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TRIP TO HEAVEN (SPITI VALLEY HIMACHAL PRADESH INDIA)

ALL THE PHOTOS ARE CAPTURED USING MOBILE PHONE CAMERA ONLY (MOTO G5 PLUS).

We departed from Manali at 5 AM in morning and started our journey towards Rohtang Pass.

It was a cheerful day with fog and mist all around.

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After crossing Rohtang Pass we entered Lahol Spiti Distt. of Himachal Pradesh. Now we could see the marvelous view of mountains covered with snow .The fog was slowly rising above as the temperature was rising.

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We reached a place called Gramphu after travelling down from Rohtang pass. From Gramphu we took right turn towards Spiti valley. The other road was towards Leh.

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Now we were following a road which was made along the river Chandra that took us deeper in Spiti valley. The above picture shows river Chandra and majestic mountains of Spiti valley.

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The road was a road for the sake of name only. In reality it was a very dangerous path termed as road. On one side there were loose rocks and on the other side there was a deep cliff. The above snap depicts the condition of road on which we were travelling.

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Our destination for that day was Chandratal Lake situated at the height of 4300m. We reached at the camps at about 1 in the afternoon. The camp was situated at a fantasy location . There were mountains all around covered with snow. The above picture shows the camps and the snow capped mountains .

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The lake was situated 3-4 kms from camps. After resting for some time we went towards the lake. The above picture was taken on the way to Chandratal Lake.

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This was a place about which people dream about .The above picture shows the beauty of the mountains surrounding Chandratal Lake.

Following are the pictures taken at the majestic Chandratal Lake.

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The lake was blue colored and resembled the color of sky . Standing there between two blue heavens was a memorable experience.

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The water of the Chandratal Lake was super clear. There was no sign of and human interference there and the water was drinkable straight out of lake.

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Apart from a few humans there were some horses and sheep there too. Above and below are the pictures of those animals.

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After spending some time there we went back to camps and spent a night there .It was a memorable experience.

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Next day we headed towards Kunzum Pass that connected Kaza with Manali and Lahol. The road was very dangerous there. In the above picture we can see the condition of road.

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This picture was taken at the Kunzum Mata Temple, a Temple situated at the height of 4600m . Big majestic mountains were visible from there and the mountains had a dreamy shine due to morning sunshine. The above picture depicts the scene.

From here we went back to Manali and that was end of our trip. The picture below is taken on the way back to Manali at Rohtang pass.

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Please share your thoughts down below at comment section.

Comments · 15

  • @rantapawan(25)· 2147d

    It might sound an outlandish idea to visit the Spiti valley during the winter months but this part of Zanskar & Great Himalayas is a soulful retreat for the Himalayan lovers. The beauty of winter in the Himalayas lies in no crowd, snow-covered terrains, no electricity, and no internet — absolute peace.
    Winter in Spiti Valley

    4 reasons for visiting Spiti in winter

    Less to no crowd: You can admire the pure scenery of the white desert mountainscape. Experience the sound of silence and slow pace of mountain life in sync with snowflakes falling softly on the ground.

    Experience the Spitian lifestyle: Learn how people of Spiti survive and thrive in bone-chilling temperatures and hostile environs. Stay in Spitian homestays offer a taste of local cuisine and essential skills for surviving the mountains.

    Travel on a shoestring budget: Accommodation and food will be cheaper than the peak season of July-September.

    Whitescapes of Spiti valley: Winter landscape of the Himalayan mountains is one of the best enlightening experiences one can have. Experiencing live snowfall for the first time should be on #1 on your bucket list.

    How To Reach Spiti Valley in Winters?

    Winter is the best time to understand how the indigenous people live during the harsh winter period and the challenge to survive the sub-zero temperatures can be experienced up close. No running tap water, dry toilets, and limited room heating makes it more difficult for common city folks to spend even a couple of days during the unforgiving winter months. However, visiting the Spiti valley in winter can be one of the most rewarding trips you will ever take. Here are the reasons.

    Chandigarh to Shimla: Drive on National Highway 5 ( Chandigarh - Kalka - Solan - Shimla) Distance 115km


    Shimla to Narkanda:
    Around 2 hours drive. Distance 55km

    Narkanda - Rampur Bushahr: 2 hours Drive. Distance 66kms on NH5


    Rampur Bushahr - Powari:
    Distance 88 km on NH5( A road diverges from Powari to Reckong Peo & Kalpa)

    Powari - Nako: Around 3 h drive (100 km) via NH505


    Nako - Tabo monastery: Around 2 hours drive (63.0 km) via NH505


    Tabo - Kaza:
    Around 1-hour drive: Distance 50km via NH505.

    Winter drive to Spiti valley


    It gets really cold (-20°C to - 30°C) out there. Starting a diesel vehicle gets really taxing especially in the morning when the temperature is low. Sometimes you need to keep the engine running the whole night long. Make sure your fuel tank is full or at least more than half and carry a backup battery with you.

    Tips for driving on the icy Kinnaur-Spiti valley roads.


    Drive slowly.
    Always adjust your speed down to account for lower traction when driving on snow or ice.


    Accelerate and decelerate slowly.
    Apply the gas slowly to regain traction and avoid skids. Don’t try to get moving in a hurry and take time to slow down for a stoplight. Remember: It takes longer to slow down on icy roads.


    Keep distance.
    The increased margin of safety will provide the longer distance needed and reaction time if you have to stop.


    Know your brakes.
    Whether you have antilock brakes or not, keep the heel of your foot on the floor and use the ball of your foot to apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal.


    Don’t stop if you can avoid it
    . There’s a big difference in the amount of inertia it takes to start moving from a full stop versus how much it takes to get moving while still rolling. If you can slow down enough to keep rolling until a traffic light changes, do it.


    Don’t power up hills
    . Applying extra gas on snow-covered roads will just make your wheels spin. Try to get a little inertia going before you reach the hill and let that inertia carry you to the top. As you reach the crest of the hill, reduce your speed and proceed downhill slowly.


    Don’t stop while going up a hill.
    There’s nothing worse than trying to get moving up a hill on an icy road. Get some inertia going on a flat roadway before you take on the hill.


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    amigo que tremendo paisaje y tan hermosas imágenes, imagino que disfrutases mucho ese viaje. mucha suerte

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