• DAY 1: Shimla to Chitkul
• Altitude: 7,900 ft to 11,320 ft
• Distance: ~250 km (drive)
• Time: 9–10 hours

Scenic drive through Rampur and Sangla Valley. Limited network availability.

• DAY 2: Chitkul to Kalpa (Local Exploration)
• Altitude: 11,320 ft to 9,710 ft
• Distance: ~60 km (drive)
• Time: 3–4 hours
• Grade: Easy
• Available Network: Limited (BSNL works)

Visit Chitkul village, Baspa River, then drive to Kalpa. Explore Kalpa Monastery and Kinner Kailash views.

• DAY 3: Kalpa – Roghi Village Trek / Nature Walk
• Altitude: Around 9,700 ft
• Distance: 4–6 km trek
• Time: 3–4 hours
• Grade of Trek: Easy to Moderate

Short trek through apple orchards, traditional Kinnauri villages, and forest trails.

• DAY 4: Kalpa to Shimla
• Altitude: 9,710 ft to 7,900 ft
• Distance: ~220 km (drive)
• Time: 8–9 hours

Return journey to Shimla with beautiful valley and mountain views.

How to Reach Shimla + Chitkul + Kalpa

By Air :-
One of the best means is to come by flight. You can take a flight from Delhi to Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport. From the airport, you need to reach the railway station of Dehradun, your pick-up point.

By Train :-
Trains are always easy to catch. Trains regularly run from Delhi to Dehradun. This will be easy as it will drop you at the Railway station itself, your pick-up point.

By Bus:-
Buses are also available all the time from Delhi to Dehradun. Your bus stop will be at ISBT, Dehradun. From ISBT, you have to reach Railway Station.

Inclusions :-
1. Accommodation. (Guest house, Home stay, Camping)
2. Meals while on trek (Veg.+ Egg)
3. Trek equipments: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (twin sharing), kitchen & dinning tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required)
4. All necessary permits and entry fees.
5. First aid medical kits, stretcher and oxygen cylinder.
6. Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide and Support staff.
7. Transport from Dehradun to Sankri and return (According to itinerary)
8. Mules to carry the central luggage

Exclusions :-
1. Any kind of personal expenses.
2. Food during the transit.
3. Insurance.
4. Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
5. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.
6. Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.

Note : Normally Skywanderholidaysexpect to carry your personal luggage on your own, if you wish to offload your backpack, you can give it to Mule.
Charges of offloading backpack:-
INR 1200/- if you make an online payment, 10 days in advance
INR 1500/- if you inform us after reaching Sankri
The backpack cannot weigh more than 11 kgs. Backpack should have waterproof cover. Suitcases/strolleys/ bags will not be allowed.

To book Shimla + Chitkul + Kalpa/ adventure program please use our online booking form or, alternatively, you can call us on the given for confirmation of tour you have to wire a deposit and initial deposit.

Paying the Trek/ Adventure activity fee:
The fee can be paid by online transfer/check deposit/ demand draft. Instruction for payment will be forwarded along with your confirmation email. When your transfer is done, please e-mail us a confirmation mail with your transfer details, so that we can follow up your reservation efficiently.

When to book:
It is wise to make your booking at least two months in advance. However, if you want a good deal on your domestic/international flight, we recommend organising your trip at least five months in advance. (Please contact us if you require a late booking)

Cancellation Policy:

Terms for Cancellation & Refund:

Customer is suppose to make a full payment in advance for the confirm bookings.

If in case a confirmed booking needs to be cancel than below are the refund policies

1. Prior 30 days of the confirmed date, 50% of the total amount would be refunded
2. Prior 25 days of the confirmed date, 40% of the total amount would be refunded
3. Prior 20 days of the confirmed date, 30% of the total amount would be refunded
4. Prior 15 days of the confirmed date, 20% of the total amount would be refunded
5. Prior 10 days of the confirmed date, 10% of the total amount would be refunded

Note: After the said time the Shail hikers would not be entertaining any cancelation and no amount would be refunded whatsoever.

TREKKING GEAR

1. Ruck sack bag with rain cover. Qty -1

2. Day Pack Bag - Recommended for treks with summit day

3. Head Torch with spare Batteries. Qty -1

4. U V protection sunglasses. Qty -1

5. Water Bottles: 2 bottles of 1 liter each

FOOTWEAR

1. Non-skid, deep treaded, high-ankle trekking shoes Qty -1

2. Pair of light weight Slipper/Sandals Qty -1

CLOTHING

1. Quick Dry Warm lower or Track Pants. Qty - 2

2. Full sleeves T-shirts/ Sweatshirts. 1 for every 2 days of trekking

3. Pair of thick woolen socks. 1 pair for every two days of trekking

4. Thermal Body warmer Upper & Lower. Qty-1

5. Undergarments. Qty - 1 for every day of trekking

6. Warm jacket closed at wrist & neck .Qty-1

7. Full sleeves sweater. Qty -1

8. Rain wear ( Jacket & Pants ) . Qty-1

9. Pair of waterproof, warm gloves. Qty-1

10. Woolen cap. Qty-1

11. Sun shielding Hat. Qty -1

TOILETRIES

1. Personal toiletries kit (Small Towel, Toilet paper, paper soap, Bar soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, cold cream etc.)

2. Sun screen lotion small pack . Qty -1

3. Lip Balm small pack. Qty-1

UTENSILS

1. Small size, Light weight & Leak proof lunch box. Qty-1

2. Plate. Qty- 1

3. Spoon.Qty-1

4. Tea/Coffee (plastic) Mug.Qty-1 

MISCELLANEOUS

1. Camera (Optional) 

2. Carry your medicines in plenty in case you have any specific ailment. Consult your doctor before joining the trek.

3. Dry fruits, Nuts, Chocolate bars (Optional)

Fitness For Trekking

How to get fit for Trekking?

Although walking is something most people do every day, we strongly urge you to train for your trek. You should start training several months before your trek and we’re here to help you understand and guide you how to achieve optimum fitness. You will enjoy this challenge far more if you are physically fit. Even if you walk regularly and have a good level of fitness, you will still need to train for this type of long-distance walking at higher altitudes.

1. Boosting your aerobic fitness

• It strengthens your heart, reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
• It improves circulation, breathing and endocrine functions.
• It tones muscles and strengthens bones,
• It makes your lungs strong
• Gives it ability to process less air for more work.
• It also helps the body to acclimatise better to the colder weather at the trek.

The faster you move, the better your cardiovascular workout. But try to keep an even stride and maintain a steady pace.

To walk faster...

• Accelerate your arm movements.
• Take smaller, quicker steps.

2. Strength Training

Focus on building strength in your legs, back, shoulders, arms, and abdominal muscles. In addition you need to add some strength and flexibility training to your workout.

Why stretching?

• Flexibility is the ability of muscles and tendons to relax and stretch easily.
• It determines the amount of movement your bones can make in any direction around joints such as shoulders, elbows, hips and knees.
• It improves your posture and helps to prevent low back pain.
• Stretching your hamstrings, quadriceps, hip flexors and low back muscles regularly, promotes relaxation in the tissues reducing the strain on your back.
• On your trek, it is important that you arrive on the slopes with your muscles relaxed.

3. Staying Hydrated

Running low on fluids diminishes your endurance, contributes to fatigue, and makes you more susceptible to getting altitude illness. Focus on staying well hydrated during your training.

4. Focus on optimizing sleep

Strive to get at least eight hours of sleep a night during your training. People often have trouble sleeping at higher altitudes, and diminished sleep will make your expedition much more challenging.

5. Shoes

It is worth investing in a good pair of trekking or hiking boots, and appropriate socks. New boots must be worn in. Wear them around the house, on the way to work, etc, and then on longer trips. Once they have conformed to the shape of your feet there is less likelihood of getting blisters. Even if you’re only doing an hour around the park or streets put your rucksack and boots on, you may look silly but it’s worth it.

6. Hilly terrain

It is important to get into some hilly areas to experience walking on different surfaces, get used to the hills and of course the weather. You should wear the boots and rucksack you will take on the trek. You may not stick to the training guide exactly but you need to keep it in mind and to do regular exercise every week according to the guide. The fitter you are, the chances are better that you will extract the most from a trip.

November - 2021

Frequently Asked Questions about Shimla + Chitkul + Kalpa (FAQs)

Is a guide necessary for Shimla + Chitkul + Kalpa ?

Shimla + Chitkul + Kalpais moderate and can be trek easily but if you are a beginner then it is a perfect idea to go with a guide. Because as a beginner you are not familiar with the conditions there, you can't find the right spot and shelter and it can make your trek difficult.

Does it snow in the Kedarkantha by the middle of December?

Yes!! Kedarkantha is one of the best winter treks in the himalayas. It can be trekked easily by beginners as well as experienced trekkers.

Which is the best season for the Shimla + Chitkul + Kalpa ?

The best season for the Shimla + Chitkul + Kalpais in Summers (April – June) and Post Monsoon (September – November).