Spiti Valley Circuit
India's cold desert. High passes, ancient monasteries, and roads that test everything.
Lahaul & Spiti, Himachal Pradesh · 10 days · Groups of 8–16
Highlights
- →Key Monastery — 1,000 years old, perched on a 4,166m hilltop
- →Chandratal Lake — the 'Moon Lake', one of India's most pristine high-altitude lakes
- →Kunzum Pass at 4,551m — open only in summer, raw and dramatic
- →Hikkim Post Office — world's highest post office at 4,400m
- →Komic Village — world's highest motorable village
- →Pin Valley National Park — cold desert wildlife sanctuary
Day-by-day Itinerary
Drive: Shimla → Narkanda → Reckong Peo
Depart Shimla early. Drive along Sutlej River through Kinnaur. Apple orchards, river gorges, ancient temples.
Reckong Peo → Nako → Tabo
Kalpa viewpoint at dawn — perfect Kinner Kailash view. Drive through dramatic Kinnaur valley. Visit Nako Lake. Reach Tabo.
Tabo → Dhankar → Kaza
Tabo Monastery, over 1,000 years old. Dhankar on a cliff edge. Kaza is your base for the next two days.
Kaza exploration: Key · Kibber · Komic · Hikkim
Key Monastery sunrise. Kibber village. Komic — highest motorable village. Post a letter from Hikkim post office.
Pin Valley National Park
Full day in Pin Valley. Cold desert landscape. Chance of spotting Ibex and rare Himalayan birds. Quiet, no tourists.
Kaza → Chandratal Lake
Drive over Kunzum Pass (4,551m). Camp at the edge of Chandratal. Most cinematic night of the trip — stars reflect on the lake.
Chandratal → Rohtang → Manali
Last sunrise at the lake. Cross Rohtang. Arrive Manali — rest, Old Manali walk, local food.
Manali: Rest + Solang Valley
Free day. Optional Solang Valley, Hadimba Temple, mall road, cafes.
Manali → Jibhi → Shimla
Drive via Jalori Pass. Quick Jibhi valley stop. Arrive Shimla.
Shimla: Departure
Morning at leisure. Drop to Shimla bus stand or Kalka.
What's included
- ✓All meals from Day 1 dinner to Day 10 breakfast
- ✓Tempo Traveller / 4×4 throughout the circuit
- ✓Accommodation — guesthouses, homestays, tents at Chandratal
- ✓Local guide and experienced driver
- ✓Rohtang and inner line permits
- ✓Oxygen cylinder for high-altitude crossings + first aid kit
Not included
- ✗Travel to/from Shimla or Manali
- ✗Personal expenses and snacks
- ✗Travel insurance
FAQs
Do I need trekking experience?
No. This is a road trip with light walks. You ride through the passes — no climbing. Anyone reasonably fit can do this.
Will there be mobile signal?
Very limited in Spiti — BSNL works in some areas. Treat it as a digital detox. We share emergency protocols before departure.
Logistics
Meeting point
Shimla ISBT Bus Stand, Himachal Pradesh
Trip ends
Shimla ISBT Bus Stand, Himachal Pradesh
Minimum age
16 years
Fitness required
Basic — no prior experience required
Starting from
₹38,000
per person, all inclusive
Next batch: July 2026
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