About Us
Few Words About The Owner
The Alpinist is not just a hotel but a long nurtured dream of Mr. Jaspreet Siddhu who is an avid adventurer and a young entrepreneur. He has spent over 16 years of his life exploring Greater Himalayas with many motorbike and SUV trips to the mighty mountains. After working in IT field for about 12 years Mr. Siddhu finally took the plunge to realise his dream of making Incredible Himalaya his second home…and thus laid down the foundation of Alpinist – a cosy, warm and loving nest in the centre of heart of Himalayas.
The Alpinist
Want to get away from the maddening crowds of your city ??
Want to have a lifetime experience of staying at a peaceful and quiet place to rejuvenate your soul?
If yes then we welcome you to The Alpinist !!
THE LOCATION
The Alpinist is a hotel situated in the cold desert of Western Himalayas- Kaza in Spiti valley. Kaza, a small mountain town, is one of the least populated regions of India. At the elevation of 12500 feet (3800m ) above sea level Kaza is the sub divisional head (capital) of Spiti Valley. The hotel is located in the main market of Kaza which is walking distance from the bus stand.
The Alpinist is surrounded by breathtaking sceneries from every side.
The View from The Property
The perks of being at a high mountain area are that you get a different view at every step you take!! The view changes even with the play of clouds in the sky! As far as the view from the hotel is concerned, it varies from snow covered high mountain ridges standing tall underneath the bright blue sky to deep gorges of serpentine Spiti river which flows ferociously with blue water coming directly from the glaciers, the grasslands in the close proximity where hundreds of livestock of goats and sheep could be found grazing, the fields where locals grow cereals and vegetables which turn the lands of KAZA from white in winters to lush green in summer season and of course the traditional houses of the town displaying the colorful culture of the mountain tribes.
The Structure
The Alpinist is a newly constructed hotel. It hosts some beautiful rooms, dormitory, camping ground and an indoor and a rooftop cafe.
The rooms on ground and first floor are intricately designed to provide the best possible comfort as well as the essence of staying at a mountain place. The windows, with large glass panes, refresh you with the mesmerizing views of the high snowcapped mountains, the Spiti river and the exotic middle land valley. The entire interior is made of wood to provide the best insulation in extreme cold weathers. The bed linens used are of best quality with 100% cotton and soft feel. The colour pattern of the interior is kept light so as to match with the earthy colours of the Himalyas. The cosy ambience of the rooms gives you home like warmth.
The attached bathrooms are equipped with modern amenities and provide adequate supply of hot water by using solar heaters. The toiletries and the towels used are of the supreme quality.
The Room Service
The following services are provided on daily basis:
- The room and bathroom is cleaned.
- The bed sheets are changed and beds are done.
- The towels are changed.
- The tea along with light snacks is provided at request inside the room.
- We do not serve food in rooms. We encourage our guests to come to café and enjoy the food along with good music, warm hospitality and like minded company.
The Dormitory provides 6 bunker beds which are comfortable and cosy at the same time. The dormitory is designed to focus on the needs of individual travelers who need cost budget accommodation.
The Accessibility
Kaza is surrounded by high mountains from every side and is accessible from Kinnaur valley and Lahaul valley. The route from Kinnaur valley starts from Shimla and traverse along the Beas river till Poo. Then it takes the route along the Spiti river to reach Kaza. This route is open through out the year.
The second route starts from Manali. It crosses two of the Highest passes of India. First Rohtang pass at the elevation of 13090 feet which leads to Gramphoo. From Gramphoo we take south of Chandra river and reach Batal. The road from Batal takes a steep accent and lead to the mighty Kunzum Pass at the elevation of 14928 feet. From here we enter the Spiti valley and reach Kaza.
The Barbecue
Another unique and exciting feature of the hotel is its Barbecue !! The Barbecue concept is new and The Alpinist is proud to be the first to introduce it here in Kaza!!
The Barbecue used is of internationally acclaimed brand-The Weber. It is a grill/barbecue that runs on gas which avoids the use of charcoal and thus does not create any pollution.
The Food
Kaza is surrounded by high mountains from every side and is accessible from Kinnaur valley and Lahaul valley. The route from Kinnaur valley starts from Shimla and traverse along the Beas river till Poo. Then it takes the route along the Spiti river to reach Kaza. This route is open through out the year.
The second route starts from Manali. It crosses two of the Highest passes of India. First Rohtang pass at the elevation of 13090 feet which leads to Gramphoo. From Gramphoo we take south of Chandra river and reach Batal. The road from Batal takes a steep accent and lead to the mighty Kunzum Pass at the elevation of 14928 feet. From here we enter the Spiti valley and reach Kaza.
The Camping Ground/Camps/Tents
The huge backyard of the hotel gives a spectacular ground for camping. The stay at camps under the billion stars with a chance to spot the milky way galaxy (with camera as well as the naked eye) is an unforgettable experience for the adventure lovers. The camps provide an excellent opportunity to professional as well as amateur photographers to have a hand on Astro Photography.
There are three large camps provided by the hotel which can easily accommodate four persons at a time.
The hotel also provides the space for travelers who prefer to put up their own camp.
The Roof Top Café
One of the main attractions of the hotel is roof top café. The café, as the name suggests, is on the terrace that not only gives a 360 degrees view of the spectacular surroundings of the hotel but also let you sip your coffee in the fresh air of nature’s lap.
The Ground Floor Café
One is on ground floor. It has a large sitting capacity. The sitting arrangement includes tables-chairs and floor bedding and cushions. The entire sitting arrangement is kept ethnic and comfortable for the enriching dining experience.
The unique and most exciting feature of the hotel is its two café.