8 Days / 7 Nights. From ₹44,900 per person (twin sharing), plus 5% GST.
An 8-day private road trip through Kinnaur and Spiti that starts at Chandigarh and ends at Manali. You climb slowly through Shimla and two nights at Kalpa, cross into Spiti via Nako and Tabo to spend two nights in Kaza, camp a night near Chandratal lake, and come down to Manali through the Atal Tunnel. The route runs only in summer, roughly mid-June to September, and includes long drives on rough mountain roads.
Highlights
Two nights in Kalpa facing the Kinner Kailash range, with a day out to Sangla valley and Chitkul
Tabo Monastery, founded in 996 CE, and Nako lake on the way into Spiti
Key Monastery above the Spiti river, and the high villages of Kibber, Langza and Hikkim
Chicham bridge over a deep gorge near Kibber
Crossing Kunzum Pass (about 4,550 m) and a camp night near Chandratal lake
The Sutlej–Spiti confluence at Khab
Driving out to Manali through the Atal Tunnel
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrive Chandigarh · Drive to Shimla — Our driver meets you at Chandigarh airport or railway station and drives you to Shimla (about 115 km, 3.5–4 hours). After check-in, walk along the Mall Road and the Ridge, with Christ Church at one end. Sleep early; tomorrow is a long day.
Shimla to Kalpa along the Sutlej — Leave early and drive to Kalpa (about 220 km, 8–9 hours) via Narkanda, Rampur and the Sutlej valley, climbing into Kinnaur after Jeori. The road narrows after Karcham and is cut into the cliffs in places. Kalpa, at about 2,960 m, faces the Kinner Kailash range, which is sacred to Hindus and Buddhists. Check in and rest.
Sangla valley and Chitkul · Acclimatisation day — After breakfast, drive into the Baspa valley to Sangla and on to Chitkul (about 60 km, 2.5 hours each way), the last village on the road before the Tibet border at about 3,450 m. Walk by the Baspa river and through the village, then stop at Kamru Fort in Sangla on the way back if time allows (entry by local custom; dress modestly). Return to Kalpa for a second night; this day at a moderate…
Kalpa to Kaza via Nako and Tabo — Leave by 7 am for the longest drive of the trip, about 200 km to Kaza (8–9 hours). You pass the Sutlej–Spiti confluence at Khab, the small lake at Nako village and, in Spiti, Tabo Monastery, founded in 996 CE, whose mud-walled halls hold old murals (photography inside is not allowed). Reach Kaza (about 3,800 m) by evening, drink plenty of water and rest; mild headache on the first night is common.
Key Monastery, Kibber, Langza and Hikkim — Take the day slowly. Visit Key Monastery, which stands on a hill above the Spiti river, and drive on to Kibber and the Chicham bridge across a deep gorge. In the afternoon, go up to Langza, with its large Buddha statue and fossil-bearing slopes, Hikkim, home to one of the world's highest post offices, and Komic. These villages are at about 4,300–4,500 m, so walk slowly and come back down to Kaza…
Kaza to Chandratal over Kunzum Pass — After breakfast, drive to Chandratal (about 95 km, 4–5 hours) via Losar and over Kunzum Pass (about 4,550 m), where drivers stop at the Kunzum Mata temple. Check in at a camp near the lake (camps are a short drive or about 2 km from the shore), then walk to Chandratal in the afternoon. The camp night includes dinner and breakfast; tents have shared or attached basic toilets, and nights are cold…
Chandratal to Manali via Batal and the Atal Tunnel — Leave early for Manali (about 120 km, 6–7 hours). The stretch from Batal to Gramphu is one of the roughest roads in Himachal, with loose rock and stream crossings that are easier in the morning, so the driver sets the pace. After Gramphu, you drive through the 9 km Atal Tunnel and come down to Manali by afternoon. Check in and take a hot shower; the evening is free for Mall Road.
Departure from Manali — After breakfast, we drop you at Manali bus stand for the overnight Volvo to Delhi or Chandigarh, or at Bhuntar (Kullu) airport (about 50 km, 1.5–2 hours). If you have time before leaving, Hadimba Temple and Vashisht's hot springs are close to town (entry and any offerings at your own cost). A drop to Chandigarh (about 310 km, 8–9 hours) can be arranged at extra cost.
Inclusions
7 nights: 1N Shimla, 2N Kalpa, 2N Kaza in 3★ / best available hotels, 1N Chandratal Swiss tent camp, 1N Manali in a 3★ hotel (or similar)
Daily breakfast, plus dinner at the Chandratal camp
Private SUV (Innova/Xylo/Scorpio or similar) with an experienced mountain driver from Chandigarh to Manali for all transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (fuel, tolls, parking, driver allowance, state taxes)
Chandigarh pickup and Manali bus stand or Bhuntar airport drop
Exclusions
Flights / train / bus tickets to Chandigarh and from Manali
GST 5% extra
Lunch, and dinner except at Chandratal
Monastery donations, entry fees and camera fees
Drop to Chandigarh or Delhi from Manali
Extra nights or costs caused by road closures, landslides or snow
Personal expenses, tips, travel insurance
Visa & entry
No visa or permit needed for Indian citizens on this route. Carry a government photo ID for every traveller; it may be checked at police posts in Kinnaur and Spiti. Foreign nationals need an Inner Line Permit for the Kinnaur–Spiti border stretch.
Good to know
Altitude: Kaza is about 3,800 m and Kunzum about 4,550 m. Climb slowly, drink 3–4 litres of water a day, avoid alcohol and tell us at once about severe headache, breathlessness or vomiting. Consult your doctor before booking if anyone has heart, blood-pressure or lung problems.
The route runs only in summer. Kunzum Pass and the Chandratal road usually open in June and close with the first heavy snow, around October; exact dates change each year.
Expect long drives (5–9 hours) on narrow, rough roads, with landslides possible in July–August. Carry motion-sickness tablets and keep a day bag with water and snacks.
Pack for 0–25 °C: thermals, a warm jacket, cap, gloves, sunscreen, sunglasses and a lip balm. The sun is strong at altitude.
Mobile signal is weak beyond Kalpa; BSNL and Jio work in Kaza. ATMs in Kaza often run out, so carry enough cash.
Spiti's villages are Buddhist. Walk clockwise around stupas, ask before photographing people and dress modestly in monasteries.
Questions travellers ask
Why does the trip start in Chandigarh and end in Manali?
Going in through Kinnaur and out through Manali lets your body adjust to the altitude slowly. Coming in from the Manali side means climbing to over 4,000 m in one day, which is harder on most people.
Can senior citizens or small children do this trip?
It is best for fit adults and children over about 8 years. The altitude, long drives and basic stays in Spiti are tiring. Senior citizens should get their doctor's approval first.
What is the Chandratal camp like?
It is a Swiss tent with beds, blankets and basic toilets, with dinner and breakfast served in a dining tent. There is little electricity and no heating, and nights are cold, so pack warm clothes.
What if a road is closed?
Mountain roads in Spiti can close for landslides or snow. Our driver and team will change the plan for your safety; any extra night or cost caused by closures is paid locally.
Can we do this trip in October or winter?
Early October is sometimes possible but cold, and Chandratal and Kunzum may close. From November to May the Chandratal road is closed; winter Spiti trips go only in and out through Kinnaur.
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