Itinerary Detail
Activities
- Overnight Volvo from Delhi to Shimla → Tempo traveler to Sangla via Kufri & Narkanda
- Freshen up & breakfast at Shimla
- Scenic drive through apple orchards and dense deodar forests
- River walk along the Baspa in Sangla valley
- Golden hour in Chitkul — last village before Indo-Tibet border
- Offbeat Experiences: Short nature hike to Batseri village (serene & unexplored), Interact with locals about winter migration stories
Meals
- Breakfast: Wake & Bake Café, Shimla – pancakes & espresso
- Lunch/Dinner: Hindustan ka Aakhri Dhaba, Chitkul – rajma-chawal and stuffed parathas
- Batseri Homestay Kitchen – Himachali Dham with siddu, maani, and mashed turnips
Overnight: Sangla / Chitkul
Activities
- Scenic drive to Spiti Valley via Khab Bridge and Gue Monastery
- View the confluence of Spiti & Satluj Rivers at Khab
- Visit Gue Monastery with its 500-year-old mummified monk
- Reach Tabo by evening and explore Tabo Monastery (dating back to 996 AD)
- Offbeat Experiences: Evening meditation in monastery caves, Watch locals making buckwheat roti and chang
Meals
- Roadside Dhaba – chai and Maggi with views
- Tabo Homestay Kitchen – lentil soup, local greens, barley roti
Overnight: Tabo
Activities
- High-altitude drive to Dhankar and Kaza
- Visit cliff-side Dhankar Monastery (over 1000 years old)
- Optional trek to Dhankar Lake (~1.5 hours moderate uphill)
- Kaza town exploration in the evening (local shops, prayer flags, cafés)
- Offbeat Experiences: Join monks for evening chants (if permitted), Stargazing from the rooftops in Kaza (vivid night skies)
Meals
- Sol Café – yak cheese sandwiches & Spiti apple pies
- The Himalayan Café – thukpa, tingmo, and chutagi (Ladakhi pasta)
Overnight: Kaza
Activities
- Full-day sightseeing covering iconic and remote villages
- Key Monastery – attend morning prayer session (subject to availability)
- Chicham Bridge – walk across Asia’s highest suspension bridge
- Post a letter from Hikkim – world’s highest post office
- Visit Komik – highest village in Asia
- Langza – Buddha statue and fossil hunting
- Offbeat Experiences: Fossil hunting in Langza, Tea with monks at Key
Meals
- Komik Tea Stall, Langza Corner Café, Hikkim Café – fossil tea, thukpa, momo platters with soul-warming soups
Overnight: Kaza / Langza
Activities
- Drive to Chandra Taal via Kunzum Pass
- Visit Losar village en route
- Camp by Chandra Taal – crescent-shaped high-altitude lake
- Short hike around the lake
- Offbeat Experiences: Night sky photography (milky way visible), Campfire stories about local legends
Meals
- Pack-your-own snacks, Swiss Camp Kitchen – dry fruits, chocolate, hot soups & basic comfort food near the lake
Overnight: Chandra Taal
Activities
- Descend via Kunzum & Rohtang to lush Manali valley
- Scenic drive with snow-capped peaks
- Café hopping in Old Manali
- Option for river walk along Manalsu stream
- Offbeat Experiences: Doodle & story walls at Drifter’s Café, Sound bath healing session (check with local retreat spots)
Meals
- Fat Plate Café – herbed trout, lemon rice
- Johnson’s Café – grilled trout, continental comfort meals
- Drifter’s Inn – live music & craft comfort food
Overnight: Manali
Activities
- Visit Hadimba Temple, Manu Temple, and walk Mall Road
- Souvenir shopping (woolens, prayer wheels, local honey)
- Volvo back to Delhi by evening
- Offbeat Experiences: Café 1947 riverside breakfast with live blues playlist, Tibetan stalls on Mall Road — try butter tea and steamed momos
Meals
- Café 1947, Casa Bella Vista – Italian riverside, pizzas with mountain backdrop
- The Corner House – quick Tibetan lunch plates and masala chai
Overnight: Departure
Trip at a Glance
Destinations Covered
ShimlaSanglaChitkulKhabGueTaboDhankarKazaKeyChichamHikkimKomikLangzaLosarChandra TaalManali
Travel Style
AdventureNatureCultural
Ideal For
Adventure SeekersNature LoversCultural Enthusiasts
Best Season
June–September
Food Guide
| Dish | Place | Location | Special | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pancakes & Espresso | Wake & Bake Café | Shimla / Sangla | Great brews, rooftop views | |
| Rajma-Chawal and Stuffed Parathas | Hindustan ka Aakhri Dhaba | Chitkul | Himachali flavors | |
| Himachali Dham | Batseri Café, Local Homestays | Batseri | Slow-cooked with siddu, maani, and mashed turnips | |
| Chai and Maggi | Roadside Dhaba near Gue | Gue / Tabo | With views | |
| Lentil Soup, Local Greens, Barley Roti | Tabo Homestay Kitchen | Tabo | Homestyle veggie dishes | |
| Yak Cheese Sandwiches & Spiti Apple Pies | Sol Café | Dhankar / Kaza | Apricot jam, smoothies | |
| Thukpa, Tingmo, Chutagi | The Himalayan Café | Kaza | Ladakhi pasta | |
| Fossil Tea, Thukpa, Momo Platters | Komik Tea Stall, Langza Corner Café, Hikkim Café | Komik / Langza / Hikkim | Soul-warming soups | |
| Dry Fruits, Chocolate, Hot Soups | Swiss Camp Kitchen | Losar / Chandratal | Basic comfort food near the lake | |
| Herbed Trout, Lemon Rice | Fat Plate Café | Manali | Himalayan trout | |
| Grilled Trout, Continental Comfort Meals | Johnson’s Café | Manali | Cozy ambiance | |
| Live Music & Craft Comfort Food | Drifter’s Inn | Manali | Café crawls | |
| Italian Riverside, Pizzas | Café 1947, Casa Bella Vista | Old Manali / Mall Road | With mountain backdrop | |
| Quick Tibetan Lunch Plates and Masala Chai | The Corner House | Old Manali / Mall Road | Tibetan stalls – butter tea and steamed momos |
Inclusions
- ✔️Travel by Volvo & Tempo Traveler
- ✔️Accommodation across 6 nights
- ✔️6 breakfasts + 6 dinners
- ✔️Inner line permits, parking, tolls, driver charges
- ✔️Experienced trip captain
Exclusions
- ❌Monument entries, camera charges
- ❌Lunches, drinks, personal shopping
- ❌Any expenses due to natural disruptions (e.g., landslides)