🏔️ Winter Homestay Adventure – Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh

6 Days

Overview

Experience the raw, untouched beauty of Spiti in peak winter. Live like a local in an insulated mud homestay in remote villages like Langza or Komic. This is a zero-network, high-altitude experience tailored for digital detox, mindfulness, and cultural immersion.

🛏️ Inclusions:

  • Stay in traditional Spitian homestay (guest house, mud house, or stone cottage) 
  • Organic local meals (MAP Plan: Breakfast + Dinner) 
  • Cultural exchange with host family 
  • Village walk and monastery visit 
  • Snow hiking gear (optional) 
  • Transfers from Kaza to village (if needed)

⚠️ Important Notes:

  • Temperature ranges from -5°C to -20°C. Layer up! 
  • Roads may close post-January. Check with our team before booking. 

This experience supports eco-tourism and slow travel. No rush, no crowds.

Highlights

  • Zero-network detox experience
  • Authentic Himalayan lifestyle
  • Learn basic Spitian phrases and winter survival techniques
  • Use of dry toilets (sustainable, eco-safe sanitation)
  • Female solo travelers welcome (with verified hosts)

Itinerary

🛏️ Inclusions:
Stay in traditional Spitian homestay (guest house, mud house, or stone cottage)
Organic local meals (MAP Plan: Breakfast + Dinner)
Cultural exchange with host family
Village walk and monastery visit
Snow hiking gear (optional)
Transfers from Kaza to village (if needed)

🔍 Highlights:
Zero-network detox experience
Authentic Himalayan lifestyle
Learn basic Spitian phrases and winter survival techniques
Use of dry toilets (sustainable, eco-safe sanitation)
Female solo travelers welcome (with verified hosts)

⚠️ Important Notes:
Temperature ranges from -5°C to -20°C. Layer up!
Roads may close post-January. Check with our team before booking.
This experience supports eco-tourism and slow travel. No rush, no crowds.

Altitude Range: 2,050m (Manali) to 4,590m (Kunzum Pass)
Road Conditions: Open and scenic; check local advisories for Kunzum Pass & Rohtang Pass status.
📅 Day-wise Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Manali
Activities: Acclimatization, local sightseeing
Visit: Hadimba Temple, Mall Road, Manu Temple, Vashisht Hot Springs
Stay: Hotel in Manali
Tip: Stay hydrated and avoid alcohol to acclimatize to altitude.

Day 2: Manali → Atal Tunnel → Keylong → Kunzum Pass → Kaza (Approx. 200 km / 9-10 hrs)
Drive Highlights: Atal Tunnel, Lahaul Valley, Kunzum La (4,590m), Losar
Stop at: Chandra River Viewpoint, Tandi Sangam, Batal (for maggi & chai), Kunzum Mata Temple
Stay: Hotel/homestay in Kaza
Note: Start early. Roads are rugged post-Batal.

Day 3: Kaza – Key Monastery – Kibber – Chicham – Hikkim – Komic – Langza – Kaza
Highlights:
Key Monastery: Iconic Buddhist monastery on a hilltop
Kibber: High-altitude village, snow leopard territory
Chicham Bridge: Asia’s highest suspension bridge
Hikkim: World’s highest post office
Komic: One of the world’s highest motorable villages
Langza: Fossils and the Buddha statue with a view
Stay: Kaza
Optional: Fossil hunting, post a letter from Hikkim

Day 4: Kaza → Dhankar → Tabo → Pin Valley → Kaza
Highlights:
Dhankar Monastery: Clifftop monastery with stunning views
Tabo Monastery: 1,000-year-old UNESCO site
Pin Valley National Park: Home to rare flora/fauna & snow leopards
Stay: Kaza or optional stay in Mudh (Pin Valley)

Day 5: Kaza → Chandratal Lake (via Kunzum Pass) (Approx. 100 km / 5–6 hrs)
Highlights:
Chandratal Lake: Crescent-shaped lake with surreal beauty
Camp: Lakeside camps under the stars
Stay: Tented accommodation near Chandratal
Note: Road to lake may require 1 km trek; night is cold (~0–5°C)

Day 6: Chandratal → Batal → Atal Tunnel → Manali (Approx. 130 km / 6–7 hrs)
Drive back: Early morning departure
End of Trip: Drop at Manali by evening

🛏️ Inclusions Recommendation (for package listing):

  • All transfers in SUV/Tempo
  • Accommodation (3N Kaza, 1N Manali, 1N Chandratal)
  • Breakfast & Dinner
  • Oxygen cylinder, permits, and tolls
  • Experienced driver familiar with terrain

❌ Exclusions

  • Lunch, personal expenses
  • Any rescue/evacuation costs
  • Entry fees to monasteries
  • Tips to guides/drivers

FAQs

Is it safe to visit Spiti in winter?

Yes, with proper planning and local hosts, it’s magical and safe.

Are roads accessible in winter?

Till Kaza, yes. Beyond that, we use local transport or stay within walking distance.

What’s the temperature like?

Expect -5°C to -20°C. Gear up!

Are there activities included?

Village walks, monastery visits, and optional snow hikes.

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🏔️ Winter Homestay Adventure – Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh