Expertly Crafted Itineraries
Experience the real nature beauty of the hill station escapade with our expertly curated Spiti Valley tour packages. Engage in adventure activities while travelling around the valley, shop for souvenirs, and enjoy your stay at the best accommodations at budget-friendly costs. Our Spiti Valley packages include a visit to a couple of monasteries as well as a visit to Chandratal Lake, the iconic attraction with our bespoke tour packages. Also, personalise your entire holiday experience with our itineraries and make your adventures memorable with our spectacular Spiti Valley Tours.
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Best Places to Visit in Spiti Valley
Our trip itinerary is one of the ideal things that we offer with our Spiti Valley Tour Packages. Check out a couple of highlights to imagine the adventure we prepared you for!
Key Monastery
Although there are numerous monasteries in the area, the Key Gompa is one of the prominent ones. The Tibetan Buddhist monastery is often associated with the Gelugpa sect, the largest one in Spiti Valley. This thousands-of-year-old monastery is the main inclusion in our best Spiti Valley tour packages.
Kunzum Pass
Kunzum La is yet another astonishing tourist attraction as one of the ideal places to visit while here in Spiti. One of the highest motorable passes, it offers the iconic spectacle of the Bara-Shingri Glacier, Chandrabhaga Range, and more. So, if you are planning a trip, be sure to check out our Lahaul Spiti tour package.
Dhankar Lake and Monastery
Dhankar Lake and Monastery are well worth visiting when on a trip to Spiti Valley. It is a high-altitude lake, and our Spiti Valley tours offer an astonishing view of the crystal clear, blue lake water. The snow-capped mountains act as the perfect backdrop, bringing a piece of heaven to earth.
Tabo Monastery
Located in the serene village of Tabo, this monastery is an iconic attraction in Spiti Valley. To explore other iconic tourist places, book the best Spiti tour package with us.
Suraj Tal
It is the highest-altitude lake of Suraj Tal, the third-highest lake in India. Its crystal clear blue waters surround the snow-covered barren land and arid mountains. Check out more in our Spiti Valley package.
Adventurous Things to Do in Spiti Valley
If you consider yourself a thrill seeker, the scope of adventure activities available in Spiti Valley will win your heart over. Here are some of the most awesome things to try on a Spiti Valley tour.
Camping by Chandratal Lake
Due to the availability of several prominent hamlets and tourist attractions that offer an ideal setting for camping, you can include this activity in your Spiti trip plan. For example, you can find a trip to Chandratal Lake in the Spiti tour plan of the most popular Lahaul Spiti Tour Package.
Go on a Bike Ride
While car road trips are wonderful, nothing can really beat the thrill and rejuvenating feeling experienced on bike trips. On this drive, soak up the easy miles of smooth pavement and the varied ride of any bumps that come along. Along the way, relish and savour the beautiful scenery. If you have a driving license and want to experience this adventure, try planning a Spiti Valley tour itinerary around this activity.
Spot Wildlife at Pin Valley National Park
Despite being one of the coldest regions in India, Spiti Valley offers a sustainable environment where several species of unique plants and animals thrive. So, look for a Spiti Valley Tour Packages that includes a visit to Pin Valley National Park.
Enjoy River Rafting
In terms of group adventures, nothing can beat the thrill and excitement experienced during river rafting. Spiti Valley is really a big favourite getaway spot for runnin' away whitewater rafting. People love to get their adrenaline fix by sliding through the roaring waves of the Pin River and the Spiti River that wind through this beautiful place. Get scopes for rafting and other fun adventures with the Spiti tour package.
What to Eat in Spiti Valley?
Local food is one of the many things that can truly define the culture and traditions of a place. So, in order to get the best picture of Spiti tourism, make sure to try some of its popular local dishes, like:
- Buckwheat Pancakes: Buckwheat pancakes are an iconic local food item that tourists like to try during their Spiti Valley tours. Also called Kuttu ki Roti, these thin pancakes are made of buckwheat flour, which gives them a unique taste with subtle hints of bitterness.
- Momos: No matter where you go in India, you are bound to find fast food stalls serving delicious momos at reasonable prices. This famous street food is a prominent part of Tibetan cuisine. Hence, you will get an authentic taste when trying momos in Spiti Valley.
- Thenthuk: Next on the list of must-try local foods in Spiti Valley is Thenthuk. It’s a simple soup made of noodles and is part of Tibetan cuisine. It is a comfort dish made using hard-pulled flat noodles, meat, vegetables, herbs, and a few local spices.
- Butter tea: Regardless of where you are in India, a cup of tea never fails to sort out your problems, be they a broken heart, a sore throat, or a lonely biscuit. What it offers is Butter tea, locally called Gur Gur Chai or Po Cha.
- Thukpa: Another local dish you can try on your trip to Spiti Valley is Thukpa. It is a delicious noodle soup full of rich flavours. Thukpa is made using flat wheat noodles, tofu or meat, vegetables, and a selection of local spices and herbs.
Best Time to Visit Spiti
- Winter: The Winter season in Spiti usually starts in October and ends in February. Uh, it really hits the roads hard during this time of year. The weather is tough, and many roads are closed. It’s brutal.
- Summer: The summer season in Spiti usually starts in March and lasts until June. It is the perfect time to visit the destination as the weather is pleasant around these months.
- Monsoon: The monsoon is not a recommended time for a Spiti Valley tour, as the destination is prone to landslides and slippery roads.
How to Reach Spiti?
Spiti is well connected to neighbouring states and cities by road, so reaching here is not a hassle. The nearest airport to Spiti is Shimla Airport, which is served by direct flights from New Delhi. From Shimla, you can hop on a minibus or shuttle bus, or you can enjoy diverting into town via cab or scooter if you fancy being more adventure-driven and biking to Spiti.
As Spiti doesn’t have a railway station, travellers would have to get down at Joginder Nagar Railway Station, which is about 360 km from the valley. One can take a cab or bus to reach Spiti from there, which will take about 8-9 hours.
Why Choose Royal Rover Holiday?
Embarking on an adventure in the Spiti Valley is going to require careful planning and use of some locals who really know the area. But most important of all, you’ll need a real commitment to having high quality experiences. Royal Rover Holiday ensures a journey that’s both thrilling and hassle-free.
Every trip to Spiti Valley is carefully crafted so as to combine thrilling exploration with periods of relaxation.
Premium Stays
Stay in delightful homestays and cosy boutique lodges that blend local history with some of the most modern comforts too. Soak up the warmth of the region and indulge in something genuine.
Personalised Assistance
Dedicated travel experts provide 24/7 support, ensuring smooth logistics so you can focus on the adventure.
Adventurous Experiences
Enjoy unique activities like star-gazing in the cold desert, river rafting, or guided monastery meditations. Every itinerary includes experiences that elevate your Spiti Valley tour.
In Spiti town, people speak Lahuli, Spiti, and Bhoti most frequently. Locals also understand Hindi well.
Some of the important places to visit in and near Spiti are Chandratal Lake, Key Monastery, Kaza, Dhankar Monastery, and many more.
The drive is about 522 kilometres long and takes roughly twelve hours. It can be made on foot via Shimla, Manali, and Rohtang Pass. Contact us to learn more!
It’s not a good idea to go on a Spiti trip that includes trekking during the monsoons, as there is a high chance of landslides and mudslides. Therefore, one should avoid planning a trek in Spiti during the rain.
Dragon Restaurant, Sachin Kunga Restaurant, Cafe Kunzum Top, Yak Cafe, and others are some of the famous places to try Tibetan food in Spiti
