Spiti women only group tour - 8N/9D

Spiti Valley – The Middle Land

Himachal Pradesh

9 Days

Light Walk/Climb (1-3 km/day)

Starts in 18 weeks

START DATE

26 SEP, Sat

END DATE

4 OCT, Sun

₹ 52,000

₹51,000*

on double sharing

* 5% GST extra

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Spiti Valley – The Middle Land

₹ 52,000

₹ 51,000 * 5% GST extra

START DATE

26 SEP, Sat

END DATE

4 OCT, Sun

₹ 52,000

₹ 51,000 * 5% GST extra

September 2026, join F5's Spiti women only group tour for 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 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 and join us for a road journey across the Spiti Valley which describes its destination.

Highlights

Soak in the beauty of the Chandratal Lake

Visit the highest post office in the world at Hikkim

Explore the murals at Tabo, known as the ‘Ajanta of the Himalayas’

Experience serenity at Spiti’s largest monastery, the Key Monastery

Important

Our Spiti Valley women group trip starts from Himachal Bhawan, Delhi at 6 PM on 26 September. It’s a ROAD TRIP in the higher altitudes and will require a certain level of fitness. You will need to sign an agreement with F5 that you are undertaking this trip after your doctor’s consultation on travelling to high altitude.

Getting there

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Reach by 6 PM on 26 SEP

Delhi Airport (DEL)

Delhi

Return after 11 AM on 4 OCT

Delhi Airport (DEL)

Delhi

Itinerary

-3°C to 15°C | Pleasant days, Cold nights

Chance of rain: Low

Note: This is a prediction. The weather may change

Day 1 : Overnight Volvo to Manali

Arrivals

Overnight bus

Reach Himachal Bhavan (Mandi House), Delhi by 6PM for the overnight Volvo to Manali. Dinner on the way.

This Spiti all-women group tours will start from Delhi. Reach Himachal Bhawan (Mandi House) Delhi on Day 1 by 6PM. We will take an overnight Volvo from Himachal Bhavan (Mandi House) in Delhi. Your tickets will be on the same bus as the one the trip lead will be travelling on.

You will need to sign an agreement with F5 that you are undertaking this trip after your doctor’s consultation on travelling to high altitude.

Higher altitudes require a certain level of fitness. We are not strictly trekking anywhere but even climbing up the stairs or a 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.

We remain cautious about the fitness of our participants. We have conducted a number of very successful trips to Spiti. However, every person has different coping levels to high altitudes and young age or physical fitness may still not guarantee easy acclimatisation. We will share guidelines. Please follow the guidelines and cooperate with the trip lead.

Day 2 : Reach Manali. Relax & acclimatise in Solang.

Acclimatisation

Paragliding

Nature/Scenery

Reach Manali by morning. After freshening up, move towards the beautiful Solang valley. Relax for acclimatisation to the altitude and get yourself ready for the road journey ahead. If you want to try out Paragliding, you can go for it in Solang Valley today. Overnight at Solang Valley.

A well-rested body copes better with altitude stress. Our night in Solang is to facilitate that. Ensure you get enough sleep during your stay.

Allow your body time to acclimatise to the altitude by spending the first day in Solang without strenuous activities. Slowly increase your physical exertion over the next few days. We have planned our itinerary in a way that gives us ample time to do that. So, it might look like we are not doing a lot in a day but that is because we are not travelling to plains.

Before taking up our Spiti Valley group trip, consult a doctor for altitude sickness medication, like Diamox. This can help prevent and alleviate symptoms. If you are already consuming any blood thinner medicine in your regular chart then mention that to the doctor specifically.

Rajalakshmi HN

Spiti was my fourth trip with F5 and I had an wonderful experience...The trip was well planned and could cover all places.. Hotels are well chosen and could see a lot of behind the scene work done by F5 team to ensure that everything goes smooth.. Feel very safe to travel on F5 trips..

Day 3 : Drive to Chandrataal via Rohtang Pass.

Drive: 5+ hrs

Mountain Pass

Camping

Start your journey towards Chandratal Lake – The Lake of the Moon. In the Lahaul valley, this is one of the most enticing high altitude lakes, changing its colour with the position of the sun. Soak in the beauty. Overnight near the camps at Chandratal lake.

Lahaul and Spiti district is a cold desert like Ladakh. Weather in September end is cold during the day, but the sun will be extremely sharp while you are out. Night will be very cold. Temperature will range from -3 to 15 degree C.

Simple Indian food such as rotis/dal, rice etc. Toast/Omelettes will be available during this Spiti women trip. 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.

Please note that during our Spiti women group trips we will stay in boutique and locally run hotels and they will have their unique rooms. Please do not compare your rooms with fellow travellers. They will all be of the same comfort level but will have different aesthetics and sizes.

FUN FACT!

You may call it a myth or campfire story, but in 2004, a team of ISRO scientists camping near the lake at the Samudra Tapu glacier, spotted a 4-feet tall ‘robot like’ object hovering near the ground! While the object vanished into the air, its presence is still unexplained, giving the lake a mysterious edge.

Day 4 : Drive to Tabo via Chicham bridge & Key Monastery

Drive: 4-5 hrs

Monastery

Walk: 1-3 hrs

Today we start our journey towards Tabo crossing the Kunzum Pass and 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. Reach Tabo by evening. Overnight at Tabo.

We start our days as early as possible, especially on the days of long travel. We promise you a relaxed day after a day of long travel.

This Spiti Valley ROAD TRIP, is to one of the most treacherous routes in the country, no less. The rewards are unbelievable but the journey will prove tiring. There are no restaurants or rest rooms enroute. The villages on the way will have a population of 30 to 50 people. Please reconsider if you have back or knee issues. Our longest stretch will be on Day 7 when we are travelling from Kaza to Manali (around 10 hours).

Indigestion is another reason why people feel nausea when they reach high altitude regions, hence it is advisable to keep in hand digestive/ antacids of your choice or ask the host for natural local home remedies. Have a light meal on the first day of arrival to avoid indigestion. Consume a diet rich in carbohydrates and low in fats. This helps in acclimatisation and provides energy for your body to cope with the altitude.

Day 5 : Explore Tabo and drive to Kaza via Dhankar.

Drive: ~2 hrs

Monastery

Walk: 1-3 hrs

Explore Tabo, called the ‘Ajanta of the Himalayas’ due to its magnificent murals and amazingly detailed Thangkas in the monastery. Start towards Kaza, explore Dhankar monastery & 1200 years old Dhankar fort on the way. Overnight at Kaza.

Power is scarce in the region. Most stays will have back ups but do not expect generators to run water heaters in absence of power. Hot water buckets will be provided to you in case there is no power.

Day 6 : Komic, Hikkim & Langza Village.

Local attractions

Walk: 2-3 hrs

After breakfast, explore Komik, one of the highest connected villages in the whole world. Visit the highest post office in the world at Hikkim and explore the fossil village of India – Langza. Soak yourself into the peaceful surroundings sitting next to the giant Buddha Statue overlooking the valley. Back to Kaza by evening.

Langza is at 14500 ft. Given the altitude, even steep walks would feel tough.

FUN FACT!

Did you know? It is common to discover ancient marine fossils (locally called Chaudu) when walking around Langza. This is because, millions of years ago, the region was under the ancient Tethys Sea resulting in these natural fossil formations.

Day 7 : Drive back to Manali via Atal Tunnel.

Drive: ~10 hrs

Nature/Landscape

We will start our journey back to Manali via Atal Tunnel today. It will be a long journey to reach the lush green environment of Manali – the first major town with habitation after the great desert ride of Spiti. Overnight at Manali.

It’s going to be a long and picturesque drive today. Though we will take breaks, it’s recommended to carry some light snacks for the road. Also, expect road jams and traffic.

Prerana Sharma

This was my first trip with F5 for Spiti and I loved each moment of it. I appreciate the part where the team informs the travelers beforehand about how the tour will be and what kind of physical fitness is expected. It shows they care...We were never pushed or asked to run on time. We spent good amount of time at each location of Spiti making every moment memorable.Thank you so much F5…

Day 8 : Explore Manali. Overnight Volvo to Delhi

Walk: 1-2 hrs

Market

Overnight bus

Wake up at your leisure and enjoy breakfast. Explore Manali market. If energy permits, visit the Hidimba temple. We will take the evening Volvo back to Delhi. Overnight in Volvo.

Day 9 : Arrive in Delhi. Trip Ends.

Return flights

Arrive in Delhi early in the morning. This marks the end of our Women only Spiti trip. Trip Ends.

Please book your return flight/train tickets after 11 AM.

Jan N

Travel through Spiti valley can be very tiring, but our trip lead made sure we took enough breaks so that we didn't feel tired or bored...The group's josh was high throughout the trip - this is very important as all were meeting for the 1st time during the trip...One thing you can be sure - if you're travelling with F5, all your queries will be answered...Always a great experience (3 times so far!) travelling with F5.

Important

Add ons

Single Occupancy Supplement: INR 20,500 + 5% GST

Children (5 yrs to 10 yrs): INR 48,000 + 5% GST

Adolescents (11 yrs to 17 yrs): INR 52,000 + 5% GST

Inclusions & exclusions

Inclusions

We want to enable you to travel wallet free. That’s why, when you travel with us, we take care of most of your travelling expenses. Our Spiti tour package includes:

Accommodation on a double sharing basis for 6 nights.

Road transportation in TT or similar (Ex-Manali). AC will be turned off as these are high altitude drives

Volvo Bus tickets (Delhi to Manali & Manali to Delhi)

3 major meals per day, starting from dinner on Day 1 to dinner on Day 8

Monastery and Monuments entrance fees, parking charges.

Guidance of an F5 Tour Lead.

Exclusions

Some expenses are excluded (especially those of personal preferences) and will have to be taken care of by the individual. Exclusions include:

Tips

Shopping

Paragliding or other activities

Food other than mentioned in inclusions

Camera charges

Tips and personal expenses

Medication

Flights/Train to Delhi and back, from your city of residence.

Local Delhi transportation to Himachal Bhawan, Mandi house in Delhi from where the Volvo will start on Day 1

Local Delhi transportation from the Volvo drop point to airport/station/home on Day 9

Any cost arising due to natural calamities, personal flight delays and aspects beyond our control. We will definitely facilitate an alternative and handle the contingency, the cost being yours.

5 % GST.

Policy

Terms & Conditions

REFUNDS/CANCELLATION:

If cancelled 90 days or more in advance, cancellation fee is 15% 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 – the entire amount will be forfeited.

If you use our services to book flights, cancellation charges of the flights will apply.

DISCLAIMER

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.

FAQs

What type of accommodation will be provided?

We select accommodation based on their uniqueness/character, location, cleanliness and comfort, hospitality, food quality, and more. Hence, we work with a variety of stays - boutique hotels, heritage properties, well appointed standard hotels, premium homestays etc. You can download the pdf itinerary to get more details on the accommodation used in the Spiti Valley women-only group trip.

How will we reach Manali and back?

We will take an overnight Volvo from Himachal Bhavan (Mandi House) in Delhi to Manali. We will book tickets on the bus the trip lead will be travelling on. We will also book the Volvo for the return journey from Manali to Delhi.

What kind of food will be available in the Spiti group trip package?

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.

What will the weather be like in Spiti Valley in September?

Lahaul and Spiti district is a cold desert like Ladakh. The weather in September end is cold during the day, but the sun will be extremely sharp while you are out. Night will be very cold. Temperature will range from -3 to 15 degree C. *Please note that nowadays, climate/ weather is dependent on many factors and unpredictable hence the above information might be subject to change during your actual travel days.

As a solo-female traveller, can I join the Spiti Valley group tour?

Absolutely! We design our all-women group trips to make it convenient, fun, and safe for women travellers. While solo trips for women in India give you the autonomy to pace your trip, group travelling is hassle-free and without the mental load of planning and organising. You travel with a group of like-minded women, make new friends, and share experiences for a lifetime. Join our Spiti women trip to experience the joy of travelling with your tribe.

Can you share more details about signing the F5 agreement?

Higher altitudes require a certain level of fitness. It is advised to consult a doctor first before signing up for the trip. For the Spiti all-women group tour, you will need to sign an agreement with F5 that you are undertaking this trip after your doctor’s consultation on travelling to high altitude.

What are the company policies on smoking/drinking?

Alcohol on higher altitude can make you extremely dehydrated. And even smaller quantities can cause altitude-related issues. If you have to taste a local alcohol, try it towards the tail end of the trip. Avoid smoking at higher altitudes as the oxygen is already rare.

How does F5 Escapes promote responsible and sustainable tourism?

When we travel, we visit somebody’s home, be it a city, village or a place of stay. We treat them with utmost respect. We encourage all our guests to leave no trace, only footprints. We recommend carrying one's own steel water bottles. Most places of stay we partner with provide clean drinking water and water is available for refill. Small shift, big impact. We are mindful about our group not littering the destination. We try choosing vendors who make a conscious effort to employ locals, thereby enabling us to give back to the local economy. We encourage local handicrafts and on several trips we visit local artisans. We try to reduce overcrowding by travelling in small groups of maximum 12 people. We support women-led enterprises and seek them out on our travels. We work with local organisations across India involved in conservation, culture preservation and employment generation.

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5th trip and it went really well

The trip is planned from end to end very carefully with an apt group size. The vehicle and stays were good. The trip lead was an amazing lead and didn’t just feel like any other traveller but took care of the entire group. F5 is reasonably priced and covers 3 meals unlike most groups...This is my 5th trip with them and it went really well to Spiti. Even in remote areas the property chosen by f5 was great...another great trip with f5 and looking forward to the next one.

- P J