Cultural Trail

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May to Oct

5 Days Trek

Kaza

Homestays

4770 m/ 15650 ft

Traverse the highlands of Spiti along Asia’s highest villages. Meet the incredible locals and visit 1000-year old monasteries and temples en route.

Highlights

Home to some of the oldest Buddhist monasteries and temples in the world, this trail provides an in-depth insight into Spitian life, culture and Buddhist heritage

Traverse the highlands of magnificent Spiti and (Asia’s) highest settlements

Each village along this trail is adorned by unique and ancient Buddhist monasteries and temples dating back over 1000 years and encased in legend and folklore.
Authentic understanding of the life and culture in a Spitian home through beautiful homestay accommodation along the trail
Meet and get to know your hosts – the local people of Spiti, who welcome you to their homes and enhance your sojourn in Spiti

Choose to traverse this trail on mountain bikes or yaks – alternate modes of transport through the scenic vistas of Spiti

Route

Kaza – Langza – Hikkim – Komic – Demul – Lhalung – Dhankar – Kaza

Add Day Trips

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

1 to 2 Hours

INR 600 pp*

Cook Like as Local

January To December

1 to 2 Hours

600 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 to 2 Hours

INR 10000*

Folk Expressions

May to October

1 to 2 Hours

10000

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

INR 600 pp*

Throw a Pot!

May to October

1 Hour

600 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 1500 pp*

Mountain Biking

May to October

1 Day

1500 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 yaks)*

Yak-Back Safari

May to October

2 to 5 Hours

2000 pp (min 2 yaks)

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 600 pp*

Spin Yak Rope

January to December

30 Mins to 1 Hour

600 pp

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 600 pp*

Say Yak Cheese!

May to October

30 Mins to 1 Hour

600 pp

Session with Amchi

Have your pulse read and get an insight into your internal health on a one-on-one session with the local Amchi (traditional Spiti doctor)!

May to October

30 Mins to 1 Hour

INR 600 pp*

Session with Amchi

May to October

30 Mins to 1 Hour

600 pp

Nun for a Day

Experience a day in the life of a Buddhist Nun. Hear their fascination stories, join their daily prayer sessions and discover your inner peace.

May to October

1 Day

INR 2500 pp*

Nun for a Day

May to October

1 Day

2500 pp

Why a LOCAL GUIDE ? Window to Spiti

Your guide is your window to Spiti. Would you like to visit Spiti in a way that you develop a relationship with the place and its people – memories that will last forever ?

Our guides are local and apart from being amazing fun, they are a storehouse of information and stories about Spiti. They are very knowledgeable about the culture, trained as naturalists and in mountaineering and first aid. Given the remoteness of the region, believe us when we say you will know Spiti better because of them.

I Love Spiti Drink and Drive Change!

Potable drinking water is always a concern wherever we travel, as a result we end up buying bottled water and leave behind lots of trash.

Ecosphere requests you to reduce your plastic footprint by carrying your own Water bottle that you can refill with filtered water. Most hotels have filters and we have set up water filter stations at various key locations in Spiti.

WE ARE LOCAL

Experience the Himalayas with Those Who Know Them Best. With us you will experience the region like an insider.

GOOD KARMA

What you pay for your trip goes directly towards funding several community initiatives from Healthcare to building Climate Resilience.

YOUR IN SAFE HANDS

Your safety is our utmost priority. We ensure our trips and staff follow the highest safety standards and protocols. In case of an emergency, air ambulance services are just a call away.

CLIMATE POSITIVE TRIP

Traveling with us means you leave a Negative Carbon Footprint – all your carbon emissions + more is offset by our award winning solar projects. You’re not just reducing your environmental impact—you’re actively making a positive difference for the planet.