Soul of Spiti — Backpacking Journey
Send a handwritten postcard from Hikkim (World's Highest Post Office at 14,567 ft)
Spiti Valley is a raw, high-altitude desert framed by snow peaks and ancient Tibetan Buddhist culture. This 6D/5N journey takes you to Key Monastery, the world's highest post office at Hikkim (14,567 ft), the highest village Komic, Chicham Bridge, and the turquoise jewel of Chandratal Lake.
The Route & Destinations
Spiti Valley is a raw, high-altitude desert framed by snow peaks and ancient Tibetan Buddhist culture. This 6D/5N journey takes you to Key Monastery, the world's highest post office at Hikkim (14,567 ft), the highest village Komic, Chicham Bridge, and the turquoise jewel of Chandratal Lake.
The Soul of Spiti Backpacking Journey takes you through one of the most breathtaking cold desert regions of the Himalayas. Visit 1000-year-old monasteries, highest post office Hikkim, world's highest village Komic, and camp at crescent moon lake Chandratal.
All group members must respect local Himalayan traditions, maintain environmental cleanliness, adhere to scheduled vehicle departure times, and protect pristine mountain spots.
Journey & Trip Highlights
Send a handwritten postcard from...
Send a handwritten postcard from Hikkim (World's Highest Post Office at 14,567 ft)
Visit 1,000-year-old Key Monaste...
Visit 1,000-year-old Key Monastery perched high on a conical hill
Walk across Chicham Bridge (Asia...
Walk across Chicham Bridge (Asia's highest suspension road bridge at 13,596 ft)
See the ancient marine fossils a...
See the ancient marine fossils and majestic Golden Buddha statue at Langza
Camp in luxury tents beside cres...
Camp in luxury tents beside crescent-shaped Chandratal Lake (14,100 ft)
3D Overland Safari Route
Expedition route through mountain passes, river valleys, and high altitude shrines. Tap any milestone or drag the timeline to inspect the route details.
Day 01 | Manali to Kaza via Atal Tunnel & Kunzum Pass
Depart Manali, cross Atal Tunnel, Batal, and the windy Kunzum Pass (14,931 ft) with temple blessings. Descend into Kaza ...
Day-by-Day Trek Itinerary
6 Days / 5 Nights • Total Distance: 600 km • Max Elevation: 15,059 ft (4,590m)
Day 01 | Manali to Kaza via Atal Tunnel & Kunzum Pass
Depart Manali, cross Atal Tunnel, Batal, and the windy Kunzum Pass (14,931 ft) with temple blessings. Descend into Kaza for overnight stay.
Day 02 | High Spiti Villages — Hikkim, Komic & Langza
Day 03 | Key Monastery, Kibber Village & Chicham Bridge
Day 04 | Kaza to Chandratal Lake (The Moon Lake)
Day 05 | Chandratal to Manali via Batal & Gramphu
Day 06 | Departure from Manali
Road Travel & Safety Protocols
Verified Transport & Mountain Drivers
Commercial passenger vehicles (Tempo Traveller / Volvo / SUV) inspected for mountain road fitness, driven exclusively by experienced, licensed hill drivers.
Trip Captain & Comprehensive First-Aid
Every group departure is accompanied by a dedicated on-ground Peak Core India trip coordinator equipped with first-aid kits, motion sickness remedies, and emergency protocols.
24x7 Operations & Road Contingency Support
Real-time route monitoring, weather advisories, state border clearance coordination, and agile backup logistics for landslides or road closures.
Travel Ethics & Local Conduct
Clean Mountain Travel & Anti-Littering
All travelers must avoid single-use plastics and ensure trash is disposed of in designated town dustbins. Protect our pristine hill stations and waterways.
Respect Sacred Temples & Gurudwaras
Follow respectful dress codes and traditions across holy shrines including Hadimba Temple, Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara, Buddhist Monasteries, and the Golden Temple.
Punctuality & Local Community Support
Adhere to scheduled morning departures to ensure smooth sightseeing, support local mountain homestays, and respect mountain town traffic regulations.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Need to Know Details
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Bookings for Soul of Spiti — Backpacking Journey are capped per batch to ensure comfortable seating, verified boutique stays, and personalized trip coordination.