Day 1 Manali

Arrive at Manali in the morning, stay will be arranged in a country side guest house in Old Manali. Spend the day Relaxing and local sight-seeing in Manali. One can visit Hadimba temple, Vashisht or just take it easy in café’s in Old Manali.

Day 2:

Drive from Manali to Kaza.

We begin the day starting early since it’s a long drive to Langza, we would cross Rohtang Pass/Atal Tunnel, Chhatru, Batal, Kunzum Pass and Losar to reach Kaza. Kaza is the main town of Spiti valley and an essential stoppage point for acclimatization to the high altitude. Spend the night in the comforts of an authentic cozy homestay.

Day 3:

We will drive to Langza. 

Langza, a region which holds immense appeal to the history-lover. Extremely rich in fossils of marine life and animals, Langza takes you back to a prehistoric era when Spiti was submerged in the Tethys Sea. Pay tributes at the 1000-year old Lang (temple), and wander around the prehistoric archaeological excavations found here. This is were the famous Buddha Statue rests. After Spending some time here, we will then drive to Hikkim, One could choose to walk as well, depending on one’s level of acclimatization and comfort. We make a night halt and further acclimatization stop at Hikkim. Hikkim is a tiny village with a a population of 190 people also famously known for homing the world’s highest post office and send a postcard from the highest post office in the world. Hikkim also just happens to be the highest polling station in the world. 

Day 4:

Trek from Hikkim to Komik. Overnight at Komik Homestay (14,800 feet / 2-3 hours)

On the second day of the Spiti Valley homestay trek, the real journey begins as we start with a 2-3-hour moderate trek towards Komik – the highest inhabited village in all of Asia. We continue walking higher and ascend 15,000 feet above sea-level to reach Komik. If the season is right, gorge on freshly picked peas from the farms, run behind a Yak or sit endlessly watching the locals herd their cattle. Stroll up to the Komik Monastery, whose claim to fame is the being the highest monastery in the world with a motor-able road. As the night approaches, watch the stars come up so close to you, that you feel like you can almost jump up and catch them. While the mercury outside continues to drop at nightfall, snug into the comforts of a mud home where the temperatures are always comparably warmer. Enjoy a hot, freshly home cooked local meal and call it a day. 

Day 5: Trek from Komik to Demul. Overnight at Demul Homestay (14,435 feet / 4-5 hours) On the third day of the Spiti Valley Homestay trek, we will head from Komik to Demul on foot, traversing the Chemai Lepcha Pass. After walking through barren mountains in shades of browns, the lush greens of Demul are a refreshing change. Even more remote and cut off from the other villages, Demul is delightful during harvest season. Take a short, traditional Yak safari or learn how to make steaming hot momos with the locals. Soak in the local flavours and vibe and spend the night in the comforts of the homes of the local residents.

Day 6: Trek from Demul to Lalung. Overnight at Lalung Homestay (12,300 feet / 4-5 hours)  The fourth day of this Spiti Valley homestay trek will take you from the secluded Demul to the village of Lalung. It’s an easy day today as you walk down a steep descent till the Lingti Valley. Literally translating to the “land of God”, Lalung is located at the foot of the Tangmar Mountains. The locals believe their God lives in these mountains and the mountain changes its colors through wide arrays of reds, yellows, browns depending on the mood of their God. Visit one of the oldest gompas in the Spiti Valley which the natives say was built by angels one night. Bear in mind not to touch the walls of this monastery for people believe that it will make the angels go away. Delve even deeper into the local faith and legends as you spend a night hearing about more such intriguing stories at your homestay. 

Day 7:

Trek from Lalung to Dhankar. Return to Kaza(12,800 feet / 4-5 hours)  

On the fifth day of the Spiti Valley homestay trek, you will trek across an easy path towards the former capital of the Spiti Valley, Dhankar. Offering a panoramic view of the valley, Dhankar stands perched above the confluence of the Spiti and Pin river. Legend claims that there must have been a fort here once, but today Dhankar is renowned for its 1200-year old monastery balanced precariously on a rocky precipice. Slowly start acclimatizing back into the “normal” world as you drive away from your last trekking point.  We return to Kaza to rest.

Day 8:

Kaza – Manali

The last leg of the journey when we arrive at Manali post a drive of 8 hours from Chandratal crossing Batal, Chhatru and Rohtang Pass. The evening would be at Manali.