Spiti Valley Packages

Day 01 — Arrival in Chandigarh & Drive to Shimla

Distance: ~115 km | 3–4 hours

The Route: Receive guests at the Chandigarh Airport or Railway Station. Begin the smooth climb along the Himalayan Expressway, passing through Solan and Shoghi. Arrive in the historic capital of Shimla by afternoon. Spend the evening walking the legendary Mall Road, Ridge, and visiting the Christ Church.

Overnight dinner and stay at the hotel in Shimla.

Day 02 — Shimla to Sarahan (The Gateway to Kinnaur)

Distance / Time: ~165 km | 5–6 hours

The Route: Kufri, Fagu, Narkanda, Rampur Bushahr.

The Experience: Leave the bustling hill station of Shimla behind as you drive along the scenic Hindustan-Tibet Road (NH5). Watch the landscape transition from pine forests to deep river valleys. Arrive in the peaceful village of Sarahan, overlooking the majestic Shrikhand Mahadev peak.

Sightseeing: Visit the 800-year-old Bhimakali Temple, a masterpiece of traditional wooden Indo-Tibetan architecture.

Overnight dinner and stay at the hotel in Sarahan.

Day 03 — Sarahan to Sangla via Chitkul (The Last Indian Village)

Distance / Time: ~130 km | 5 hours

Route Highlights: Tranda Dhank (cliff-hanging roads), Karcham Dam, Baspa Valley.

The Experience: Drive through the thrilling, hand-cut rock tunnels of Kinnaur into the breathtaking Baspa Valley. Head straight to Chitkul, the very last inhabited village on the Indo-Tibetan border, famous for its pristine air, traditional wooden houses, and the rushing Baspa River. Later, drive back down to the cozy town of Sangla.

SightseeingChitkul village border post, Aakhiri Dhaba and Kamru Fort in Sangla.

Overnight dinner and stay at the hotel in Sangla.

Day 04 — Sangla to Kalpa (The Abode of Lord Shiva)

Distance / Time: ~40 km | 2 hours

Route Highlights: Powari, Reckong Peo.

The Experience: Park the vehicle and take the scenic, flat 1 km walk to the edge of the crescent-shaped lake. Watch the crystal-clear water change colors from deep sapphire to turquoise under the mountain sun.

Sightseeing:Roghi Village & Suicide Point (dramatic cliff views), Hu-Bu-Lan-Kar Monastery, Narayan-Nagini Temple.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Kalpa.

Day 05 — Kalpa to Tabo via Nako & Gue (Into the Cold Desert)

Distance / Time: ~150 km | 6–7 hours

Route Highlight: Khab (Confluence of Sutlej & Spiti Rivers), Nako Loops.

The Experience: Watch the mountain greenery completely vanish. Cross Khab—the confluence where the Sutlej meets the Spiti River. Climb the dusty Nako loops for lunch by a high-altitude lake, then take a stark desert detour to the remote village of Gue before arriving in Tabo.

Sightseeing: Nako Lake, the 500-year-old naturally preserved Gue Mummy, and the raw, moon-like mountain terrain.

Overnight dinner and stay at the hotel in Tabo.

Day 06 — Tabo to Kaza via Dhankar Monastery

Distance / Time: ~65 km | 3 hours

Route Highlight: High alpine pastures, jagged mountain ridges.

The Experience: Spend your morning inside the legendary Tabo Monastery (founded in 996 CE), famed as the "Ajanta of the Himalayas." Afterwards, trace the wide Spiti riverbed and make a steep climb up to Dhankar Monastery, a fort-monastery precariously balanced on the edge of crumbling mud cliffs. Continue onward to Kaza.

Sightseeing: Old Tabo mud temples, Dhankar Fort & Cliffside Monastery.

Overnight dinner and stay at the hotel in Kaza.

Day 07 — The Highest Villages Loop (Langza, Hikkim & Komic)

Distance / Time: ~50 km | 3–4 hours

Route Highlight: High alpine pastures, jagged mountain ridges.

The Experience: Embark on an iconic high-altitude circuit around Kaza. Visit Langza, guarded by a giant, golden Buddha statue facing the snow peaks. Drive to Hikkim to post a nostalgic card from the planet's highest post office. Complete the loop at Komic, one of the world's highest motorable villages.

Sightseeing: Giant Buddha Statue (Langza), Hikkim Post Office, Komic Lundup Chemo Monastery.

Overnight dinner and stay at the hotel in Kaza.

Day 08 — Kaza to Chandratal Lake via Key Monastery & Chicham Bridge

Distance / Time: ~100 km | 4–5 hours

Route Highlight: Losar, Kunzum Pass.

The Experience: Visit the spectacular, multi-tiered Key Monastery, a fortress-like spiritual sanctuary. Cross the jaw-dropping Chicham Bridge, suspended over a 1,000-foot deep canyon. Drive up and over the mighty Kunzum Pass (4,551m), paying respects at the Kunzum Mata temple. Take the rugged, adventurous dirt track from Batal to the magical Chandratal (The Moon Lake).

Sightseeing: Key Monastic Center, Chicham Bridge (Asia's highest suspension bridge), Kunzum Pass summit, and a 1-km sunset walk to the shores of Chandratal.

Overnight dinner and stay at the camps near 3-4km from the lake.

Day 09 — Chandra Taal to Manali (The Ultimate Off-Roading Thrill)

Distance / Time: ~115 km | 5–6 hours

The Route: Batal, Chhatru, Gramphu, Atal Tunnel.

The Experience: Prepare for an adventurous morning tackling the legendary, boulder-strewn Gramphu-Batal stretch. This unpaved, rugged no-man's-land features thrilling glacier-melt water crossings. Once you hit Gramphu, cross through the engineering marvel of the Atal Tunnel, instantly transitioning from the stark terrain into the lush, green slopes of Manali.

Sightseeing: Rugged riverbeds of Chhatru, Lahaul Valley views, and a smooth cruise through the 9.02 km Atal Tunnel.

Overnight dinner and stay at the hotel in Manali.

Day 10 — Manali to Chandigarh Departure

Distance / Time: ~270 km | 7–8 hours

The Route: Kullu Valley, Mandi, Kiratpur-Nerchowk Expressway.

After an early breakfast, bid farewell to the mountains. Drive down through the scenic Kullu valley, moving smoothly along the new expressways. Arrive back in Chandigarh by evening for your drop-off at the Chandigarh Airport / Railway Station. Tour concludes.