Spiti Trek and jeep safari
– Monasteries and highlands
Trekking Duration
4 Days Trek
3 Days Jeep Safari
Altitude
Min: Manali 2,100 Mts.
Max: Kunzum Pass (4,551 Mts.)
During the Trek (Hikkim 4360)
Region
Spiti Valley
Season
July – October
(This trek can also be possible from June onwards as Spiti is accessible from Kinnaur Side from June onwards.)
For centuries a mystic aura surrounding the Trans – Himalayan tracts of Tibet, Spiti, Lahaul and Ladakh. In practical isolation for centuries, In Spiti, where faith is as deep as the rivers swift has an introversive culture of life focused around its several monasteries and Villages. Spiti has a haunting and unforgettable beauty.
Abundance of fossils, comprising of Shells etc. takes one 50 millions years back when Indian subcontinent drifting northwards across the Ocean of Tethys on its tectonic plate slammed into the stationary mass of Asia and gave birth to the mighty Himalayas. This area is a heaven for the geologists.
We start towards Kaza from Manali in a jeep. Most of the drive is along the Chandra River. Through high summits massive moraines and glaciers.
As we cross the Kunzum La (4551Mts.), the topography changes. Spiti side offers a typical desert look; we glimpse barren reddish mountains with hardly any sign of vegetation. Driving through the lunar landscape we pass many villages on the way.
We spend two more days exploring Spiti and its beautiful adjoining valleys such as Pin Valley. We also visit ancient monasteries of Tabo, Kungri, rich in image and murals.
After the jeep trip four days of trek into the Lingthi Valley through the isolated villages of Langza, Komik(only Sakya Pa Monastery in Spiti), Lalung, gives a wonderful introduction of the centuries old culture and way of life and also the unique topography that attracts geologists from all over the World.
