Winter Spiti Explorer | 7N/8D

Follow Kinnaur’s river valleys into the open landscape of Spiti, with two nights in Sangla, a night in Tabo and two nights in Kaza before returning through Kalpa. Explorer brings the focus back to the route: selected heated local stays, warm breakfasts and dinners, and winter-ready vehicles chosen for your group. The journey includes seven hotel nights across Days 1–7 and eight mountain days. Delhi Volvo guests board on Day 0 and return on Day 9 morning; the two overnight bus journeys are additional to the hotel-night count. Private and micro-group departures are arranged on request, October–March, subject to access and availability. Starting pricing is ₹37,500 per person plus 5% GST for six guests. Prices vary by guest count and vehicle configuration. This is a separate Explorer package; the Premium & Luxury private journey has a different stay shortlist and service level.

Winter Spiti Explorer tour package from Delhi

October–March private or micro-group departures for 2–12 guests, subject to safe access and confirmed stays. Seven hotel nights and eight mountain days; Day 0 Delhi boarding and Day 9 morning Delhi return are additional bus travel.

Explorer package price by guest count

The six-guest starting price is ₹37,500 before GST, or ₹39,375 including GST. International guests require a separate quote.

Winter Spiti itinerary: Shimla, Sangla, Tabo, Kaza and Kalpa

1. Day 0: Delhi → Shimla | Overnight Volvo

   Board the confirmed overnight Volvo from Delhi. Keep winter layers and essentials in your hand luggage; the boarding point and reporting time are shared before travel. This bus night is outside the seven hotel nights. Approximate altitude: 2,200m at Shimla, the destination.

   Stay: Overnight Volvo

2. Day 1: Shimla | Settle in and rest

   Arrive in Shimla and transfer to Backwoods or a similar heated stay. Keep the day easy after the overnight journey. Early check-in depends on availability. Rest today helps prepare for the journey; it does not guarantee acclimatisation for the higher villages later. Approximate altitude: 2,200m at Shimla, the destination.

   Stay: Backwoods / similar

3. Day 2: Shimla → Sangla | Into the Baspa Valley

   Leave after breakfast and follow the road through Narkanda, Rampur and Karcham into Sangla. Stops follow daylight and road conditions. Settle into your heated room for the first of two Sangla nights. Approximate altitude: 2,600m at the overnight area / destination.

   Stay: Royal Castle / Prakash Regency / Kamru Camps & Cottages / similar

4. Day 3: Sangla → Chitkul → Sangla | A valley day

   After breakfast, explore the Baspa Valley. Attempt the drive through Rakchham towards Chitkul only when snow clearance and local advice permit. Return to Sangla; if access closes, the team chooses safe valley outings instead. Approximate altitude: 3,450m on the Chitkul outing; overnight in Sangla at approximately 2,600m.

   Stay: Royal Castle / Prakash Regency / Kamru Camps & Cottages / similar

5. Day 4: Sangla → Tabo | Kinnaur gives way to Spiti

   Make an early start towards Karcham, Pooh, Khab, the Nako approach and Sumdo, continuing to Tabo. These are route points, not guaranteed sightseeing stops. Keep breaks sensible on this long transfer and tell the team about altitude symptoms. Approximate altitude: 3,280m at the overnight area / destination.

   Stay: Tabo Mud Retreat / similar

6. Day 5: Tabo → Kaza | Along the Spiti River

   Leave after breakfast for Kaza. A Tabo monastery visit and stops along the Spiti River are shaped by local opening times, weather and road clearance. Reach your selected heated stay in Kaza and keep the afternoon gentle. Approximate altitude: 3,650m at the overnight area / destination.

   Stay: Grand Spiti Manor / Osel Hotel Kaza / similar

7. Day 6: Kaza Local | Monasteries and high villages

   The accessible circuit may include Key, Kibber, Chicham, Langza, Hikkim and Komic. The team checks road conditions, daylight and guest wellbeing before choosing the sequence. High villages approach roughly 4,500–4,600m; do not ascend with altitude symptoms. Return to Kaza. Approximate altitude: 4,600m at the highest attempted outing.

   Stay: Grand Spiti Manor / Osel Hotel Kaza / similar

8. Day 7: Kaza → Kalpa | The road back to Kinnaur

   Start early for the return via Tabo, Sumdo and Khab towards Reckong Peo and Kalpa. This is a long mountain transfer, with stops chosen around access and daylight. Finish the day at your selected heated Kalpa stay. Approximate altitude: 2,960m at the overnight area / destination.

   Stay: Kalpa Retreat / Hotel Rollingrang / Hotel Apple Pie / similar

9. Day 8: Kalpa → Shimla | Overnight Volvo to Delhi

   After breakfast, return through Rampur and Narkanda to Shimla. Board the confirmed overnight Volvo to Delhi, with arrival expected on Day 9 morning. Keep onward plans flexible because winter delays can affect the connection. Approximate altitude: 2,200m at Shimla, the destination.

   Stay: Overnight Volvo; no hotel night

Heated stays, meals and winter vehicles included

• Delhi–Shimla and Shimla–Delhi overnight Volvo tickets.
• Seven hotel nights in selected heated stays, on double sharing; odd-group room allocation confirmed before payment.
• Breakfast on Days 2–8 and dinner on Days 1–7 (MAP).
• Private winter-ready mountain vehicle deployment according to guest count and road conditions.
• Experienced driver; driver accommodation and meals; parking and tolls.
• Oxygen support, snow chains and winter road/recovery coordination.
• Himalayan Locals ground assistance and accessible itinerary sightseeing.

Exclusions

• 5% GST extra on the published package price.
• Lunches, arrival-day breakfast, departure-day dinner and meals during bus travel.
• Personal expenses, room service and separately requested activities.
• Travel insurance and medical expenses.
• Additional accommodation or transport required outside the planned itinerary.
• Any service not specifically included in the confirmed proposal.

Winter Spiti Explorer questions

What is the Winter Spiti Explorer tour price from Delhi?

For six guests, the starting price is ₹37,500 per person plus 5% GST (₹39,375 including GST). Delhi return Volvo, seven heated hotel nights, itinerary breakfasts and dinners, and winter-ready mountain transport are included. The published table covers 2–12 guests; room sharing and vehicle deployment affect the rate.

Is this a fixed departure or a private Winter Spiti tour?

Explorer runs as a private or micro-group journey on request, October–March. We confirm the dates, group, rooms and vehicles before payment; a published starting price does not confirm a departure or room inventory.

Does the Explorer package include Chandigarh transfers?

The published Explorer price includes Delhi–Shimla–Delhi overnight Volvo tickets. Chandigarh boarding, airport transfers or private approach taxis require a separately confirmed arrangement and quote.

Does this winter itinerary include Chandratal or the Manali–Kunzum circuit?

No. The Explorer winter route enters and returns through Shimla and Kinnaur, with Sangla, Tabo, Kaza and Kalpa stays. Chandratal and the summer Manali–Kunzum loop are not included; visits around Kaza and Chitkul depend on safe road access.

What is the starting price?

₹37,500 per person plus 5% GST for six guests (₹39,375 including GST). See the 2–12 guest table for your group. Vehicle upgrades for actual winter conditions may change the final quote.

Is this the Premium & Luxury Spiti trip?

No. Explorer is a separate package with its own selected heated stay plan and vehicle deployment. Breakfast and dinner are included; lunches are extra. Premium & Luxury is sold separately.

Are heated stays included?

Yes, heating is included at the selected stays. Backwoods or similar in Shimla; Royal Castle / Prakash Residency or similar in Sangla; Tabo Mud Retreat or similar in Tabo; Grand Spiti Manor / Osel Hotel Kaza or similar in Kaza; Kalpa Retreat / Hotel Rollingrang / Hotel Apple Pie or similar in Kalpa. Confirm room and hot-water arrangements in writing.

How many nights are included?

Seven hotel nights: Shimla 1, Sangla 2, Tabo 1, Kaza 2 and Kalpa 1. Delhi bus travel adds Day 0 boarding and Day 9 morning return; bus nights are outside the seven-night count.

Are all meals included?

MAP means breakfast and dinner. Dinner is included on Days 1–7 and breakfast on Days 2–8. Lunches and bus-travel meals are excluded.

Which winter vehicle will we use?

The group-size table shows the planned configuration. Jimny and other 4×4 SUVs are used according to group size and conditions; Innova is used only when low snow and safe roads permit. Seating, luggage and final deployment are confirmed before travel.

Are departures fixed?

Private and micro-group departures are available on request. No unconfirmed fixed batch date is advertised; the team confirms dates, vehicle allocation and stays before booking.

Are Chitkul and the Kaza villages guaranteed?

No. Chitkul, Key, Kibber, Chicham, Langza, Hikkim and Komic depend on safe roads, weather, permissions and guest health. Planned stops can change.

What does oxygen support mean?

The package includes oxygen support and ground coordination. Oxygen does not replace gradual ascent, medical care or descent when altitude illness develops. Tell the team about symptoms and do not continue higher while unwell.

How do I book?

Select your guest count and travel date, then send the Explorer enquiry on WhatsApp. Confirm the final price, vehicle, rooms, payment schedule and cancellation terms in writing before payment.

Can international guests join?

Enquire for an approved international quote and nationality-specific access requirements. The published INR table is Indian resident pricing; no converted USD rate is advertised.

What if roads close?

The team may change stops, routing, stays or the schedule according to conditions. Extra nights and transport beyond the planned itinerary may be payable separately. Confirm weather-change and cancellation terms before payment.