Overview
A Spiti Valley tour is an immersive high-altitude, cold-desert adventure in the Trans-Himalayas of Himachal Pradesh. Typically spanning 8 to 11 days, the journey features ancient Buddhist monasteries, remote villages, and high-motorable passes, commonly done as a circuit starting from Shimla or Manali.
Highlights
- Kaza
- Chandratal Lake
- Pin Valley National Park
- Key Monastery
Itinerary
Day 1: Chandigarh / Delhi to Shimla / Narkanda:
Drive from the plains into the foothills. Staying in Narkanda (approx. 2,700m) helps with the first stage of acclimatization.
Day 2: Narkanda to Sangla / Chitkul:
Drive through the "World’s Most Treacherous Road" section of the Hindustan-Tibet Highway. Stay at Chitkul, the last inhabited village near the Indo-Tibet border.
Day 3: Chitkul / Sangla to Kalpa:
A short drive to Kalpa for a spectacular sunset view of the Kinnaur Kailash mountain range..
Day 4: Kalpa to Tabo:
Enter the "Cold Desert." On the way, stop at Khab Sangam (confluence of Spiti and Sutlej rivers) and the high-altitude Nako Lake. Explore the 1,000-year-old Tabo Monastery, a UNESCO site.
Day 5: Tabo to Kaza via Dhankar & Pin Valley:
Visit the cliffside Dhankar Monastery. Detour into Pin Valley National Park to visit Mud Village, the last motorable point in the valley.
Day 6: Kaza – The Highest Villages Loop:
Visit the Hikkim Post Office (world’s highest), Komic (highest motorable village), and Langza (famous for marine fossils and a giant Buddha statue).
Day 7: Kaza to Key Monastery, Kibber & Chicham:
Explore the iconic Key Monastery and the spectacular Chicham Bridge, Asia’s highest suspension bridge.
Day 8: Kaza to Chandratal Lake:
Cross the Kunzum Pass (4,551m) to reach the crescent-shaped "Moon Lake". Camp at the designated sites near Chandratal for stargazing.
Day 9: Chandratal to Manali:
Drive through the rugged Batal-Gramphu stretch and cross the Atal Tunnel to reach the lush Manali valley.
Day 10: Manali to Chandigarh / Delhi:
Final leg of the journey returning to the plains.
Inclusions:-
Accommodation in hotels.
Dinner and Breakfast at respective hotel.
All sightseeing, Pickup & drop by private cab.
Toll Tax, Parking, fuel charges & Driver Allowance.
Exclusions:-
Air Fare / Train Fare.
Monument Entrance Fee / Camera Fees.
Camera Charges / Jeep Safari / Camel Safari / Elephant Ride Charges.
Any increase in Government taxes.
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Customer Reviews
Amazing trip! – Rahul
Great experience – Sneha