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Let us look at some of the most common questions asked on my blog about making a trip to Spiti Valley. I am starting this serial of Spiti Valley FAQs to answer all your questions about planning a successful trip to Spiti Valley.
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It will be easy for me to redirect you to the right question and its answer in these articles instead of repeating the same rebuttals time and time again in the comments section of various blog commodities on this website.
I will also keep updating this Spiti Valley FAQ serial with brand-new questions in case I have missed asking any and likewise continue my answers fresh with updated information about preparing for a trip-up to Spiti Valley.
Spiti Valley Trip Planning
This section should ask all your questions related to the planning aspects of a outing to Spiti Valley. Once, you go through these questions you will understand how you can easily plan for your upcoming Leh Ladakh trip.
Q1. How to reach Spiti Valley?
Spiti Valley is located in Himachal in the Lahaul and Spiti District and essentially, there are two roads of contacting Spiti Valley by superhighway.
One runs via Kinnaur, with the itinerary being Shimla- Narkanda- Rampur- Powari- Spillow- Khab bridge- Nako- Chango- Sumdo- Tabo- Kaza. This route guides through the Hindustan Tibet Highway( NH22 ). After Sumdo, it is Spiti Valley.
The other itinerary to reach Spiti is to take the road via Manali, that is, Manali- Rohtang pass- Gramphu- Chhatru- Chota Dhara- Batal- Kunzum La- Losar- Kaza.
The road to Spiti via Shimla remains open almost throughout the year( except those days when there are avalanches that need to be cleared ). The road to Spiti via Manali remains open exclusively 5-6 months in a year, while the BRO clears the snowfall on Rohtang and Kunzum pass and hurls it open for traffic.
Public transport is available on both the routes and buses lead during the season, while taxis are the most preferred option. If you are driving on your own, do note that roads are bad to worse in numerous elongates on both the itineraries. Manali- Kaza road is called one of the toughest and most adventurous roads in the world.
If you are looking to travel by flight or instruct, Delhi and Chandigarh are the most convenient/ major airports or railway stations from where you can start the Spiti Valley artery trip-up. There’s also an airport in Jubbarhatti near Shimla and a railway station in Shimla. On Manali side, there’s an airfield as well in Kullu( Bhuntar ).
Q2. How many epoches do I required for a Spiti Valley road tour?
Starting from Delhi, if you travel to Spiti Valley from Kinnaur side, it will take you three days to reach Spiti. And if you travel to Spiti Valley from Manali side, it will take you two days to reach Spiti or come back from it.
Hence, if you are planning a ended route, that is going from Shimla- Kinnaur side and coming back here from Manali side, then you need precisely five days to reach Spiti and come back.
So, if you really want to enjoy the allure of the place, you will need a minimum of 8-9 days to give a respectable coverage of Spiti Valley and Kinnaur Valley. Anything less would be an injustice to Spiti Valley’s beautiful. You can definitely invest more time in Spiti Valley “if youre having” extra epoches.
Since you may not return to Spiti many times, it fixes sense to cover the tour commencing from the Shimla-Kinnaur side and the departure from Manali side. It will need at least 8-9 periods from Delhi/ Chandigarh.
Q3. How do I propose my Spiti Valley Road Trip?
Planning your Spiti Valley errand is simple, but first, you’ll have to determine the number of epoches you have in hand, the starting point of your trip, and the procedure of transport.
Once you’ve sorted this out, chalk out the itinerary accordingly. Do too consider the season for circulate and whether arteries to Spiti will be open at that time or not. Please too consider AMS problems while “youre planning to” your Spiti Valley itinerary so that you don’t end up spoiling your totality trip.
For help on the Spiti trip itinerary, you can have a look at our well-balanced day by day 10 epoches itinerary to get a terminated sentiment. Or, you can always post on our DoW blog or Instagram to get suggestions from experts.
Talk to your taxi driver( if moving by taxi ), discuss the itinerary with him, and finalize it. You can also have a look at our blog and parish gatherings for recommended taxi motorists in Spiti Valley as well as good targets to stay.
Q4. Can I do a Spiti Valley trip-up in 7-8 epoches?
7-8 daytimes will be a decent time to cover Spiti. Though you may not be able to cover the entire Kinnaur Valley( Sangla, Chitkul, Kalpa, Nako) and too entire Spiti Valley( Tabo, Dhangkar, Kaza, Chandratal ). But, you can definitely cover the bulk of it in a balanced way.
If you want to travel from Shimla- Kinnaur side to Spiti, you can try itinerary like 😛 TAGEND
Day-1 Sarahan( longish 14 hr drive from Delhi) Day-2 Sarahan to Kalpa after touring Sangla, Chitkul; Day-3 Kalpa- Nako- Geyu Mummy- TaboDay-4 Tabo- Dhangkar- Pin ValleyDay-5 Reach Kaza and do some sightseeing nearbyDay-6 Kaza- Ki- Kibber- ChandratalDay-7 Chandratal to ManaliDay-8 Manali to Delhi/ Chandigarh
If approaching from Manali feature, you can try an itinerary like 😛 TAGEND
Day-1 Chandigarh to Manali or Solang ValleyDay-2 Manali to ChandratalDay-3 Chandratal to Kaza covering Ki, KibberDay-4 Kaza neighbourhood sightseeing( Langza, Komic, Hikkim) Day-5 Kaza- Dhankar/ Pin Valley- TaboDay-6 Tabo- Geyu Mummy- KalpaDay-7 Kalpa- Sangla- Chitkul- SarahanDay-8 Sarahan to Delhi/ Chandigarh
Q5. Can I do a tour to Spiti in 4-5 days?
The short answer to the question is” Yes, you can definitely do it .” However, does it truly make any sense to do such a short trip to Spiti Valley?
If you want to be on the roads the part era, then maybe you can attempt such a journey as it takes 5 days from Delhi just to complete the tour of Shimla- Spiti Valley- Manali. As I mentioned, it’s not impossible but it is not worth it.
You will not be able to cover numerous places in Spiti Valley. It will precisely be touch and go and merely checking the box exercise. If “youre gonna” a Spiti trip in 4-5 days exclusively, then you should just do Spiti from Manali side or else stick to only Kinnaur Valley trip.
If you travel to Spiti from Manali side, you can definitely reach up to Kaza on Day 2, stay a day in Kaza for sightseeing. Then while returning, you can visit the splendid Chandratal lake and return to Manali in 4-5 days.
Do note that these plans will be very taxing on your form, and you are more likely to fall prey to AMS. Hence, do take adequate precautions and follow the tips of acclimatization.
Q6. Is people are able to do a Spiti Valley trip in 2-3 epoches or a weekend?
No, I will not recommend scheduling a Spiti Valley journey in 2-3 eras or a weekend at all !! Well, with all the time to travel to Spiti and acclimatization that you need, you’ll ruin your jaunt. You will likewise gamble your life by doing so.
Spiti is a high altitude region where the average altitude is 3000+ rhythms. You will not acclimatize properly with such a rushed journey. In just 2-3 days, you’ll not have time to cover any tourist place in Spiti properly, and therefore, it is not at all admonished.
In fact, just to reach Kaza in Spiti Valley from Manali side, it was necessary to two days and then again two days be coming. So, you can see that just for touching and coming back, you need at least 4 days.
So, you need at least 5 days to make at least one rest day in Kaza, Spiti Valley. PLEASE DO NOT plan such a short trip to Spiti Valley.
Q7. Is people are able to do a Chandratal trip in 2-3 epoches or a weekend?
I do not even recommend seeing Chandratal lake in 3 epoches or weekends because of the high altitude of Chandratal lake( 14000 paws) and long duty passage on Manali- Chandratal road.
Of course, it sounds like you can travel from Delhi to Manali on Day 1, then Manali to Chandratal on Day 2. Then on Day 3, you can start the journey back from Chandratal to Manali early in the morning to take the later afternoon HPTDC Volvo back to Delhi.
But, you cannot acclimatize to such high altitude by spending only one light in Manali. And keep in mind that the journey over Manali- Kaza road is quite perilous. So, with a non-acclimatized and fatigued body, you cannot ask for more to get into trouble with AMS.
Hence, plan a Chandratal trip with at least 5 days in hand for a relaxing and less AMS-prone trip.
Q8. Should I go to Spiti from Manali- Kaza road or Kinnaur- Kaza road?
You’ll need to consider various factors before you decide on which street you want to take. In periods of elegance, both the roadways have their own charm and it would be an injustice to Himachal to say that one road is better than the other.
If you take into consideration the acclimatization attitude, it is always better to travel the Kinnaur road to Kaza, since you will gain altitude gradually thereby reducing the chances of AMS. In the Manali Kaza road, you gain altitude rapidly, since the very next night after Manali( 2000 m) you’ll spend at Chandratal( 4250 m) or Kaza( 3800 m) which could prove lethal.
Next thing to take into consideration is the season in which you are traveling- the road from Manali is open merely for 4-5 months between June to Oct. However, the road from Kinnaur is open for roughly most part of the year( save those dates where it is closed due to landslides ).
You should also consider that if you are traveling from Manali side, you will need permits to cross Rohtang, which may prove unpleasant sometimes. If you are coming from the Kinnaur side( or departing from Manali ), no such lets are required.
The route you choose also depends on the number of epoches in hand. If you are really tight on the days you have and mischievously want to reach Spiti, then better to choose the Manali side. From the Manali side, you can reach Kaza in a daytime, whereas, from the Kinnaur side, it will make you at least two days.
Q8. What is the best time to travel to Spiti Valley?
Mid-June to early October is considered as the’ season’ to visit Spiti. This time window is because the high mountain passes including, Rohtang Pass and Kunzum Pass, are cleared of snowfall and thrown open for traffic at that time.
The weather is also pleasant, and Spiti, being in the sprinkle dark part, is not affected much by monsoons sprinkles. The temperature throughout the day is manageable and light-headed woolens are sufficient for traveling to Spiti from the middle of June to September.
But a lot likewise depends on what you want to see in Spiti- if snow is what you are looking for, December to March or April may be the best time to witness a fully white Spiti. Be trained though, to brave the bone-chilling cold, carry heavy woolens, thermals, socks, gauntlets, caps,( and a chamber heater if you are eligible to !!) and what not !! It will be very tough and not that easy.
If you require a mixture of Snow replenished ailments and still bearable coldnes, then May- June months are the best time to visit Spiti Valley. However, Manali- Kaza road will not be open during this time.
If you want to enjoy the undertaking of both Manali- Kaza road and Shimla- Kaza road to complete the Spiti circuit, then it is always best to travel in June and July before monsoon pours in Northern India. You may also pick September- early October to enjoy a pleasant artery jaunt to Spiti Valley.
If you are looking for those fresh juicy Spiti Apples( which are mostly exported and hardly we get to eat ), then again September- October will be the best time to visit Spiti Valley.
If the dusk or autumn hues are what you want to witness, then October is the best time to visit Spiti for such beautiful complexions. Personally, I like autumn complexions, so this is my best preference. Being at the end of the season, the number of tourists is less, few inns are still open, area rents and the lower cease.
Depending on when you chose to visit Spiti, you may have to select the direction. You can read this detailed commodity on what is the best time to travel to Spiti Valley with a few months by month guide.
Q9. Can I travel to Spiti Valley in August or Monsoons?
Spiti lies in the rainfall pall field and therefore, receives little to no rainfall. Nonetheless, in recent times, states in the region has evidenced some strong rainfall as well. Also, you should not forget that you will have to travel in the lower mountains of Himachal to travel to Spiti Valley.
Having said that, certainly we are capable of travel to Spiti in August or during monsoons. But the only problem is that one may have to brave the rainfall and inconveniences is generated by it until you reach Spiti. That is, in the Kinnaur region and up to Manali, you may have to face rainfall and accompanied avalanches, and consequent street shutdowns for sure.
If you are attempting from Manali side, there could be heavy rains in Manali and likewise all the way to Batal and maybe even beyond. But still, monsoon in Spiti can offer its own unique beauty if you want to brave the travel.
If you are traveling by motorcycle, I’d advise you to avoid Spiti during monsoon, or else make necessary precaution by bundle your luggage( and yourself) in seams !!
Do NOT forget to check these tips on traveling to Spiti Valley in August or monsoon time.
Q10. Can I travel to Spiti Valley in winters?
Winter is that part of the year where all the high altitude mountain passes in the Himalayas get closed due to snowfall, hence you should take into account such factors. Essentially this means that the itinerary through Manali- Rohtang pass- Kunzum La will be closed. You can reach Spiti Valley merely from Shimla/ Kinnaur side in winters.
But this time is also the season where there’s snow all around in Kinnaur and Spiti Valley. If you’re driving on your own, take necessary precautions and maybe a snow chain could be helpful. If you’re in a taxi, make sure the taxi driver is accustomed to driving in snow and knows the sphere well. It would be a charmed to see frozen nallas on the road, icicles, and to just take in the white charm all over you in Spiti Valley.
It is going to be bone-chilling literally( temperatures plummeting to even -2 0 degrees centigrade ). So make sure you parcel fairly warm drapes and wear them in multiple seams.
Do take sufficient cash with you, as the ATM in Kaza may run out of cash at a few moments. Let beings at home know that they shouldn’t be worried if they don’t hear from you for 2-3 epoches as the BSNL signal could be sporadic.
Do not forget to read a extensive guide on how to make a trip to Spiti Valley in wintertime.
Q11. What are neighbourhoods to see on a Spiti Valley Trip?
As you know, a excursion to Spiti valley is not just a errand there- it’s the whole route to get into Spiti and out of it that constructs the expedition worthwhile. So the part road to Spiti and return is covered with multiple sits to see.
Below is a list of places you can see on your channel from Shimla side to Kaza and onward towards Manali.( I have left out the places you can see in the touristy homes of Shimla and around& Manali and around, which you can get from any cros portal like tripadvisor etc .,).
The Hatu peak, Hatu mata temple& pond/ lake( around 9 kms off the highway at Narkanda) Sarahan( aberration from main road at Jeori) – “youve had” the Bhimakali temple and you get excellent views of the Shrikhand KailashThe Jaypee Dam at Karcham- on the route itselfKamrunag fort at Sangla( from Karcham on the Baspa valley) Chhitkul- famed as the last village of India on the Tibet border( ahead of Sangla in the Baspa valley)- the views of the Baspa river all along are beautiful tooKalpa- for excellent views of the Kinner kailash peak, golden apples and beautiful surroundings( change from the road at Powari and ahead of Reckong Peo ). The suicide pitch at Roghi is absolutely essential see placeKhab bridge- right on the road- to witness the confluence of Sutlej and Spiti creeks. You should also be able to view the Reo Purgyil peaks. The Shipki La pass is also close by, for which admits are very difficult to come by.Nako- the lagoon and the monastery- just about a km off the route. To reach Nako after Khab, the road moves gale with hairpin deforms( like the Gata Loops on Manali- Leh highway ), this is called as Kazig or Ka loops- a position from top is a mustChango- nothing to see- but the apples here are very famous- entreaty someone for a couple of apples and you’ll be bowled over by the juiciness and tasteGue Mummy- a 500 year aged mummified organization- continued precisely inside a glass occasion without anything additional is a marvel. Leave the roadway a bit after Sumdo and excursion for about 10 kms till you reach this village. Tabo- on the superhighway- A century old convent and the meditation caves are not to be missed. The organizes& constitutions beside the Spiti river from here onwards resemble the moonland Mane- around 20 kms on the road after Tabo, take a left towards Mane Village( another 5kms ). Opinions from this plaza are mesmerising and you are able to hardly find tourists. Can trek to the Sopona lake from here if interested. Dhangkar- Proceed on the superhighway upto a sit announced Schiling. A 12 km street gale upwards from Schiling on the route takes you to a gompa roosted atop a face. Do not miss the opinion of the Spiti and Pin creeks from the terrace of the convent. If interested, you can also hike upto the Dhangkar lake( approx. 2 hrs one acces) Pin Valley- leave the highway at Attargu and make the aqueduct left that goes towards Pin Valley. Kungri monastery at Kungri village, Sagnam and Mudh village are something not to miss. Other back of Mudh is the Parvati valley and is also the end point for the Bhabha valley trek, Pin Parvati pass trek etc.Kaza- retrace your footpath back to Attargu and advanced on the highway, you will reach the district headquarters of Spiti. There’s a convent and a petrol run at the highest altitude to ee !! Langza- the notorious orange Buddha overlooking the depression. Too called fogy hamlet due to big spirit of relics. Buy them from the innumerable children selling it only if you know the subject !! Around 15 kms from Langza.Hikkim- bragged to be the world’s highest united states post office. It is about 8 kms from Langza and 15 kms from Kaza. You can accomplish a tour from Kaza to Langza, onward to Hikkim and then to KazaKei monastery( Ki Gompa/ Key gompa)- a outing to Spiti would be squandered without see this convent. It is about 15 km from KazaKibber, Tashigang- famed for being highest inhabited hamlets. Further 6-7 kms from KeiChicham bridge- this one is a recent development- there is a bridge improved at an altitude of 13596 ft and is 120 m long, touted as one of Asia’s highest bridge. Instantly connects Kibber to Kyoto and onward to Losar. Around 40 kms from Kaza.Losar- don’t miss the meadows and the sheep grazing as you drive by the highway. Kunzum Pass- a high altitude pass at 4590 m. The Kunzum mata mandir is here. The superhighways beyond Losar cannot be accessed in the winter when snowfall slams this mountain pass. Chandratal- pate on the highway after Kunzum pass for about 8kms until you identify a Board on your privilege revealing the way to Chandratal- “its about” 14 kms from this deflection object of which 12.5 kms is motorable. The road is blaze adventurous !! Rohtang Pass- another high altitude pass at 3980 m. A notorious touristy end which is about 52 kms before Manali. You’ll returned to manager back from Chandratal on to the highway by retracing your roadway, intersecting Batal and Chhatru to reach Gramphu, where the road from Leh converges. Head left towards Manali.
If you’re visiting Spiti from the manali side, just overrule the roster
Q12. What are situates to see on Shimla to Kaza Road?
The route via Shimla is filled with multiple plazas to see and call. Leaving out the favourite ones like Kufri, Fagu, Mashorba, Chail etc ., following are the places 😛 TAGEND
The Hatu meridian, Hatu mata temple& pond/ lake( around 9 kms off the roadway at Narkanda) Sarahan( alteration from main road at Jeori) – “youve had” the Bhimakali temple and you get excellent views of the Shrikhand KailashThe Jaypee Dam at Karcham- on the freeway itselfKamrunag fort at Sangla( from Karcham on the Baspa valley) Chhitkul- famed as the last village of India on the Tibet border( ahead of Sangla in the Baspa valley)- the views of the Baspa river all along are beautiful tooKalpa- for excellent views of the Kinner kailash peak, golden apples and beautiful circumvents( deflection from the roadway at Powari and ahead of Reckong Peo ). The suicide pitch at Roghi is a must see placeKhab bridge- right on the roadway- to witness the confluence of Sutlej and Spiti rivers. You should also be able to view the Reo Purgyil peaks. The Shipki La pass is also close by, for which countenances are very difficult to come by.Nako- the pool and the monastery- just about a km off the highway. To contact Nako after Khab, the road disappears winding with hairpin stoops( like the Gata Loops on Manali- Leh highway ), this is called as Kazig or Ka loops-the-loops- a consider from top is a mustChango- good-for-nothing to see- but the apples here are very famous- entreaty person for a couple of apples and you’ll be bowled over by the juiciness and tasteGue Mummy- a 500 time old mummified torso- preserved time inside a glass occurrence without anything extra is a marvel. Leave the route a bit after Sumdo and passage for about 10 kms till you reach this village. Tabo- on the route- A century aged convent and the meditation caves are not to be missed. The organizes& formations beside the Spiti river from here onwards resemble the moonland Mane- around 20 kms on the street after Tabo, take a left towards Mane Village( another 5kms ). Vistums from this place are mesmerising and you will scarcely find tourists. Can trek to the Sopona lake from here if interested. Dhangkar- Proceed on the freeway upto a target called Schiling. A 12 km road winding uphills from Schiling on the superhighway takes “youre going to” a gompa perched atop a face. Do not miss the view of the Spiti and Pin rivers from the terrace of the monastery. If interested, you can also hike upto the Dhangkar lake( approx. 2 hrs one way) Pin Valley- leave the highway at Attargu and take the connect left that goes towards Pin Valley. Kungri monastery at Kungri village, Sagnam and Mudh village are something not to miss. Other feature of Mudh is the Parvati valley and is also the end point for the Bhabha valley trek, Pin Parvati pass trek etc.
Q13. What are locates to see on Manali to Kaza Highway?
Though numerous parties avoid the Manali Kaza highway due to acclimatization and other reasons, many favor it since you can reach Kaza in precisely a era. Apart from SOlnag valley, Rani nallah etc ., the places one can see on this route( in the order in which “theyre coming”) are 😛 TAGEND
Rohtang Pass- a high altitude pass at 3980 m. A far-famed touristy end which is about 52 kms from Manali on the Leh highway. You’ll need a permit to ascend to Rohtang from Manali. In winters the snowfall handles the pass and therefore streets are closed. Gramphu- this is the point on the Manali- Leh highway, from where the road to Spiti fields. Though there’s nothing special about this plaza, you should stop here to enjoy the breath-taking goal. You can see the Chandra river deep down in the depression and it is a sight to beholdChhatru- a small bridge here makes a good point for photography. Plus, there’s a dhaba and Chhatru would be the ideal stop for breakfastChhota Dhara- not really a neighbourhood to see, but atrocious for its bumpy berthed and non-existent superhighways, with several nallahs flowing on the road. The’ adventure’ and’ off-roading’ part of your journeyBatal- the next dhaba after Chhatru- prominent for the Chacha chachi dhaba. Stop now and sip a cup of tea or may be an early lunch !! Chandratal- continue its work the superhighway after Batal for about a km until you look a Board on your left indicating the way to Chandratal- it is about 14 kms from this difference degree of which 12.5 kms is motorable. The road is so narrow that you have your heart in your cavity when you picture a vehicle from the opposite side approachKunzum Pass- a high altitude pass at 4590 m. The Kunzum mata mandir is here. The pass is shut in wintertimes due to heavy snow. Chicham bridge- this one is a recent development- there is a bridge built at an altitude of 13596 ft and is 120 m long, touted as one of Asia’s highest connect. Directly connects Losar to Kibber. This is likely to be deflection from the roadway from Losar to Kaza and does not lie on the roadway
Q14. What are residences to see in Kaza and around?
Sakya Monastery- the Kaza monastery which is right at the Kaza market. The draws are a sight to watchPetrol Pump- well , not exactly a residence to see, but I’m sure you’d want a depict with a Board that says’ world’s highest petrol pump’.Langza- the notorious orange Buddha overlooking the depression. Also called fogy village due to massive existence of fossils. Buy them from the countless children selling it only if you know the subject !! Around 15 kms from Kaza.Hikkim- bragged to be the world’s highest local post office. It is about 8 kms from Langza and 15 kms from Kaza. You can end a circuit from Kaza to Langza, onward to Hikkim and then to Kaza. Mail a postcard to yourself, and you’ll receive it last-minute with special stamps that says world’s highest post office( tip-off: carry mailing-cards from Kaza itself or from your hometown, since queues now can be a pain) Kei monastery( Ki Gompa/ Key gompa)- a outing to Spiti would be wasted without see this monastery. It is about 15 km from Kaza. A monastery in the midst of a mountain. A picture of the convent from a distance is what the famed picture of Spiti Valley is all about.Kibber, Tashigang- famed for being highest inhabited villages. Further 6-7 kms from KeiPin Valley National Park- the admittance is about 16 kms from Kaza at Attargoo. A drive through the hollow upto Mud is not to be missed. Scenery here alongside the river is gulp taking. Though it can be done as a day trip from Kaza, invest a darknes here if possible. Dhangkar Monastery& Lake- around 34 kms from Kaza. The gompa here is roosted atop a face. Do not miss the opinion of the Spiti and Pin flows from the terrace of the convent. If interested, you can also hike upto the Dhangkar lake( approx. 2 hrs one lane)
Q1 5. What are the good hotels is necessary to stay in Spiti Valley?
Q1 6. What are the good sits to eat in Spiti Valley?
Q18. Can a person with asthma see Spiti Valley?
Spiti Valley is situated in the trans-Himalayan region and the average altitude is 3500 rhythms plus. Therefore, there’s restriction oxygen at such high altitude and one will find short of breath or breathlessness if engaging in physical acts like feeing or even merely a fast step.
But this is a phenomenon that is associated with any person and not just a person with Asthma. However, a person suffering from Asthma may be more prone to this compared to a regular person.
This definitely does not mean that a person suffering from Asthma cannot trip Spiti. Do not inhale or suck and acclimatize well. One, of course, has to take care of AMS and its disorders( more here- connection) and take necessary precautions. This advice is general only and please consult your doctor before the trip.
Q19. Can a person with hypertension trip Spiti Valley?
Spiti Valley is situated in the trans-Himalayan region and the average altitude is 3500 rhythms plus. Therefore, there’s limited oxygen at such high altitude and one will find short of breath or breathlessness if engaging in physical undertakings like passing or even only a fast move. But this is a phenomenon that is associated with any person and not consequently those with hypertension.
It is advisable to consult your doctor before starting on the tour. Acclimatize well and scaped smoking and imbibing on the journey. Please also take care of AMS and its ailments( more now- tie-up) and take necessary precautions.
Q20. Can I make my pet or pup on a trip to Spiti?
Well, this one is tough to answer. If you normally make your baby on road expeditions, then you should consider going ahead. No one else will know your pet other than you, so please keep looking for any symptoms of uneasiness( or crankiness ), continued barking, vomiting etc ., which should immediately tell you that your baby is shaky.
Animals are as much prone to AMS as are humans, so deter a close watch. Having said that, I know a pair who wandering everywhere with their puppy- including Ladakh and Spiti in their car. So the short answer to the question is, Yes, is moving forward.
Q21. Can I take my old age mothers on a trip to Spiti?
The word ‘Old age’ is subjective and emphatically there can be no restriction on them touring Spiti. If they are physically fit, then you should go ahead and not be too worried. Sometimes, children like us descend sick and the old-fashioned parties are just fine. So it is not about senility- anyone can anytime descend target to AMS.
You need to make sure that your aged parents are not physically shaky. Anything can happen in the mountains at any time and you should be prepared for road shutdowns or being stuck in a residence for 2-3 daytimes. It would also be a good idea to acclimatize well( perhaps, have additional daylights for acclimatization) and to keep hydrated.
Q22. What are things to carry on my Spiti Valley excursion?
We recommend that you go through our detailed clauses “List of things to carry when you go on a trip” here and also “Tips for Carrying Clothes for Spiti Valley Trip” here for a comprehensive list of things to carry. A small indicative list of things that you need on a trip to Spiti( apart from your tickets to get into and get out) is listed below 😛 TAGEND
Clothes: required number of pairs( as per your itinerary ), light jacket, heavy shell, thermal internals, socks, ceiling, gloves.
Electronics: mobile phone, charger, power bank, camera, artillery, charger, storage, tripod( if it is necessary to ),
Toiletry: Soap, shampoo, toothpaste and brush, sanitizer, Deodrants, facewash, comb, toilet tissue, moisturizer, sunscreen, cheek polouse, reducing paste and razor, feminine hygiene
Medical/ medicines: thermometer, pulsate oximeter, band-aid, medicines for common symptoms such as cold, fever, headache, vomiting, stomach upset, hurting executioners; Diamox( for AMS related ), Avomine( for gesture sickness)
Eatables: baked fresh fruits and nuts, snacks, chocolates, chikki/ granola tables etc
General: sunglasses, swiss knife, multiplug, plastic bags( for moisten/ soiled robes ), age-old newspapers.
Q23. What are things to carry on a self-drive trip to Spiti Valley?
Spiti valley lies in the trans-Himalayan region, and the field is challenging, to say the least. Therefore, if you are there on a self-drive trip, its all the more important to be well equipped with the things you need- check our section on’ 40 Must-Have Things to Carry on Ladakh Self Drive Trip’ here.
Below is a summarised listing of things you need when on a selfdrive excursion to Spiti 😛 TAGEND
For your vehicle 😛 TAGEND
Car/ bike’s basic toolkitPuncture repair pack, save tubes, jack, spare tire( in addition to providing Stepney ), valve tubing removerJumpstart cablesJerry cans( after Powari, the next fuel depot is at Kaza ), funnel, tubes/ tube, slouse of cloth to filter impurities, peculiarly when you buy in blackShovel for clearing tiny topples rock-and-rolls on the road or other useTowing tether or cable( good one, like 5-ton ability) Windscreen cleaning liquid/ colin and newspaperDuct tape, insulation tape, Feviquik, Araldite, M SealSpare cables( control, accelerator ), give lamps, fuses Swiss knife or multi-utility knife/ tool
Q24. What drapes should I carry on a Spiti Valley excursion?
The Clothes that you carry on your Spiti valley trip predominantly depends on the season/ month in which you are traveling. While you can read our article “Tips for Carrying Clothes for Spiti Valley Trip” now, few arrows are below
Season months of June to August are heated, so light-footed woolens are goodAn early-season like March to June or late season like September to November is chilly, so you’ll need heavy woolensRest of its first year, you’ll need a lot of prep before jam-pack, because it’s going to be awfully coldCarry clothes than can we worn in strata, so that you can add or remove coatings depending on temperatureThermal inners are a great way to keep yourself warm, invest in a good pairA light fleece jacket patterns a good basi coating over your shirt/ teeA ponderous woolen jacket comes in handy even in season. So ever bundle oneWoolen socks or fleece socks will keep your feet warmThe same vanishes for woolen or fleece gauntlets. Take them on your journey even if you don’t think you’ll use them- Better safe than sorryA shoe with good isolation will too cure, specially if you are planning on a trek or hikeA balaclava or ape detonator will plaster your thought, ears, and neck. A fleece or woolen one is good A hat or sunglasses to ward you off from the intense sunlight rays
Q25. Should I carry oxygen cans on a Spiti Valley outing?
Spiti valley is in the trans-Himalayan region, where the altitude can reach as much as 4500 metres. At such altitudes, the availability of oxygen is low, and therefore, there’s a need to acclimatize properly before is necessary to stay in such altitude. Do predicted our article on AMS here and do not ignore any symptoms.
While carrying oxygen can or cylinder is not compulsory, carrying one will definitely help. Please note that oxygen from the cylinder is not a remedy or medication- it can only help you sustain for some time, and if status persist, immediately pitch, or it could prove to be fatal. You was necessary to carry a pulsation oximeter for whatever it is worth so that you can monitor the oxygen content in your mas.
The oxygen’ cans’ are one-time use and throw and cost around 600 -9 00 rupees. It obligates appreciation to carry them from your metropolitan. The larger ones are cylinders which can be’ rented’ and returned, and due to their weight, you should get them at Chandigarh or Shimla.
Here are few rationales in favour of carrying oxygen along 😛 TAGEND
If you are traveling with minors or aged peopleIf you are traveling in a big groupIf you’re starting from Manali and pate straight-out to ChandratalIf you’re squeezing in your itinerary because of your leave constraints and not following the rules of acclimatization
Q26. Are there ATMS in Spiti Valley?
The whole of the Spiti region lies in the Trans Himalayas and establishing ATMs is a difficult task. Even if there are ATMs, get cash and refilling cash in the ATMs is something that’s a problem, especially in winter months when streets are closed from Manali side. Having said that , note that Kaza, the district headquarters of Spiti region has an ATM of State Bank of India.
Like we mentioned earlier, there is an ATM, but its functioning is not guaranteed. Apart from cash not being available in the ATM, the ATM will not function when there’s a power outage or when there’s a network connectivity difficulty. There is also an SBI ATM in Tabo, but hardly toils!
If you are coming from the Shimla side, better to have your ATM transactions done at either Shimla itself or at Rampur or Reckong Peo. Peo has 6-7 ATMs. There an SBI ATM in Sangla and a PNB ATM in Kalpa. Beyond Kalpa is the most non-functional ATM at Tabo, and then the SBI one a Kaza. Beyond Kaza, the next one is at Manali.
Q27. How much currency should I carry on a Spiti Valley journey?
Like we mentioned in response to Q2 6, it is better to have sufficient cash with you when on a Spiti trip and not rely on ATMs because many times, the ATMs do not have connectivity or do not have money. It is better to budget the cash requirement and carry enough currency from your hometown or at Shimla or Manali before coming into Spiti.
You will need cash mainly for taxi/ driver, nutrient, and adaptation. There’s not too much to patronize in Spiti anyway, so you’re covered For food and housing, you can safely budget around 1000 per head per day( it should be around 750 to 800, but 1000 to be on the safer slope ).
For the move, you will anyway know the figure beforehand, so you are eligible to carry that cash or maybe, if your operator is ok, you can do an online transpose to him. Keep a buffer of 5000/ – should you need it for any emergencies.
Q28. Can I take my laptop to Spiti Valley?
Before you considering whether to make your laptop to Spiti Valley, ask yourself the question of whether it is absolutely necessary to do so- after all, you are on a holiday trying to escape the mad procedure.
If you think you can catch up on some pending office part, do note that the internet is sporadic and you may not be able to do it. If you are carrying it really to transfer drawings, it would conclude more sense to carry extra remembrance placards rather than risk carrying a laptop and it going crushed or lost.
If you decide that you perfectly need your laptop for whatever reason, please adhere to the following to ensure its safety 😛 TAGEND
Carry laptops that have Solid State Drives( SSDs)- Normal HDD or semi SDD tend to crash when working at high altitude. They cannot rotate enough in thin breeze so they end up crashingAllow them to come to room temperature before you swap them on. They are often in your reservoir padded and segregated laptop luggage- keep them on the table for about 5-10 minutes to get used to the cold before you switch it on. Sudden change in temperature may cause moisture guiding the route to burnKeep them in a well shielded waterproof suitcase to protect them from rain and snowAvoid using them at altitudes outdoing 10000/ 11000 feet or at high mountain passes. Use them in your inn room and not in the openBatteries drain fast in cold positions. So use them simply as required and then switch them offApart from above, you’ll also need to shut down or switch off perfectly- don’t kept them in hibernate mode or just close your diary laptop. During walk, due to non existent arteries, there will be a lot of yanks or jolts that may lead to your laptop or Hard disk crashingLastly, ensure its physical safety- do not leave it unattended. Though people of Spiti are very good natured, its ultimately upon you to ensure your belongings are securedThis also applies to other inventions such as ipads and ipods. Recently I took out my iphone to sounds an image of the sunrise while at Chandrashila and before even sounding, my iphone precisely shut down( thankfully, after it became a bit warm, it started running !!)
Q29. What are the permits are necessary to Spiti Valley journey?
Spiti valley shares an international border with Tibet( China-TAR) and falls in the Inner Line Permit( ILP) government. However, unlike Ladakh or Sikkim, you don’t any special tolerates as such.
When you enter Spiti, you will have to make an entry( at Sumdo if coming from Shimla side OR at Losar, if arriving from Manali side ), and if necessitated, make your government ID like passport, Voters ID, etc, to show you are an Indian citizen. If you are a foreign national, then you are required a Protected Area Permit( PAP) to enter Spiti.
You can get your PAP from Shimla if you are coming from that place. Else, you can get it from Kaza if “youre coming” via the Manali side. Apart from this, you do not need any permit to visit Spiti. For more details on Spiti PAP, satisfy read here.
Please note, though, if you are planning to enter Spiti via Manali, your vehicle needs a permit to cross Rohtang Pass. You can obtain the permit online likewise. Read more on this here
Q30. Is it possible to make a Spiti trip by public transport?
Spiti is one of the most remote regions in Himachal and therefore public transport is actually the lifeline for neighbourhoods. With taxi menu being in the range of 3500 per daytime, public transport is also a preferred choice for budget travelers and shapes sense if you simply 1-2 beings.
The important thing while traveling to Spiti by public transport is that you should chalk out your tour in different areas of the bus timings and have 2 give dates at least, in case any bus comes canceled or if you miss a bus. You can go through our detailed commodity on jaunt to numerous places in Spiti utilize the bus or shared cab now, however, the same is summarized below 😛 TAGEND
If you are starting from Shimla side, get from Delhi to Shimla. From Shimla, there is a direct bus to Kaza at 6 AM simply during the season. Take this and get down wherever you want. If traveling in the off-season, then get to Reckong Peo( direct bus available from Delhi( ordinary) and Shimla also, else, Delhi to Rampur AC bus and from there another bus ).
If planning to visit Sarahan, get down at Jeori. From Shimla and Rampur, you too have buses to Sangla. From Sangla, you can visit Chitkul with a shared taxi and also one evening bus. From Chhitkul, got to get Kalpa/ Reckong Peo with the afternoon bus service.
From Recong Peo, there’s a daily bus to Kaza at 630 AM. This bus fees for the most part of the year, including wintertimes. If you miss that, make the one to Tabo at 7 am or the 1 pm bus to Nako. You can inspect Dhangkar by get down at Schilling and hiking up; For visit Pin Valley, there’s a bus from Kaza to Mudh. For local Kaza sightseeing, hire a bicycle or a full taxi.
For Chandertal, make the Kaza Manali bus that buds at 5 AM from Kaza and get down at the intersection near Batal and hike up to Chandertal( 14 km ), return the same way next morning to catch the same bus back to Manali. Shared taxis are also available from Kaza to Manali.
This is possible only during the season, when the bus extends. Else, you have to make the same bus back from Kaza to Peo/ Manali. There is one bus at 7 AM and also one in the night, supposedly at 7 PM.
If coming from Manali side, the 3AM bus from Kullu( which contacts Manali by 4 or 430 is your only bet to got to get Kaza !! This bus lopes exclusively during season.
Q31. Is there any bus from Manali to Kaza?
As informed in the earlier Q30, there is one bus between Kullu and Kaza, that pass via Manali. This bus fees only during the season, when the Rohtang Pass and Kunzum La have been cleared of snow and the itinerary has been stabilized.
The HRTC regular bus leaves Kullu at 3:30 AM and reaches Manali by 4:45 AM. There’s also supposedly another bus that leaves Manali by 5:30 AM but wouldn’t rely on it. Do check with the HRTC Kullu Depot on 01902 -2 22728 before “youre planning to” this trip.
Q32. Is there any bus from Delhi to Kaza?
There is no direct bus from Kullu to Kaza. Either one has to take a bus to Kullu or Manali from Delhi and take the Kaza bus from there. Or the other option is to take a bus from Delhi to Reckong Peo and then the Kaza bus from there.
Conclusion
In the next section of the sequence, I will answer the frequently asked questions about stays and adaptation in Spiti Valley, where to eat in Spiti and work permits are necessary in order to Spiti Valley. I hope this article refutes your questions concerning scheduling a Spiti trip, sightseeing in Spiti, and road conditions/ roadways for the Spiti trip.
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