On arrival at Chandigarh Airport, we shall drive to Manali (Approx 8-9 hours). Overnight stay at Solang/Manali.

Day free for rest and acclimatization. Overnight stay at Solang/Manali.

After breakfast, early morning, we begin our drive from Solang Valley to Kaza (approx. 8-9 hrs), crossing the famous Atal Tunnel and Kunzum La Pass, (altitude 14,931 ft), the entrance pass to the Spiti Valley from Lahaul. Enroute, we shall pass via Losar villages. Overnight stay at Kaza.

Early morning, we shall visit the magnificent Kye monastery, the biggest monastery of Spiti Valley that offers spectacular views of the valley.  We shall also visit Kibber village. From here, locals use a mountain ropeway to visit Chichul village located on the other side of a deep gorge.

Later, we shall drive to Langza village via one of the world’s highest motorable roads. The village is located at an altitude of 14435 ft with a towering Buddha statue on the mountain top in the background.  On the way, visit Langza’s Natural Fossil Centre to spot the preserved fossils of the ancient Tethys sea. We shall visit Hikim village, said to have the World’s Highest Post Office and  Komic village, said to be Asia’s highest village, with an altitude of almost 14,800 ft.  Evening, drive back to Kaza. Overnight stay at Kaza.

After breakfast, we shall drive towards Pin valley National Park (approx. 2 hours), the greenest part of Spiti that lies below the Kungri glacier. The valley is famous its Chamurthi Horses, one of four recognized Indian horse breeds that are found only in this part of the Indian Himalayas. Later, we visit the Kungri monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in Spiti and the picturesque village of Mud. Mud is the last village of Pin Valley and an important point on the trekking routes to Parvati and Kullu valleys. Overnight in Homestay at Kungri/Mud.

After breakfast, we shall drive towards the village of Tabo.  Enroute, we shall visit the magnificent Dhankar monastery (12,774 feet). Dhankar (meaning fort on a cliff) was the erstwhile capital of Spiti Valley Kingdom during the 17th century.  The complex is built on a 1000-foot (300-metre) high spur overlooking the confluence of the Spiti and Pin Rivers – one of the world’s most spectacular settings for a gompa.

We shall trek towards the beautiful Dhankar Lake located above the Dhankar village at a height of around 13570 feet. It takes approx. 45 mins – 1 hour steep trek to reach this Lake from Dhankar monastery.

Later, we shall continue our drive to Tabo village(approx 1 hour). Evening, we shall visit the nearby Tabo Monastery. The monastery is also known as the Ajanta of the Himalayas due to its priceless collection of thangkas (scroll paintings), manuscripts, well-preserved statues, frescos and extensive murals which cover almost every wall.

Overnight stay at Tabo.

After breakfast, we will drive to Nako village (approx. 2 ½ hours), famous for its serene Nako Lake.  On the way back, we shall visit the village of Giu, one of the remotest villages in Spiti. Giu village is famous for its naturally preserved mummy that is almost 500 years old. The mummy is said to be of a Tibetan Buddhist Monk and is in a sitting posture. Later, we shall drive back to Tabo. Overnight stay at Tabo.

After breakfast, we shall leave Tabo and drive towards the beautiful ChandraTaal Lake (Lake of the Moon), located at an altitude of 14,100 ft (approx. 6-7 hrs). You will be checked into your fixed camps located around 2 kms from the lake. Depending on the road conditions, we shall drive towards the lake till the permissible jeepable point and then trek for 15 mins to reach the lake. This lake is one of the beautiful lakes in the country. Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay in Tents.

After breakfast, we shall drive towards Mandi (approx. 9 hrs) crossing the Kunzum La and Atal Tunnel that connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys. We end our drive at Manali. Overnight stay at Hotel in Mandi.

After breakfast, we shall drive to Chandigarh Airport(Approx 6 hours) for your onward journey with Memories of a Lifetime!