark Kranti (12629) at 02:45 PM (Thursday)

👉 Note: Train tickets will be confirmed or RAC (half window seat) as per availability at booking. For last-minute bookings, seat adjustments may be required.

🍽 Meals: None

• Morning arrival in Delhi. Free time for local sightseeing or rest (hotel at own cost).
• Travelers arriving by flight ✈️ can check into nearby hotels (own expense) to freshen up.
• 11:00 PM pickup from Majnu Ka Tilla – group briefing before departure.
• Begin an overnight Volvo journey to Shimla. Dinner halt at dhaba (self-expense).

🍽 Meals: None

• Early morning arrival at Shimla, continue drive to Sangla Valley.
• Stop at the Kinnaur Gate – perfect for photos 📸.
• Evening arrival at Sangla/Chitkul, check in, relax & dinner.
• Overnight stay in Chitkul/Sangla.

🍽 Meals: Dinner

• Morning visit to Chitkul, the last village on the Indo-Tibet trade route.
• Continue journey via Nako Village & Lake 🏞️.
• Witness the Khab Sangam, where the Spiti & Sutlej rivers meet (Sutlej originates from Mansarovar in Tibet).
• Evening arrival at Tabo, check in at a homestay.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

• Explore the 1,000-year-old Tabo Monastery with wall paintings & mud statues.
• Visit Dhankar Monastery, perched on a cliff with stunning valley views.
• Evening drive to Kaza, the headquarters of Spiti Valley.
• Overnight stay in a homestay.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

• Visit Key Monastery – the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Spiti, known for rare manuscripts & murals.
• Cross Chicham Bridge, Asia’s highest suspension bridge 🌉.
• Explore Kibber Village, famous for barren beauty & snow leopard habitat.
• Evening prayer at Kaza Monastery.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

• Morning drive to Komic Gompa at the world’s highest motorable village (15,050 ft).
• Explore Langza, famous for its giant Buddha statue & fossils.
• Visit Hikkim, home to the world’s highest post office 📮.
• Evening free at Kaza Market for shopping.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

• Depart Kaza and stop at Gue Monastery, home to a naturally preserved 500-year-old mummy.
• Continue to Kalpa, check in, rest & dinner.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

• Morning visit to Suicide Point & Sutlej river valley views.
• Drive back to Shimla, board an overnight Volvo to Delhi.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast

• Arrive in Delhi between 6:00 – 9:00 AM.
• Take the train/flight back to your hometown.

• Reach Mumbai/Pune/Surat/Ahmedabad/Nagpur/Hyderabad/Bangalore with memories of a lifetime.

🧳 Things To Carry for Your Spiti Valley Trip

Traveling to Spiti Valley is an adventure of a lifetime 🌄 — but the high altitude, cold climate, and rugged terrain demand proper preparation. Here’s a complete checklist ✅ to keep you ready and comfortable throughout the journey:

🎒 Gears

• 🎒 Rucksack Bag (50–60L) + a small Day Pack for local sightseeing
• 💧 3L Hydration Bladder / Water Bottle (Stay hydrated in thin air)

👕 Clothes

• 👕 1 Cotton Long-Sleeve T-shirt + 2 Short-Sleeve T-shirts
• 🧤 1 Pair of Gloves (woolen or fleece-lined for chilly nights)
• 👖 2 Long Pants (trek pants or cargo pants preferred)
• 🩲 4 Sets of Undergarments
• 🧦 2 Pairs of Warm Socks
• 🧻 A Small Quick-Dry Towel
• 🌧️ Rain Jacket or Poncho (weather can change suddenly)

👟 Footwear

• 🥾 Above-the-Ankle Waterproof Trekking Boots (with strong grip for rocky paths)
• 🩴 Flip-Flops / Sandals (for camps or hotel stays)

💊 Medication & First Aid

• 🍬 Glucose Powder / ORS (helps with fatigue at altitude)
• 💊 Personal Medicines (Headache, Diarrhea, Motion Sickness)
• 🧴 Dettol / Antiseptic
• 🩹 Bandages, Cotton & Basic First Aid Kit

🧼 Personal Accessories

• 🪥 Toothbrush + Toothpaste
• 🧼 Paper Soap or Hand Sanitizer
• ☀️ Sunscreen (SPF 40+ is a must at high altitude)
• 💄 Lip Balm & Cold Cream (to prevent dryness & chapped lips)
• 💨 Body Spray / Deodorant
• 🔦 LED Torch Light (with extra batteries)

👉 Pro Tip:

• Carry all clothes in waterproof pouches or poly bags inside your rucksack to protect them from unexpected rain.
• Keep a light jacket or hoodie handy in your daypack for sudden temperature drops.

Important Travel Information - Train Ticket Booking with Trekhievers:

1. Ticket Booking Process:

• Certified Agents: Trekhievers uses IRCTC-certified agents to book train tickets.

• AI-Based Tools: We employ AI-based tools like ConfirmTicket to predict the probability of your ticket being confirmed.

• Booking Strategy: Tickets are booked based on maximum confirmation probability, depending on the remaining days until departure.

2. Confirmation Disclaimer:

• No Guarantee: The tool does not guarantee 100% confirmation for waitlisted and RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation) tickets.

• Limited Control: Trekhievers does not control ticket confirmations; it is managed by IRCTC, a government body.

• RAC Tickets: There is a possibility of receiving a RAC (half-seat) ticket instead of a confirmed seat. Trekhievers is not responsible for the lack of confirmed tickets.

3. Train Cancellations and Route Changes:

• Responsibility: If a train is cancelled or the route changes, Trekhievers will not be held responsible.

• Alternate Solutions: Alternative solutions will be provided at an additional cost.

4. Booking Recommendations:

• Advance Booking: To increase the likelihood of getting a confirmed seat, book your trip at least 20 days in advance.

• Seasonal Availability: Seat availability varies by season. Peak festive and tourist seasons may reduce the chances of getting confirmed seats due to limited train options.

5. Alternate Train Options:

• Agent Assistance: Our agents may contact you with alternate train options that have higher confirmation probabilities. These alternatives may involve a fare difference, which you will need to cover if you choose to upgrade.

• Predictability Tool Limitations: Occasionally, our predictability tool may fail, resulting in an RAC seat upon chart preparation. Trekhievers is not responsible for providing full seats or issuing refunds in such cases.

6. Premium Trains:

• Higher Fares: Premium trains like Rajdhani and Duronto have fares approximately 50% higher than regular trains.

• Higher Confirmation Rates: These trains offer the highest probability of ticket confirmation and are recommended for a better travel experience.

7. Mid-Trip Changes:

• Flight Options: If you decide to switch to flight travel during your trip, notify us at least 36 hours in advance for a hassle-free cancellation of train tickets.

• Cancellation Policy: Last-minute cancellations are not always possible due to fixed agent schedules and other factors.

Note: Please understand that Trekhievers strives to provide the best travel experience but has limitations when dealing with government-operated transport services.

Payment Details :

UPI ID: 7387523876@pthdfc

Net Banking:

• Name - Nitin Yadav
  Bank Name - HDFC BANK
  ACC No - 50100220035954
  IFSC code - HDFC0000084

Please send a screenshot of the payment on  8149796729 for confirmation, we will then share a form for the final booking procedure.

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

NO REFUND SHALL BE MADE WITH RESPECT TO THE INITIAL BOOKING AMOUNT FOR ANY CANCELLATIONS. HOWEVER IF FULL PAYMENT HAS BEEN MADE THEN,

• If cancellations are made 30 days before the trip's start date, 50% of the trip cost will be refunded within 5-7 working days.
• If cancellations are made 15-30 days before the trip's start date, 25% of the trip cost will be refunded within 5-7 working days.
• If cancellations are made within 0-15 days before the trip's start date, 100% of the trip cost will be charged as cancellation fees. No refund will be processed.
• In the case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain activities may be canceled and in such cases, the operator will try his best to provide an alternate feasible activity. However, no refund will be provided for the same.
• No show No Refund.
• Event Tickets cannot be transferred to another date against cancellation.
• Event Tickets can be transferred to another person against cancellation.
• If we cancel the TRIP, only the TRIP AMOUNT will be refunded.

Trekhievers Policy:

• A complete schedule of the trek will be given to the registered participants 12 Hours prior on WhatsApp.
• Organizers have all the right to modify or change the schedule in case of any unavoidable circumstance.
• The tour is weather-based and depends on the weather conditions. There may be last-minute cancellations if weather conditions deteriorate.