We meet at Manali this morning and check into our comfy accommodation. After some much needed rest and breakfast, we head out to explore Manali. In the night, we head out to the music cafe's together and enjoy some chill times in the hills.

Today we start super early in the morning and head to Kaza, the main town of Spiti. The journey is longish (about 8 -10 hours) and goes through rough terrain. We will also cross over the magnificent Kunzum La, one of India's highest motorable Himalayan Passes. Our aim is to reach Kaza before sunset to catch the setting sun over the magnificent landscape. We will be staying at a beautiful, experience rich hotel this night. Say hello to luxury!

We start our day in Kaza a little late today. For the early risers, worry not, we have a special secret planned for, wear your comfy shoes and join us for the most spectacular sunrise over the valley! After a lazy breakfast, we head to Spiti's poster picture place - Key Monastery. No trip to Spiti is complete without visiting the Key monastery and drinking nun chai, while watching the clouds go by. We do just that. From here, we head to Kibber- A tiny hamlet best known for its Blue Sheep and Himalayan Ibex (Keep those eyes wide open, you guys!). From here, we drive into Chicham to witness the world's highest suspension bridge in the world. We usually like to break into a dance here, want to join in!?

We start the day early today and head to Gue to check out the Mummy. The country's only living mummy is here, in Gue. This is also the closest you will be getting to the Tibet Border so keep a watch on your watch - coz times are about to change! From here, we head to Tabo, an ancient temple town. Best known for its monastery which is over 400 years old and ancient religious art, this place is as mystical as it can get. We take you inside sacred caves full of breathtaking paintings. No wonder it is called the Ajanta of the Himalayas. Tabo is also known for India's sweetest apples, so ensure you get yourself some to relish right here. From here, we head to the river side to chill. Post lunch, we head up to Dhankar, capital of the ancient Spitian empire. Here we are going to stay in this heritage village today. For sunset, we head upto the fort here and sip on some chai as we see the sun set over the majestic Spiti river and mountains. Overnight in dhankar.

Early today we hike to the Dhankar Lake, a high altitude glacial body. We would have carried our breakfasts and tea to the lake and its a little picnic that we have here. What better way to bring in the Independence day with a beautiful hike to one of the prettiest glacial lakes in the Indian Himalayas. Once we are back, it's time to freshen up, pack and head to Langza, a quaint little fossil village. The 22 feet towering Buddha statue here is not just a great photo point, but also an ideal location to find your own precious stones. Under the shade of the snow capped Shila peak, we head to Hikkim. With the world's highest post office, this is a fantastic village to simply walk around and bask in the simple joys of life. Our sunset is at Komic, from the roof of our heritage homestay.

This morning, after a quick breakfast, we drive up to the Komic Sakya Monastery. After a walk around and some photo-ops, it is time for us to head out for the day. From here our journey to Chandrataal begins. Our journey to Chandrataal is long and full of adventure, again passing through the magnificent Kunzum Pass. We will be stopping over en-route at the last village of Spiti and grabbing on some delicacies before we leave the valley. Once we reach our campsite in Chandrataal, sit down for some chai. For sunset, we are hiking up to this mystic, pristine lake of Chandrataal. In all its glory, the lake gleams below the star studded sky and it is a vision to capture in your hearts and souls!

After an early breakfast and chai, we freshen up and get ready to head back to Manali. Our road back is going to cross through Batal and its famous Chacha Chachi Dhaba. Let's sit down for a lavish second breakfast here, shall we? Chacha's paratha's and Chachi's daal are to die for! We cross Chota dhara - Gramphoo and head back to Manali through Atal Tunnel. This journey is long and we will be reaching Manali later today. We catch our buses back to Delhi/ Chandigarh from here today. In case you wish to extend your trip, you can also do that but for that get in touch with us separately to check out the various available options!