Winter Spiti

Upcoming Batches
● October Batches : 03 Oct | 17 Oct 
● November Batches : 07 Nov | 21 Nov 
● December Batches : 05 Dec | 12 Dec 
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Trip Itinerary

DAY 1 : THE HIMALAYAN ESCAPE - DELHI TO SHIMLA (OVERNIGHT VOLVO)
● Report at the designated departure hub in Delhi (Majnu Ka Tila / Kashmere Gate ISBT) by evening.
● Meet the MADCrew Leaders and the rest of the Crew.
● Board your luxury AC Semi-Sleeper Volvo bus for an overnight journey into the mountain ranges of Himachal Pradesh.
● Settle into comfortable reclining seats and kick off the road trip vibes.
● Overnight: AC Volvo Bus

HIGHLIGHTS : Smooth overnight transit, squad introductions, and the kick-off to the trans-Himalayan expedition. 
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DAY 2: GATEWAY TO KINNAUR - SHIMLA ARRIVAL, NARKANDA & OVERNIGHT AT SARAHAN
● Arrive at Shimla bus terminal in the morning.
● Drive up to Narkanda for breakfast with panoramic views of the outer Himalayan ranges.
● Traverse along the roaring Sutlej River through Rampur into the historic village of Sarahan.
● Check into your stay and visit the iconic 800-year-old wooden-carved Bhimakali Temple with views of the Shrikhand Mahadev peak.
● Evening briefing, group dinner, and acclimatization walk around the village.
● Overnight stay : Sarahan

VIBE CHECK : Fresh pine air, historic wooden architecture, snow-peak backdrops, and cozy mountain dinner.
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DAY 3 : THE BORDER FRONTIER - SARAHAN TO SANGLA VIA CHITKUL
● Fuel up with a hot breakfast before venturing deep into the Kinnaur Valley.
● Drive alongside the Baspa River into Chitkul, the last inhabited Indian village near the Indo-Tibet border.
● Walk along the crystal-clear riverbank, click photos at the iconic "Hindustan ka Aakhri Dhaba," and explore traditional wooden Kinnauri houses.
● Head back toward Sangla, check into your stay, and gather around a bonfire to beat the evening chai . 
● Overnight stay : Sangla

HIGHLIGHTS : Crossing the Indo-Tibet border frontier, Baspa riverside walks, and stunning valley views.
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DAY 4: INTO THE TRANS-HIMALAYAN DESERT - SANGLA TO TABO VIA NAKO
● Enjoy early morning breakfast and check out from Sangla.
● Drive through the dramatic cliff-carved roads of Kinnaur toward Khab, the confluence point of the Spiti and Sutlej rivers.
● Ascend the hairpin loops of Kazigs to reach Nako village; explore the sacred Nako Lake and the 11th-century Nako Monastery.
● Cross into Spiti Valley through the Chango check-post and reach the historic hamlet of Tabo.
● Check into your stay and unwind over warm traditional local tea.
● Overnight stay : Tabo

VIBE CHECK : Dramatic terrain shift from green valleys to stark moonscapes, frozen lake walks, and ancient Buddhist heritage. 
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DAY 5 : ANCIENT MONASTERIES & CANYONS - TABO TO KAZA VIA DHANKAR 
● Morning exploration of the 1,000-year-old Tabo Monastery, renowned as the "Ajanta of the Himalayas" for its ancient mud stupas and wall murals.
● Proceed toward Dhankar Monastery, dramaticaly perched on a knife-edge cliff overlooking the confluence of the Spiti and Pin rivers.
● Continue the drive along the Spiti riverbed to reach Kaza, the commercial capital and heart of Spiti Valley.
● Check into your winterized stay and spend the evening exploring the local Kaza market and German bakeries.
● Overnight stay : Kaza

HIGHLIGHTS : UNESCO heritage-level monastery art, cliffside Dhankar vantage points, and arrival at Spiti basecamp. 
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DAY 6 : THE HIGHEST ALTITUDE CONQUEST - KAZA LOCAL SIGHTSEEING CIRCUIT 
● Early morning breakfast before embarking on the ultimate high-altitude vilage loop.
● Visit the iconic Key Monastery, the largest monastery in Spiti, and interact with the resident monks.
● Cross the breathtaking Chicham Bridge, Asia’s highest suspension bridge spanning a 1,000-foot-deep gorge, and explore Kibber village.
● Head up to Hikkim to send postcards from the world’s highest post office (14,567 ft).
● Drive to Komic, one of the world's highest motorable vilages connected by road, and admire the giant golden Buddha statue at Langza against the Chau Chau Kang Nilda peak.
● Return to Kaza for a squad celebration night and stargazing under polution-free Himalayan night skies.
● Overnight stay : Kaza 

VIBE CHECK : Asia's highest bridge, world-record altitude villages, postcard writing at 14,500+ ft, and milky-way night skies.
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DAY 7 : KINNER KAILASH PANORAMAS - KAZA TO KALPA
● Check out after breakfast and begin the scenic descent from the high desert back toward the Kinnaur Valley.
● Stop for pictures across scenic river confluences and dramatic hanging gorges.
● Arrive at the apple-orchard vilage of Kalpa by late afternoon.
● Witness the sunset reflecting gold on the sacred 6,050m Kinner Kailash mountain range from your hotel balcony.
● Visit the thriling Suicide Point in Roghi village (time permitting) followed by a celebratory final dinner with the crew.
● Overnight stay : Kalpa 

HIGHLIGHTS : Golden hour over the Kinner Kailash peak, apple orchard walks, and scenic canyon drives. 
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DAY 8 : RETRACING THE SUTLEJ - KALPA TO SHIMLA (OVERNIGHT VOLVO) 
● Enjoy a relaxed breakfast overlooking the peaks and check out from Kalpa.
● Drive back along the Hindustan-Tibet highway via Rampur and Narkanda, descending to Shimla.
● Reach the Shimla bus boarding point by evening.
● Board your overnight AC Volvo bus back to Delhi with a camera ful of memories and an unbreakable bond with your crew.
● Overnight : AC Volvo Bus
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DAY 9: HOMEWARD BOUND - DELHI ARRIVAL
● Early morning arrival at Delhi (ISBT / Majnu Ka Tila).
● Tour concludes with lifelong memories, insane squad photos, and plans for the next MAD MISSION.
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Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
● 6 Nights Accommodation in comfortable, winter-ready hotels (1N Sarahan, 1N Sangla, 1N Tabo, 2N Kaza, 1N Kalpa)
● Round-trip AC Semi-Sleeper Volvo bus (Delhi – Shimla & Shimla – Delhi)
● 6 Breakfasts & 6 Dinners at al hotels/homestays
● Dedicated mountain-ready private vehicle Tempo Traveler for the entire circuit from Shimla to Shimla
● Al sightseeing, high-altitude passes, and monastery excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
● Experienced, certified local Mountain Driver & dedicated MADCrew Trip Leader throughout
● Al inner-line permits for restricted areas, to l taxes, state road taxes, parking fees, and driver allowances.

Exclusions
● Any airfare or train fare to/from Delhi
● Lunches, mid-day snacks, mineral water, and extra beverage orders not mentioned in the inclusions
● Room heating equipment charges (heaters/blowers payable directly at homestays/hotels if requested)
● Monastery entry tickets, camera fees, or local monument entry passes
● 5% GST (as applicable)
● Expenses incurred due to unforeseen events, roadblocks, landslides, heavy snowfall, or natural calamities.
● Personal expenses (laundry, tips, medical expenses, room service)
● Personal travel and medical insurance.