Winter Spiti – Self Drive Trip
₹45,000.00
Gear up for an exhilarating self drive journey through Himachal’s dramatic landscapes of Kinnaur & Spiti’s snow-draped terrains. Ready for the adventure of a lifetime?
Embark on an unforgettable 9-day self drive journey through the rugged terrains of Himachal Pradesh. Drive through snow-covered landscapes and breathtaking mountain vistas that define Spiti’s winter charm. The journey takes you through exhilarating mountain roads, offering a perfect blend of adventure and tranquility.
- Feel the thrill as you drive along the Hindustan-Tibet Highway in Kinnaur, regarded as one of the most adventurous roads in the Himalayas
- Wake up to stunning views of the snow-clad Kinner Kailash range from Kalpa.
- Visit 1000-year-old ancient monasteries, each steeped in rich history and spirituality.
- Journey through remote highland villages — Kibber, Gete, and Tashigang — some of the highest inhabited settlements in the world.
- Visit the iconic Key Monastery, perched dramatically over the Spiti valley.
- Drive to Komic, the world’s highest motorable village, and Hikkim, home to the world’s highest post office.
- Drive through a winter wonderland — from frozen waterfalls and icy rivers to star-studded night skies.
Experience Spiti like never before on this thrilling self-drive adventure. Join us for this epic expedition where every turn offers a new adventure.
Why Choose this Expedition?
✅ Expert Trip Leads – Drive with experienced guides who know the terrain, culture and history of Kinnaur & Spiti.
✅ Cultural Immersion – Experience Spiti’s culture through its ancient monasteries, while staying with the locals of Spiti.
✅ Offbeat Adventure– Drive gravel trails and explore destinations, off the tourist map.
✅ Sustainable Travel – Support local communities through eco-friendly stays and contribute to conservation efforts in Spiti.
✅ Make a Difference: The proceeds from your trip funds several community initiatives in Spiti from Healthcare to building Climate Resilience.
✅ Negative Carbon Footprint: The carbon generated on each trip is offset by us yearly through our award-winning solar projects.
Chandigarh - Narkanda - Sangla - Chitkul - Kalpa - Nako - Tabo - Kaza - Hikkim - Komic - Langza - Key - Kibber - Gete - Tashigang - Kaza - Narkanda - Chandigarh
Program
Day 1Chandigarh - Narkanda
- Begin your journey from Chandigarh
- Embark on a thrilling drive through the scenic mountains of Himachal
- Drive through winding roads and through Apple Orchards.
- Reach Narkanda by evening, a quaint Himalayan town nestled amidst apple orchards and pine forests and unwind in the crisp mountain air.
- Overnight stay in Narkanda.
Day 2Narkanda - Rampur - Sangla Valley
- Today’s drive takes you from the pine-covered slopes of Narkanda down to the Sutlej Valley, tracing the river as it carves through deep gorges and apple-laden hillsides. The winding mountain roads offer a mix of smooth stretches and rugged bends — a true Himalayan drive.
- By afternoon, you enter the Baspa Valley and arrive at Sangla, surrounded by snow-clad peaks and cedar forests. Settle in and enjoy the crisp mountain air and the charm of this remote Kinnauri valley.
Day 3Sangla Valley - Chitkul - Kalpa
- Drive to Chitkul, the last village nestled in the valley near the Tibet border.
- Continue your adventure to Kalpa, a charming village that unveils awe-inspiring vistas of the magnificent Kinner Kailash range, sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists.
- By evening, settle into Kalpa’s peaceful rhythm as the mountains glow golden with the setting sun.
Day 4Kalpa - Nako - Giu - Kaza
- Thrilling drives today along roads carved out of rocks – commonly known as one of the World’s Most Dangerous Roads.
- Experience the transition from the lush Satluj Valley to the rugged desert terrain of the Spiti Valley.
- Explore the serene beauty of the frozen Nako Lake.
- Visit the mystical realm of Tabo – the Ajanta of the Himalayas, where the ancient Tabo Monastery stands for over a millennium.
- Overnight stay in Kaza.
Day 5Kaza - Langza - Hikkim - Komic - Kaza
- Begin your day with a drive from Kaza to the high-altitude village of Langza, known for its giant Buddha statue overlooking the valley and rich fossil beds from the prehistoric Tethys Sea.
- Continue onward to Hikkim, home to the world’s highest post office — a great place to send a postcard from the edge of civilization.
- Head further up to Komic, the highest motorable villages in the world at over 15000 ft, where you’ll find the ancient Komic Monastery and sweeping views of the Spiti landscape.
- Spend time soaking in the unique high-altitude lifestyle and lunar-like terrain before returning to Kaza by evening.
Day 6Kaza - Key - Kibber - Chicham - Gete - Tashigang - Kaza
- Start your day with a visit to the iconic Key Monastery, perched dramatically on a hilltop overlooking the Spiti River — a living center of Buddhist learning and meditation.
- Cross the impressive Chicham Bridge, Asia’s highest suspension bridge, offering jaw-dropping views of the gorge below.
- Drive further to Kibber and into the highlands to reach Gete and Tashigang, tiny remote hamlets with less than a handful of families, offering jaw-dropping views of the snow-covered Trans-Himalayas.
- Traverse the hunting grounds of the Snow Leopard as you ride along the buffer of the Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary and if lucky spot the elusive Leopard.
- Return to Kaza by evening, soaking in the surreal winter landscapes along the way.
Day 7Kaza - Narkanda
- An early start today as we begin the long descent from Kaza towards the lush valleys of Kinnaur.
- The route retraces the winding roads through Tabo, Nako, and Rampur, offering changing vistas — from stark Spitian landscapes to pine-covered slopes and apple orchards.
- After a scenic drive, we reach Narkanda by evening, where the cool forest air and cozy mountain charm make for the perfect finale to your Himalayan adventure.
Day 8Narkanda - Shimla - Chandigarh
- The final leg of your journey takes you from the pine forests of Narkanda down through Shimla, tracing smooth mountain curves and winding roads that gradually lead back to the plains.
- As the cool mountain air gives way to the warmth of Chandigarh, you’ll feel the satisfaction of completing an incredible Himalayan drive — filled with mountain passes, remote valleys, and unforgettable memories from the high roads of Spiti.
- Accommodation – Day 1 to Day 7
- Breakfast & Dinner – Day 1 Dinner to Day 8 Breakfast
- Trip Lead – Day 1 to Day 8
- Backup Vehicle – Day 1 to Day 8
- First aid kit
- Self Drive Vehicle & Fuel
- Tips & Insurance
- Mineral water and beverages (other than those provided)
- Inner Line Permit (For Foreign Nationals only)
- Expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances, road blocks or medical emergencies
- Mineral water and beverages (other than those provided)
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
Why Travel with Us?
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.
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
