MountainBea Expedition · Spiti
Winter Spiti 4WD Expedition
The ultimate white expedition: eight nights through snow-covered Kinnaur and Spiti in a 4×4.
- Length
- 8 nights, 9 days
- Route
- Delhi to Delhi
- Season
- October – March
- Highest point
- 4,513 m
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Group
- Seats in 4WD SUVs: Jimny, Scorpio N, Hilux or Fortuner
- From
- ₹32,999 per person
- Next batch
- Dates being scheduled
Day by day
Day 1. Delhi to Shimla (overnight)
Overnight AC Volvo from Delhi (Kashmiri Gate or RK Ashram) to Shimla. Keep a light jacket handy for the cold morning.
Stay: Overnight journey · Meals: Dinner en route (self-arranged) · Distance: — · Drive: 8–9 hrs
Day 2. Shimla to Narkanda
Drive via Kufri and Theog through apple orchards and pine forests.
Stay: Narkanda · Meals: Breakfast, dinner · Distance: ~65 km · Drive: 2–3 hrs
Day 3. Narkanda to Kalpa via Sangla
Through Rampur, Jeori and Wangtu into the Kinnaur Valley, with views of the Kinner Kailash range.
Stay: Kalpa or Sangla · Meals: Breakfast, dinner · Distance: ~165 km · Drive: 6–7 hrs
Day 4. Kalpa to Tabo
Cross Khab Sangam and Nako, then enter Spiti and reach Tabo Monastery. Network is limited, so carry a power bank.
Stay: Tabo · Meals: Breakfast, dinner · Distance: ~150 km · Drive: 5–6 hrs
Day 5. Tabo to Kaza via Dhankar and Pin Valley
Pin Valley and Mud village when the road is open, then Dhankar and on to Kaza. If the road is closed or there is heavy snow, Pin Valley is skipped.
Stay: Kaza · Meals: Breakfast, dinner · Distance: ~110 km · Drive: 5–6 hrs
Day 6. Kaza local sightseeing
Key Monastery, Chicham Bridge, Kibber, Langza, Hikkim and Komic. Avoid overexertion while you acclimatise.
Stay: Kaza · Meals: Breakfast, dinner · Distance: 60–80 km
Day 7. Kaza to Kalpa
Retrace through Tabo, Nako and Kinnaur as the cold desert turns green.
Stay: Kalpa · Meals: Breakfast, dinner · Distance: ~210 km · Drive: 7–8 hrs
Day 8. Kalpa to Shimla
Down the Sutlej valley through Kinnaur to Shimla. Board the overnight bus or stay as planned.
Stay: Shimla / transit · Meals: Breakfast, dinner · Distance: ~220 km · Drive: 7–8 hrs
Day 9. Shimla to Delhi
Morning drive to Delhi. Trip ends.
Meals: — · Distance: ~350 km · Drive: 8–10 hrs
Included
- AC Volvo both ways, Delhi – Shimla – Delhi
- 4×4 SUV for the full Spiti winter circuit with an experienced Himalayan driver
- Fuel, tolls, parking, driver night charges and snow-chain support if required
- 6 nights in Standard / Deluxe hotels: Narkanda 1, Kalpa or Sangla 1, Tabo 1, Kaza 2, Kalpa 1
- Breakfast and dinner at all hotels (MAP) and welcome tea or coffee
- All sightseeing as per the itinerary and photo stops at snow points
- All required Inner Line Permits
- Dedicated ground support team, first-aid kit and all applicable taxes
Not included
- Monastery entry fees (₹10–₹100 per person)
- Lunch on travel days
- Personal, medical and unforeseen expenses
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Prices
| Option | Details | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe package | 4WD with driver, deluxe stays | ₹32,999 |
| Premium package | 4WD with driver, premium stays | ₹42,999 |
- Private vehicle for two people: ₹43,999 per person.
- Solo travellers pay ₹6,000 extra.
- Hilux or Fortuner 4×4: ₹10,000 extra per person.
- Self-drive is available on demand.
- Vehicles: solo travellers get a seat in a group SUV, groups of 2–3 get a Jimny 4×4, and groups of up to 5 get a Scorpio N 4×4.
- Early-bird discounts apply on selected batches.
Payment
- Pre-booking: ₹1,500 per person at the time of booking.
- Next 30% is due 20 days before departure.
- The balance is due on day 2 of the tour.
- You will get a secure payment link, then a confirmation voucher and receipt after full payment.
- Want other dates? We can arrange custom departures.
Cancellation
- 31 days or more before departure: booking amount non-refundable; credit note for any balance.
- 30–16 days: 50% of the total tour cost charged.
- 15 days or less: 100% charged.
- Cancellation is non-negotiable and 5% GST applies to the cancellation amount.
- All bookings are first come, first served and are non-transferable. Only the names on the confirmation may travel.
- Trips can be rescheduled if you tell us at least 45 days before departure, subject to availability.
What to carry
- Thermal base layers, insulated jacket and waterproof outer layer
- UV or glacier sunglasses
- Merino wool socks
- Waterproof insulated gloves plus a lighter inner pair
- Thermal, windproof cap or beanie
- Insulated water bottle so it does not freeze
- SPF 50+ sunscreen and SPF lip balm
- Valid ID (Aadhaar, licence, passport or voter ID)
- Energy snacks, headlamp with spare batteries
MountainBea Expedition · +91 76500 92001 · info@mountainbea.com · www.mountainbea.com
Book at www.mountainbea.com/expeditions/winter-spiti-4wd-expedition/book. Itineraries can change for weather or road closures. Details as of 5 November 2026.