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This trekking holiday with home-stays, in the remote Spiti Valley gives you the chance to experience first hand a Buddhist way of life that has remained unchanged for centuries. You will interact closely with the local people as they go about the daily tasks of farming, water management and cooking. Some of the world’s most endangered species make their home in the Spiti valley and you may be lucky enough to encounter a Snow Leopard, Tibetan Wolf or Blue Sheep.

The valleys of Spiti and Lahaul are bound by Tibet in the east, the Kullu valley to the south and Ladakh in the north. While in some ways these wild valleys are similar to the Leh and Zanskar valleys of Ladakh, they are more remote, mysterious and magnificent. Because of deep snow and subzero temperatures road access to the region is impossible for most of the year. This land lies between altitudes of 3000m and 6000m. At lower altitudes we find wide valleys with rich pastures full of wild flowers. These contrast with soaring peaks and frozen glaciers. It is one of the most impressive and remote areas for trekking in India.

1. Day 1

   Activities

   1. Train
   2. Taxi / Jeep / Bus
   3. Hotel

   Arrive in Delhi - Overnight train to Kiratpur Sahib
   
   Arrive in Delhi and transfer to your hotel. Have a relaxed afternoon and then catch an overnight train for Kiratpur Sahib.

2. Day 2

   Activities

   1. Taxi / Jeep / Bus
   2. Hotel

   Kiratpur Sahib to Manali (2050 m): 9 hrs
   
   Arrive in Kiratpur Sahib and then drive to Manali.

3. Day 3

   Activities

   1. Sightseeing
   2. Hotel

   Rest & Sightseeing in Manali.
   

   Acclimatisation and sightseeing in Manali. 

4. Day 4

   Activities

   1. Taxi / Jeep / Bus
   2. Hotel

   Manali to Kaza (3686 m): 8/9 hrs

   Drive from Manali to Kaza.

5. Day 5

   Activities

   1. Sightseeing
   2. Taxi / Jeep / Bus
   3. Hotel

   Rest & Sightseeing in Kaza.

   Acclimatisation and sightseeing in Manali. 

6. Day 6

   Activities

   1. Home-stay
   2. Sightseeing
   3. Taxi / Jeep / Bus
   4. Trekking

   Kaza to Langza (4400 m): 1 hr

   Sightseeing & exploring Langza.

7. Day 7

   Activities

   1. Sightseeing
   2. Tent
   3. Trekking

   Langza to Jureley (4740m): 5/6 hours

   Trek from Langza to Jureley.

8. Day 8

   Activities

   1. Tent
   2. Trekking

   Jureley to Mulchay (4560m): 4/5 hours

   Trek from Jureley to Mulchay.

9. Day 9

   Activities

   1. Home-stay
   2. Sightseeing
   3. Trekking

   Mulchay to Demul. (4357m): 2/3 hours

   Trek from Mulchay to Demul.

10. Day 10

    Activities

    1. Home-stay
    2. Sightseeing
    3. Taxi / Jeep / Bus
    4. Trekking

    Demul to Lhalung to Dhankhar (3758m): 4/5 hours.

    Trek from Demul to Lhalung and then drive to Dhankhar.

11. Day 11

    Activities

    1. Sightseeing
    2. Taxi / Jeep / Bus
    3. Hotel

    Dhankhar to Kaza (3686m):1/2 hours

    Sightseeing in Dhankhar and then drive to Kaza.

12. Day 12

    Activities

    1. Taxi / Jeep / Bus
    2. Hotel

    Kaza to Manali (2050m): 8/9 hours

    Drive from Kaza to Manali.

13. Day 13

    Activities

    1. Taxi / Jeep / Bus
    2. Hotel

    Manali to Delhi: 12 hours.

    Drive from Manali to Delhi.

14. Day 14

    Activities

    1. Taxi / Jeep / Bus
    2. Plane
    3. Hotel

    Depart India

    After breakfast transfer to the international airport in time for your flight home. Trip ends.

Our detailed trip dossiers include a full daily itinerary, information about trip prices, accommodation, booking, payment and general travel advice.

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Departure Dates	Duration
Sunday 26th June 2011 - Saturday 9th July 2011	14 Days

The following is what we recommend you take, and is a guideline of what to bring. You are responsible for having the necessary personal equipment you need for this trek.

Walking boots. (not trekking shoes) If you are buying new boots for this trip please ensure they are well broken in before hand. Few things will make you more miserable during the trek than blisters.

• Walking pole or poles.
• Two pairs of thick socks and two pairs of thin socks.
• Two or Three cotton t-shirts to wear in the evenings.
• A long sleeved shirt for sun projection on hot days.
• Two pairs of lightweight trousers or pants, one for trekking and one to wear at night
• One pair of shorts.
• A good thermal (polypropylene) layer consisting of long johns and pullover.
• Two light weight fleeces or wool jumpers.
• A down jacket.
• Rain and wind proof jacket and trousers.
• A warm sleeping bag (4 seasons)
• A thermorest if you have one. We provide karrimats for all clients.
• A woolen hat to wear in the mornings and evenings.
• A sun hat with a wide brim to cover the face and neck.
• Sunglasses.
• Suncream at least factor 30.
• A pair of gloves.
• A camera.
• A book and/or writing paper.
• Underwear, we recommend you bring enough so you are comfortable at all times. Washing can be arranged in any of the large towns on your itinerary upon request.
• Duffel bag or large rucksack to carry to gear while trekking. We recommend you use something strong and sturdy, as this bag will be carried by a porter or packed on a mule or yak.
• Daypack: This is a small rucksack to carry the gear you will need while trekking. Camera, spare jacket, waterproof jacket, water bottle, pack lunch etc.
• Water bottle.
• Small towel for washing.
• Toiletries, N.B as little as possible, if you are travelling with friends try to share toiletries.
• Headlamp or small torch with spare batteries.

The following is a typical days trekking and most days on the route will follow this format. Ultimately different treks, locations and terrain may modify this format.

Wake up, sometimes at sunrise to enjoy the spectacular views the Himalaya offer in the early hours of the morning. After a filling cooked breakfast prepared by the expedition cook we pack up all the equipment and get ready to leave.

After loading all the gear onto the mules we get moving. You need only carry a spare jacket, water bottle, sun cream, camera during the day. We walk at a pace that suits the group and stop regularly for photo opportunities and rests. We go at the pace of the slowest person in the group so don't worry about getting left behind.

At around midday we stop for lunch. The cooks, porters and mules will have gone ahead and by the time we reach the lunch spot lunch is almost ready. After a healthy and energizing lunch we get back on the trail again stopping off in villages and monasteries where possible. By mid afternoon we stop for the day.

We set up camp and then relax and enjoy watching the sun disappear below the mountain peaks. Meanwhile the cooks are busy preparing a three course meal prepared from fresh clean local produce. Enjoy the company of your guides and fellow trekkers late into the evening around a campfire. Head to bed for a good nights sleep to be ready to do it all again the next day.