Transport & Travel Desk
Experiences
Chitkul Day Trip
Located 28 km upstream from Banjara Valley Retreat along the rushing Baspa River, Chitkul sits at 3,450 meters as the last inhabited village on the Indo-Tibetan border. The 1.5-hour scenic drive winds through pine forests, apple orchards, and dramatic Himalayan valley landscapes.Spend your day exploring 500-year-old wooden Kathkuni architecture at the revered Mathi Devi Temple, strolling along pristine riverbanks, and taking in sweeping views of snow-capped peaks. This private day trip includes flexible round-trip transport and driver waiting time, with optional stops at Rakcham village or the scenic Rakcham–Chitkul nature trail.
Kalpa Half-Day / Full-Day Trip
Perched on the ridge high above Reckong Peo, Kalpa offers the most direct, panoramic views of the sacred Kinner Kailash range (6,050 m) and its shifting hues throughout the day. Departing from Banjara Valley Retreat in Batseri, this scenic drive winds approximately 45 km out of the Baspa Valley and up into Kinnaur’s historic apple orchard heartland.Choose between a focused half-day excursion or an immersive full-day itinerary tailored to your pace:Half-Day Itinerary (approx. 5–6 hours): Focuses on the iconic Roghi Village and Suicide Point with dramatic cliffside views, followed by a visit to the centuries-old Hu-Bu-Lan-Kar monastery and the intricately carved Narayan-Nagini temple complex in Kalpa.Full-Day Itinerary (approx. 8–9 hours): Expands the journey to include a leisurely walk through traditional apple orchards, exploration of Reckong Peo's local market, and administrative coordination for Inner Line Permits (if continuing toward Spiti Valley).