Aquilla Hikes
Winter Spiti Valley Expedition (Shimla to Shimla)
6 Nights / 7 Days · from Shimla
Stay: 6 Nights – 1 Night Sangla + 1 Night Tabo + 3 Nights Kaza + 1 Night Kalpa
Meals: 6 Breakfasts + 6 Dinners
Transport: Volvo / Tempo Traveller
Highlights: Chitkul, Baspa River, Khab Bridge, Gue Monastery, Tabo Monastery, Dhankar Monastery, Kaza, Langza, Komik, Hikkim, Key Monastery, Chicham Bridge, Kalpa and Kinner Kailash Views
Day-wise itinerary
Day 0: Depart Shimla at night, overnight journey towards Sangla
- Assemble at the designated boarding point in Delhi, Chandigarh or Shimla
- Board the vehicle arranged for the journey
- Begin the overnight journey towards Sangla
- Participate in an ice-breaking session
- Get to know your fellow travellers
Meals: None · Night: Journey towards Sangla
Day 1: Reach Sangla, check in; visit Chitkul (last Indian village) and the Baspa River; overnight in Sangla
- Reach Sangla in the morning
- Proceed towards the booked accommodation
- Complete the check-in process
- Prepare for the day's sightseeing
- Travel through the beautiful Sangla Valley
Meals: Dinner · Night: Sangla
Day 2: Drive to Tabo via Khab Bridge, Sumdo and the Spiti–Sutlej confluence; Gue Monastery (preserved mummy); overnight in Tabo
- Wake up early and enjoy the fresh mountain air
- Complete the check-out process
- Board the vehicle for the journey towards Tabo
- Begin the scenic drive through the beautiful Himalayan landscapes
- Travel through beautiful valleys and traditional mountain settlements
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner · Night: Tabo
Day 3: Tabo Monastery, drive to Dhankar Monastery, continue to Kaza; overnight in Kaza
- Wake up early and enjoy the peaceful Himalayan surroundings
- Prepare for the day's sightseeing
- Visit the historic monastery complex
- Explore the peaceful surroundings
- Admire the traditional Buddhist architecture
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner · Night: Kaza
Day 4: Langza (Buddha statue, fossils), Komik, Hikkim (world's highest post office), Key Monastery; overnight in Kaza
- Wake up early
- Get ready for the day's sightseeing
- Board the vehicle for the high-altitude village excursion
- Travel towards Langza Village
- Visit the famous Buddha statue
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner · Night: Kaza
Day 5: Kaza local exploration, Chicham Bridge, Spiti River, café hopping; overnight in Kaza
- Wake up and enjoy the beautiful mountain atmosphere
- Get ready for the day's sightseeing
- Travel towards Chicham Bridge
- Admire the beautiful surrounding landscapes
- Reach the bridge area
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner · Night: Kaza
Day 6: Drive Kaza to Kalpa via Reckong Peo; Narayan Nagini Temple, local market; overnight in Kalpa
- Wake up early
- Complete the check-out process
- Board the vehicle for the journey towards Kalpa
- Admire the beautiful mountain valleys
- Experience the changing landscapes
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner · Night: Kalpa
Day 7: Breakfast, return journey to Shimla
- Wake up and enjoy the fresh Himalayan air
- Admire the beautiful mountain surroundings
- Pack your belongings
- Complete the check-out process
- Prepare for the return journey
Meals: Breakfast · Night: Return Journey Towards Delhi
Inclusions
- Shimla to Shimla transport (Volvo / Tempo Traveller)
- Accommodation for 6 nights (1N Sangla, 1N Tabo, 3N Kaza, 1N Kalpa)
- 6 breakfasts and 6 dinners
- Experienced trip captain from Aquilla Hikes
- All permits, tolls, parking and driver charges
- Local sightseeing as per itinerary
- Support from local driver and team
- Bonfire and music at the stays (if weather permits)
- All basic arrangements and coordination
Exclusions
- Travel to and from Shimla
- Lunch during the trip
- Personal expenses (shopping, café visits, etc.)
- Entry fees for monuments or activities (if any)
- Optional activities
- Travel insurance
- Room heaters (if required)
- 4x4 vehicles or snow chains (if required due to snow / road conditions)
- Extra expenses due to landslides, roadblocks, weather or natural calamities
- 5% GST (charged extra)
Price per person
| Quad sharing (4 per room) | ₹17,000 |
| Triple sharing (3 per room) | ₹18,000 |
| Double sharing (2 per room) | ₹20,000 |
5% GST extra. Booking advance ₹2,000 per person (non-refundable). Balance before boarding.
Things to carry
Heavy winter jacket suitable for sub-zero temperatures · Thermal innerwear · Warm fleece or insulating layers · Waterproof or water-resistant outer layer · Warm gloves · Woollen cap · Neck warmer or muffler · Warm socks · Waterproof trekking or winter shoes with good grip · Extra clothing layers · Comfortable backpack · Reusable water bottle · Sunglasses with UV protection · Sunscreen · Lip balm and moisturizer · Power bank · Mobile charger · Torch or headlamp · Personal medicines · Basic first-aid supplies · Valid government-issued ID proof · Toiletries · Cash for personal expenses · Snacks, if required · Camera, if required
Cancellation policy
- The booking amount / advance is non-refundable in any case.
- 30 or more days before departure: 80% refund (excluding the advance).
- 15–29 days before departure: 50% refund (excluding the advance).
- 7–14 days before departure: 25% refund (excluding the advance).
- Less than 7 days before departure: no refund.
- No-shows and late arrivals: no refund.
- If Aquilla Hikes cancels or reschedules for unavoidable reasons, you get another date or a trip of equal value (no cash refund). Rescheduling credit is valid for 12 months.