Spiti & La Darcha Fair – An 11-Day High-Altitude Cultural Journey Through Himachal

Day Highlights

• Gradual drive from plains into forested hills

• Pine forests and winding mountain roads

• First acclimatisation stop in the mid-Himalayas

• Short walks and early rest

Day Highlights

• Drive through Sutlej valley and mountain settlements

• Landscapes shift from forests to river valleys

• Entry into Kinnaur region

• Evening at leisure in Sangla

Day Highlights

• Village walks and Baspa river views

• Traditional homes and orchards

• Gentle exploration without long drives

• Continued acclimatisation

Day Highlights

• Drive along the Sutlej through remote Kinnaur villages

• Transition into the trans-Himalayan landscape

• Arrival at Nako village and lake

• Minimal activity, rest-focused evening

Day Highlights

• Shorter high-altitude drive

• Stop near Tabo monastery region

• Optional view of Dhankar village

• Arrival in Kaza with full rest in the evening

Day Highlights

• Visits to Ki monastery and nearby villages

• High-altitude settlements like Kibber, Langza or Komik

• Fossil landscapes and wide open valleys

• Slow pacing with ample rest

Day Highlights

• Attend the Ladarcha Fair

• Observe traditional trade, gatherings and performances

• Cultural interactions shaped by geography and season

• Overnight at Chicham village or Kaza (subject to availability)

Day Highlights

• Post-fair recovery day

• Slow walks and local markets

• Time for conversations and observation

• Body recovery at high altitude

Day Highlights

• Long but descending drive out of Spiti

• Changing landscapes from cold desert to green valleys

• Views of Kinnaur Kailash range

• Relief from extreme altitude

Day Highlights

• Return to forested mountain roads

• Apple orchards and hillside settlements

• Comfortable altitude and relaxed evening

Day Highlights

• Gradual descent into the plains

• Completion of the Himalayan circuit