Arrival at Narkanda
Arrival at Narkanda. Our team at Tethys Resort will welcome you. Freshen up and unwind in the cozy and warm rooms of Tethys, and soak yourself in the beauty of deodar forests and apple orchards. Narkanda is about 6 hours (185 km) drive away from Chandigarh airport. Followed by briefing and drinks, cozy up around flickering flames and the fragrance of the bonfire wood logs. After dinner, we’d call it a day.

Today, we will drive into the very heart of the outer Siraj Valley of Kullu. Drive is easy and beautiful until Dutt Nagar – a small town located on the left bank of Sutlej River on NH05 near Rampur Bushehr. A single lane road connects Duttnagar to Baga Sarahan. Bagipul-Baga Sarahan drive will be the hardest part of today’s drive.
Dinner and overnight stay in camps will be by Tethys on the move.

After breakfast, drive back to Dutt Nagar. A 30-minutes drive down the road will take us to Rampur Bushehr. From there, our caravan will drive along the roaring Sutlej River until Karcham. At Karcham, we take a left and drive into the Baspa Valley. The drive halts at the fairy-tale village of Sangla at an altitude of 2700 meters. Check-in to one of the premium properties. Post check-in, we drive further into the Kinnaur valley, with some of the most breathtaking mountain scenery breezing past us.
Make sure your camera is charged to capture the most stunning views and moments of your life.

On day 4, we’ll have ample time to explore the most beautiful valleys of Kinnaur – Sangla and Kalpa. After breakfast, drive to Chitkul. Chitkul is the last village before the Indo-Tibet border. Located on the banks of Baspa River, it is practically the end point of the famous Kinner Kailash Parikrama trek. The main attraction of Chitkul is small homes which have either slates or wooden plank roofs. It also houses a century-old Mathi temple and a small Buddhist temple.
In the evening, have dinner around the bonfire and share the road journey. Hit the bed early to recoup your energy reserve for the long haul drive the next day.

Day 5 will be a long haul. We will drive a distance of around 190 km and call it a day at Tabo. We will stop at Sutlej- Spiti river confluence at Khab and Kano to take a breather. Nako village is located near the Indo-Tibet border in Kinnaur district.

Tabo is a beautiful Spitian village nestled on the left bank of Spiti River. It is home to a 1000-year-old monastery and caves. The tiny settlement is well organized, with narrow paths and driveways leading to the courtyard of Tabo monastery. After visiting the monastery and exploring the village, we will hit the road and reach Kaza town by evening.

We go sightseeing and exploring places around Kaza for the next two days. The Tangyud monastery, Key (also pronounced as Ki) monastery, Kibber village, Komic village, Gete Village, and Langza village
— which is well known for its marine fossils, are among some of the Instagrammable places around Kaza we will explore today.
● Hikkim – the highest post office in the world
● Langza statue
● Kaza monastery
● Chicham bridge

On day 8 of the snow drive expedition, we’d drive back on the same route to Narkanda. En route, we might take a halt at places that we missed on day five and six (if time allows). By evening, we will reach Narkanda. As it is going to be a long and tiring drive, we call it a day at Tethys Resort, Narkanda with a delicious dinner.

This morning, we pack our bags to return to our homes, taking with us all the memories to cherish for life.