Lahaul Spiti Trek
Trip Name: Lahaul Spiti Trek
Duration: 20 days
This starts from Kullu Valley and after crossing over Hamta Pass reaches Lahaul & Spiti Valley. This trek takes to one of the most beautiful lake in Lahaul & Spiti valley, Chandertal Lake. After completing the tour, one returns back to Keylong, which is the Main town of Lahaul & Spiti region. This trek is one of the best that this region offers. It is a combination of trekking through thick green forests while starting from Kullu valley, than walking in the stark topography of Chandra valley and later going to Chandertal Lake.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Delhi/Chandigarh
Today in the morning drive to Chandigarh, Arrive and check into hotel. Rest of the time free to relax or visit city. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Chandigarh/Manali
Today we will drive to Manali, Arrive and check into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Manali
Morning at leisure. Afternoon half day tour visiting Hadimba Temple, Manu Temple and Tibetan Monastery by foot. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Manali/Sethan
12 kms. Trek via Pirni, Hamta and Sethan villages to reach the camp (3000 m). Overnight in tents.
Day 06: Sethan/Juara
10 kms. A day of flowers all over. Trek via Bhalu Ka Ghera upto Chika
(3350 m). Chhika is famous for wild flowers, caves and provides the best
rocks for climbing in the area. Reach Juara (3600 m). Overnight at tents.
Day 07: Juara/Shiagouru
10 kms. As one approaches the Hamta pass (4268 m), rocks and boulders slope down from the flanks in magnificent sweeps. From Hamta pass view of Indrasan (6221 m), Deo Tibba (6001 m) and Indra Kila (4940 m) is superb. Overnight in tents at Shiagouru (3600 m).
Day 08: Shaigouru/Chatru
8 kms. The route descends rapidly down to Chhatru (3360 m), where a grassy Meadow above the Chandra River offers a good camping place. Could be tricky crossing of the streams and descent if the weather is wet. Overnight in tents.
Day 09: Chhatru/Chhota Dara
17 kms. Trek along the right bank of Chandra river and opposite to Chhota Shigri glacier with mountains in view. Overnight in tents at Chhota Dara (3690 m).
Day 10: Chhota Dara/Batal
17 kms. Trek along the river opposite to Bara Shigri glacier. The view of the glacier and other mountains is an unforgettable sight. Batal (3960 m) is situated at the foot of Kunzum pass, which provides the main approach to Spiti from Lahaul. Overnight in tents.
Day 11: Batal/Chandertal
16 kms. Climb up to Kunzum pass (4558 m) to have glimpses of Spiti valley and Then trek down to Chandertal lake (The moon lake/4270 m). Chandertal is of exquisite beauty between a lower ridge and the main Kunzum range, the Outlet being into Chandra River. Overnight in tents.
Day 12: Chandertal
Rest, relax and enjoy the charming scenery. Across Chandra River you will see glaciers & peaks of Mulkila & C.B. ranges. Also view some high peaks on Bara Shigri. Overnight in tents.
Day 13: Chandertal/Tokpo Gangma
12 kms. Enjoy a good view of the mountain peaks and glaciers throughout the trek to reach Tokpo Gongma (4400 m). Tokpo means river in Tibetan and Gongma means big. Overnight in tents.
Day 14: Tokpo Gongma/Tokpo Yongma
10 kms. The trek today involves crossing a river. The river should be crossed in the morning when the water is low. Reach Tokpo Yongma (4640 m). Overnight in tents.
Day 15: Tokpo Yongma/Baralachala
10 kms. Baralachala (4883 m) is an interesting 8 kms long pass and gives rise to three rivers viz Chandra, Bhaga and Yunam. Baralacha means 'pass with cross roads on summit'. Roads from Zanskar, Ladakh, Spiti and Lahaul meet on top of the pass. Overnight in tents.
Day 16: Baralachala/Zingzingbar
18 kms. Trek via Surajtal, the source of Bhaga River. Descend along Bhaga River and reach Zingzingbar (4270 m). Overnight in tents.
Day 17: Zingzingbar/Keylong
70 kms. Travel by jeep from Zingzingbar to Keylong enroute visiting Jispa & Gemur villages, Keylong is the main town and district headquarters of Lahaul & Spiti. On arrival check in at Hotel Deykid. Overnight at hotel.
Day 18: Keylong
Morning visit Khardong Monastery by foot. Afternoon free. Overnight at hotel.
Day 19: Keylong/Manali
115 kms. Travel from Keylong to Manali by jeep. On arrival check in at Hotel Banon Resorts. Overnight at hotel.
Day 20: Manali/Chandigarh/Delhi
Early morning drive to back to Delhi via Chandigarh.
Option: To make the tour more interesting we can suggest to clients a Jeep Safari tour to Spiti valley from Manali to visit (Ki monastery, Kibber village, Pin Valley Dhankar Monastery, Tabo Monastery and than return back to Kunzam Pass to start the trek upto Baralacha La and later to Keylong and end tour in Manali. This option would involve more of traveling by jeep and less of trekking and incase you wish to offer this option to client which will be a more of a jeep safari, do let me know
Cost Includes & Excludes
Cost Includes
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis with daily buffet breakfast.
- Transportation by Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Sightseeing as per package details.
- Entrances Fees at Monuments (Except in the museum visit and camera fee)
- Service of Local English Speaking Guide
- All Applicable Taxes including 4.08 % Service Tax
Cost Excludes
- Meals at hotels except those listed in above inclusions.
- Entrance fees to the museums and camera fee.
- Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, etc.
- Inland / International flights any
- All other than those listed in above inclusions
- Price excludes any supplement for Christmas & New Year Eve
Note: Hotels are subject to availability, please note that due to peak season starting from Oct onwards, most of hotels in 4- 5category are already fully booked for many dates starting from october, Once you finalise the booking, we shall start booking the hotels. It may be possible that we may have to go for a higher / lower category of hotels/ rooms in any place & we shall advice you of any supplement / reduction in the price.
