05:06:2015
Delhi-Chandertal
Lake-Manali
Exploring Deserts of Spiti Valley
This
route is an all-weather route open throughout the year, but subjected to
weather and road conditions after ReckongPeo onwards.
1) Lesser
Time to Reach Spiti Valley
2) Less
Susceptible to Landslides
3) Rohtang
Pass and Kunzum Pass
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The Trip Riders team discovers, explores, meets people and brings out
information on trekking trails in India. By information – we mean detailed
information about the trek – with maps, photographs and useful contacts.
Wherever possible we bring you videos and audio experiences of people as they
are hiking on a trail. Even with powerful search engines like Google
information on trekking trails in our country is difficult to get. Apart from a
handful of well known treks – most trekking trails are unknown in our country.
IDEAL
TIME TO VISIT SPITI:
The
months from mid May to October are the ideal time to visit Spiti.
GETTING
TO SPITI:
There
are 2 routes to get to Spiti:
Delhi-Shimla : Rekong Peo-Kaza (approx.
790 kms)
Delhi-Shimla
(370 kms.): Buses ply regularly (mornings & evenings daily) between Delhi
and Shimla (approx. 9 hrs). The other option is to take the Shatabdi train from
Delhi to Chandigarh/ Kalka (3.5 hrs/4 hrs) and thereafter buses and taxis to
Shimla are readily available (approx. 4 hrs/ 3 hrs). Flights are also available
to Shimla (approx. 45 mins).
Shimla-Rekong
Peo-Kaza (approx. 420 kms.): From Shimla, there are 2 direct buses to Kaza via
Rekong Peo (approx. 20 hrs). The other option is to break the journey in Rekong
Peo, for which buses from Shimla ply regularly (daily). From Rekong Peo 2 buses
leave for Kaza daily at 4:30 am & 7:30 am. The Other option is to hire a
taxi. This route is open through out the year.
Delhi-Manali-Kaza (approx. 763 kms):
Delhi-Manali
(550 kms.): Buses ply regularly (mornings & evenings daily) between Delhi
and Manali (approx. 14 hrs). Flights are also available to Bhuntar (approx. 1
hr), from where buses and taxis are available to Manali (approx. 2 hrs.)
Manali-
Kaza(213 kms.): From Manali 2 buses ply daily and start early in the morning.
This route is open only in the summer months (June to October), and it is hence
advisable to confirm the status of the road before starting this journey. The
other option is to hire a taxi, either individually or on a share basis
(approx. 9 hrs).
PERMITS: For foreign nationals coming
via Rekong Peo permits are required which can be made at the DC Office
(District Collectorate) at Shimla or Rekong Peo, as a part of the stretch
between Rekong Peo and Kaza falls in the Inner Line of the international border
with China. Passport details are also required to be entered at various
locations while entering Spiti. Permits are usually made for a group of 4 or
more. For individual travelers, the best bet is to approach a travel agent for
getting the permit.
For
foreign nationals coming via Manali, permits are not required although passport
details are noted at the entry point in Spiti. For those interested in going to
Kinnaur, permits can be obtained in Kaza form the ADC office.
FITNESS LEVELS:
As
the Spiti Valley is located between an altitude of 3300 mts to 5000 mts, it is
advisable that travelers with pre-existing problems of the heart, lungs or
anemia should consult their doctor before this trip. High Altitude Pulmonary
Edema is a major threat for those having serious lung and breathing problems.
For
those interested in trekking, levels of physical fitness should be good.
THINGS
TO BRING:
The
travelers should bring with them clothing consisting of layers which can be
added or removed as the temperature varies considerably from day to night. One
should carry a warm windproof jacket, sweater, comfortable trekking shoes, sun
screen lotion, sun glasses, a salve for the lips, a hat, scarf, tissue papers,
flashlights, can opener, personal medicines, water bottle, etc. For those
visiting Spiti from October to May it is advisable to carry ample warm clothing
including warm under clothing, gloves, woolen cap and socks, feather jackets,
etc. It is recommended not to over exert oneself during the trip and to drink
plenty of fluids.
ROAD
CONDITIONS WITHIN SPITI
The
roads in Spiti are weather beaten and the most advisable mode of transportation
while traveling in these parts is by jeep.
WEATHER
The
weather in Spiti varies from extreme cold in the winters to bright and sunny in
the summer. Spiti witnesses approximately 250 days of sunshine in a year. The
table below gives a month wise description of the prevailing weather conditions
in Spiti.
MEDICAL FACILITIES
Kaza
(headquarters of Spiti) has a well equipped modern hospital. Primary health
care centres are also available at various locations in the Spiti valley.
Spiti
also has its own traditional system of medicine known as the Amchi system.
Traditional doctors called Amchis are available in practically every village of
Spiti.
COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Phone
– STD,ISD and FAX facilities are available at Kaza and Tabo.
Internet
– is available at Kaza and Tabo, though the speed is usually slow.
Postage
– Spiti has a good network of postal services.
Itinerary:
Friday Night
|
Delhi -
Shimla
|
Saturday morning
|
Shimla –
Kalpa – Nako – Nako Lake – Geyu Mummy – Tabo
|
Sunday morning
|
Tabo –
Dhankar – Dhankar Lake – Pin Valley (Mudh Village) / Kaza
|
Monday
|
Kaza to
Chandertal Lake
|
Tuesday
|
Chandertal
Lake – Kunzum pass - Manali
|
Wednesday
|
Manali -
Chandigarh
|
Thursday
|
Chandigarh
- Delhi
|
MAP:
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