Spiti Valley Winter Trip – Women Only

About this trip

The Baspa valley of Sangla and Chitkul, ancient monasteries, high villages and the stark cold desert of Spiti – a Himalayan winter every woman deserves to see, safely and surrounded by sisters who get it.

This women-only winter expedition goes Delhi to Delhi: an overnight Volvo to Shimla, then a Tempo Traveller with experienced mountain drivers through Kinnaur and into Spiti. See Chitkul, the last village before the border, Kinner Kailash at sunset from Kalpa, the confluence at Khab and the frozen lake at Nako, the 1,000-year-old Tabo Monastery, cliff-top Dhankar, the iconic Key Monastery, Hikkim’s famous post office and the fossils of Langza.

A female Trip Captain with a supervisor stays with the group throughout, with handpicked homestays and hotels, oxygen cylinders and first aid on board, and a small group for a safe winter journey.

Who is this trip for?

• Women who dream of seeing Spiti in its snowy winter form
• Experienced travellers comfortable with long mountain drives and cold weather
• Solo women who want a trusted, well-supported group for a high-altitude trip

Limited seats – small group for a safe winter Spiti journey.

*Spiti villages are visited only if roads are open and safe. Snowfall and village visits are not guaranteed.*

Highlights

• Chitkul – the last village before the border
• Kalpa and the Kinner Kailash sunset
• Khab – the confluence of the Spiti & Sutlej rivers
• Nako village, its frozen lake and monastery
• Tabo Monastery – over 1,000 years old
• Dhankar’s cliff-top monastery village
• Key Monastery and Kibber village
• Hikkim – the world’s highest post office
• Langza fossils & Buddha statue, Komic village
• Chicham Bridge – one of the highest bridges in Asia

Day-wise plan

1. Day 0Delhi → Shimla – Tue, 1 Dec

   • Arrive in Shimla in the morning and board the Tempo Traveller
   • Breakfast on your own, en route
   • Scenic drive along the Sutlej River
   • Turn at Karcham towards Sangla and the Baspa valley
   • Arrive in Sangla / Chitkul
   • Dinner and overnight stay in Sangla / Chitkul
2. Day 1Shimla → Sangla / Chitkul (225 km) – Wed, 2 Dec

   • Arrive in Shimla in the morning and board the Tempo Traveller
   • Breakfast on your own, en route
   • Scenic drive along the Sutlej River
   • Turn at Karcham towards Sangla and the Baspa valley
   • Arrive in Sangla / Chitkul
   • Dinner and overnight stay in Sangla / Chitkul
3. Day 2Chitkul → Kalpa (50 km) – Thu, 3 Dec

   • Breakfast at the hotel
   • Chitkul – Baspa River & village walk
   • Short drive to Kalpa
   • Kalpa village & Roghi viewpoint
   • Kinner Kailash sunset
   • Dinner and overnight stay in Kalpa
4. Day 3Kalpa → Nako (100 km) – Fri, 4 Dec

   • Breakfast at the hotel
   • Drive to Nako
   • Khab – the Spiti & Sutlej confluence
   • Nako village, Nako Lake and Nako Monastery
   • Dinner and overnight stay in Nako
5. Day 4Nako → Tabo → Dhankar → Kaza (110 km) – Sat, 5 Dec

   • Breakfast at the hotel
   • Drive towards Kaza
   • Gue mummy (optional detour)
   • Tabo Monastery
   • Dhankar Monastery
   • Arrive in Kaza
   • Dinner and overnight stay in Kaza
6. Day 5Spiti Sightseeing – Sun, 6 Dec

   • Breakfast at the hotel
   • Key Monastery
   • Kibber
   • Chicham Bridge
   • Hikkim – the world’s highest post office
   • Komic
   • Langza – fossils & Buddha statue
   • Kaza market
   • Dinner and overnight stay in Kaza
   • Village visits depend on snow and road access on the day
7. Day 6Kaza → Kalpa (200 km) – Mon, 7 Dec

   • Early breakfast and check-out
   • Drive back via Tabo & Nako
   • Photo & tea stops
   • Arrive in Kalpa in the evening
   • Dinner and overnight stay in Kalpa
8. Day 7Kalpa → Shimla (222 km) → Delhi – Tue, 8 Dec

   • Breakfast at the hotel
   • Drive towards Rampur
   • Lunch break at Rampur (self)
   • Arrive in Shimla around 4–5 pm
   • Mall Road walk (if time permits)
   • Overnight AC Volvo to Delhi
9. Day 8Delhi Arrival – Wed, 9 Dec

   • Arrive in Delhi around 7–8 am
   • Tour ends with beautiful Himalayan memories

What’s included and what’s not

Policies

Payment policy

• Token amount: ₹2,000 per person at the time of booking to confirm your seat. The registration / booking amount is strictly non-refundable.
• Land package payment: 50% of the remaining amount is due 15 days before departure.
• Final amount: the remaining balance is payable on arrival.
• Prices are per person, based on room sharing.
• Prices may change if there is a significant increase in fuel prices, government taxes or hotel tariffs before full payment is received.

Reporting information

• Boarding point: Majnu ka Tila, Delhi – the exact point and reporting time will be shared before departure.
• Overnight AC Volvo from Delhi to Shimla and back. From Shimla, the group travels together by Tempo Traveller.

Things to carry (pack for extreme cold)

• Government ID – original + photocopies
• Thermals for sub-zero nights
• A heavy down jacket – essential in Spiti
• Woollen gloves, cap and several pairs of socks
• Warm winter shoes with good grip on ice
• Moisturiser and lip balm
• Sunscreen and sunglasses – strong high-altitude sun
• Personal medicines, including any altitude medication advised by your doctor
• Power bank – batteries drain fast in the cold
• Enough cash – ATMs are limited in Spiti

Winter safety

• Spiti is a high-altitude cold desert (Kaza about 3,800 m, Hikkim about 4,400 m). Temperatures fall well below freezing, especially at night.
• Snow, black ice and road closures can affect travel beyond Kinnaur in December. Nako, Tabo, Kaza and the Spiti villages are visited only if roads are open and the drive can be completed safely in daylight. If not, the Trip Captain will follow a safer route and overnight stop.
• Snowfall and village visits are not guaranteed. The order of sightseeing may change based on local conditions.
• Long drives on Day 1 (225 km), Day 6 (200 km) and Day 7 (222 km). Days 2–5 have shorter drives.
• Please tell us about any medical condition – especially heart, breathing or blood pressure – at the time of booking.
• Always follow the Trip Captain’s instructions in snow and high-altitude areas.
• If Sakhi Escapes cancels the trip due to unforeseen circumstances, an alternate date or a full refund will be offered.
• Cancellations follow the Sakhi Escapes Payment & Cancellation Policy.