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1. Spiti Valley
TRAVEL DEEPER
8 N/9 D
IN SEARCH OF
SNOW LEOPARD TRACKING EXPEDITION

2. This tour is an incredible experience combining a
road trip through Kinnaur and Spiti Valley covered in
the white snow-clad desert of Spiti mountains.
During this winter Spiti trip, one can spot snow
leopards on the home ground of Kibber Wildlife
Sanctuary. It is also a chance to spot other exotic
Himalayan wildlife and see the Spiti Valley covered in
snow, a totally mesmerizing experience. Throughout
the course of this seven-day trip, you’ll get to drive
through the snow-laden terrains of many Spitian
Villages. Try your luck in tracking down the sow
leopard also referred to as the grey ghost in Chicham
and Kibber.
OVERVIEW

3. ● Spotting exotic high-altitude
Himalayan flora and fauna including
Ibex, Snow Finches,
Eurasian Golden Orioles, Red-fronted
Rosefinch, and many more
● Drive through the snow-covered
valleys of Spiti, Kinnaur, and Sarahan
● Visit ancient monasteries including
Tabo and Dhankar Monastery
● Insight into the daily life of local
tribes in the harsh winters
● Enjoy the hospitality of tribal hosts,
local cuisine, and unique culture
HIGHLIGHTS

4. DEEPER
travel
Ensure that you take all your
medications along to avoid any
health issues.
Inform your friends and family
before you depart for the trip and
let them know that this will be a
‘No-Network’ zone.
ESSENTIALS
THERMALS
FLEECEJACKET
WATERPROOF JACKET
SWEAT SHIRT
-20
WATERPROOF SNOW PANTS
WARM WATERPROOF GLOVES
BALACLAVA/WOLLEN CAP
UV GLASSES
HEADLAMP/TORCH
WATERBOTTLE
FIRST-AID KIT
WATERPROOF SHOES

5. DAY 2
Narkanda to Reckong Peo (157 km - 5 hrs)
● Have your breakfast and get de-briefed about the
trip
● Drive through Sarhan Village, known as the
‘Gateway of Kinnaur’
● Cross Kalpa, located in the Sutlej River Valley
● Reach Rekong Peo and stay overnight after dinner
DAY 1
Chandigarh to Narkanda (181 km - 6 hrs)
● Reach Chandigarh by 12 pm
● You will be received by our team at the Airport
● Drive to Narkanda
● Stay in Narkanda
BRIEF ITINERARY

6. DAY 3
●Drive from Reckong Peo to Chicham
(231 km - 6 hrs)
● After breakfast, begin your journey
to Spitian villages
● Visit Nako Lake in the Nako Village
near the Indo-China border ●Advance
to Tabo and visit the 1000-year-old
monasteries
● The next stop is Dhankar which is
known to be the ancient capital
kingdom of Spiti
●Explore Kaza, the largest township in
the valley, and head to Chicham
● Rest the night away in Chicham and
prepare to track snow leopards here
DAY 4
●Snow Leopard Tracking Total Time:
9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Snow Leopard hike
and tracking)
● After breakfast, head out into the
pastures around Kibber National Park
● Scan for the Snow Leopard at some
of the selective sites and locations
where the sightings have been frequent
● Reach the homestay and unwind with
a bonfire
● Have a local Spitian dinner and rest
for the night

7. DAY 5
Snow Leopard Tracking
Total Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Snow
Leopard hike and tracking)
● After breakfast, hike around the trails near
your base for wildlife sightings like Ibex and
Blue Sheep
● Reach Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary and try
your luck in spotting the snow leopard
● The Snow Leopard is known to move
usually during dawn and dusk. We continue
the
excursion till it begins to get dark.
● Return to your stay and rest the night
DAY 6
Snow Leopard Tracking in Chicham
Total Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Snow
Leopard hike and tracking)
● After breakfast, reach the areas
around Chicham in Kibber National
Park
● This sanctuary is home to some
exotic high-altitude Himalayan wildlife
● Continue your tracking expedition
after lunch till dusk
● Return to the homestay in Chicham
● Overnight stay after dinner

8. DAY 7
Drive from Chicham to Reckong Peo
(218 km - 6 hrs)
● Begin your journey back after
breakfast
● Make a pit-top at Kaza and have lunch
● Explore the town and head to
Reckong Peo
● Have dinner and rest for the night
DAY 9
Narkanda to Chandigarh (173 km - 6 hrs)
● Wake up and enjoy your last morning
in the mountains
● Pack your belongings and depart for
Chandigarh
DAY 8
Rekong Peo to Narkanda (157 km - 5 hrs)
● Wake up and enjoy breakfast
● Quick drive to Kalpa and Suicide
Point
● Dinner and stay at Narkanda

9. Travel on a sharing basis
Stay in comfortable rooms on 3-4
sharing at homestays
All meals(veg/non-veg) throughout
the trip, except food in ‘dhabas’
during travel
Experienced and professional
guides (proficient in local dialect),
high-altitude drivers and support
staff
Specialized hi-grade high altitude
equipment
Emergency first aid and oxygen
INCLUSION

10. EXCLUSIONS
Air or Bus tickets
Insurance of any form (personal/
baggage/ medical)
Lunch during travel (Shimla-Kibber-
Shimla) on days 1, 2, 6 and 7
Cost of rescue, evacuation,
hospitalization, etc.
Any expenses of purely personal nature
like laundry, phone/Fax calls, tips to
drivers, guides, any beverages, and any
other personal items
Any expenses that arise due to changes
in itinerary and increase in no. of days
because of natural forces like landslides,
weather, roadblocks, flight
cancellations, sickness, etc.
GST

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