Spiti Valley · 9 Nights / 10 Days
Kinnaur, Spiti and Chandratal with three nights in Kaza to include Pin Valley and the highest villages.
This extends the road journey with extra time in Kaza for Pin Valley and the highest villages, plus a night near Chandratal. The additional rest days also help acclimatisation.
It is demanding and basic in places, and only runs when the Manali road and Chandratal access are open, roughly late June to mid-September.
Sample itinerary. These are sample itineraries, designed as relaxed tour options. For a customised, detailed and personalised itinerary built around your dates, interests and pace, please contact us. Plan your journey or call +91 97755 97771.
Arrive early in Shimla and drive to Sarahan (around five to six hours). Evening at the Bhimakali temple.
Drive into the Baspa Valley and walk through orchards.
Visit Chitkul, then continue to Kalpa and its mountain views.
Via Nako into Spiti. Visit Tabo monastery and caves if time allows.
Visit Dhankar monastery and, if you feel well, the short walk to the lake. Continue to Kaza.
Drive to Pin Valley National Park and its villages (several hours each way), for a quieter, greener contrast, subject to road conditions and season.
Visit Key Monastery, Kibber, Chicham bridge, Langza, Hikkim and Komic. Go early and keep each stop short.
Drive over Kunzum La to Chandratal (around five to six hours on a rough road). Basic camp stay at around 4,300 metres, with a very early night. If anyone is unwell, we descend.
Drive via Batal and Gramphu to Manali (around six to seven hours, rough in places). Subject to road conditions.
Transfer to Bhuntar airport or onward to Chandigarh or Delhi.
Suited to roughly mid-June to late September, when both the Kinnaur and Manali approaches are generally open. Conditions vary each year.
Kaza is around 3,800 metres, villages higher. We ascend gradually and keep rest in the plan. Consult your doctor beforehand.
Landslides, river crossings and rough surfaces are common. Long drive days can run late and we keep buffers.
ATMs, mobile coverage and fuel are limited beyond Kaza. Carry cash, medication and warm clothing.
Facilities are basic and nights are very cold. The camp location is subject to current regulations.
This is a sample itinerary, not a fixed departure. Sequence, stays and activities are confirmed when we plan your journey, subject to availability, season, permits and local conditions.
Spiti Valley · 5 Nights / 6 Days
A short taste of Spiti: up from Manali over Kunzum La, two nights in Kaza and out through Kinnaur.
Suits: Travellers short on time who still want to see Spiti, and who accept some very long driving days.
Spiti Valley · 7 Nights / 8 Days
The classic circuit up through Kinnaur for gradual acclimatisation and out over Kunzum La to Manali.
Suits: Travellers who enjoy long road journeys, village stays and gradual acclimatisation.
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