Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib

• All transportation from Manali to Manali is as per the itinerary in local Force Tempo Travelers. No transportation on Day 1 as it’s a day to rest & acclimatize.
• Stay in a 3-star hotel in Manali for 1 night
• Stay in Deluxe hotels  in Spiti Valley for 5 nights
• Stay in luxury camps with attached toilets for 1 night. All stays are on a twin-sharing basis. If you are friends traveling together and want the same room, please let us know while booking. Else, pairing for solo travelers is done on a same-gender basis.
• Day 1: Dinner, Day 2-7: Breakfast & Dinner, Day 8: Breakfast (14 meals)
• Cost of all entry tickets as per the itinerary
• Cost of the local guide during our travels in Spiti Valley
• A 24/7 friendly group leader throughout the tour

• Cost of flight/ train/bus Travel from your native city to Manali
• Lunches, any snacks or beverages except those given with the meals
• Any expense on any items/services which are personal such as driver tips, medicines, toiletries, sun protection creams, snacks, laundry, STD calls, etc
• Any extra expenses incurred due to delays arising from bad weather conditions or any unanticipated or uncontrollable conditions
• Any medical expenses, travel insurance, or emergency expenses
• Cost of Thangka Painter Visit (it is an optional activity and the actual amount would be split among those who sign up for the activity)
• Any other expenses of any nature not included in the INCLUSIONS section

1. The group size will vary from 6-21 participants + 1 group leader.

2. Please note that we hire drivers from Himachal only with great experience and local expertise which is crucial for a tough terrain like Spiti Valley. That’s why we start this trip from Manali instead of starting it from Delhi/ Chandigarh.

3. Our group leader departs from Delhi on Day 0 on a Volvo bus. If you wish, you can accompany the group leader from Delhi and we can assist you with your bus bookings. If you are an outstation participant, you can also consider flying to Chandigarh and take a Volvo bus from there as it would reduce the road journey time to Manali. We can guide you on the same.

4. For day 8, please keep a good amount of buffer time in hand between your arrival in Manali and your departure from Manali. Chandratal to Manali is a long journey and sometimes might take longer than expected due to traffic. In fact, if you wish to stay back in Manali for a resting night, then we can assist you with the same.

5. Please note that the cost of the activity meeting with Thangka Painter in Trip Highlights isn’t included in the package cost. We have left it open so that our guests feel flexible in choosing and paying only for those experiences that they want.

6. Spiti is a high-altitude region. Before traveling, we can never say if an individual is susceptible to altitude sickness or not, irrespective of age. We give necessary insights to participants before the trip and during the trip so that they can take care of themselves. We also advise taking a dose of Diamox two days before reaching Kaza. We also suggest consulting your doctor if you need Diamox or not or any side effects it might have on your body.

7. We condemn the consumption of alcohol or smoking during the trip because makes the body dehydrated resulting in fatigue, headaches, and breathlessness at high altitudes.

8. The camps which we have booked for you at Chandratal Lake are luxury camps with proper beds and attached toilets. Hence, you need not worry about carrying any kind of bedding or sleeping bag.

9. Please carry enough cash during the trip so that you don’t depend on the ATMs in Spiti Valley. Shops and Restaurants in that region don’t accept cards. However, you can use ATMs in Manali.

10. Please note that it’s not possible to have a network the entire time in Spiti Valley. BSNL, Jio, and Airtel work in Kaza, Tabo, and Dhankar. There is no network reception in Demul, Langza, and Chandratal.

11. All the places you will be visiting during the trip have electricity, but power cuts don’t inform anyone before their arrival. Sometimes, they could be long. Hence, don’t depend on your gadgets during the trip. Let’s try to disconnect and get some peace.

12. Good vegetarian meals are offered during the entire trip. Non-vegetarian dishes may not be served every day.

13. Please note that we don’t distribute any bottled water on any of our trips because of its negative impacts on the environment and health. It’s very easy to refill your water bottles in Spiti Valley with hot/ cold water at places of stay, restaurants, or tea shops. Hence, please carry your own water bottle.

14. Please note that the Rohtang Pass visit is subject to permit availability, and hence we can’t commit 100%. Also, if traffic seemed to be high, then we will skip Rohtang Pass and take Atal Tunnel. Due to the above two factors, the Rohtang Pass visit will only be finalized last minute.

• Sanitizer & Masks (please carry a backup mask too in case you lose one)
• Comfortable Walking Shoes (hiking shoes are preferable for this trip)
• Warm Clothes (including thermals, cap, gloves, socks)
• Sunglasses/ Hat/ Headgear
• Sunscreen
• Insulated Water Bottle
• Toilet papers during road journey
• Sanitizer
• Power Bank
• Torches/flashlights
• Neck Pillow
• Rucksack/backpack and a small day pack to keep a water bottle, cash, camera, etc
• Any prescribed medication
• Anti-Pollution Mask if allergic to dry winds and dusty roads
• POSITIVE ENERGY & ENTHUSIASM!

• 60 days before the trip: 90% refund
• 51-59 days before the trip: 70% refund
• 41-50 days before the trip: 30% refund
• 37-40 days before the trip: 20% refund
• 31-36 days before the trip: 10% refund
• Less than 35 days before the trip: No Refund

Please note that the cancellation policy is applicable on full tariff, not the booking amount.

1. Participants will be respectful to their fellow guests, organizers, and the hosts
2. Participants have to show a little degree of flexibility during the tour
3. It’s the duty of participants to assess whether they are physically fit or not for the tour before joining it
4. Please note that neither we assign any seats in the vehicle nor do we take any special requests for that. Be it a first seat, window seat, or the last seat, we expect participants to be flexible with their choice considering the fact that it’s a group tour. Although, we encourage participants to shuffle seats with each other during the journey to support each other.
5. Transforming Travels reserves the right to modify the place of stay or the itinerary without any prior notice.
6. Every participant should be wearing a mask at all public places. Also, expected to carry a backup mask in case you lose one.
7. Every participant should carry a personal sanitizer and keep sanitizing their hands at regular intervals.
8. At the backend, we would also be conducting the temperature check of our driver, group leader, and guide.
9. Our accommodation partners sanitize the rooms and attached bathrooms before check-in. Common areas are sanitized on regular basis.
10. Temperature check is conducted for housekeeping and kitchen staff members every day by our accommodation partners.
11. The laws and customs of the areas we visit can be very different from those we are used to. Be aware of your actions to ensure that they do not offend, especially if you are visiting religious areas. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with and respect local laws and customs. If you fail to do so, we will have no liability to you for any cost, loss, or damage you suffer nor will we refund you the cost of any unused portion of your travel arrangements.
12. Please note that if a Government rule asks for a negative RT PCR test report for any places that are a part of our itinerary, then it’s your responsibility to get that test done & bring the report.