SPITI -: Trekking, Home Stays and Facts

ashwinnaagar · Nov 17th, 2008, 11:53

Which is the faster way to reach the psiti valley- through kinnaur or through manali? And which route is more scenic?

dhananjay · Apr 28th, 2009, 14:45

KAZA - BEFORE KYE (turn right) uphill to LANGZA - KOMIC ........... and then this road goes towards DEMUL ..... exciting.... then it connects to Lidang before KAZA .... through and through its a good ride ....... using this stretch for the The Trans Himalayan Challenge (spiti Valley) July 19th-2nd August.

4WD --------------------------- Wallah ... thats me. The pic taken at Hotel peterhoff possibly 27th september 2008. ??? I am right because I remember that moment. Cmon...... you should use your real name on forums and not aliases ... hehe ... cheers

Tcube · Apr 29th, 2009, 00:29

Can any of our friends please suggest a route map ( I am in the lookout for any form of a visual impression) that covers this region - Kaza, Kibber, Komic, Dhankar, Langza etc.

Tcube · May 2nd, 2009, 01:58

Anyone there??

AndreasW · May 9th, 2009, 13:32

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Originally Posted by Tcube

Can any of our friends please suggest a route map ( I am in the lookout for any form of a visual impression) that covers this region - Kaza, Kibber, Komic, Dhankar, Langza etc.

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AMS map NI 44_13
Russian map 100k--I44-133

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Originally Posted by Tcube

I have made some efforts to get some more details re this trek but all I have got is what is mentioned in the thread "SPITI -: Trekking, Home Stays and Facts" and many thanks to Dhananjay.

"Chumo Tso (Lake- 4619 mts): This lake is larger than the Tsonyeti located at an altitude of 4619m. It is also visited by migratory ducks in July and August. This makes a perfect camping site with its spectacular view of the Chocho Khang Nilda and Chocho Khang Namo".

Could any one give a little more details - time/ difficulty/ camping option etc.

Thanks..

Attention KINNAUR Lovers

I suppose the lakes at north of Langza. Explore it yourself! I couldn't find more details.

voyager61 · May 9th, 2009, 14:43

Hi! North of Langzà,just like to the north of Kibber and near Gete,there are some very small ponds,I have not seen and I am not aware of any "lake" there. In any case they are easy to reach,but lake is a big word for those puddles.

AndreasW · May 9th, 2009, 14:57

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Originally Posted by voyager61

... I have not seen and I am not aware of any "lake" there. In any case they are easy to reach,but lake is a big word for those puddles.

Hi, I'm also not aware of any lakes there, but I've read the first post here...

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Places to visit:
Local guides (available within the village) will be required for most of these excursions.
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5. Tsonyeti Lake Camping Site: Branching left from the Fossil centre, about an hour’s walk away, north of Langza is the Tsonyeti Lake, a small pond really, which is visited in July and August by migratory ducks. This is a good camping site located at a height of 4526mts.
6. Chumo Tso (Lake- 4619 mts): This lake is larger than the Tsonyeti located at an altitude of 4619m. It is also visited by migratory ducks in July and August. This makes a perfect camping site with its spectacular view of the Chocho Khang Nilda and Chocho Khang Namo.

SPITI -: Trekking, Home Stays and Facts

voyager61 · May 9th, 2009, 20:00

Hi! I know you read it there,not your fault of course,and it's a fact that speaking of lakes is a gross exaggeratation. The whole thing is overhyped.Knowing the authors......

Tcube · May 14th, 2009, 05:39

many thanks to AndreasW and voyager61.
I will keep an open eye and mind, if I come across any such lakes, that's a bonus.

also could anyone suggest if there is any camping ground in and around langza or is it advisable to go in for homestay? I was thinking of not going with any agencies...

Lucid · May 18th, 2009, 18:44

You can take homestays irrespective of any agency or not with a normal approach against the villagers, plus if you have a tent you can pitch it anywhere you want...lots of camping place.

hemarprasad · Jun 13th, 2009, 16:50

Hi,

A friend and I are traveling to Spiti later this month. We have exactly two weeks - Manali to Manali. We are on a small budget and would like to do this on our own without prearranging stuff with a travel agent. (we are however talking to Spiti Ecosphere to see if we can stay in the home-stays associated with them)

We would also like to do this trip at an easy and relaxed pace - preferably spending a couple of days in places that we really like. Could anyone suggest an itinerary that roughly covers the places I've listed below? We are not very particular about seeing every sight on the popular touristy circuit - it would be great if anyone could suggest what we can afford to drop from our schedule without missing out on the essence of Spiti.

We'd prefer to travel by public transport/ shared jeeps and stay in home-stays wherever possible. Suggestions welcome!

Tentative Route:

1, Manali - Batal (head to Chandratal if camps are open; if not, head to Rangrik or Kaza)
2. Chandratal - Batal
3. Batal - Rangrik
4. Rangrik - Key - Kibber
5. Kibber - Kaza
6. Kaza - Langza
7. Langza – Komic
8. Komic – Demul
9. Demul – Dhankhar
10. Dhangkar - Tabo
11. Tabo - Kungri
12. Kungri - Mud
13. Mud - Kaza
14. Kaza - Manali

voyager61 · Jun 13th, 2009, 18:29

Hi! Going through Ecosphere will badly hurt your budget. Their homestaying would cost you 550 RS,if you show up in the villages without bookings you will never spend more than 300,many times as little as 150,for the SAME thing. Avoid Batal,most probably you will be able to reach Chandratal so go and stay there,with or without your own vehicle,you can also walk(there are 14 or so Kms from Batal,around 10 from Kunzum la) and if you skip or postpone the visit to the lake head at least to Losar,or further. Public vehicles( buses) are not going to Demul and Dankhar,or Chandratal.From Rangrik you need to go to Kaza in order to take the bus to Ki and Kibber,or at least to the bridge,this may be possible with the bus from Manali in the afternoon. Tabo to Pin valley can be done by bus with a change at Attargo,but you will have to wait for a while,unless you are lucky to find a lift in a jeep,although these are few and generally packed.

Lucid · Jun 13th, 2009, 18:40

^^ +1

SANTraveller · Jun 21st, 2009, 13:00

Hello Friends!

Me and 4 of my friends are planning a clockwise trip through Lahaul Spiti from 1st July to 13th July

I have already booked train tickets for the Paschim Express from Mumbai to Chandigarh and Rajdhani for the return journey.

With help from a friend (and a member of IM) I have prepared a pretty detailed iternary:

2nd Departure
3rd Arrival at Chandigarh (afternoon)
3rd Departure to Manali (night)
4th Arrival at Manali (morning)
5th Departure for Kaja (morning)
5th Arrival at Kaja (evening)
6th Stay at Kaja
7th Stay at Kaja
8th Departure from Kaja (morning)
8th Arrival at Recong Peo (evening)
9th Stay at Recong Peo/Kalpa
10th Departure from Recong Peo (morning)
10th Arrival at Shimla (night)
11th Departure from Shimla (night)
12th Arrival at Delhi (morning)
12th Departure for Mumbai (afternoon)
13th Return

1. Can any of you pick out any major holes in the plan? Especially in the section marked RED.

2. Also the HRTC website lists a timetable of buses plying from Chandigarh to Manali. But except for one bus departing at 5:30pm, all others are pretty odd for the Paschim Express. Are any other buses available?

3. Any help with reasonably priced Hotels along the route will be really appreciated! Especially in Shimla, where I have been warned about touts.

Thank You all in advance!

samudrav · Jun 23rd, 2009, 19:22

Last month, we went from Chandigarh to Manali by TATA-AC that leaves Chandigarh (from ISBT) at 8:40PM; it reached Manali at around 6am.I booked the ticket online.

See
http://www.hp.gov.in/hrtctickets/Availability.aspx
choose TATA-AC as the bus type.

Apr 29th, 2009, 00:29	#123
Tcube Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK Posts: 46	Can any of our friends please suggest a route map ( I am in the lookout for any form of a visual impression) that covers this region - Kaza, Kibber, Komic, Dhankar, Langza etc. Last edited by Tcube : Apr 29th, 2009 at 03:49.

May 14th, 2009, 05:39	#129
Tcube Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK Posts: 46	lakes? many thanks to AndreasW and voyager61. I will keep an open eye and mind, if I come across any such lakes, that's a bonus. also could anyone suggest if there is any camping ground in and around langza or is it advisable to go in for homestay? I was thinking of not going with any agencies...

May 18th, 2009, 18:44	#130
Lucid Cosmos Integration ! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 529	You can take homestays irrespective of any agency or not with a normal approach against the villagers, plus if you have a tent you can pitch it anywhere you want...lots of camping place. __________________ "The understanding of nature is the understanding of complex integrated systems of such complexity, that to deny them consciousness, is just a reluctance of the reductionist mind" Terrence Mckenna

Jun 13th, 2009, 16:50	#131
hemarprasad TheGirlFromBangalore Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore, India Posts: 27	Spiti Itinerary Help! Hi, A friend and I are traveling to Spiti later this month. We have exactly two weeks - Manali to Manali. We are on a small budget and would like to do this on our own without prearranging stuff with a travel agent. (we are however talking to Spiti Ecosphere to see if we can stay in the home-stays associated with them) We would also like to do this trip at an easy and relaxed pace - preferably spending a couple of days in places that we really like. Could anyone suggest an itinerary that roughly covers the places I've listed below? We are not very particular about seeing every sight on the popular touristy circuit - it would be great if anyone could suggest what we can afford to drop from our schedule without missing out on the essence of Spiti. We'd prefer to travel by public transport/ shared jeeps and stay in home-stays wherever possible. Suggestions welcome! Tentative Route: 1, Manali - Batal (head to Chandratal if camps are open; if not, head to Rangrik or Kaza) 2. Chandratal - Batal 3. Batal - Rangrik 4. Rangrik - Key - Kibber 5. Kibber - Kaza 6. Kaza - Langza 7. Langza – Komic 8. Komic – Demul 9. Demul – Dhankhar 10. Dhangkar - Tabo 11. Tabo - Kungri 12. Kungri - Mud 13. Mud - Kaza 14. Kaza - Manali

Jun 23rd, 2009, 19:22	#135
samudrav Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 25	Chandigarh Manali TATA-AC 8:40PM Last month, we went from Chandigarh to Manali by TATA-AC that leaves Chandigarh (from ISBT) at 8:40PM; it reached Manali at around 6am.I booked the ticket online. See http://www.hp.gov.in/hrtctickets/Availability.aspx choose TATA-AC as the bus type.

Nov 17th, 2008, 11:53	#121
ashwinnaagar Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: pune Posts: 598	Which is the faster way to reach the psiti valley- through kinnaur or through manali? And which route is more scenic?

Apr 28th, 2009, 14:45	#122
dhananjay Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Park Cafe, Shimla Posts: 307	KAZA - BEFORE KYE (turn right) uphill to LANGZA - KOMIC ........... and then this road goes towards DEMUL ..... exciting.... then it connects to Lidang before KAZA .... through and through its a good ride ....... using this stretch for the The Trans Himalayan Challenge (spiti Valley) July 19th-2nd August. 4WD --------------------------- Wallah ... thats me. The pic taken at Hotel peterhoff possibly 27th september 2008. ??? I am right because I remember that moment. Cmon...... you should use your real name on forums and not aliases ... hehe ... cheers

May 2nd, 2009, 01:58	#124
Tcube Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK Posts: 46	Anyone there??

May 9th, 2009, 14:43	#126
voyager61 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ivrea Posts: 530	Hi! North of Langzà,just like to the north of Kibber and near Gete,there are some very small ponds,I have not seen and I am not aware of any "lake" there. In any case they are easy to reach,but lake is a big word for those puddles.

May 9th, 2009, 20:00	#128
voyager61 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ivrea Posts: 530	Hi! I know you read it there,not your fault of course,and it's a fact that speaking of lakes is a gross exaggeratation. The whole thing is overhyped.Knowing the authors......

Jun 13th, 2009, 18:29	#132
voyager61 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ivrea Posts: 530	Hi! Going through Ecosphere will badly hurt your budget. Their homestaying would cost you 550 RS,if you show up in the villages without bookings you will never spend more than 300,many times as little as 150,for the SAME thing. Avoid Batal,most probably you will be able to reach Chandratal so go and stay there,with or without your own vehicle,you can also walk(there are 14 or so Kms from Batal,around 10 from Kunzum la) and if you skip or postpone the visit to the lake head at least to Losar,or further. Public vehicles( buses) are not going to Demul and Dankhar,or Chandratal.From Rangrik you need to go to Kaza in order to take the bus to Ki and Kibber,or at least to the bridge,this may be possible with the bus from Manali in the afternoon. Tabo to Pin valley can be done by bus with a change at Attargo,but you will have to wait for a while,unless you are lucky to find a lift in a jeep,although these are few and generally packed.

Jun 13th, 2009, 18:40	#133
Lucid Cosmos Integration ! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 529	^^ +1

Jun 21st, 2009, 13:00	#134
SANTraveller Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1	Hello Friends! Me and 4 of my friends are planning a clockwise trip through Lahaul Spiti from 1st July to 13th July I have already booked train tickets for the Paschim Express from Mumbai to Chandigarh and Rajdhani for the return journey. With help from a friend (and a member of IM) I have prepared a pretty detailed iternary: 2nd Departure 3rd Arrival at Chandigarh (afternoon) 3rd Departure to Manali (night) 4th Arrival at Manali (morning) 5th Departure for Kaja (morning) 5th Arrival at Kaja (evening) 6th Stay at Kaja 7th Stay at Kaja 8th Departure from Kaja (morning) 8th Arrival at Recong Peo (evening) 9th Stay at Recong Peo/Kalpa 10th Departure from Recong Peo (morning) 10th Arrival at Shimla (night) 11th Departure from Shimla (night) 12th Arrival at Delhi (morning) 12th Departure for Mumbai (afternoon) 13th Return 1. Can any of you pick out any major holes in the plan? Especially in the section marked RED. 2. Also the HRTC website lists a timetable of buses plying from Chandigarh to Manali. But except for one bus departing at 5:30pm, all others are pretty odd for the Paschim Express. Are any other buses available? 3. Any help with reasonably priced Hotels along the route will be really appreciated! Especially in Shimla, where I have been warned about touts. Thank You all in advance!

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