9 Day Road Trip

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JANUARY - MARCH 2024

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Road Trip Highlights

  • Hike in the snow at a height of 14000+ feet to get a glimpse of Snow Leopards
  • Experience living with the locals in remote Himalayan Villages
  • Experienced local spotting guides to lead you
  • 1 porter for each person on sighting days for carrying equipment and guidance
Force Traveller Transfers
Hotel and Homestay Accommodation
Meals Included

Cost per person

₹68,950
The cost is for a group of 8 people. Includes accommodation, meals and all transfers as per the list of inclusions. 5 % GST is applicable

Snow Leopard Expedition - Winter Spiti

As winter arrives, with it comes the most elusive cat out there, the Snow Leopard.

Spiti being a high altitude region, experiences long winters, and during these months as the snow descends down the mountains, Snow Leopards start arriving in search of their prey. However, their shy nature keeps them hidden from the general public eye, which is better for both animal and the humans. The animals get to live undisturbed without any human interaction.

On this adventure, we’re not only going to get a glimpse of this animal with some of the best local spotting guides, but will be learning more about the life during winters in this part of the Himalayas.

We begin our trip from Chandigarh, from where we gradually ascend towards Spiti via Rampur, and on roads crossing through Kinnaur region and Hangrang valley, before we enter the high altitude region of Spiti, where snowclad mountains will be standing tall to welcome us into its secrets.

In Spiti, we move towards the village of Chicham at a height of above 14000 feet, a little ahead of the famous Kibber village.

Chicham will be our primary stay during the trip, where we’ll be staying in local homestays, and during the day hours will be hiking in snow to camp at a distance, to try and get glimpses of the snow leopards.



The guides who’ll be taking us on this adventure will be local spotting guides, ensuring that at every time we are in harmony with nature, and we always act in a respectful manner towards the Snow Leopard and thus ensuring that the creature isn’t disturbed by our presence.

Lastly, this tour does not guarantee the spotting of a Snow Leopard. While we put in our genuine effort and hard work through our team of experienced staff, guides and spotters for the task, there are plenty of other parameters like the amount of snowfall, weather, mating season, movement of prey etc. that dictate their position. 

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Day 1

Drive from Chandigarh - Rampur

  • Hotel Accommodation
  • 3350 feet
  • 232 KMS
  • 8 - 9 hours

We start our day early, as we start with our journey to Spiti with the Chandigarh - Rampur leg.

Today, we’ll be leaving the city behind to move into the mountains, with great views of Churdhar peak, and Himalayas in the distance as we pass through Narkanda, and then move into the Satluj valley to reach Rampur. It is a town on the banks of Satluj river, 130 Kms from Shimla and also home to Padam Palace, standing in the capital of erstwhile Bushahr Kingdom.

Streets of Rampur still retain its old culture, while the palace is filled with history, and a glimpse into the past will be a great way to have a relaxing start to the trip.

Destinations Covered

Narkanda | Rampur

Day 2

Drive from Rampur - Nako - Tabo

  • Homestay Accommodation
  • 10760 feet
  • 246 KMS
  • 9 - 10 hours
  • Meals included

This is going to be a long day, since we’ll be moving on towards Spiti, crossing Kinnaur on our way, and bidding goodbye to vegetation filled mountains, and saying hello to the barren landscapes of higher Himalayas.

We’ll be crossing Kinnaur region, Hangrang valley, bidding goodbye to Satluj river, and will eventually find ourselves journeying along the Spiti river.

Today is all about magnificent views on the way, and observing the changes in the landscape on the way as we move from lower ranges to the valleys along the highest of the Himachal Himalayas. We end the day in a homestay in Tabo, experiencing the comforts of a local life.

Destinations Covered

Rampur | Nako | Tabo

Day 3

Drive from Tabo - Pin Valley - Kaza

  • Homestay Accommodation
  • 12470 feet
  • 70 KMS
  • 3 - 4 hours
  • Meals included

After the long drive yesterday, today we wake up in Tabo, amidst the tall cliffs and Spiti Valley's surreal landscape. After a relaxed breakfast, we visit the 1000 year old Tabo Monastery in the centre of the town, and then start our journey to Pin Valley.

While most of Pin Valley gets snow covered in the winters, we will go as far as the road allows. The views here are surreal, and some of the highest amounts of snow we would see.

We then drive to Kaza, the administrative capital of Spiti and check-in to our homestay by afternoon.

Destinations Covered

Tabo | Pin Valley | Kaza

Day 4

Kaza - Ki Monastery - Kibber - Chicham

  • Homestay Accommodation
  • 13599 feet
  • 25 KMS
  • 3 - 4 hours
  • Meals included

After an early breakfast, we will head to the Ki Monastery, the most iconic sight in Spiti Valley. We will then head to Kibber village, once the highest village connected with a motorable road. From here, we will head to the new Chicham bridge, and finally arrive at our homestay in Chicham village.

We meet our guide at the homestay in Chicham, and will learn more about what we have in store for the coming days, plus will get a chance to explore the village, learning a little about the local culture.

Destinations Covered

Ki Monastery | Kibber | Chicham

Day 5

Sighting camp at Chicham

  • Homestay Accommodation
  • 13599 feet
  • 12 KMS
  • 9 - 10 hours
  • Meals included

We begin the day early, with a 2-3 hour long walk.

Our walk in snow-clad Mountains will bring us close to the region where sighting snow leopards has higher probability.

We camp there for the day, observing and photographing the wildlife, and also some great landscapes. We’ll end this day at our homestay in Chicham.

Destinations Covered

Chicham

Day 6

Sighting camp at Chicham

  • Homestay Accommodation
  • 12467 feet
  • 20 KMS
  • 4 - 5 hours
  • Meals included

We once again leave for Snow Leopard sighting, spending our time in the snowclad wildwerness of Spiti. We return to Chicham village to the warmth of our homestay by evening.

Destinations Covered

Chicham

Day 7

Sighting camp at Chicham

  • Homestay Accommodation
  • 12467 feet
  • 20 KMS
  • 4 - 5 hours
  • Meals included

It's another day of sighting the elusive snow leopard. We once again leave for sighting with our spotters, and spend our time in the snowclad wilderness of Spiti. At the end of the day, we return to Chicham village for one last night in Spiti Valley.

Destinations Covered

Chicham

Day 8

Drive from Chicham - Kaza - Rampur

  • Hotel Accommodation
  • 3347 feet
  • 315 KMS
  • 10 - 11 hours
  • Meals included

We bid goodbye to Spiti, and begin our descend towards lower regions of Himachal.

It’ll again be a long day, ending at our hotel in Rampur, where a slightly warmer climate will welcome us.

Destinations Covered

Kaza | Rampur

Day 9

Drive from Rampur - Chandigarh

  • No Accommodation
  • 1053 feet
  • 232 KMS
  • 8 - 9 hours

The last leg of the trip, as we complete the journey from Rampur to Chandigarh. We’ll reach Chandigarh by evening, bringing this Spiti Valley sojourn to an end.

Destinations Covered

Rampur

Cost per person

68,950*
  • The cost of this tour is ₹68,950 per person.
  • All transfers in a Force Traveller (10 Seater) with local experienced drivers and 4x4 transfers on sighting days
  • Accommodation here will be on double sharing basis. 
  • 5% GST is applicable.

Cost Inclusions

  • Accommodation at all hotels and homestays as per the itinerary on double sharing basis.
  • Breakfast and dinner at all hotels (Rampur). Breakfast, lunch and dinner at all homestays (Kaza and Chicham). Transfers by Force Traveller (10 seater) for all days as per the itinerary - exclusively dedicated to your private group.
  • 4X4 transfers on sighting days from homestay to camp.
  • Reliable, experienced, and adept English-speaking local driver with great knowledge of the area and the terrain.
  • Driver charges, driver accommodation, fuel, and inter-state toll (if applicable).
  • Knowledgeable and experienced guide to track and spot snow leopards + helper staff for three days (Day 5 to Day 7)
  • Guide and Driver charges, driver accommodation and fuel.

Cost Exclusions

  • Any Personal Expenses / Tips / Permits
  • 5% Tax (GST)
  • Guide / Any meals during transit / Heating in hotels, homestays or the car.
  • Lunch in Rampur / Any Beverages / Mineral Water / Meals in Shimla and meals that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Sightseeing in Shimla / Any accommodation, activities or transfers other than what is mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Any cost arising out of unforeseen circumstances including medical emergencies and acts of God.
  • Anything that is not mentioned in the above list of inclusions.

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Itinerary for Snow Leopard Expedition - Winter Spiti


  • Day 1

    Drive from Chandigarh - Rampur

  • Day 2

    Drive from Rampur - Nako - Tabo

  • Day 3

    Drive from Tabo - Pin Valley - Kaza

  • Day 4

    Kaza - Ki Monastery - Kibber - Chicham

  • Day 5

    Sighting camp at Chicham

  • Day 6

    Sighting camp at Chicham

  • Day 7

    Sighting camp at Chicham

  • Day 8

    Drive from Chicham - Kaza - Rampur

  • Day 9

    Drive from Rampur - Chandigarh

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