What you get

Hotels

Unique Stays

SUV

Top Condition SUV

Meals

Dinner & Breakfast

Support

Ensuring Trip Success

Team

Local Expertise & Guidance

Recovery Kit

Essential Kit for SUV recovery

Unique Stays

After extensive online and ground research we shortlist hotels which offer unique stay experience.

Meals

Dinner & Breakfast is included at all locations. We also provide specific recommendations on food while on the road to enhance the overall food experience

Quality SUV

Every SUV goes through our strict quality check before Delivery.One full day is kept just for ensuring preventive maintenance. We make no compromises on this

Support

Just in case there is a breakdown, you will not be alone. We immediately swing into action to ensure you are back on track and your holiday goes as planned

Recovery Kit

We know what you will need in case of emergency. All our SUV comes with a recovery kit with essential tools to bring you to safety in case you are stuck in a tricky situation

Local Expertise & Guidance

We are travellers first and we have wide network of local expertise and provide in depth guidance and pointers to enhance the overall holiday experience.

Inder - Adventure Addicts

Our group called Adventure Addicts went on a self drive trip to Spiti Valley from 21st Feb to 29th March 2020. It was so well organized and arranged. We went in 3 Toyota Fortuner's. All the hotel were well selected , enroute support was good , food in extreme cold conditions were awesome . Every single detail was looked after.

Even before we could start, Sunil sent us a detail list of things to carry, how to prepare ourselves etc. Our group of 10 friends really enjoyed the drive and thank Unwind Outdoor and team for the great service.

This is our 3rd trip through Unwind Outdoor, the first one was Leh Drive, second was North East Drive. We are fully satisfied with the service rendered.

Spiti Cultural Immersion Trip

Name: Spiti Cultural Immersion Trip
SKU: SRTCULTURE
Availability: InStock

₹25,600 – ₹38,500

SKU: SRTCULTURE Categories: Road Trips, Self Drive, Spiti

Spiti Cultural Immersion trips brings to personal and up close to the Spitian way of life. The remote villages are perfect to get a first hand insight of the life of the locals in the remotest region in Indian Himalayas.

Pricing & Options

Per Person Pricing

₹25,600 – ₹38,500

Guest Count

Clear

SUV Options *

Available in both Self Drive & Taxi

Self Drive XUV 500 ( Included )

Innova Taxi With Driver & Fuel (+₹9,000)

Fortuner Old Model (+₹12,000)

Fortuner / Endeavour New Model (+₹32,000)

Holiday Start Date *

QTY and Guest Count must be Same

Facts

Destination	Spiti
Start Location	Chandigarh, Delhi
End Location	Chandigarh
Trip Days	9 Days

Details

Map

Itinerary

Day 1 : Your Spiti Cultural Immersion tour begins when you arrive at Chandigarh Airport. We drive to a small village near Shimla/Narkanda and spend a relaxed evening there.
Day 2: Drive to Kinnaur today and experience the tribal belt of Himachal. Traditional Buddhist and stay in Kath Kuni Style traditional home. The house is made with thick wooden logs and stone masonry without using any mortar. The roof is with slates.

Day 4: Explore the village life, interact with the locals and after a relaxed breakfast, we begin our drive to Spiti. We explore Nako Village on the way and settle for the night in Tabo
Day 5: From Tabo, we first explore the Dhankar monastery and then head towards ( Pin Valley ) . We settle for the night in Mud Village
Day 6: From Pin Valley we drive to Langza and explore all the high altitude villages of Spiti Valley. Hikkim and Komic being the other 2. Later we settle in a village near Kaza.
Day 7: Kaza to the high altitude village of Chicham and day to explore the village around.
Day 8: Long Drive from Chicham to Manali via the detour to Chandertal. With Atal Tunnel its feasible now to cover Chandratal and still reach comfortably in Manali. Start Early from Chicham.
Day 9: Drive from Manali to Chandigarh / Depart

WHATS INCLUDED

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

An opportunity to interact with the monks and life inside Monastery.
Get a first-hand insight into the farming practices/weaving and local produce.
Monasteries of Spiti ( Dhankar / Ki )
Local Alcoholic Drink made from Barley
A chance to attend a Spiti Marriage ( Autumn Season )

WHATS INCLUDED

DINING

8 Full Set Breakfasts
8 Full Set Dinner ( Including authentic local cuisines )
Interesting Meals en-route

Inclusions

SUV / MUV Rent. For Ladakh Trips, Leh Taxi cost for going to Nubra and Pangong

Stay on twin sharing with Meals as specified
Inner line Permits & Other Permits Required for the trip

Breakdown assistance & associated cost if attributed to vehicle failure. Local ground team support
Routine Maintenance & Cleaning
Comprehensive Insurance for Accidents
Changes in plan due to landslides/roadblock and other weather related uncertainties
Emergency Oxygen Cylinder & Basic Vehicle recovery Kit in all Self Drive Vehicles
Detailed Trip Maps ( Offline & Online ) & Daily Guide

Exclusions

Fuel Cost ( Diesel mostly )

Haryana, Punjab / Himachal / Kashmir State Tax
Cleaning charges due to Stains caused by food / oil. Any upholstery damage

Damages caused due to inexperienced driving for example Clutch Burnout / Under Body Damage / Rear view mirror damage / Minor Scratches & Dents Or Side wall damage/Cut on the Tyres
Emergency Medical Evacuation charges
Breakdown Assistance Charges if caused due to Inexperienced/ Poor driving. For example, if the car breakdown due to Clutch Failure, then entire cost associated will be borne by the Guest Or if the vehicle breakdown due to under body damage

Hotels & Resorts

Preferred Stays For Spiti Cultural Immersion Trip

An exclusive collection of Home Stays and Guest Houses
Warm hospitality are the hallmark of these stays
Home cooked meals that will leave a lingering taste

Testimonials

"

Thank you very much to you and your team for arranging this fantastic tour. One of the best pick from this tour was your meticulous planning and promptness of service. All arrangements were fantastic, be it a delivery of vehicle at Chandigarh airport, hotels particularly at Chandigarh, Leh, Nubra, Pangong. However the best was at Jispa, Kargil and Srinagar for different reasons. Jispa was simple but authentic with very tasty food.

Rajesh & Gauri Natu

Graphic Designer, Apple

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Sunil, after I ran 21k Marathon I bragged about it for years. The same is being repeated again, with my ambition to drive across the Himalayas, which was almost faded with Srinagar under curfew. You and Chetan were the spark to our fire that we could do this drive and without a single trouble. Driving is a passion but driving thru places where there are no roads is trouble, but your breakup of program and awesome car condition helped us actually sail thru. Three cheers and five stars.

Jignesh Shah

Absolute Networks, Mumbai

"

Wow. wow, wow. What a experience! We took the route of Delhi - Jammu - Srinagar - Leh - Sarchu - Manali - Delhi. Sunil Kapoor gave us excellent service which includes his next to new 4WD in immaculate condition and all hotels were top class. Coming from Australia, we were bit nervous in start but when we met Sunil, we had full trust and all went very positive. Sunil gave us perfect instructions and everything was according to plan. Thank you Sunil and your team for our one of the best experience in life you have provided us.

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Jignesh Patel

Director, Webential, Australia

"

Eight of us from Sri Lanka got Sunil to arrange a self driven tour to Leh and we are very happy with our decision. He was punctual, trustworthy and met our expectations. The service provided was very professional. As foreigners it’s hard to arrange such a tour by ourselves and Unwind outdoor filled in the gap perfectly. All places we stayed were nice and decent. Should specifically mention about the two Scorpios which we instantly fell in love with. They were very well maintained ...

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Sumudu Fernando

Friends from SriLanka

"

After days of research, we finally came across a facebook page called ‘Unwind Outdoors’. It seemed like our dream was going to be finally true. Very reasonably priced and Sunil from Unwind was like a know-it-all person.

The itinerary was so crisp and so very well laid out that there was no reason for us to worry other than coping up with nature’s fury.

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Priyadatta Prabhavalkar

Clifford Chance, Delhi

"

We did a SUV self drive trip from Chandigarh to Ladakh and back organized by Unwind Outdoor.
Highly recommend Unwind Outdoor as Sunil and Manpreet took care of everything we needed (car, hotel bookings, sightseeing and food recommendations, permits) and everything was organized seamlessly. Sunil was very patient with all our queries, giving suggestions and options to suit our preferences.

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Ashish & Neha Thadani

KPMG, Bangalore

"

Great to see the know-how of the Unwind Outdoor team regarding every aspect of the Srinagar - Leh - Chandigarh self drive trip. From weather conditions, to road conditions, to health/clothing requirements, and also driving instructions - Sunil and Manpreet are warm, meticulous and knowledgable. Villa Himalaya in Sonamarg surpassed all our expectations and ensured that our expected standards for the rest of the trip were extremely high.

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Parth Deshmukh

Symbiosis Law School, Mumbai

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Thanks Sunil for arranging a wonderful trip. Everything went well and we were in good hands with friendly and competent drivers. Accommodation was good and tents were comfortable beyond our expectations. We didn't have problem with food choices. It was a totally rejuvenating vacation and experience for us. Thanks from us in Singapore!

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Lilian Chan

Singapore

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We had an amazing 9-day from Manali to Leh. Serene, breathless and picturesque. High altitude sickness was a big issue for us but we were in good hands.

Unwind Outdoor was superb in arranging and coordinating the trip. Taking care of all arrangements and checking-in on us. Kudos to Sunil and his team.

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Alvin Chia

Assistant Director, Jurong Town Corporation, Singapore

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We travelled as a couple & completed a self drive trip from Delhi-Jammu-Srinagar-Kargil-Leh-Nubra-Pangong-Tso Moriri-Sarchu-Manali-Delhi. Itinerary was meticulously designed to be a mix of adventure and comfort. Hotel choices were best. Support was available at all points in case of emergency.Vehicle provided was top notch. Thanks to Mr. Sunil Kapoor for personally putting in efforts to maintain such high standards.

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Nikhil & Neha Mazumdar

Manager L&T, Mumbai

"

Six of us (two families) travelled to Leh in Jul / Aug 2015 and we had an excellent experience with Unwind Outdoor. From the very beginning of our excited planning phase, Sunil has been willingly suggesting us options, number of days, places to visit etc. He has all the knowledge of the terrain, passionate about trekking and traveling himself, so he understands travel-crazy people such as me and my quirks.
We landed in Leh in time for cloudbursts and flashfloods and landslides (along with mud and rocks sliding too). Despite Nature's fury, Sunil and Skarma made sure we were utmost safe and comfortable. These guys are just not into travel business, they help people fulfil their travel dreams. Truly! Go guys!!

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Kamala Aithal

Barclays Bank, Bangalore