Winter Spiti Expedition
Overview
A thrilling 7-day winter expedition into frozen Spiti in a 4×4, covering the snow-clad highest villages on earth.
Trip highlights
Day-by-day itinerary7 days
- Day 1Travel DayNarkanda
ShimlaNarkanda
PlanFull dayStayNarkanda- 01Pickup from Shimla
- 02Drive to snow-blanketed Narkanda
Day 2Scenic DriveKalpaNarkandaKalpa
PlanFull dayStayKalpa- 01Kinnaur valley drive
- 02Sunset over Kinner Kailash from Kalpa
Day 3Scenic DriveTaboKalpaNakoTabo
PlanFull dayStayTabo- 01Frozen Nako lake
- 02Millennium-old Tabo Monastery
Day 4Scenic DriveKazaTaboDhankarKaza
PlanFull dayStayKaza- 01Cliffside Dhankar Monastery
- 02Arrive Kaza
Day 5Scenic DriveKomicKazaLangzaHikkimKomic
PlanFull dayStayKomic- 01Langza Buddha
- 02World's highest post office at Hikkim
- 03Komic village
Day 6AdventureKeyKey Monastery & Chicham Bridge
PlanFull dayStaySpiti- 01Key Monastery
- 02Asia's highest suspension bridge at Chicham
- 03Return to Kaza
Day 7DepartureShimlaKazaShimla
PlanFull dayStayShimla- 01Long, scenic winter return drive
- 02Drop at Shimla
Where you'll stay
1 nightSnowline Lodge, Narkanda
Narkanda
A warm lodge blanketed in snow, with a fireplace lounge to thaw out after the first day's drive.
1 nightKinner Kailash Retreat, Kalpa
Kalpa, Kinnaur
Heated rooms facing the frozen Kinnaur peaks, with hot water and hearty meals against the cold.
3 nightsSpiti Heritage Homestay, Kaza
Kaza
A traditional Spiti family home kept toasty through winter — thick quilts, butter tea and a first-hand look at cold-desert life.
What's included
Included
- Pickup & drop from Shimla
- Comfortable 4×4 vehicle (Jimny / Scorpio N)
- 6 nights hotel / homestay accommodation
- Daily breakfast & dinner
- Experienced local driver
- Inner Line Permits
- Bonfire (weather permitting) & basic first-aid kit
Not included
- Air / train fare
- Lunch & personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
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What travellers say
Daniel Okafor
“Riding the world's highest roads with these guys was the trip of a lifetime — flawless logistics, unreal scenery, zero worries.”
Sara Fernandes
“Frozen waterfalls, empty roads and the warmest homestay hosts. The winter Spiti run was everything the brochure promised and more.”
Ananya & Rohit
“Every switchback opened onto something we didn't think was real. The crew read the mountains like a map and got us there safe.”
The Mehta Family
“They planned it around the kids without dumbing anything down. We came home with stories we'll be telling for years.”
Frequently asked questions
Tap “Book on WhatsApp” or send an enquiry using the form — our Shimla team confirms availability, shares the day-wise plan and blocks your dates against a small advance. The balance is payable before departure.
Pickup and drop are from Shimla. If you're arriving by flight or train, tell us your timings and we'll align the itinerary around them.
Absolutely. This 7-day plan is our recommended flow, but we can add nights, swap stays or build a private departure for your group — just mention it in your enquiry.
Yes — the starting price is per person (Triple Sharing) and varies with your travel dates, group size and room sharing. We'll share an exact, itemised quote before you pay anything.