Kinnaur & Spiti Safari – Sangla Holi
₹29,990.00
Experience the famous Sangla Holi – the perfect time to experience the vibrant cultures of Kinnaur and Spiti!
The Kinnaur & Spiti Safari takes you to the stunning valleys of the Sutlej & Sangla in Kinnaur and into the spectacularly graphic Spiti valley. This trip is one of it’s kind with a focus on experiencing Holi – the festival of colours in the picturesque town of Sangla, with Gulal in your hair & aroma of homemade dishes, the exuberance of Holi is hard to miss. Holi in Sangla is a part of the Faguli festival which is a 4 day festival and holi is celebrated on the third day with dry colours.
- 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
- Experience the famous Holi of Sangla
- 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
- 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.
Chandigarh - Shimla - Narkanda - Kalpa - Nako - Tabo - Kaza - Hikkim - Komic - Langza - Key - Kibber - Chicham - Kaza - Dhankhar - Giu - Sangla - Chitkul - Sarahan - Chandigarh
Day 1Chandigarh - Narkanda
- Drive through the lush valleys and apple orchards as you ascent into the mountains
- Spend the night in Narkanda, surrounded by pine forests and snow-capped peaks
Day 2Narkanda - Kalpa
- Kalpa, a serene village nestled amidst towering Himalayas and apple orchards.
- Magnificent views of the Kinner Kailash Range
Day 3Kalpa - Nako - Tabo - Kaza
- Transition from lush greens to stark cold desert landscapes
- Khab – the spectacular confluence of the Sutluj and Spiti rivers
- The pristine Nako Lake
- Thrilling drives along roads carved out of rocks – commonly known as one of the World’s Most Dangerous Roads
- Tabo Monastery, over 1000 years old, known as the Ajanta of the Himalayas
- Kaza, the heart of Spiti, where the day ends
Day 4Kaza - Komic - Hikkim - Langza - Key - Kibber - Chicham - Kaza
- Komic – the World’s Highest Village and the ancient Komic Monastery
- Hikkim, the World’s Highest Post Office – send postcards to your loved ones back home
- Picture perfect Langza Village – famous for its Buddha Statute and fossils
- Visit the iconic Key Monastery
- Drive on Asia’s highest bridge in Chicham
Day 5Kaza - Dhankhar - Giu - Sangla
- Travel back in time at Dhankhar the erstwhile capital of Spiti
- Ancient Dhankhar Monastery & Fort perched on a cliff
- 600-year-old self mummified monk at Giu
- Journey to Sangla and spend the night in the valley’s tranquil beauty.
Day 6Sangla - Chitkul - Sangla
- Celebrate Holi in Sangla with traditional music & dance along with Kinnauri community
- Visit Chitkul, the last village on the Indo-Tibetan border
Day 7Sangla - Sarahan
- Drive along the beautiful Baspa and Satluj Rivers to the town of Sarahan
- Visit the Bhimkali Temple, a stunning example of Himachali architecture.
Day 8Sarahan - Chandigarh
- Last glimpses of Himachal’s stunning mountains and valleys.
- Return to Chandigarh, reliving unforgettable memories and experiences.
- All accommodation Day 1 to Day 7 on a sharing basis
- Breakfast & Dinner – Day 1 Dinner to Day 8 Breakfast
- Local Guide Day 3 to Day 4
- Transfers Day 1 to Day 8
- Monastery fees while in Spiti
- First aid kit
- GST @ 5%
- Mineral water and beverages (other than those provided)
- Tips & Insurance
- Inner Line Permit (For Foreign Nationals only)
- Expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances, road blocks or medical emergencies
- Add on Experiences entail an additional charge
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What you pay for your trip goes directly towards creating local livelihoods and supporting various development & conservation projects in Spiti.
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The experience with ‘Spiti Ecosphere’ was one of its kind, as it not only provided my wife and me with an experience of a lifetime, but also opened our minds to the hidden world of Spiti. Ecosphere ensured that it was a safe, clean, scenic and educative journey for us. Most importantly, it was humbling to see how Spiti Ecosphere, especially Ishita has changed the lives of the people of Spiti, by the untiring energy, that Ecosphere dedicates for the better upliftment of the local people. I would sincerely advise anyone to only use Spiti Ecosphere, if one plans Spiti as their destination.
A genuine responsible travel agency led by warm and sincere people. If you are looking for a real experience of Spiti in a way that supports the locals and protects their environment, Ecosphere must be your choice.
Spiti has left an unimaginable impressions on our minds and souls. Kudos to Ecosphere for organizing a very memorable trip and introducing us to the wonderful world of spiti with its magnificent peaks.A big thank you and warm hugs to the entire team of Ecosphere for doing such wonderful projects.!! Hoping to be back in spiti very soon. Once again thank you team Ecosphere for making our holidays so memorable and taking care of us like a family. Took care of us like family.
Spiti with Ecosphere was a life changing experience for me. I grew up as a person while 'living like a local' in this wonderland. Understanding the local way of life, its merits, its struggle and its sanctity had a profound effect on me. I've never traveled with an itinerary, so I was apprehensive doing the same here, but Ecosphere has done a wonderful job, not only in managing this programme for us but good work done by this organization is visible everywhere which somehow makes me feel extremely proud that I was tiny part of their efforts to do something good for real and not just for show. This was travelling redefined for me and I looking forward to be a part of the good work again, for sure.
This was the most rewarding experience of my life. . Spiti Ecosphere gave me an amazing volunteering opportunity that allowed me to help build a greenhouse in a small village in Spiti Valley, a mountain desert where nothing grows. I signed up for Ecosphere’s 2-week voluntourism program that combines volunteer work with the opportunity to explore the beauty of the valley without the negative side effects of commercial tourism. . What Ishita and Ecosphere are doing in Spiti is remarkable. Ecosphere is helping local communities create sustainable means of living through its many projects, volunteerism being just one of them.
Spiti with Ecosphere was a life changing experience for me. I grew up as a person while 'living like a local' in this wonderland. Understanding the local way of life, its merits, its struggle and its sanctity had a profound effect on me. I've never traveled with an itinerary, so I was apprehensive doing the same here, but Ecosphere has done a wonderful job, not only in managing this programme for us but good work done by this organization is visible everywhere which somehow makes me feel extremely proud that I was tiny part of their efforts to do something good for real and not just for show. This was travelling redefined for me and I looking forward to be a part of the good work again, for sure.
Outlook
World Travel and Tourism Council
Virgin Holidays & Responsible Travel
Wild Asia
Travel+Leisure
The Ashden Awards For Sustainable Energy
The Sierra Club
L’Oréal Paris
CNN IBN & Reliance Foundation
CNN-IBN
The IIPTI Global Awards
Economic Times
