Winter Spiti Snow Expedition
In short
Winter Spiti Snow Expedition is a 8 Days adventure tour in Himachal Pradesh priced on request (quoted for your dates and group). It is rated Challenging difficulty, runs best in Jan–Mar, with group sizes of Private trip, any group size. Stays, vehicles and guides are arranged through trusted travel partners, with XTSY as your single point of contact.
Winter Spiti Snow Expedition at a glance
- Price
- On request
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Location
- Himachal Pradesh
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Best season
- Jan–Mar
- Group size
- Private trip, any group size
- Category
- adventure
- Booking
- Direct with XTSY — no OTA commission
Spiti under snow, reached through Kinnaur when the Manali side is closed: frozen villages, Key Monastery in winter and a chance of snow-leopard sightings with local trackers near Kibber.
Tour highlights
- 1Day 1
Arrive in Shimla
- Pickup from Chandigarh
- Drive up to Shimla
- Gear check and briefing
Overnight: Shimla
- 2Day 2
Shimla to Kalpa
- Long drive along the Sutlej through Kinnaur
- Kinner Kailash views from Kalpa
Overnight: Kalpa
- 3Day 3
Kalpa to Tabo
- Nako village under snow
- Tabo Monastery
Overnight: Tabo
- 4Day 4
Tabo to Kaza
- Dhankar Monastery
- Arrive in Kaza and rest
Overnight: Kaza
- 5Day 5
Kibber and Key
- Key Monastery in winter
- Snow-leopard tracking with local spotters near Kibber
Overnight: Kaza
- 6Day 6
Langza, Hikkim and Komic
- Snowbound high villages
- Homestay lunch with a local family
Overnight: Kaza
- 7Day 7
Kaza back to Kinnaur
- Return drive through Spiti and Kinnaur
Overnight: Kalpa or Rampur
- 8Day 8
Back to Chandigarh
- Drive to Shimla and on to Chandigarh
- Trip concludes
What’s included
- ✓ Stays on twin sharing through trusted travel partners
- ✓ Private vehicle with driver for the whole route
- ✓ Sightseeing as per the itinerary
- ✓ Daily breakfast
- ✓ An XTSY trip coordinator on WhatsApp throughout
Not included
- ✕ Flights or train tickets to the start point
- ✕ Entry tickets, camera fees and boat rides unless stated
- ✕ Lunch and dinner unless stated
- ✕ Special or VIP darshan tickets at temples
- ✕ Personal expenses, tips and travel insurance
How much does this tour cost?
It is priced on request: the cost depends on your dates, group size and hotel category. Message the XTSY desk on WhatsApp (+91 88373 17070) with your dates and number of travellers and we will send a quote.
Who runs the trip on the ground?
XTSY's own property is in New Shillong Township, Meghalaya. On this tour, stays, vehicles and local guides are arranged through trusted travel partners, with XTSY as your single point of contact.
When is the best time to go?
January to March. Night temperatures in Kaza can fall below −20°C, and roads close after heavy snowfall, so dates stay flexible.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. Every trip is private, so days, stays and pace can be adjusted to suit you.
Will I see a snow leopard?
Sightings are possible with local trackers in winter, but never guaranteed: the cats are rare and shy.
XTSY’s own stay is in New Shillong Township. Stays, vehicles and guides elsewhere on this tour are arranged through trusted travel partners, with XTSY as your single point of contact. All tours
Want it your way?
Every itinerary can change. Tell a travel expert your dates and pace on WhatsApp.
Price on request
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