Fixed Departures

A handpicked list of Ecosphere trips that pack in the best of Spitian culture, mountain life, and nature.

These fixed departures run on fixed dates through the year and have a fixed itinerary, where you join a group of like minded travellers.

These are ideal if you're on a budget, short on time and love to meet with like minded intrepid travellers.

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Kinnaur & Spiti Safari (Shimla to Shimla)
The Kinnaur & Spiti Safari takes you to the stunning valleys of the Sutlej & Sangla in Kinnaur and into the spectacularly graphic valleys of the Spiti & Pin. 
  • Travel into the lush valley of the Satluj river in Kinnaur along the Hindustan-Tibet Highway regarded as one of the most adventurous roads in the Himalayas
  • Enjoy views of the mighty Kinner Kailash in Kalpa
  • Visit the picturesque Chitkul – the last village in the Valley close to the border of Tibet
  • While in Spiti, visit the World’s Highest Village, forts that once housed the royal family of Spiti, and Monasteries that are a thousand years old 
  • Visit the remote village of Langza, known for intriguing fossils that are millions of years old 
  • Experience the Spitian way of Life through traditional homestays
  • First-hand insights into Spiti’s history, culture, and practices
We will be travelling a shade more than “ideal”, a tradeoff that in our opinion is worth making so that you may take with you the essence of the Kinnaur and Spiti experience. Get detailed itinerary
  • April to Mid-May & Mid-Oct to Nov
  • 8 Days Road Trip
  • Shimla
  • 21550
  • Fixed Departures
  • 1 April – 8 April
  • 29 April - 6 May
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Kinnaur & Spiti Safari (Shimla to Manali)
The Kinnaur & Spiti Safari takes you to the stunning valleys of the Sutlej & Sangla in Kinnaur, into the spectacularly graphic valleys of the Spiti & Pin, and over the Kunzum Pass into the Chandra Valley. 
  • Travel into the lush Valley of the Satluj river in Kinnaur along the Hindustan-Tibet Highway regarded as one of the most adventurous roads in the Himalayas
  • Enjoy views of the mighty Kinner Kailash in Kalpa
  • Visit the picturesque Chitkul – the last village in the Valley close to the border of Tibet
  • While in Spiti, visit the World’s Highest Village, forts that once housed the royal family of Spiti, and Monasteries that are a thousand years old 
  • Visit the remote village of Langza, known for intriguing fossils that are millions of years old 
  • Experience the Spitian way of Life through traditional homestays
  • First-hand insights into Spiti’s history, culture, and practices
  • Camp under a zillion skies near the Chandratal Lake 
We will be travelling a shade more than “ideal”, a tradeoff that in our opinion is worth making so that you may take with you the essence of the Kinnuar and Spiti experience.
  • Mid-May to Oct
  • 8 Days Road Trip
  • Shimla
  • 24490
  • Fixed Departures
  • 20 May – 27 May
  • 3 June – 10 June
  • 17 June - 24 June
  • 1 July - 8 July
  • 15 July - 22 July
  • 29 July - 5 Aug
  • 12 Aug - 19 Aug
  • 26 Aug - 2 Sept
  • 21 Oct – 28 Oct
  • 25 Sept - 30 Sept
  • 2 Sept - 9 Sept
  • 24 Sept - 1 Oct
  • 24 June - 1 July
  • 30 Sept - 7 Oct
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Spiti Kaleidoscope
An adventure and an escape in time, Spiti Kaleidoscope encapsulates the best of Spitian life and culture. The journey starts in Manali and takes you over the legendary Rohtang and Kunzum passes, along the stunning and graphic valleys of the Chandra, Spiti and Pin rivers.
  • Discover Spiti’s rare relics such as a Self-Mummified Monk!
  • 1000-year-old ancient monasteries that are spiritual hubs of Spitian life
  • Unique day excursions that are vibrant expressions of Spitian culture 
  • Visits to the World’s Highest Village, the World’s Highest Post Office, and forts that once housed the royal family of Spiti
  • Camp under a zillion skies near the Chandratal Lake 
  • Mid-May to Oct
  • 6 Days Road Trip
  • Manali
  • 20590
  • Fixed Departures
  • 29 May - 3 June
  • 12 June - 17 June
  • 26 June - 1 July
  • 10 July - 15 July
  • 14 Aug - 19 Aug
  • 4 Sept - 9 Sept
  • 25 Sept - 30 Sept
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Himalayan Lakes & Highland Desert Trek
A trekker’s paradise, Spiti Valley is home to some of the most stunning landscapes & surreal high-altitude lakes. Come join us for a spellbinding adventure into bronze folds, green meadows, stark blue skies, and magical moonscapes!
  • Camping in the wilderness under a zillion stars 
  • Crystral clear turquoise waters of high-altitude lakes - Dhankhar Lake above the graphic Dhankhar Village, Nako Lake in Kinnaur, and ChandraTal the moon lake. 
  • Hikes into the spectacular Trans-Himalayan Deserts
  • Discover a wide array of medicinal plants and wild flowers on your trails
  • Trek in the Kibber Widllife Sanctuary – home to Spiti’s unique wildlife, the Snow Leopard, Himalayan Wolf, Red Fox and the Blue Sheep. The sightings of the latter two are highly probable.
  • Elements of Spiti’s rich culture through visits to ancient monasteries over 1000 years old
  • Homestay accommodations where one can savor the local cuisine and interact meaningfully with the locals
 
  • May to Sept
  • 8 Days Road Trip & Trek
  • Shimla
  • 32990
  • Fixed Departures
  • 12 Aug - 19 Aug
  • 2 Sept - 9 Sept
  • 24 June - 1 July
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Life as a Local
Life as a Local is an opportunity to experience life in Spiti up close by becoming a part of their lives.  Live their life, toil their soil, care for their cattle and in turn be rewarded with one of the most memorable experiences of your life!
  • Experience Spiti as an insider and get a deep insight into the culture and lifestyle of a community in one of the remotest parts of the world. 
  • Visit untouched gems and discover hidden stories of Spiti Valley 
  • Interact with monks and stay alongside the lesser-known yet endearing Buddhist nuns of Spiti
  • Engage in the daily lives of these hardy mountain folks  and contribute to development or conservation needs in Spiti 
Coupled with living in remote villages and visits to the lesser-known parts of Spiti, this journey gives a glimpse into the true essence of life in Spiti.
  • June to Oct
  • 9 Days Immersion
  • Chandigarh
  • 31990
  • Fixed Departures
  • 3 June - 11 June
  • 24 June - 2 July
  • 26 Aug - 3 Sept
  • 16 Sept – 24 Sept
  • 12 Aug - 20 Aug
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Backpacking with a Purpose
What if you could add purpose to your backpacking and experience the "real" destination rather than a packaged one? 
  • Trek along the World’s highest villages, over majestic highlands and surreal valleys 
  • Explore Spitian life as an insider 
  • Engage in activities that impact the lives of these hardy mountain folk
  • Help reduce the impacts of climate change, creating access to water – essential to lives and livelihoods.   
  • Visit unique and ancient Buddhist monasteries and temples dating back to over 1000 years encased in legend and folklore. 
  • Experience the warmth of Spitian hospitality at cozy homestay accommodations 
Go from back-packer to change-maker this season, and make your travel memorable and meaningful not just for you but for the place and people you visit.
  • May to Oct
  • 6 Days Travel & Volunteer
  • Kaza
  • 8990
  • Fixed Departures
  • 29 May - 3 June
  • 12 June - 17 June
  • 26 June - 1 July
  • 10 July - 15 July
  • 25 July - 30 July
  • 14 Aug - 19 Aug
  • 22 Aug - 27 Aug
  • 4 Sept - 9 Sept
  • 25 Sept - 30 Sept
  • 3 Oct – 8 Oct
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Greening the Desert
Travel through Spiti’s spectacular landscapes experiencing its unique culture, while you make a meaningful and long-lasting difference to the lives of communities in one of the most isolated and harsh areas in the World. 
  • Build a Greenhouse & enable the local community have access to green organic vegetables through the year even in the extreme winter 
  • Learn traditional mud building techniques and the basics of solar passive architecture.
  • Ensure enhanced nutrition and better health for the locals and an additional source of income from sale of the surplus
  • Explore the beautiful villages of Spiti for a first-hand experience of life and culture in Spiti
  • Visit the Highest village in the World and send a Postcard from the Highest Post Office in the World 
  • Visit 1000-year-old monasteries and sites steeped in folklore and legend
The Greenhouse Project is of special significance in Spiti since it is very hard to grow green vegetables here, especially in the 6 month long winters when temperatures dip to as low as – 30°C. Sign up to make a REAL difference in Spiti! Get detailed itinerary
  • May to Sept
  • 14 Days Travel & Volunteer
  • Delhi
  • 36990
  • Fixed Departures
  • 22 May - 4 June
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Inner Space Adventures
A journey of Spiritual Immersion and Personal Discovery, that takes one deep into the inner workings of the mind. This journey is as much a journey to Spiti as it is a journey within.  Travelling through Spiti is like travelling back in time to a life without gadgets and technology. Find this space to think, reflect, just be, and re-discover yourself. 
  • Experience life in a Traditional Tibetan Monastery in the Majestic Himalayan Mountains along the India-Tibet Border
  • Engage in Basic Teachings of Tibetan (Vajrayāna) Buddhism with native scholars and explore new perspectives encouraging personal growth
  • Gain a privileged insider’s perspective of the cultural, spiritual and geographical treasures of Spiti
  • Be involved in group discussions and reflections, which will help to expose you to new perspectives, challenge opinions and share new ideas
Come with an open heart and an open mind – for this journey can become one of your most memorable and transformative, enabling you to discover the very essence of life.
  • June to Oct
  • 7 Days Immersion
  • Manali
  • Fixed Departures
  • 26 Feb - 6 March
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Pin-Bhaba Pass Trek
The Pin-Bhaba trek is one of the most spectacular treks for the short duration that it can be done in.  One of the most dramatic crossover treks in Himachal Pradesh, the scenery changes every day! Experience the best of two worlds – the lush forests and meadows of Bhaba Valley and the kaleidoscope of colors in the cold deserts of Pin Valley. 
  • Treks through lush coniferous forests and stunning alpine meadows
  • The incredible Bhaba Pass at 16016 ft where we leave the lush green of the Himalayas to enter the cold desert landscapes of the Pin Valley. The contrast is as sudden and spectacular as it can get! 
  • Walk into the brown, pink, and purple colors of Pin Valley till we reach the village of Mudh.
  • May to Sept
  • 5 days
  • Kafnu/Mudh
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Tracking the Elusive Snow Leopard
There are few big cats out there in the wild that have fascinated mankind as much as the Snow Leopard.
  • Track the elusive Snow Leopard on the roof of the world! 
  • Witness the magic of Spiti in the winter – peaceful and blanketed in snow
  • Rare opportunities to experience Spiti as an insider, rewarding travel memories unlike any other
This journey takes us into the habitats of these elusive predators. While spotting them is a matter of luck, the trail will provide a great insight into their habitats. Spotting of the Red Fox, Blue Sheep and other prey of these predators is easier along with various species of high-altitude birds.
  • Dec to March
  • 9 Days
  • Chandigarh
  • Fixed Departures
  • 25 Dec - 2 Jan
  • 22 Jan - 30 Jan
  • 26 Feb - 6 March
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If these dates do not suit you, these trips can be organized on dates suitable to you and further customized as per your requirements.

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Short but culturally-vibrant experiences that are windows to Spitian life.
Enjoy these experiences as stand-alone programs or add them onto an existing Ecosphere trip.

Cook Like as Local

Work with our expert local chefs and learn how to cook mouth-watering Spitian delicacies.

  • January To December
  • 2 To 3 Hours
  • INR 550*pp*
Cook Like as Local
  • January To December
  • 2 To 3 Hours
  • 550*pp
Folk Expressions

Keen on a rhythmic and melodic participation in Spitian social life? Join in for a magical evening of folk songs and dance.

  • May to October
  • 1 Hours
  • INR 9000*pp*
Folk Expressions
  • May to October
  • 1 Hours
  • 9000*pp
Bhuchen Performance

Prepare to be transported at a mystical tantric performance by the Bhuchens. Unique to the Spiti Valley, these minstrel lamas perform Buddhist tantric dances to drive evil spirits away

  • May to October
  • 1 To 2 Hours
  • INR 15000*
Bhuchen Performance
  • May to October
  • 1 To 2 Hours
  • 15000
Throw a Pot!

Get your hands dirty and learn the art of Pottery with the last-surviving potter in Langza village. Make your own Spiti Souvenir or a fossil replica!

  • May to October
  • 1 Hour to Full Day
  • INR 600 to 2000 pp*
Throw a Pot!
  • May to October
  • 1 Hour to Full Day
  • 600 to 2000 pp
Mountain Biking

Hop on a mountain bike for an unforgettable ride through surreal Spitian landscapes! Cycle down at your own pace from Komic - the highest village in the World, or between Kaza and the iconic Kee Monastery

  • May to October
  • 1 Day
  • INR 550*pp*
Mountain Biking
  • May to October
  • 1 Day
  • 550*pp
Yak-Back Safari

Not up for trekking. Travel through Spiti the traditional way on the back of a Yak!

  • May to October
  • 2 to 5 Hours
  • INR 2000 pp (min 2 persons) *
Yak-Back Safari
  • May to October
  • 2 to 5 Hours
  • 2000 pp (min 2 persons)
Spin Yak Rope

Make and take back your own souvenir from Spiti. Learn the art of spinning yak wool and twine it into a yak rope.

  • January to December
  • 30 Mins to 1 Hour
  • INR 550*
Spin Yak Rope
  • January to December
  • 30 Mins to 1 Hour
  • 550
Say Yak Cheese!

Discover traditional ways of churning butter, ghee, and cheese. Go back with a ton of learning and mouthfuls of Spiti’s unique Yak Cheese

  • May to October
  • 30 Mins to 1 Hour
  • INR 550*
Say Yak Cheese!
  • May to October
  • 30 Mins to 1 Hour
  • 550
Session with an Amchi

Get an insight into your internal health on a one-on-one session with the local Amchi (traditional Spiti doctor) and discover the subtle art of diagnosis through reading the pulse! Have your pulse read, learn more about your health, and uncover fascinating insights into the age-old tradition and science of Tibetan Medicin

  • May to October
  • 30 Mins to 1 Hour
  • INR 550*
Session with an Amchi
  • May to October
  • 30 Mins to 1 Hour
  • 550

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