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Spiti
The Middle Land
TOUR OVERVIEW
An exploration of one of the last frontiers of ancient Tibetan culture – the high plateaus of Spiti and Lahaul. A remote area of snow capped peaks and deep blue-water lakes, the traditional culture of this region has remained peaceful and intact over centuries.
This is not for the faint hearted, and is one of the most adventurous journeys you could undertake in India. Everything is raw, pristine and spell binding.
Come & join us for a road journey which describes its destination.
Price: INR 40500 + 5% GST
Single supplement surcharge – INR 13500 + 5% GST
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First Movers Advantage – Flat INR 1170 off for first two sign ups on or before 30th June 2020 – Apply coupon code FIRSTMOVER<first 3 letters of the month of booking> at checkout.
For example, FIRSTMOVERMAR if booking in March -
Early bird discount (for third sign up and onward) – INR 780 off if booked on or before 30th June 2020 – Apply coupon code EARLYBIRD<first 3 letters of the month of booking> at checkout.
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Pay in one go and earn a discount of INR 1500 in addition to the early bird/first mover discount. Valid till 6th August 2020. – This discount is pre-applied at checkout.
GALLERY
Day 1 - 05 Sep 2020
Reach Manali by morning. Move towards the beautiful Solang valley. Relax & get acclimatize to the weather and get yourself ready for the road journey ahead. Walk around the beautiful surroundings. Overnight at Solang Valley.
Day 2 - 06 Sep 2020
Start your journey towards Spiti valley, through beautiful Rohtang Pass and reach Chandratal lake. This will be a long journey, required to cover a certain stretch. Enjoy the journey, that is the destination. Reach Chandratal by afternoon, Chandratal Lake-The Lake of the Moon, the deep blue- water lake. Overnight at Chandratal camp site.
Day 3 - 07 Sep 2020
Start your journey towards Langza today, crossing Chicham bridge known to be Asia’s highest bridge from sea level at 13,244ft. Enroute we will visit Spiti Valley’s largest Monastery “The Ki Monastery”. Overnight at Langza.
Day 4 - 08 Sep 2020
We will drive to Tabo today, called the “Ajanta of the Himalayas” due to its magnificent murals and amazingly detailed Thangkas in the monastery. Enroute visit Hikkim & Komik one of the highest connected villages in the whole world. Overnight at Tabo.
Day 5 - 09 Sep 2020
Visit Tabo monastery and start for “The Capital Of Spiti”, Kaza, Explore Kaza. Overnight at Kaza.
Day 6 - 10 Sep 2020
We bid adieu to Spiti valley today and start back our journey towards Manali. We will take a stopover at Chandratal campsite again to break a long journey. Overnight at Chandratal Campsite.
Day 7 - 11 Sep 2020
Day 8 - 12 Sep 2020
Wake up at your leisure & enjoy breakfast. Explore Manali market & have some shopping time. Evening leave from Manali. Trip Ends.
Inclusions
- Accommodation on double sharing basis for 7 nights.
- 3 major meals per day, starting from breakfast on Day 1 to lunch on Day 8.
- Road transportation in TT or similar
- Monastery and Monuments entrance fees, parking charges.
- Guidance of an F5 Tour Lead.
Exclusions
- Flights/Bus to Manali from your city of residence and return.
- Tips and other expenses of personal nature.
- Meals other than mentioned.
- Accommodation/Stay/Food during Transit.
- Anything not specifically mentioned in inclusions.
- Additional activity other than mentioned.
- 5% GST
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities, personal flight delays and aspect beyond our control. We will definitely facilitate an alternative and handle the contingency, the cost being yours.
Terms & Conditions
REFUNDS/CANCELLATION:
- If cancelled 90 days or more in advance, cancellation fee is 12% of the trip amount.
- 25% of the trip cost if cancelled 89 – 60 days in advance.
- 50% of the trip cost if cancelled 59 to 16 days in advance.
- Last 15 days – no show – entire amount will be forfeited.
- If you use our services to book flights, cancellation charges of the flights will apply.
Option of Deferred trip:
You have the option of parking the paid amount with us for a future trip, if you wish to cancel joining this trip 60 days or more in advance.
Following conditions apply:
- You need to choose the trip you would like to go with instead (the deferred trip) within 2 months of deciding to cancel.
- The travel start date of the deferred trip should be within 6 months from the day you decide to cancel.
- There can be only one such change and once you decide the deferred trip, the cancellation policy of that trip applies.
- You cannot choose a short trip (less than 5 days) as a deferred trip.
Disclaimer
- 50% of the trip cost is required to confirm the booking.
- The booking does not include flights as the flight rates are extremely unpredictable. However, we can help you book your flights for the trip
- All our trips are well-researched, including identifying access to medical facilities. In case of a medical emergency, F5 will assist the traveler in getting medical attention.
- F5 Escapes is in no way responsible for any untoward incident happening due to the ignorance/negligence of the guests, natural/man-made calamities, accidents or any other events that are out of human control during the trip.
- F5 reserves the right to cancel the trip under certain conditions – in such a case, the amount will be refunded in full.
Arrival & Departure timings:
Reach Manali by September 5th morning by 9AM and book your return journey after 4PM on September 12th from Manali.
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Flight: You can fly into the Bhuntar airport near Kullu. We will arrange a pick up for you to Manali as a part of the trip.
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Bus: Take an overnight Volvo from Kashmere Gate ISBT or Majnu ka Tilla in Delhi. We will suggest the bus the trip lead will be travelling on. There are volvo buses from Manali from Chandigarh as well.
Weather
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Lahaul and Spiti district is a cold desert like Ladakh. Weather in September is moderately cold during the day, but the sun will be extremely sharp making the afternoon hot while you are out. Night will be very cold. Temperature will range from 0 to 15 degree C.
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You may get rainfall on your way to Spiti , as Monsoon month would be ending.
Stay
Foooood!
- Simple Indian food such as rotis/dal, rice etc. Toast/Omelettes will be available.
- If you have special dietary requests, please let us know beforehand.
- It would also be a good idea to carry some meal packets with you if you have special requirements.
Note about Smoking & Alcohol:
- Everyone joining is an adult and we realise that we cannot dictate the behaviour on how you should enjoy the trip. Each destination offers a locally brewed wine or beer and we would love for you to try them. All we ask is to drink responsibly. Alcohol on higher altitude helps in warming you up, but at the same time, can make you extremely dehydrated. And even smaller quantities can cause a hangover.
- Hangover delays are going to cost a lot, and will not be tolerated at all. So please do not test your limits and enjoy moderation. Also, do respect your roommate’s comfort levels with the alcohol smell and avoid drinking in the room if she is not comfortable.
- If you smoke, please do so outside the room, even if the rooms have ashtray. Smoking at high altitude is not recommended.
Note > Prepare > Accept > Embrace:
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Higher altitudes require a certain level of fitness. We are not strictly trekking anywhere but even climbing up the stairs or little steep walk to the monasteries or any sightseeing areas will feel like treks, given the altitude (around 6500 to 15000 ft altitudes). Langza is at 14500 ft. If you can brisk walk for 2 kilometres regularly, you should be okay.
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We will share with you the do’s and don’ts of travelling to high altitude places and will also suggest some medication. Please consult your physician regarding the same.
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The first day is for acclimatization. We expect all travellers to follow the guidelines.
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Expect traffic jams! (especially enroute Rohtang Pass)
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In line with the ideology of F5 Escapes, we will be staying in small guest houses and homestays during our trip. Please come with an open mind about sharing someone’s home and maintain the sanctity.
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The stay in Langza will have shared bathrooms. Since they are local houses, bathrooms will have to be shared.
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Please keep Hot-Water Bottle as a precaution for warming the bed (something like this :
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This is a ROAD TRIP, to one of the most treacherous routes in the country, no less. The rewards are unbelievable but the journey will prove tiring. Please reconsider if you have back issues.
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We start our days as early as possible, especially on the days of long travel.
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We promise you a relaxed day after a day of long travel.
‘F5 Escapes’ is a Bangalore-based, experiential travel company, with a focus on redefining the way women travel in India. The premise of F5 is an ambitious dream – to put India on the global travel map as a preferred destination for women from across the globe.
F5 Escapes offers fixed departure all-women group tours, customized itineraries for families, groups and solo travellers. We also do in-city engagements which include #JustGo travel meetups, workshops to educate women on travel safety, sustainable menstruation, motorbiking etc.