Kinnaur & Spiti Safari (Shimla to Shimla)
₹25,990.00
Experience the best of two worlds in Himachal during spring – the vibrant colours of apple & apricot blossoms in Kinnaur and the first signs of green in Spiti after the winter!
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.
Shimla – Sangla Valley – Chitkul – Kalpa – Nako – Giu – Tabo – Dhankhar – Pin Valley – Mudh – Demul – Komic – Hikkim – Langza – Kee – Kibber – Chicham – Kaza – Sarahan – Shimla
Day 1Shimla - Sangla valley
- Drive through the lush apple growing belt of Himachal Pradesh
- Drive along the spectacular Satluj river and into the fabled Sangla Valley
Day 2Sangla Valley - Chitkul - Kalpa
- Visit the beautiful Chitkul village – last village in the valley close to the Tibet border
- Magnificent views of the Kinner Kailash Range at the quaint village of Kalpa
Day 3Kalpa - Nako - Giu - Tabo
- Transition from lush greens to stark cold desert landscapes
- Khab – the spectacular confluence of the Sutluj and Spiti rivers
- The pristine Nako Lake
- The mummified remains of a monk at Giu
- Thrilling drives along roads carved out of rocks
Day 4Tabo - Dhankhar - Pin Valley
- Tabo Monastery – The Ajanta of the Himalayas – over a 1000 years old
- Dhankar the erstwhile capital of Spiti
- Travel back in time at the ancient Dhankar Monastery & Fort
- Drive along the spectacular Pin Valley till the last village – Mudh
- A hidden village of meditating monks and nuns on the buffer of Pin Valley National Park!
Day 5Pin Valley - Kungri - Demul
- Spiti’s only Nyingmapa monastery (the oldest sect of Tibetan Buddhism) at Kungri
- Scenic Demul Village – Spiti’s model sustainable village, also famous for its local brew – Arak and Folk performances
- Get a taste of the best Arak in Spiti
- Learn some local delicacies with your homestay host
To Balangri – a spectacular vantage spot at 5000 mt. for incredible views of over 18 villages
Day 6Demul-Komic-Hikkim-Langza-Chicham-Kibber-Kee-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 mud craft
- Drive over the Chicham Bridge – highest bridge in Asia
- Visit the iconic Kee Monastery
Day 7Kaza - Sarahan
- Drive along the beautiful Spiti and Satluj Rivers to the town of Sarahan
Day 8Sarahan - Shimla
- The stunning wood-carved Bhimakali temple at Sarahan
- Head back to Shimla today
- All accommodation – Day 1 to Day 7 on a sharing basis
- Breakfast & Dinner – Day 1 Dinner to Day 8 Breakfast
- Transfers – Day 1 to Day 8
- Dedicated Local Guide for a fully immersive experience – Day 1 (Sangla Valley) to Day 8 (Sarahan)
- 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
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
- January To December
- 1 to 2 Hours
- 600 pp
Folk Expressions
- May to October
- 1 to 2 Hours
- 10000
Bhuchen Performance
- May to October
- 1 to 2 Hours
- 15000
Throw a Pot!
- May to October
- 1 Hour
- 600 pp
Mountain Biking
- May to October
- 1 Day
- 1500 pp
Yak-Back Safari
- May to October
- 2 to 5 Hours
- 2000 pp (min 2 yaks)
Spin Yak Rope
- January to December
- 30 Mins to 1 Hour
- 600 pp
Say Yak Cheese!
- May to October
- 30 Mins to 1 Hour
- 600 pp
Session with Amchi
- May to October
- 30 Mins to 1 Hour
- 600 pp
Nun for a Day
- May to October
- 1 Day
- 2500 pp
NO ONE KNOWS SPITI LIKE US
We are local and we are passionate. With us you will experience the hidden gems of Spiti like an insider.
GOOD KARMA
What you pay for your trip goes directly towards creating local livelihoods and supporting various development & conservation projects in Spiti.
YOU’RE IN SAFE HANDS
Your safety is our utmost priority. We ensure our trips and staff follow highest safety standards and protocols. Our guides are all first aid trained and air ambulance services are just a call away.
WE CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Traveling with us means you leave ZERO carbon footprint – all your emissions + more is offset by our award winning solar projects. We provide you reusable water bottles to ensure you don’t need to buy bottled water.
AWARDED & FEATURED
Internationally recognized as a leader in responsible travel and recommended by leading travel guides, magazines and blogs.
Dont just take our word for it!
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
