Cross treacherous mountain passes, sleep under the Milky Way at Chandratal, conquer roaring river rapids, fly over Asia’s deepest gorge on a zipline, and find peace inside 1,000-year-old cliffside Buddhist monasteries.
Every day on this circuit is packed with high-octane thrills, scenic beauty, and authentic trans-Himalayan culture.
🥾 Trekking
✓ Included in Base Trip
Guided hiking trails along the pristine turquoise shores of Chandratal (The Moon Lake at 14,100 ft) and the scenic ridge trail up to high-altitude Dhankar Lake.
🌊 White-Water Rafting
⭐ Add-on Available
Tackle Grade III & IV glacial rapids through dramatic barren canyon gorges where the crystal-clear Pin River merges with the turbulent Spiti River.
🦅 Chicham Zipline
⭐ Add-on Available
Fly 1,000 feet above the dizzying Chicham gorge right beside the Asia’s highest suspension bridge (13,596 ft). An unmatched rush of wind and adrenaline!
🏕️ Camping & Astrophotography
✓ Included in Base Trip
Sleep in cozy Swiss dome tents beside Chandratal Lake with sub-zero rated sleeping bags. Witness the Milky Way arching across one of the darkest skies on earth.
🚙 Off-Road Expedition
✓ Included in Base Trip
Cross gushing glacial water streams (nullahs), climb over Kunzum Pass (15,060 ft), and navigate trans-Himalayan scree slopes with our master mountain drivers.
🏯 Culture & Heritage
✓ Included in Base Trip
Explore Key Monastery (1000+ yrs old), Tabo UNESCO World Heritage Site, send postcards from the World’s Highest Post Office in Hikkim, and hunt marine fossils in Langza!
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From premium homestays to high-altitude medical support, you are completely taken care of.
6 Nights stay in warm, deluxe mountain-view homestays in Kalpa and Kaza + luxury Swiss camps at Chandratal Lake.
Freshly cooked buffet breakfast and warm dinners daily with local Spitian specials (thukpa, tingmo) and continental options.
Comfortable pushback Tempo Traveler or 4x4 Bolero with seasoned trans-Himalayan mountain drivers, fuel, tolls & parking.
Portable medical oxygen cylinders, first-aid kits, and daily pulse oximeter monitoring to ensure safe altitude acclimatization.
All border clearances, inner-line permits, wildlife entry fees, and green cess handled seamlessly by CallTrips.
Friendly certified mountaineer and trip coordinator traveling with the group 24/7 to manage logistics and group games.
Curated photography stops and complimentary high-resolution GoPro reel footage shared with all travelers post-trip.
Daily evening tea/coffee snacks, warm herbal seabuckthorn tea, and acoustic campfire sessions under the starry skies.
A carefully acclimatized circular route designed for safety, epic viewpoints, and maximum adventure.
Evening pickup from Majnu-ka-Tilla, Delhi. Drive through the lush Shivalik foothills via Himalayan Expressway. Wake up to pine forests in Narkanda with views of the snow-clad Dhauladhar range.
Drive along the roaring Sutlej River through the famous cliff-hanging Hindustan-Tibet road (Kinnaur Gate). Check into your deluxe homestay with front-row views of the sacred Kinnaur Kailash peak (21,320 ft).
Cross into the moonscape of Spiti. Visit the 550-year-old naturally preserved meditating Lama mummy in Gue village. Explore Tabo Monastery (founded 996 AD, the Ajanta of the Himalayas), then reach the vibrant capital town of Kaza.
Explore the iconic cliff-perched Key Gompa. Fly over Asia’s deepest gorge at Chicham Bridge on a zipline! Post lunch, send postcards from Hikkim (World’s Highest Post Office at 14,567 ft), visit Komic village, and hunt fossils in Langza.
Head into the lush green oasis of Pin Valley National Park (home of the rare Snow Leopard). Hike up to the cliff-hanging Dhankar Monastery & high-altitude lake. In the afternoon, plunge into an adrenaline-filled white-water rafting adventure!
Ascend the rugged Kunzum Pass (15,060 ft) with prayer flags fluttering in the icy mountain wind. Trek to the magical crescent-shaped Chandratal Lake reflecting the snow peaks. Savor warm dinner and camp under the Milky Way in Swiss tents.
Conquer the famous Batal-Chhatru off-road river boulders and drive through the engineering marvel Atal Tunnel (9.02 km) into Manali. Celebrate the expedition with group cafe dinner before heading back overnight to Delhi with memories of a lifetime.
Select your preferred trip style, choose your thrill adventures, pick your travel date, and request an immediate call or lock your booking!
Real stories from our previous group departures.
"The zipline across Chicham Bridge and camping at Chandratal under the Milky Way were surreal! The CallTrips team took exceptional care of our oxygen levels and high altitude health. Best trip of my life."
"I joined solo and was paired with an awesome room buddy. The white water rafting in the cold Pin river was insane adrenaline. Delicious hot food even in remote Swiss camps at Chandratal!"
"Sending postcards from Hikkim and meditating at Key Monastery with the monks was so peaceful. The 4x4 drivers handled the Kunzum pass with complete ease. 10/10 recommended!"
Our circular itinerary is planned with acclimatization in mind: we ascend gradually via Shimla and Kalpa rather than rushing into Kaza. We carry certified O2 cylinders, first-aid kits, and carry out daily pulse oximeter checks.
All included adventures — Chandratal lake hiking, Chicham ziplining, river rafting, and camping — are beginner-friendly and supervised by certified safety instructors. No prior mountaineering or rafting experience is required.
Thermal inners (top & bottom), a heavy down/windproof jacket, fleece layer, sturdy trekking shoes with good grip, UV sunglasses, high-SPF sunscreen, lip balm, personal medication, and a power bank.
Post-paid Jio and Airtel SIM cards provide 4G connectivity in Kaza and Kalpa. Remote camps like Chandratal have zero mobile network, offering a blissful digital detox under the stars.
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