Kalpa – Kinnaur – Spiti Valley

END OF TOUR WITH MEMORABLE MOMENTS……..

EXTRA PERSON COST:

• Children below 5 years are complementary in parent’s room without extra bed. (Milk/Food for infant or children below 5 years is chargeable and direct payable at hotel). Those who want to seat and bed for child then child treated as an adult though child age in below 5 years.

• Children Above 5 yrs would Cost extra and treated as an adult.

Note: In case, False Information (Fake Age) is conveyed us by the customers, we have the full right to extract the fair amount from the customers without any objection from external authorities.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

• The above package can be customized as per the customer’s Requirement if customer will go for a customized packages.
• Check In & Check out Time is 12:00 noon as per Hotel’s / Camp’s / Guest House’s Policies (early check in is subject to availability)
• Meals Timings must be followed as per the instructed time of the Hotel’s / Camp’s / Guest House’s. For any un-availed meals we shall not be responsible.
• In few tourist destinations, the facilities of Hotel / Camp / Guest House Services, and Aids etc. can’t be matched to developed destinations. Hotels are categorized on the basis of location, Services and costing and not as per Star Categorization i.e.; 1*, 2*, 3* and so on.
• We may have to re-schedule the sightseeing days due to closing of any monument or subject to weather conditions during that particular day as to ensure smooth execution of tours.
• Extra cost may be applied for any unexpected event or emergency condition.
• Final confirmation acceptance should be only written basis & No discount will be provided after the issuance of confirmation letter.
• We can’t guarantee for special inclusion service due to unavailability or any other reason. Customer can’t claim if special inclusion is not provided.
• We are not responsible for missing luggage. Guests are requested to check vehicle / room / camp before they release/ depart.
• We are not liable for any travelling or accidental or death insurance or claiming or settlement or Refund to guests for travelling on the above mentioned route. We shall not responsible for provide any document to guest in case any emergency occur.
• We are not liable for any health problem or accidental issue or death issue of each guest. We will guide or help to arrange first aid only and inform guest relative’s (if contact detail is available with us) and guest relative will take care with direct payment basis. This route will cover very remote areas so guest should be aware of that before booking.
• We shall not be responsible for any cancellation of cabs or due to Bad weather, Snow Fall, Strike, Landslide, Army Movement, Terrorism or any other reason not mentioned early, we are not liable for it. Hotel / Camp / Guest House can be changed in any emergency situation for your convenience, no refund in any case and extra charge on direct payment basis if applied.
• Tourism on the entire Himachal Circuit from Chardigarh to Shimla to Sarahan to Sangla to Chitkul to Kalpa to Nako to Tabo to Kaza to Chadratal to Manali is completely dependent on Inner Line Permits issued by Himachal Police and Indian Armed Forces. Discretion of issuing permits solely depend on these authorities. We can’t guarantee the trip if permission is not granted due to military operations, snowfall, natural calamities, close day, terrorism, any other emergency situation or insufficient documentation by guests.
• All Hotel / Guest House / Camp / Vehicle owners are responsible for the services they provide. Must be addressed immediately to the respective owners. We are not liable to address complaints later.
• Each guest must carry personal Medicines.
• Rate may varies with seasonal hike. We have to full right to postpone / prepone / cancle the trip with / without any prior notice and no compensation can be provided. Refund the payment as per our refund policy.
• Seating arrangement in cab is fully controlled by us and room allotment in hotel is fully controlled by owner of hotel. Seating arrangement must be changed on each alternately days.
• If any guest availing our service that means they are fully agreed with our all terms and conditions. Requesting all guest read all terms and condition carefully before booking.

GUEST HEALTH AND FITNESS REQUIREMENTS

To ensure that all participants get the most out of the tour, it is important that you are fully aware of the level of activity, fitness and medical health required to successfully complete this itinerary. Please read this dossier carefully prior to confirming your place on the tour and, having established the facts, it is your responsibility to contact us with any concerns regarding individual levels of fitness, health, or ability. If you would like to discuss any of these issues further please contact us.

NOTE: Acute mountain sickness can occur to any one at an altitude above 10,000 ft. from the sea level. The most common symptoms of acute mountain sickness are headache disturb sleep loss of appetite, nausea, coughing, irregular breathing, breathlessness, lassitude and lack of concentration. Since Spiti Valley is situated at an altitude of 11,500 ft. above sea level. It is advisable to take the following precautions, so as to acclimatize your body properly.

• Take complete rest for the first 12 hours after reach your destination. However, this period may vary with different people.
• Your body should get used to the lower oxygen levels.
• In case you develop any of the above-mentioned symptoms, please consult a Doctor.
• Rescue and precaution for mountaineering and trekking in Spiti Valley / Mini Ladakh.
• Tourist undertaking mountaineering and trekking in Spiti Valley / Mini Ladakh, whether in groups or individual, should take some precautions. There is no private aerial rescue agency in Spiti Valley / Mini Ladakh and only as a life saving measure; engaging the Indian Air Force help in evacuation.

THINGS TO REMEMBER

DO’s

• Always carry drinking water and dry food.
• Take Disprin with you if you want to go to Kunzum La, as it is very high altitude of 4590m.
• If you are not able to go further from a particular spot in day, do not move stay there, as road condition is very bad in some places and it would be very difficult to travel in night.
• Temperature in Spiti Valley / Mini Ladakh is too low and if you will throw any biodegradable item, it will remain in the same state for very long time, especially in snow, people defecate and the shit remains in the same form for years, so please try the Ladakhi winter toilets.
• Use vehicles, which have good-ground clearance and are in good condition. SUVs like Tata Sumo Grande, Toyota Qualis and Highlander, Mitsubishi Pajero work best over there.
• Make a first-aid box and carry proper medicines for headache, fever, and vomiting also in it.
• There is electricity problem in Spiti Valley, so it is better to take extra batteries for digital products like camera, mobiles phones, etc. Charge them fully before leaving for the tour. You may not get electricity at some remote places and also because of the cold, the battery gets discharged soon.
• People there are very friendly and hospitable. Respect them.

DON’T’s

• If you reach Chandigarh by air, stay that day at Shimla and do not plan to go anywhere for that day, as you will need a day or two to acclimatize yourself. Drink plenty of fluids with ORS mixture (that does not include alcohol), do not move much for the first two to three days.
• Don’t plan a hectic journey. Increase altitude gradually to better acclimatization.
• Don’t use Polythene bags. Spiti Valley / Mini Ladakh is a “no polythene” zone. Kindly respect this and please carry back all the plastic you take with you.
• Refill your water bottles instead of buying new ones. Mountain water is good. If you have doubt, boil it and refill.
• Wear nice clothes covering your body while on roads, especially while visiting a Buddhist Gompas.

CLIMATE

Spiti Valley / Mini Ladakh lies on the rain shadow side of the Himalayan. Where dry monsoon winds reaches Spiti Valley after being robbed of its moisture in plains and the Himalayan Mountain. The district combines the condition of both arctic and desert climate. Therefore Spiti Valley / Mini Ladakh is often called “COLD DESERT” The main features of this COLD DESERT are:

• Wide diurnal and seasonal fluctuations in temperature with -40°C in Winter and + 35°C in Summer.
• Precipitation is very low with annual precipitation of 10cm mainly inform of snow.
• Air is very dry and relative humidity range from 6-24%

WHAT TO PACK

You will encounter a range of temperatures so taking layers allows you to minimize your luggage but cover up if the temperature drops. Women may prefer to cover their shoulders and knees to avoid unwanted attention, and both men and women will need to cover their legs while in temples and monasteries.

POSTPONE/PREPONE POLICY:

• This package is a Fixed Departure so no Prepone & Postpone are allowed.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

If the Client is willing to amend or cancel his / her Spiti Valley / Mini Ladakh Road Trip because of whatsoever reasons including death, accident, illness, or any other personal reasons including non-payment of the balance amount, we have the full right to recover the Cancellation charges from the Client. All cancellations are to be communicated in written and charge will be levied as follows:-

• On or before 30 days prior to departure of the tour 75% of total tour cost.
• 29 days to 15 days prior to departure of the tour 85% of total tour cost.
• 14 days to 07 days prior to departure of the tour 90% of total tour cost.
• On or before 07 days of departure or no shows 100% of total tour cost.

Note: Guest will receive the refund amount within 30 days after the tour completion.

HOW TO BOOK PACKAGE???

• 50 % of the total package cost must be deposited as an advance in our account, to confirm the final package.
• Remaining 50 % of the package cost must be deposited on or before 60 days of journey started.
• Customers must carry the issued confirmation letter on their trip as it contains important information like confirmed hotel, Cab Details and Service contact Numbers.