EverUs Adventures · Spiti Valley · Ex. Ahmedabad
Monasteries older than empires. The highest motorable villages on earth. A crescent-moon lake under a blanket of stars. Eleven days, one train, a group of strangers who become family.
Trip Overview
A trans-Himalayan cold desert of ancient monasteries, the world's highest villages, and a lake that changes colour with the sky. One of India's most unforgettable overland journeys.
The Destination
Spiti — literally "The Middle Land" — is a trans-Himalayan cold desert wedged between India and Tibet. Ancient monasteries cling to cliff edges, prayer flags snap in the wind above villages that sit higher than most of the world's mountains, and the Spiti River carves through a landscape so stark it feels lunar.
This isn't a trip you take alone — it's one you take with a busload of strangers from Ahmedabad who, by the time you're camping beside Chandratal under an impossible sky full of stars, feel like old friends. Eleven days, one unforgettable overland journey via Shimla, Kinnaur and Kaza.
"Somewhere between Khab Sangam and Kunzum Pass, the mountains stop being scenery and start being a memory you carry forever."
Packages & Pricing
11 Days / 10 Nights — travel by overnight train (Ahmedabad ↔ Chandigarh) plus tempo traveller through Kinnaur and Spiti.
The Journey
From the plains of Gujarat to the roof of the Himalayas and back — every stop on this route has been thoughtfully planned.
Board the train from Gandhinagar Capital Railway Station (reporting 9:00 AM, boarding 10:05 AM) and begin your overnight journey towards Chandigarh.
The route cuts through three states — Gujarat, Rajasthan and Haryana — with stops like Abu Road and Jaipur along the way, giving you a taste of the regions you're passing through.
Arrive at Chandigarh around 8:00 AM into a fresh, misty morning. We'll be picked up by our tempo traveller and head straight for Shimla on scenic mountain roads.
Check in, freshen up, and later explore Shimla's Mall Road, its charming bakeries and cafés, the historic Christ Church, and breathtaking views from The Ridge.
We switch to our tempo traveller for a comfortable ride en route to Chitkul, with a short freshen-up halt on the way.
Watch the landscape gradually transform as we traverse the Kinnaur Valley — the Land of Gods — passing the iconic Kinnaur Gate. Check in to your homestay/hotel in Chitkul or Sangla and enjoy a homely dinner.
After breakfast, head towards Kalpa via the small town of Reckong Peo — the perfect pit stop, with a chance to spot the majestic Kinner Kailash Peak on a clear day.
In Kalpa, visit the 3,000-year-old Kalpa Monastery and Suicide Point for a picturesque view of the Kailash ranges before checking in for the night.
A pit stop at Khab Sangam — the union of the Sutlej and Spiti rivers — marks the dramatic shift from Kinnaur's green valleys to Spiti's stark cold-desert terrain.
In Nako, walk through the traditional mud-house lanes, visit the serene Nako Lake and the centuries-old Nako Monastery, before continuing on to Tabo through Spiti's barren, high-altitude landscape.
Visit the thousand-year-old Tabo Monastery, followed by the Dhankar Monastery and the dramatic Dhankar Fort perched on the cliffs.
Reach Kaza — Spiti's headquarters — by evening and check in to your accommodation. The rest of the day is free to explore the small town at leisure.
Visit the iconic Key Monastery — the largest in Spiti Valley, home to hundreds of Lamas — before heading out to the highest locations in the world nestled within Spiti.
Cross Chicham Bridge (Asia's highest suspension bridge), visit Hikkim (the world's highest post office), Komic (one of the highest motorable villages), and Langza — the Land of Fossils, with its hilltop Buddha statue.
Head to breathtaking Chandratal — one of Spiti's most exquisite sights, shaped like a crescent moon — traversing the Kunzum Pass at 15,050 ft along the way.
Walk along the banks of Chandratal, dip your hands in its pristine waters, and as night falls, look up for a glimpse of the Milky Way, weather permitting.
Enjoy a scenic breakfast with Chandratal's ethereal views before bidding goodbye and starting the return journey to Manali, with a stop at the famous Chacha-Chachi Ka Dhaba.
The whole group vibes to music and shares stories on the drive down. We reach Manali by evening and check into our hotel — a well-earned rest after days on the road, with the evening free to explore Mall Road or just unwind.
After a relaxed breakfast in Manali, we hit the road for Chandigarh, arriving by evening in time to board our return train.
Board our return train from Chandigarh Junction (departure 5:55 PM) and settle in for the overnight journey home, reminiscing over the trip's best moments.
Arrive at Ahmedabad (Gandhinagar Capital) around 3:10 PM the next day, with a suitcase full of memories, new friendships, and stories to tell. The tour ends here.
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Terms & Conditions
| Days Before Departure | Refund |
|---|---|
| More than 30 days | 100% refunded |
| 15–30 days | 75% refunded |
| 8–14 days | 50% refunded |
| 0–7 days | No refund |
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