What You’ll Explore
Spiti Valley is surrounded by high mountain ranges, up to 4590 meters. This peculiar geo-climatic cold desert region borders to Tibet in the east and Ladakh in the north. This ist, why it is called „Spiti“ – „The Middle Land“. In Spiti the people live a Buddhist culture, simular to their neighbours in Tibet and Ladakh. On this part of the tour you will visit different monasteries, you can serach for fossils, know local families and meditate in this spectacular landscape.This tour leaves you to Manali and to Spiti Valley, both located in the very north of India in the Himalaya mountains.
Benefit of Hatha yoga
You will get a flexible body through asanas and Increased awareness throughout oneself, through Breathing practices purifies the bodies.
- Detail Itinerary
Day 01:Arrival in Delhi
, reception at the airport and transfer to hotel – overnight in hotel
Day 02:Visit Delhi night Bus to Manali
You have time after breakfast to relax or do some sightseeing around Delhi – there are many options such as visiting the Red Fort, the Jama Masjid Mosque, see Old Delhi by bicycle rickshaw, In the early evening we will drop you to the over-night bus to Manali. We suggest an early dinner / late lunch since you will be transferred from the hotel to the Deluxe Volvo Bus at approx 6:00pm.
The bus provides bottled water and blankets and they stop for a late dinner (at approx. 9:30 – 10pm). There will also be additional rest stops on the way to Manali. The bus journey takes 12 – 14 hours.Day 03:Arrival in Manali
Arrival in Manali at around 8:00 am. From here you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel or family house 4km up the road in the town of Vashisht (Elevation 2000 meters).
You can rest and relax or take your toiletries and towel and head to the local temple to bathe in the deliciously warm natural hot springs – wash away your travels and nourish yourself in these especially healing waters.
Enjoy lunch at the Ram Family house. After lunch we will have a short orientation talk. In the evening you will meet yoga shala and he will talk to you about yoga and meditation. Introduction with Indian yoga teacher .
Dinner.Night in family house or hotel.Day 04- Yoga and short Hike
First day of yoga – pranayama and asana practice for 2 hours
Breakfast
After breakfast guided walk to Jogney Falls. These are beautiful waterfalls about an hour along the wall of the valley from Vashisht. These falls descend from high above and run into the Beas River below. Dinner.Night in family house or hotel.Day 05 : Yoga and Village walk
After lunch at 2:30pm we will take a walk with our local guide Amar. We will walk up along the valley to three distinct villages that dot along the Beas River. We will visit the village of Burwa, Shanag and Goshal,
Around 7pm supper will be servedDay 06: Yoga and Temple Visit
Second Yoga Class – pranayama and asana practice for 2 hours
Breakfast
After breakfast do some local sightseeing. Visit the village of Old Manali and the beautiful Hadimba Temple. Hadimba temple is about one km from Manali – it is very old and surrounded by the tall cedar pine trees on the edge of Dhungri village. According to legends, Bhima one of the Pandava brothers fell in love with an aboriginal woman named Hadimba, the sister of the local chief by the name of Hadimba and married her…. After lunch you have time to visit new or old Manali and shop or just have a look around. In your own time you can take a rickshaw back to Vashisht. Dinner.Night in family house or hotel.Day 07- Manali to Kaza (3600 m): Drive: 196 km – 8 HRS drive
Early morning breakfast drive over Rohtang La (3900 m), the gateway between Lahaul and Spiti valley
Drive up to the pass Kunzum La (4700 m), which offers extensive views of snow-capped mountains and the valley of the Chandra Bhaga( C B Range ) The road winds its way through villages and deserted stretches of Spiti Valley, giving you the opportunity to marvel again at the dramatic landscape.Day 08 –Visit Key and Kibber- 4/5 Hrs
Visit the famous Kyegompa, of the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism, perched high on a pyramid-like mountain
Also explore Kibber (4200 m), one of the highest permanent inhabited villages in the world, which is located in a bowl-shaped narrow valley
Return to Kaza in the evening
Meditation in key Monastery with Budhist monk (lama)Day 09 Exploring “Hidden” Spiti (4500 m)
Drive to Langza, visit the village; further to Komik, known for one of the highest monasteries in the world and for fossils
You can have fun fossil-hunting! You can also visit local houses to know more about the life of the inhabitants of these high-altitude places
Night in Langa in Home stay with Buddhist Family
Here you will enjoy Buddhist-Tibetan food.Day 10 :Langza to Tabo -60 KMS
Drive thought Dhankar monastery
Dhankargompa, the site of the ancient capital of the Spiti rulers, has the most incredible location, perched high on barren, rocky mountain slopes.
Tabo Its famed gompa was founded in 996 AD, and is replete with magnificent thangkas and statues
In trans-Himalayas Buddhism, Tabo monastery’s sanctity is next only to Tibet’s Tholinggompa
Meditation in key Monastery with Budhist monk (lama)Day 11: Tabo to KazaVia Pin valley
Visit pin valley continue drive to Kaza Night in Kaza
Day 12: Kaza to Manali (2000 m): Drive: 230 km – 9 Krs drive
Early breakfast drive from kaza and same road till Manali
Night in ManaliDay 13: Manali to Delhi
Free visit in Manali till 4 M
Evening transfer to Bus stand night bus to Delhi
Night in BusDay 14: Arrive Delhi
Transfer to hotel
Free day
Evening transfer to airport
Flight to onwardTour Cost
Numbers of persons
2-3
4-5
6-9
10 and more
Cost per Person in Euro
1650$
1490 $
1350 $
1280 $
What is Included
- Airport Transfer to hotel in Delhi
- Hotel in Delhi – one night upon arrival and rooms for shower and change on last day
- Arrival Manali transfer to hotel from Bus stand
- Twin sharing room in home stay or simple hotel or Guest house
- 1 night in Family house at Langza
- Sightseeing as per itinerary by walk
- 1 monk for meditation in Key and Tabo Monastery
- Daily breakfast and dinner in family house prepared by the women of the family or in hotel at restaurant
- Deluxe Volvo bus from Delhi to Manali and from Manali to Delhi
What's not included
- Other beverages
- Sleeping bag for Trekking
- Monument fees
- Travel Insurance and Medical evacuation
- Tibetan Ayurveda medicine and personal consultation
- Beverages
- Tips and Donation in Monastery
Any other services which are not mentioned in Included Services
Hotel Lotus Retreat
CULTURAL HOMESTAY
Lotus Retreat is a serene holiday destination ideal for families and individuals seeking to relax, rejuvenate, and recharge. Conveniently located 1.5 kilometers from Mall Road, Manali, it sits on the Manali-Leh highway, making it easily accessible while maintaining a peaceful atmosphere away from urban noise. The retreat is perched on a small hillock, just a 100-step climb from the drop-off point Main road , and is surrounded by a lush apple orchard. Guests can enjoy the views of the Beas and Manalsu rivers and their confluence, with the Beas River only 100 meters away. All the rooms are Mountain Facing and river view rooms .
In Spiti Valley you will stay in the Hotel Or Home stay
Payment Policy
25% Advance payment to book the tour
Full Advance Payment 1 Month before arrival
Cancellation charges
- 3 months before 25% charges
- 1 month before 50% discount
- and 15 days before no refund for cancellation.