Spiti Left Bank Trek

Brief Description

Overview


Region: Lahaul and Spiti District (Himachal Pradesh)
Trekking Altitude: Max (4411 mtrs)
Grade: Easy to Moderate
Total Trekking Distance: 93 Kms
Best Season: May to October
Temperature Range: -9°C to 26°C.



Brief Information


The Spiti valley is a remote, windswept cold desert with towering snow-capped peaks and awe-inspiring, sweeping vistas. It lies in the north-eastern part of Himachal Pradesh, flanked by Chinese-Tibet to the east and Ladakh to the North. It is a photographer’s delight, with spectacular canyons and stark, steep moonscapes that change color throughout the day. It is no surprise that Rudyard Kipling has described it in his book Kim as "a world within a world - a valley of leagues where the high hills were fashioned of the mere rubble and refuse from off the knees of the mountains... surely the Gods live here” Not only is the region famed for its astonishing beauty, it has an important place in the historical context with Spiti being an important hub of Trans Himalayan trade between India and Tibet before the war of 1962 caused a closure of the route and militarization along the border. It has also long been the home of stunning, ancient Buddhist monasteries of which Tabo monastery (over a thousand years old!) has the unique distinction of being the oldest continuously operating Buddhist enclave in both India and the Himalayas. The valley is also famous as being one of the rare places where the most elusive animal in the world, the snow leopard, may be spotted. It is also known as a place where you could stumble upon rare semi-precious stones and rock fossils, if you are lucky! If you thought things could not get any better, the real magic unfolds in night sky, as a million stars spread across it like a bejeweled carpet.



Short Itinerary


Day 1: Drive from Delhi to Shimla (350 Kms, 7 to 9 hrs), Overnight stay in hotel at Shimla.
Day 2: Drive from Shimla to Poh (385 Kms, 9 to 10 hrs), Overnight stay in hotel at Poh.
Day 3: Trek from Poh 3330 mtrs to Dhankar 3700 mtrs (14 Kms, 4 to 5 hrs), Overnight camping at Dhankar.
Day 3: Trek from Dhaula to Sewa 2050 mtrs(10 Kms, 4 to 4.5 hrs),Overnight Camping
Day 4: Trek from Dhankar to Lalung 3680 mtrs (12 Kms, 4 to 5 hrs), Overnight camping at Lalung.
Day 5: Trek from Lalung 3680 mtrs to Demul 4320 mtrs (12 Kms, 6 to 7 hrs), Overnight camping at Demul.
Day 6: Trek from Demul to Langza 4411 mtrs via Chame 4400 mtrs (16 Kms, 6 to 8 hrs), Overnight camping at Langza.
Day 7: Trek from Langza to Kibber 4120 mtrs (18 Kms, 8 to 10 hrs), Overnight camping at Kibber.
Day 8: Trek from Kibber to Ladarcha 4150 mtrs (11 Kms, 4 to 5 hrs), Overnight camping at Ladarcha.
Day 9: Trek from Ladarcha 4150 mtrs to Kiato 3950 mtrs (10 Kms, 3 to 4 hrs) and drive from Kiato to Manali (160 Kms, 4 to 5 hrs), Overnigth stay in hotel at Manali.
Day 10: Drive from Manali to Delhi (550 Kms, 10 to 12 hrs)


Essential: Do's and Don't / Things to Bring / Inclusion and Exclusion (PDF)


Spiti Left Bank Trek - Fact and Info (PDF)


Spiti Left Bank Trek - Detailed Itinerary (PDF)

Fact & Info

Detailed Itinerary

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