Himachal Pradesh · India
Spiti Winter Homestay Trail
Winter in the highest inhabited villages of Spiti Valley
The trek
A winter journey through the frozen Spiti Valley, staying with families in some of the highest inhabited villages on earth — Kibber, Chicham, Langza and Dhankar — amid snowbound monasteries and the chance of spotting a snow leopard.
A winter journey through the frozen Spiti Valley, staying with families in some of the highest inhabited villages on earth — Kibber, Chicham, Langza and Dhankar — amid snowbound monasteries and the chance of spotting a snow leopard.
Driving in from Shimla via Kalpa and Tabo, the trail combines road journeys with short winter walks between villages, staying in local homestays and visiting Key Monastery, the Chicham bridge and the frozen Dhankar Lake. Temperatures fall well below freezing, so warm gear and a tolerance for cold and altitude matter more than technical skill; it is a cultural and wildlife experience as much as a trek.
Highlights
- Homestays in Spiti’s highest winter villages (Kibber, Langza, Chicham)
- Key Monastery and the frozen Dhankar Lake under snow
- The world’s highest bridge at Chicham
- A real chance of sighting the elusive snow leopard
From
₹34,850
per person
- Free reschedule up to 21 days out
- Small groups, certified mountain leaders
- Oximeter, oxygen & evacuation plan on every route
Day by day
The itinerary
9 days from Kaza. Tap any day to read the detail — distances and altitudes are planning figures and may shift with conditions.
Given how remote the district of Spiti is, to get there is a time-consuming endeavor. The first leg of trying to make our way into this virgin land involves a 225km road trip through the Kinnaur valley to Kalpa. Kalpa is a small mountain village in Sutlej valley above Reckong Peo. This charming village sits at the base of Kinner Kailsah range which remains covered in snow all through winters. The wooden huts, the beauty of the village against the backdrop of the bright warm colors at dusk, sitting by the river, locals shepherding their sheep in hundreds and the overall way of life in this high-altitude village are some things you might not want to miss. We assemble in Shimla early morning by 07:30 hours at a pre-decided location, and leave for this far away village latest by 8 AM. The first three hours of the drive is through cities and thickly habited areas which leads to a calmer road lined with forests that start to thin out as the journey along the Sutlej river progresses. Expect to reach by late evening.
What's included
- Homestay and guest-house accommodation on twin/triple sharing
- All meals through the trail (home-cooked)
- All internal transport by vehicle per the itinerary
- Certified trip leader, local guides and support staff
- Permits and first-aid support
Not included
- Transport to and from the base (available at extra cost)
- Personal trekking gear, insurance and offloading charges
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Ready when you are
Walk Spiti Winter Homestay Trail with us
Small groups, honest briefings and a crew that has done this route many times over. From ₹34,850 per person.
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