Snow-covered mountains above the Kaza milestone in Spiti Valley

Soul Trip · by The Naked Soul

WinterSpiti

Valley Expedition

9 Days · 8 Nights 25 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027 Innova Crysta

Winter Spiti Valley Expedition

Nine days into the frozen silence of the cold desert.

A road expedition from Chandigarh through apple country and the Sutlej gorges of Kinnaur, into the snow-bound villages, monasteries and high passes of Spiti Valley, then back through Nako and Kalpa.

Pick-upChandigarh at 7:00 AM

Trip typeRoad expedition · Innova Crysta

Trip dates25 December 2026 – 2 January 2027

Duration9 Days / 8 Nights

The route

  1. ChandigarhStart · 7:00 AM
  2. NarkandaDay 1
  3. PoohDay 2
  4. TaboDay 3
  5. KazaDay 4
  6. Langza · Hikkim · KomicDay 5
  7. Key · Kibber · ChichamDay 6
  8. NakoDay 7
  9. Kalpa / ChitkulDay 8
  10. ChandigarhDay 9 · End

Day 01 · Shimla Hills

Narkanda

Chandigarh → Narkanda

Leave the plains behind as the road climbs into pine forests and apple country.

  • Pick-up from Chandigarh at 7:00 AM.
  • Drive along the scenic Himalayan Expressway via Shimla, Kufri and Theog.
  • Reach Narkanda, a serene hill station known for its apple orchards and snow-clad views.
  • Check in at the hotel/homestay and unwind by a cosy bonfire (subject to weather).
  • Overnight stay in Narkanda.
180 kmapprox. distance
7–8hours

Highlights

Himalayan vistasShimla hillsApple orchardsSnowy landscapes

Day 02 · Kinnaur

Pooh Village

Narkanda → Pooh

Green valleys give way to raw, rugged rock as the Sutlej carves its way through Kinnaur.

  • After breakfast, drive past Rampur and the Karcham Dam.
  • Watch the landscape change from lush green valleys to rugged mountain terrain.
  • Stop at Sutlej River viewpoints and enjoy local tea breaks along the way.
  • Reach Pooh, a picturesque hamlet known for its apricot orchards and tranquillity.
  • Overnight stay in Pooh.
200 kmapprox. distance
8–9hours

Highlights

Sutlej River valleyKarcham DamMountain passes

Day 03 · Spiti Valley

Tabo

Pooh → Tabo

Where two rivers meet, Himachal’s highest peak rises and a thousand-year-old monastery waits.

  • An early departure from Pooh towards Tabo.
  • Cross the Khab Sangam bridge, where the Spiti and Sutlej rivers meet against a breathtaking mountain backdrop.
  • Spot Reo Purgyil, the highest mountain peak in Himachal Pradesh.
  • Visit Tabo Monastery (founded in 996 AD), one of the oldest continuously functioning Buddhist monasteries.
  • Continue the scenic drive through the Sutlej and Spiti valleys.
  • Check in at the hotel/homestay in Tabo.
  • Overnight stay in Tabo.

Highlights

Tabo MonasteryKhab SangamReo PurgyilSpiti River valleyMountain roads

Day 04 · Spiti Valley

Kaza

Tabo → Kaza

Into the heart of Spiti: a centuries-old mummy, a frozen river and an evening among Kaza’s cafés.

  • After breakfast, head towards Kaza, the headquarters of Spiti Valley.
  • En route, visit Gue village (weather permitting), famous for its 500-year-old mummified lama.
  • Cross the scenic Sumdo checkpost and drive alongside the frozen Spiti River.
  • Check in at the hotel/homestay in Kaza and rest.
  • In the evening, explore Kaza’s local market and cafés.
  • Overnight stay in Kaza.
110 kmapprox. distance
6–7hours

Highlights

Gue mummySpiti River viewsHigh-altitude landscapesKaza market & cafés

Day 05 · Local sightseeing · Spiti

The High Villages

Kaza → Langza → Hikkim → Komic → Kaza

A day among the highest inhabited villages on Earth, with fossils, a giant Buddha and a postcard home.

01

Langza

Known for its giant Buddha statue and ancient marine fossils.

02

Hikkim

Home to the world’s highest post office. Send yourself a postcard!

03

Komic

One of the highest inhabited villages in the world.

  • Set out early on the Spiti circuit of high-altitude villages.
  • Return to Kaza by evening.
  • Overnight stay in Kaza.

Highlights

Langza Buddha statueFossilsWorld’s highest post officeKomic Monastery

Day 06 · Local sightseeing · Spiti

Monastery, Wildlife & the Bridge

Kaza → Key → Kibber → Chicham → Kaza

Spiti’s most iconic monastery, snow-leopard country and a bridge hanging over a gorge.

01

Key Monastery

A morning drive to the largest and most iconic monastery in Spiti.

02

Kibber

Home to the elusive snow leopard and the blue sheep.

03

Chicham Bridge

Cross Asia’s highest suspension bridge, strung across a breathtaking gorge.

  • Return to Kaza by evening for rest.
  • Overnight stay in Kaza.

Highlights

Key MonasteryKibber wildlifeChicham BridgeSnow drives

Day 07 · Upper Kinnaur

Nako

Kaza → Nako

Back towards Kinnaur, to a lakeside village wrapped in winter silence.

  • A morning drive to Nako, one of the highest villages in Himachal Pradesh.
  • Explore Nako Lake, an icy mirror ringed by snow-capped peaks.
  • Visit the ancient Nako Monastery and stroll through the charming village lanes.
  • Spend the evening at leisure, soaking in the winter silence of Nako.
  • Overnight stay in Nako.
110 kmapprox. distance
6–7hours

Highlights

Nako LakeNako MonasteryVillage walkSnow-covered vistas

Day 08 · Kinnaur

Kalpa

Nako → Kalpa (or Chitkul)

The last night of the expedition: the Kinner Kailash range, café-lined lanes and a farewell to remember.

  • After breakfast, leave Nako and drive through the breathtaking landscapes of Kinnaur.
  • Halt at picture-perfect viewpoints to capture the changing Himalayan scenery.
  • Arrive in Kalpa and take in the majestic Kinner Kailash range from the village.
  • Visit the serene Kalpa Monastery and soak in the peaceful mountain atmosphere.
  • Spend the evening café hopping through Kalpa’s cosy local cafés, with views to match.
  • End the expedition with a surprise event: a special evening celebrating the journey, the people and the memories we’ve made together.
  • Overnight stay in Kalpa.

Kalpa and Chitkul both offer the very best of the mountains. Because winter weather is unpredictable, we keep both options open for Day 8.

Our first choice. Kalpa offers divine views of the Kinner Kailash range, along with its trademark narrow lanes lined with cafés.

Highlights

Kinnaur landscapesKinner Kailash viewsKalpa MonasteryCafé hoppingSurprise farewell

Day 09 · The road home

Chandigarh

Kalpa → Chandigarh

  • After breakfast, drive back to Chandigarh with scenic stops en route.
  • Drop-off by late evening.
360 kmapprox. distance
10–12hours
The trip ends… the memories don’t.

Travel, differently

Why Soul Trips?
the Soul Trip family
  1. Travellers, not a tour business

    We are not a tourism or trip-hosting business chasing year-end numbers. We are two passionate travellers who have spent more than 18 months in Himachal over the last two years, exploring its places, people, weather, culture and so much more.

  2. A community of born artists

    We are building a community of travellers who are artists at heart: painters, poets, storytellers, designers, wanderers and deep thinkers. We are here for every perspective.

  3. Experiences, not just places

    We don’t just take you places. We help you experience life, and yourself, through these beautiful terrains.

  4. Honest value

    Compare us with anyone offering Winter Spiti trips: at ₹27,000, you won’t find a 9-day, 8-night itinerary elsewhere, let alone in SUVs. Feel free to check for yourself.

  5. A surprise at the end

    A surprise event on the final leg of the trip that everyone gets to be a part of.

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Tour cost

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Early Bird Booking

₹24,000 only

Per person · triple occupancy · book till 20th October 2026

Regular price · per person

₹27,000

per person · triple occupancy

Booking: Pay 50% of the total amount to book, and the remaining 50% 20 days before the departure date.

Reserve your seat

Minimum group size: 6 travellers. Departs 25 December 2026 and returns 2 January 2027. Talk to us to confirm your seat.

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What’s included

Inclusions

  • Comfortable transport in an Innova Crysta for all 9 days
  • Accommodation on twin/triple sharing in hotels/homestays
  • Breakfast and dinner daily (MAP plan)
  • Experienced local driver familiar with Spiti’s winter routes
  • All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
  • Inner Line Permits (if required)
  • Bonfire (subject to weather)
  • First-aid assistance

Not included

Exclusions

  • Lunch, snacks and beverages
  • Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, tips, etc.)
  • Entry fees to monasteries and attractions
  • Vehicle for personal or unscheduled use
  • Any costs arising from natural calamities, landslides or roadblocks
  • 5% GST (if applicable)
  • Travel insurance (recommended)

Please note: in the event of an act of God, such as heavy snowfall closing roads to heavy vehicles, travellers will need to arrange a 4x4 vehicle, and the associated expenses will be borne by the travellers themselves. The Naked Soul bears no responsibility for such events or the related expenses.

Terms & Conditions
  1. The itinerary may change depending on weather and road conditions.
  2. Accommodation options may vary in winter due to limited operational stays.
  3. Travellers are advised to carry warm clothing, thermals, gloves and snow boots.
  4. Any unforeseen costs due to natural calamities or road closures shall be borne by the traveller.
  5. The driver’s decision will be final in challenging road or weather conditions.
  6. Carry a valid photo ID (Aadhaar/Passport/Voter ID).
  7. All travellers must be medically fit for high-altitude travel (above 10,000 ft).
  8. The trip operates with a minimum group size of 6 people.
  9. For cancellations made 20 days or more before the departure date, 50% of the booking amount will be deducted and the rest refunded to the traveller.
  10. No refunds for unused services or last-minute cancellations.
In the rarest cases (acts of God)

Although we take pride in keeping to our programme, it is subject to change without prior notice. Any extra expenses caused by weather, technical issues, force majeure, natural calamities, political disturbances or strikes, whether they lead to delays, postponements, extra night stays, additional meals or transfers, will be charged directly to the guest.

Early bird · till 20 Oct₹24,000
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