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Spiti Valley

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Tucked away amidst towering peaks and surreal landscapes, Spiti Valley is Himachal Pradesh's most enchanting secret—a land that feels like it's perched at the very edge of the world. Here, snow-capped mountains gaze silently upon villages that seem untouched by time, and ancient monasteries whisper stories of wisdom and wonder

Spiti, meaning "the middle land," lies nestled between India and Tibet, blending cultures and spirituality in harmony. This valley is where rugged terrain meets unparalleled serenity, offering travelers an unforgettable journey filled with stark beauty and profound peace

From vibrant prayer flags fluttering in the Himalayan breeze to stargazing beneath some of the clearest night skies you'll ever witness, every moment in Spiti Valley feels like discovering a hidden treasure

Experience the warmth of local hospitality in quaint homestays, savor traditional delicacies around cozy hearths, and immerse yourself in a landscape that defies description. Spiti Valley isn't just a destination—it's a transformative journey, calling those who seek genuine adventure and soulful connections

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SPITI VALLEY - 9D/8N - Fossils, Faith & Freezing Rivers

SPITI VALLEY - 9D/8N - Fossils, Faith & Freezing Rivers

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SPITI VALLEY - 9D/8N – Circuit through Chandrataal

SPITI VALLEY - 9D/8N – Circuit through Chandrataal

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SPITI VALLEY - 9D/8N - A High - Altitude Spiti Quest Through Monasteries, Moonlands & Sky Lakes

SPITI VALLEY - 9D/8N - A High - Altitude Spiti Quest Through Monasteries, Moonlands & Sky Lakes

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SPITI VALLEY - 9D/8N - A Himalayan Drive through Monasteries, Moonlands & Mountain Villages

SPITI VALLEY - 9D/8N - A Himalayan Drive through Monasteries, Moonlands & Mountain Villages

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SPITI VALLEY - 9D/8N - Wild Valleys & Lost Paths – A Spiti Circuit with a Pulse

SPITI VALLEY - 9D/8N - Wild Valleys & Lost Paths – A Spiti Circuit with a Pulse

Spiti Valley at a glance

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking wonders that make this destination truly exceptional

View Kinnaur Kailash from your bedroom

View Kinnaur Kailash from your bedroom

Fossil hunting in Langza

Fossil hunting in Langza

Ride through water crossings to Chandrataal

Ride through water crossings to Chandrataal

Ride to Chitkul - the last village

Ride to Chitkul - the last village

Send postcards from the highest post office

Send postcards from the highest post office

Trek to Dhankar Lake

Trek to Dhankar Lake

View Kinnaur Kailash from your bedroom

View Kinnaur Kailash from your bedroom

Fossil hunting in Langza

Fossil hunting in Langza

Ride through water crossings to Chandrataal

Ride through water crossings to Chandrataal

Ride to Chitkul - the last village

Ride to Chitkul - the last village

Send postcards from the highest post office

Send postcards from the highest post office

Trek to Dhankar Lake

Trek to Dhankar Lake

Unique Experiences

Dive into exclusive activities that define the true essence of this destination

In a quiet Spiti village, behold a perfectly preserved monk’s mummy—still seated, still serene. A sacred reminder of devotion so deep, it transcended time itself

Witness a 500 year old mummy

In a quiet Spiti village, behold a perfectly preserved monk’s mummy—still seated, still serene

Witness a 500 year old mummy
Apple Orchard visit in Narkanda
Camp at Chandrataal
Fossil hunting at Langza
Chanting session at Tabo Monastery
Send a postcard from the highest post office
View Kinnaur Kailash from your bedroom
Drive to the last village in Chitkul

Witness a 500 year old mummy

In a quiet Spiti village, behold a perfectly preserved monk’s mummy—still seated, still serene. A sacred reminder of devotion so deep, it transcended time itself

In a quiet Spiti village, behold a perfectly preserved monk’s mummy—still seated, still serene. A sacred reminder of devotion so deep, it transcended time itself

Apple Orchard visit in Narkanda

Wander through rows of laden apple trees in the cool mountain breeze. Pluck, bite, and savor the crunch of orchard-fresh fruit, straight from Himachal’s high-altitude bounty

Wander through rows of laden apple trees in the cool mountain breeze. Pluck, bite, and savor the crunch of orchard-fresh fruit, straight from Himachal’s high-altitude bounty

Camp at Chandrataal

Sleep beneath a sky dusted with stars beside the moon-shaped lake. At Chandrataal, silence sings, the air chills, and the stillness of water mirrors the vastness of your soul

Sleep beneath a sky dusted with stars beside the moon-shaped lake. At Chandrataal, silence sings, the air chills, and the stillness of water mirrors the vastness of your soul

Fossil hunting at Langza

Scour the high-altitude soil around Langza to uncover marine fossils—a surreal twist in the Himalayas. Millions of years ago, this was ocean floor; now, it’s a playground for ancient secrets

Scour the high-altitude soil around Langza to uncover marine fossils—a surreal twist in the Himalayas. Millions of years ago, this was ocean floor; now, it’s a playground for ancient secrets

Chanting session at Tabo Monastery

Sit within 1,000-year-old mud walls as monks chant sacred texts in deep harmony. The air in Tabo vibrates with devotion—timeless, grounding, and quietly overwhelming in its spiritual power

Sit within 1,000-year-old mud walls as monks chant sacred texts in deep harmony. The air in Tabo vibrates with devotion—timeless, grounding, and quietly overwhelming in its spiritual power

Send a postcard from the highest post office

Write a note to someone you love—and send it from the world’s highest post office in Hikkim. Sealed with a view, stamped with altitude, and carried across mountains

Write a note to someone you love—and send it from the world’s highest post office in Hikkim. Sealed with a view, stamped with altitude, and carried across mountains

View Kinnaur Kailash from your bedroom

Wake up to a view so sacred, it's worshipped. From your window, Kinnaur Kailash rises—a jagged crown of ice and myth, quietly watching over the valley

Wake up to a view so sacred, it's worshipped. From your window, Kinnaur Kailash rises—a jagged crown of ice and myth, quietly watching over the valley

Drive to the last village in Chitkul

Follow winding roads to Chitkul, the last Indian village before Tibet. Flanked by snow peaks and wooden homes, it feels like the end of the road—and the beginning of peace

Follow winding roads to Chitkul, the last Indian village before Tibet. Flanked by snow peaks and wooden homes, it feels like the end of the road—and the beginning of peace

Nail Biting Adventures

Push your limits with heart-racing activities that will leave you breathless

Rappelling in Chitkul

Rappelling in Chitkul

Rafting in Manali

Rafting in Manali

Water Crossings of Chandrataal

Water Crossings of Chandrataal

Hike to Dhankar Monastery

Hike to Dhankar Monastery

Rappelling in Chitkul

Rappelling in Chitkul

Rafting in Manali

Rafting in Manali

Water Crossings of Chandrataal

Water Crossings of Chandrataal

Hike to Dhankar Monastery

Hike to Dhankar Monastery

Boutique Stays

Experience luxury and comfort in handpicked accommodations that redefine elegance

Amida Rangrik;Kaza

Amida Rangrik;Kaza

Banjaara Valley Retreat;Sangla

Banjaara Valley Retreat;Sangla

Escape Camps;Rakchham

Escape Camps;Rakchham

Fayul Retreat;Kalpa

Fayul Retreat;Kalpa

Hotel Deyzor;Kaza

Hotel Deyzor;Kaza

Spitii Mud Huts;Tabo

Spitii Mud Huts;Tabo

Amida Rangrik;Kaza

Amida Rangrik;Kaza

Banjaara Valley Retreat;Sangla

Banjaara Valley Retreat;Sangla

Escape Camps;Rakchham

Escape Camps;Rakchham

Fayul Retreat;Kalpa

Fayul Retreat;Kalpa

Hotel Deyzor;Kaza

Hotel Deyzor;Kaza

Spitii Mud Huts;Tabo

Spitii Mud Huts;Tabo

Local Festivals 🎉

Guitor Festival

Guitor Festival

📅February (29th day of the 12th Tibetan month)
📍Monasteries across Ladakh
✨A purification festival before Tibetan New Year involving Cham dances to ward off negativity and evil spirits
Losar

Losar

📅February or March (first day of the Tibetan lunisolar calendar)
📍Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh (Lahaul-Spiti), Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh
✨Tibetan New Year celebrated with rituals, traditional dances, and feasts to welcome the new year
Fagli Festival

Fagli Festival

📅February or March (11th month of the Hindu calendar)
📍Himachal Pradesh – especially Kullu, Kinnaur, and Lahaul-Spiti
✨Marks the end of winter and the arrival of spring with masked dances, music, and rituals symbolizing the triumph of good over evil
Tabo Monastery festival (Chakhar Festival)

Tabo Monastery festival (Chakhar Festival)

📅Every three years, in September or October
📍Tabo Monastery, Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh
✨A rare spiritual celebration with traditional music, masked dances, and religious rituals unique to the Tabo Monastery
Guitor Festival

Guitor Festival

📅February (29th day of the 12th Tibetan month)
📍Monasteries across Ladakh
✨A purification festival before Tibetan New Year involving Cham dances to ward off negativity and evil spirits
Losar

Losar

📅February or March (first day of the Tibetan lunisolar calendar)
📍Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh (Lahaul-Spiti), Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh
✨Tibetan New Year celebrated with rituals, traditional dances, and feasts to welcome the new year
Fagli Festival

Fagli Festival

📅February or March (11th month of the Hindu calendar)
📍Himachal Pradesh – especially Kullu, Kinnaur, and Lahaul-Spiti
✨Marks the end of winter and the arrival of spring with masked dances, music, and rituals symbolizing the triumph of good over evil
Tabo Monastery festival (Chakhar Festival)

Tabo Monastery festival (Chakhar Festival)

📅Every three years, in September or October
📍Tabo Monastery, Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh
✨A rare spiritual celebration with traditional music, masked dances, and religious rituals unique to the Tabo Monastery

Must Try Food 🍽️

Butter Tea

Butter Tea

Salty tea made with yak butter, tea leaves, and salt – a high-altitude staple

Chhurpi

Chhurpi

Hardened or soft cheese made from yak or cow milk

Thukpa

Thukpa

Warm noodle soup with vegetables or meat

Momo’s

Momo’s

Steamed dumplings stuffed with veggies or minced meat

Buckwheat pancake

Buckwheat pancake

Nutty flatbread made from locally grown buckwheat, often eaten with chutney or curry

Tingmo

Tingmo

Soft, fluffy steamed Tibetan bread

Butter Tea

Butter Tea

Butter Tea.

Butter Tea
Chhurpi
Thukpa
Momo’s
Buckwheat pancake
Tingmo
★★★★★Must Try

Salty tea made with yak butter, tea leaves, and salt – a high-altitude staple

Travel Information

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Best Time To Visit

Spring (Mar–Jun)

Pleasant and cool weather makes it perfect for trekking; hiking and camping.Snow melts to reveal lush meadows and scenic trails

Summer (Jul–Sep)

Roads open up and the region is serene and green.Ideal for peaceful travel though occasional rain is expected

Winter (Dec–Feb)

Cold and snowy;offering a raw;isolated experience.Travel can be challenging;with some roads closed.

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Things To Note

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The roads are rugged and prone to landslides

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Limited mobile network outside the towns

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Fuel stations are sparse

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Shopping

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Woolen handicrafts

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Sea Buckthorn products

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Thanka Paintings

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Handmade Jewellery

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Because we're not here to just sell trips.

We're here to build something better—something honest, soulful, and filled with meaning.

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With heart,

Prithvi Krishna,

Founder, LocoTrails OPC Pvt Ltd

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