Welcome to the ultimate Himalayan off-road adventure. Brace yourself for a journey through Spiti Valley’s frozen silence, where roads vanish under snow, temperatures drop below zero, and only the brave drive on.
Navigate snow-covered mountain passes, black ice, and remote frozen villages in your 4x4 beast — because this isn’t a trip, it’s an expedition.
Day 1: Shimla – Kalpa (230 km / 8-9 hrs) Flag-off from Shimla early morning.
Drive along Hindustan-Tibet Highway
Cross Rampur, Reckong Peo, and reach Kalpa
Views of snow-covered Kinner Kailash peaks Check-in to hotel / homestay Bonfire & team briefing Overnight in Kalpa
Day 2: Kalpa – Nako – Tabo (190 km / 8 hrs) Post breakfast, drive to Nako via Spillow, Khab, and frozen terrain.
Stop at Nako Lake (frozen in winter)
Enter Spiti Valley and reach Tabo
Visit 1000-year-old Tabo Monastery (weather permitting) Overnight stay in Tabo Homestay
Day 3: Tabo – Dhankar – Kaza (60 km / 3 hrs) Short drive, but rough snowy terrain.
Optional visit to Dhankar Monastery, frozen views of Spiti River
Arrive at Kaza, the heart of winter Spiti
Explore local markets (limited in winter) Check-in at a warm local homestay, Bonfire night & briefing Overnight in Kaza
Day 4: Kaza – Hikkim – Komic – Langza – Key Monastery (Local Loop) Drive to Key Monastery perched on a snowy hill.
Head to:
Hikkim – World’s highest post office (might be shut in heavy snow)
Komic – One of the highest villages in Asia
Langza – Fossil village with stunning snow views
Return to Kaza by late evening Overnight stay in Kaza
Day 5: Kaza – Nako / Kalpa (Return leg) Begin the return journey.
Navigate frozen roads back to Nako or Kalpa (based on road clearance)
Snow drifts, ice patches, and raw terrain test 4x4 skills Overnight stay at homestay/hotel
Day 6: Kalpa – Rampur – Narkanda (200 km / 7 hrs) Start descending into lower Himachal.
Drive back along Sutlej River
Reach Narkanda by evening, Stay in snow lodges ,Last bonfire, team celebration Overnight in Narkanda
Day 7: Narkanda – Shimla (70 km / 2 hrs) – Departure Leisure drive back to Shimla
Trip Ends with snowy memories and a tough badge earned ,Group photos, trip certificates, and goodbye hugs!