Kinnaur Valley Circuit
Apple orchards, Buddhist monasteries, and the haunting Kinnaur Kailash range. Himachal's best kept road secret.
Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh · 7 days · Groups of 6–14
Highlights
- →Chitkul — last inhabited village before the Indo-Tibet border
- →Kinnaur Kailash — sacred peak visible from multiple points on the route
- →Sangla Valley — apple orchards in a deep glacial canyon
- →Kalpa village — dawn view of Kinnaur Kailash is one of India's best
- →Nako Lake — beautiful high-altitude lake at 3,625m
- →Reckong Peo — district HQ with ancient Kinnauri culture
Day-by-day Itinerary
Drive: Shimla → Reckong Peo
Drive along Sutlej gorge. Sangla Valley in view. Peo — compact, dramatic.
Reckong Peo → Kalpa → Sangla
Kalpa dawn view of Kinnaur Kailash. Drive to Sangla Valley.
Sangla → Chitkul
Drive to Chitkul — last point before the border. Old wooden village, Tibetan influence.
Chitkul → Nako
Drive across high ridges to Nako Lake. Buddhist monastery, still waters.
Nako → Tabo → Kaza
Cross into Spiti. Tabo monastery — 1,000 years old. Arrive Kaza.
Kaza exploration: Key, Kibber, Komic
Key monastery, Kibber village, Komic — the world's highest motorable village.
Drive: Kaza → Shimla via Narkanda
Long drive out via Narkanda. Trip ends in Shimla.
What's included
- ✓All meals Day 1 dinner to Day 7 breakfast
- ✓4×4 vehicle throughout
- ✓Accommodation — guesthouses and homestays
- ✓Local Kinnauri guide
- ✓Inner line and protected area permits
Not included
- ✗Personal travel to/from Shimla
- ✗Personal expenses
- ✗Travel insurance
FAQs
Do I need an inner line permit?
Yes — Kinnaur and parts of Spiti require inner line permits for Indian nationals. We arrange all permits included in the price.
Logistics
Meeting point
Shimla ISBT Bus Stand, Himachal Pradesh
Trip ends
Shimla ISBT Bus Stand, Himachal Pradesh
Minimum age
15 years
Fitness required
Minimal — road trip, no trekking required
Starting from
₹28,000
per person, all inclusive
Next batch: August 2026
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