Winter’s last chapter. Raw, quiet, unforgettable.
📅 14 – 22 March 2026
Geography: Himachal Pradesh | Trans-Himalayas | Tibetian Himalayas
Altitude: 12,000 ft+
Experience Points Earned: 800xp
Style: 4x4 Road trip + premium village stays + peak snow experience
Greetings Walker!
Welcome to The Walkers XP Expedition - Winter Spiti Valley Circuit
We’ve crafted one of India’s most iconic winter expeditions — built for those who walk to experience and earn their story.
Minus 15°C, snow-laced roads, frozen lakes, ancient monasteries, hot maggie at high altitude, the Milky Way shining raw over silent nights —
Altitude will test you. Cold will push you. But the views? They stay.
This is not just a trip. This is a high-altitude XPedition.
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Hike to a frozen Himalayan lake at sunrise
Send a letter from the world’s highest post office
Cross Chicham — the world’s highest suspension bridge
Experience life in India’s last village — Chitkul
Walk through monasteries older than 1000 winters
Witness the 500-year-old naturally preserved Gue Mummy
Sleep at 12,000+ ft in peak winter
Taste authentic Spitian & Kinnauri food
Watch the Milky Way in sub-zero silence
XP Circuit:
📅 Day 1 – March 14 (Sat)
Chandigarh → Narkanda:
The climb begins and the cold makes its first move. Stay in Narkanda
📅 Day 2 – March 15 (Sun)
Hatu Peak Hike → Chitkul via Sangla Valley:
Your first snow hike and the first real breath of Himalayan winter. Stay in Chitkul (India's Last Village)
📅 Day 3 – March 16 (Mon)
Chitkul → Sangla → Reckong Peo → Kalpa → Nako
Village walk & chai. Drive via Kinnaur Kailash viewpoint & Kalpa orchards. Reach Nako (11,000 ft). Stay in Nako.
📅 Day 4 – March 17 (Tue)
Nako → Tabo → Dhankar
Visit frozen Nako Lake & monastery. Explore ancient Tabo Caves & Monastery. Reach Dhankar by evening. Stay in Dhankar.
📅 Day 5 – March 18 (Wed)
Dhankar → Kaza
Sunrise hike to frozen Dhankar Lake. Then drive to Kaza — monastery visits, café hopping, night walk. Stay in Kaza.
📅 Day 6 – March 19 (Thu)
Kaza → Langza → Hikkim → Komic → Tabo
Visit 3 highest villages — Langza, Hikkim (post office), Komic (motorable village). See Gue Mummy. Stay in Tabo.
📅 Day 7 – March 20 (Fri)
Tabo → Rampur Bushahr:
Begin descent. Signal returns. Evening reflection circle & Stay in Rampur Bushahr:
📅 Day 8 – March 21 (Sat)
Rampur to Shimla with sightseeing:
Back to civilization — but you’re not the same anymore.
📅 Day 9 – March 22 (Sun)
Shimla to Chandigarh:
The road ends, but the XP stays. Next chapter loading…
Lets Break it down Day wise
DAY 1 — 14th March (Saturday)
The ascent begins. The mountains start calling.
Route: Chandigarh → Narkanda (175 km)
Land in Chandigarh before 2 PM — the last flatland you’ll see for a while. From here, we begin our first climb towards Narkanda, a quiet Himalayan village nestled at 9,000+ ft.
The roads slowly twist away from traffic and city noise, trading them for pine forests, apple orchards, and the smell of cold air.
As altitude rises, temperatures drop. You’ll feel it in your breath, your ears, your steps — the first hint of winter Spiti.
It’s your entry into the Himalayas. By the time we reach Narkanda, the stars will be sharper, the air thinner, and silence will have weight.
Tonight, we rest. Tomorrow, the real Spiti climb begins.
Stay: Premium hotel in Narkanda.
Meals: None
DAY 2 — 15th March (Sunday)
The Cold Starts to Speak
Route: Narkanda → Sangla → Chitkul (185 km)
We will wake early and start the mountain drive toward Kinnaur. Pine forests, apple orchards, sharp bends — the road will start lifting us slowly. After lunch, we will hike to Hathu Peak — a one-hour warm-up hike to remind our lungs that Spiti won’t be kind. Snow under our boots and 360° views will make it clear — the real expedition begins tomorrow.
By evening, we will reach Chitkul — India’s last inhabited village. We will walk along the Baspa River, feel the wind roll across the valley, and watch the sky change colors before the cold gets serious. A fire circle and local food will close the day.
Stay: Premium hotel in Chitkul
Meals: BF & Dinner
DAY 3 — 16th March (Monday)
Life in Kinnaur Mode
Route: Chitkul → Sangla → Reckong Peo → Kalpa → Nako (149 km)
We will wake up to wooden houses and mountain silence. After chai with locals and a short walk through Chitkul’s village lanes, we will start our road journey. On the way, we will stop at the Baspa riverside, Kinnaur Kailash viewpoint, Kalpa monastery, and the apple orchards if the season allows.
By evening, we’ll reach Nako (11,000 ft) — our first real high-altitude night. The signal will disappear, the stars will multiply, and silence will feel like a conversation.
Stay: Premium hotel
Meals: BF & Dinner
DAY 4 — 17th March (Tuesday)
Entry Gate to Spiti
Route: Nako → Tabo → Dhankar (93 km)
Today, we enter a different world. We will walk around the frozen Nako Lake, visit Nako Monastery, and drive forward into Spiti Valley. En route, we’ll visit the 1,000-year-old Tabo Caves and Tabo Monastery — the Ajanta of the Himalayas.
By evening, we will reach Dhankar, a cliff-hanging village overlooking the valley. We will visit the ancient fort and monastery and feel the real winter of Spiti settle into our bones.
Stay: Premium hotel
Meals: BF & Dinner
DAY 5 — 18th March (Wednesday)
Frozen Trails, Clear Minds
Route: Dhankar → Kaza (35 km)
At sunrise, we will hike to Dhankar Lake, frozen and surreal. Every step will feel heavier, every breath slower — but the reward will hit like clarity. After returning, a hot breakfast will feel like medicine.
We will then drive to Kaza, Spiti’s main town. Enroute & during the day, we will explore:
✔ Key Monastery
✔ Chicham Bridge — World’s highest suspension bridge
✔ Kaza Monastery
✔ Café hopping & night walk in sub-zero cold
Tonight will be our highest altitude stay — 12,000 ft. We will feel it in our breathing.
Stay: Premium hotel
Meals: BF & Dinner
DAY 6 — 19th March (Thursday)
Where the World Gets Higher
Route: Kaza → Langza → Hikkim → Komic → Tabo (78 km)
Three of the world’s highest villages in one day — this will be our XP Peak.
Langza - Fossils + Giant Buddha Statue - 14,000 ft
Hikkim - World’s Highest Post Office - 14,567 ft
Komic - World’s Highest Motorable Village - 15,200 ft
We will send postcards from Hikkim — they will reach 2–3 months later, but the moment will stay instantly. Afterward, we will visit the Gue Mummy — a naturally preserved 500+ year old monk, one of the rarest sights in the Himalayas.
Evening halt in Tabo — it will feel warmer after Kaza’s altitude.
Stay: Premium hotel
Meals: BF & Dinner
DAY 7 — 20th March (Friday)
The mountains loosen their grip. Warmth returns.
Route: Tabo → Rampur Bushahr (250 km)
Today, we descend from the high-altitude silence of Spiti. The snow thins. The colours return. Breath feels easy again.
As we drive towards Rampur Bushahr, you’ll notice:
Monasteries giving way to apple orchards
Frozen winds turning into warm breeze
White landscapes fading into green
It feels like the Himalayas are slowly letting you go — but not without leaving something behind.
Tonight, we sleep lower. But our XP stays high.
Stay: Premium hotel
Meals: BF & Dinner
DAY 8 — 21st March (Saturday)
One Last Road. One Long Glance
Route: Rampur Bushahr → Shimla (128 km)
We continue descending toward Shimla, the colonial heart of Himachal. The valleys open up. Roads widen. Signal comes back — along with a rush of notifications from the world you left behind.
Today is lighter:
Shimla sightseeing & local exploration
Walk through the famous Mall Road
Optional cafe hop or heritage walk
Sunset from the ridge — your last Himalayan view
After a week above 12,000 ft, Shimla feels almost surreal. You’re back in comfort, but your system still remembers the cold of Spiti.
Tonight, you pack your bags. Tomorrow, the XP ends — but only on paper.
Stay: Shimla / Night Travel
Meals: BF
DAY 9 — 22nd March (Sunday)
Departure XP — But the Mountains Stay
Route: Shimla → Chandigarh (110 km)
The final stretch. Stories packed. XP earned.
After breakfast, we drive back to Chandigarh—the official end of the expedition.
Goodbyes. Group hug. New friends. New altitude in your heart.
Meals: BF
Package Cost (9D/8N): ₹36,500
Payment details:
Pay ₹15,000 to confirm your slot for the trip.
Balance can be paid during the trip.
Inclusions:
✔ Chandigarh Airport Pick-up & Drop (common timing)
✔ Accommodation: 3 Start hotels
✔ Triple Sharing (Double sharing available at extra cost)
✔ 4x4 Cars
✔ Lead Walker (Trip Leader)
✔ 8 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners
✔ Permits & Permissions
Exclusions:
✘ Flights to & from Chandigarh (Approx 13-14k)
✘ Personal expenses (shopping/snacks)
✘ Extra meals or café visits
✘ Snow gear rentals
✘ Costs due to unforeseen situations
(landslides, snow blocks, changes in itinerary)
✘ Anything that is not mentioned in the inclusions.
Who Can Join This Trip?
This is for Walkers — people who crave experience over comfort, stories over selfies.
You’re the right fit if:
You’re okay with authentic local stays, real trails, and unpredictable weather.
You believe nature is not a backdrop — it’s the main character.
You enjoy meeting new people, sharing moments, and walking as a team.
You don’t mind waking up early, eating local food, or getting your shoes muddy/snowy.
You know that XP stands for Experience Points — and you’re here to earn them.
No prior trek/travel experience?
No problem. If your mind is open and your spirit is ready, you’re already halfway in.
At Walkers XP, we don’t look for the fittest —
we look for the curious.
If that sounds like you,
lace up, Walker. The trail is waiting.
Group Dynamics?
13-15 walkers
12-49 years old
50-50 gender ratio
✈️ Flight Instructions:
Reach Chandigarh airport on 14th March before 2 PM
Depart from Chandigarh airport on 22nd March (anytime)
Airport pick up & drop valid only for the common group timings
Flight details will be shared post your slot confirmation.
Flights from Coimbatore cost around 17k-19k
Flights from Chennai cost around 12k-14k
Flights from Bangalore cost around 12k-14k
We will help you with flight bookings on request.
🧥 What to wear?
Thermals (top & bottom)
Warm jackets & windcheaters
Woollen gloves & caps
Hiking/Waterproof boots (essential)
Sunglasses & sunscreen (snow glare is strong)
❄ Snow Gear Rentals
Snow Gear rentals are available but not included in the package. We’ll guide you to the rental shop on snow activity day.
Things to carry will be shared post your slot confirmation.
🔥Hot Water Facilities
Since pipes freeze in winter, bucket-based hot water will be provided wherever required. Expect basic conditions — this is the real Spiti winter survival.
🌡 Temperature
Day: 5°C
Night: –10°C to –15°C
This is extreme Himalayan survival weather.
🧳 Packing Essentials:
Must-have (Non-Negotiable):
✔ 2 thermals (top & bottom)
✔ Down / puffer jacket
✔ Snowproof hiking boots
✔ Woolen gloves + liner gloves
✔ Sunglasses (snow blindness is real)
✔ Moisturiser + lip balm (extreme dryness)
✔ Power banks (charging is limited)
✔ Water bottle + ORS
Optional but Useful:
– Sleeping bag inner liner
– Personal medication
– Hand warmers
Rentals available for snow boots & jackets (not included in package).
The Walker’s XP Community
The Walker’s XP is a community built for explorers, adventurers, and nature lovers who seek more than just travel — they seek experience.
Here, every journey becomes a story, every trail becomes a lesson, and every person who joins becomes a Walker.
We curate offbeat expeditions, treks, and experiences that combine adventure, learning, and community bonding. Whether you’re a first-time hiker or an experienced traveler, you’ll find your tribe with The Walker’s XP.
What is XP (Experience Points) and How to Earn Them
In The Walker’s XP, XP stands for Experience, Expeditions, and Exploration — the essence of what we do.
Each activity you take part in earns you XP points, which help you unlock higher Walker levels.
How to earn XP:
Join and complete any Walker’s XP trip or trek
Participate in community events or volunteering drives
Refer a friend to join the Walker’s XP community
Level Up System:
As you gain XP, your Walker Level increases — bringing you rewards such as discounts on future trips, exclusive event invites, and special community badges.
🚫 Cancellation Policy
If you cancel (participant):
We keep things transparent — once your slot is confirmed, the advance amount is strictly non-refundable. This is because we pre-book transportation, stays, and activities for the team.
The advance cannot be shifted to someone else or moved to a future trip.
If the cancellation happens within 15 days of the trip, you’ll need to cover 75% (Rs.21,500) of the total trip cost — by this time, all our bookings are locked in and non-refundable.
Non-settlement of dues may affect your eligibility for future XP adventures.
We hope you understand — this helps us keep the community fair, reliable, and moving.
🌧 If the mountains call it off (unforeseen situations):
If the trip is cancelled due to circumstances beyond anyone’s control — natural calamities, extreme weather, political unrest, government restrictions, etc — the Advance amount will be fully transferable to another Walkers XP trip.
Please note:
This experience will go ahead once we have a minimum of 10 confirmed explorers.
Thank you for valuing the experience and the effort behind every XP trip.
Each booking supports local communities, small businesses, and keeps the Walker spirit alive. 🌿