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Spiti Ladarcha Festival Group Tour With Chandratal

10D/9N
1

Day In

Sangla
1

Day In

Kalpa
1

Day In

Tabo
Highlights
  • Built around Ladarcha Fair, Spiti's biggest cultural event of the year, held only once each year in the third week of August, right after Independence Day
  • Three nights in Kaza instead of the usual two. More time for the festival, gentler acclimatisation, and a deeper look at the high villages
  • Witness the modern Ladarcha Fair in Kaza and walk the historic Kibber and Chicham belt where the old trans Himalayan trade gathering once happened before 1962
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10 days
₹ 21,999

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Itinerary

Your journey begins from Delhi in the evening. Board the overnight Volvo, settle in, and rest well. This is the first step towards the mountains and the festival week ahead in Spiti.

Board Overnight Volvo from Delhi

20:00 - 21:00

Location:Delhi Pickup Point

Overnight Journey to Shimla

21:00 - 06:00

Location:Delhi to Shimla (Volvo)

Inclusions
  • Overnight Volvo from Delhi to Shimla and Manali to Delhi
  • Tempo Traveller or group vehicle for all mountain transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary
  • 9 nights accommodation: Sangla (1N), Kalpa (1N), Tabo (1N), Kaza (3N), Chandratal designated campsite (1N), and overnight Volvo (2N)
  • 7 breakfasts (Day 3 to Day 9) and 7 dinners (Day 2 to Day 8) on the MAP plan
  • Ladarcha Fair experience in Kaza, planned flexibly around the final local festival schedule
  • Full Spiti circuit sightseeing: Chitkul, Kalpa, Khab, Nako, Tabo Monastery, Dhankar Monastery, Pin Valley, Langza, Hikkim, Komik, Key Monastery, Kibber, Chicham Bridge
  • Kunzum Pass and Chandratal excursion (condition based)
  • Verified local drivers experienced with the Spiti circuit and local support across Kinnaur, Spiti, and Lahaul
  • Permits and green tax support wherever applicable
  • Emergency oxygen cylinder carried in the vehicle (chargeable only if used)
  • Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, and parking
  • All taxes included
  • Travel Coffee trip coordination and on ground assistance
Exclusions
  • Lunches, snacks, water, and beverages
  • Meals during the Volvo journeys (Day 1 and Day 9 evening)
  • Entry tickets, monastery donations, and camera fees
  • Room heater charges
  • Travel insurance
  • Medical or evacuation expenses
  • Backup vehicle cost unless specifically added to the booking
  • Any extra cost due to weather, landslides, road closures, diversions, or local authority rules
  • Personal expenses: laundry, tips, and room service
  • Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions
Your Trip in a Nutshell
Duration
9 Nights / 10 Days
Start / End Point
Delhi
Stay
Sangla (1N) • Kalpa (1N) • Tabo (1N) • Kaza (3N) • Chandratal Designated Campsite (1N) • Overnight Volvo (2N)
Meals
Breakfast and dinner on all 7 stay nights (14 meals total, MAP plan)
Main Highlight
Special August Spiti circuit timed for Ladarcha Fair, Spiti's biggest annual festival, with 3 nights in Kaza, the Kibber and Chicham heritage belt, the full Kinnaur to Spiti route, Kunzum Pass, and Chandratal
Best Season
August, timed for Ladarcha Fair (third week of August, right after Independence Day)
Ideal For
Friends, solo travellers, culture lovers, photographers, offbeat travellers, and Spiti first timers who want landscapes and living festival culture in one trip
Know Before You Go
Ladarcha Fair is held in the third week of August in Kaza, right after Independence Day, but the exact daily program and timings are announced locally each year. Travel Coffee plans the Kaza days flexibly so the group gets the best possible festival experience based on the final on ground schedule
Even in the rare case a specific performance or program shifts, this trip is fully worth it on its own. You still get the complete Spiti circuit, 3 nights in Kaza, the high villages, the Kibber and Chicham heritage belt, Kunzum Pass, and Chandratal. The festival is the bonus on top of an already complete journey
Accommodation around Kaza fills up fast during Ladarcha week, which is exactly why this batch books 3 nights in Kaza in advance. Seats are limited and booking early is strongly recommended
Chandratal access depends completely on road clearance, weather, and local permissions. Camping is only at the designated campsite near Chandratal, never at the lake shore, since the lake is a protected wetland. You walk a short distance from the campsite to the lake. If Chandratal is not accessible, the stay and route shift to the safest available alternative
Spiti is high altitude. Stay hydrated, eat light, avoid alcohol, and follow the coordinator's guidance. The Shimla and Kinnaur entry is designed to help you acclimatise gradually, and Chandratal sits late in the route for the same reason
August can bring rain and landslide risk on the Kinnaur side. Road timings can shift. Keep your schedule flexible and avoid booking a tight onward connection on the morning you reach Delhi
Network is limited beyond Kaza and internet may not work in many areas. ATMs are unreliable in Spiti, so carry enough cash. Hotels and camps in remote areas are basic, hot water may be limited, and power cuts can happen
Long travel hours are expected on several days. This is a real Himalayan circuit, not a relaxed holiday
Carry warm layers, personal medicines, sunscreen, sunglasses, a reusable water bottle, and basic snacks. Respect local culture, monasteries, people, and village rules, and do not litter

FAQ's

Ladarcha Fair is the biggest annual event in Spiti, held in the third week of August in Kaza, right after Independence Day. This special departure is timed so your Kaza days fall during festival season. The exact daily program is announced locally each year, so Travel Coffee plans the Kaza days flexibly to give you the best possible festival experience.

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Thruptha Yashavanth5.0
Verified·20 Apr 2026viaGoogle

We recently completed our Spiti Valley trip, and it was an amazing experience. A big thanks to Travel Coffee for organizing everything so smoothly, and special appreciation to our driver Ravi for guiding us throughout the journey. We truly had the best time

Abrar Mansuri5.0
Verified·18 Apr 2026viaGoogle

We had gone to Spiti Valley with our friends through Travel Coffee, and we would like to share our review. The journey was very enjoyable. The hotels and food provided were also very good. The vehicle and the driver, Mr. Vicky, were excellent, and his nature was very friendly and helpful. Overall, Travel Coffee organized a wonderful and very well-managed tour for us. Even though oxygen problems are common in Spiti Valley, no one in our group faced any difficulty because the entire tour was very well organized by Travel Coffee. Special Thanks to Mr. Sachin & Ms. Vanshika.

Praveen Kumar5.0
Verified·18 Mar 2026viaGoogle

Title: The Gold Standard for Winter Spiti Expeditions "Exploring Spiti Valley in the dead of winter is an extreme challenge, but Travel Coffee turned a difficult expedition into a seamless, high-end experience. A massive, special thanks to Preeti Jasyal for her incredible, continuous support. From the very first inquiry to the last day of the trip, she was there to handle all our concerns and logistical needs. Having that level of reliability both prior to and during the trip made all the difference in our peace of mind. The logistics on the ground were handled with military precision. Our Tour Captain and Driver, Amit Kumar, was exceptional. Navigating a 4x4 Jimny through heavy snow and icy mountain passes requires immense skill, and Amit’s expert driving made us feel completely safe in the harshest conditions. Despite the sub-zero (-25c) temperatures and limited resources typical of this season, Travel Coffee ensured we had top-class food and stays. A rare highlight for a winter trip was having accommodations with separate washrooms and a reliable water supply—a luxury that is almost impossible to find in Spiti this time of year. Special thanks also to Sachin Thakur and Saurabh for their flawless coordination. If you want to experience the 'Middle Land' in winter without compromising on safety or essential comforts, Travel Coffee is the only way to go. 5/5 stars!"

Prem Reddy5.0
Verified·18 Mar 2026viaGoogle

We had an amazing experience on our Spiti trip with Travel Coffe! Everything was well organized and we truly enjoyed every moment of the journey. A special thanks to our coordinator Ishita, who planned the trip very well and ensured everything went smoothly from start to finish. Her coordination made the whole experience stress-free and enjoyable. Our driver Ravi bayya was also excellent. He is very friendly, professional, and an experienced driver who handled the challenging mountain roads with great skill. Thanks to him, we felt safe and comfortable throughout the journey. One of the highlights of the trip was experiencing beautiful snowfall, which made our Spiti journey even more memorable. Overall, it was a wonderful trip filled with great memories. Thank you TravelCoffe, Ishita, and Ravi bayya for making our Spiti adventure so special!

Smita Birwadkar5.0
Verified·18 Jan 2026viaGoogle

We went on a customised trip to Spiti with Travel Coffee. Had a wonderful experience enjoying the picturesquare landscape and visiting high altitude places of India. All the hotels / stays were very comfortable. Drivers were excellent and guide us very well. Our tour coordinator Saurabh is very helpful and attentive and always communicate very well through shifting one to another place. OVERALL IT WAS A FANTASTIC TRIP WITH LIFETIME MEMORIES. THANK U TRAVEL COFFEE, SAURABH, ALL THE BEST.

vijay thorat5.0
Verified·18 Nov 2025viaGoogle

One of the best experience we had on Spiti valley Trip. Sourabh who did all management on hotel booking and food is lovely also he gave us vehicle and Kulvir paji who take care of us. Saurabh did us call on every day and asked about us Very good experience.

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