Overview
Best time to travel
The Kinnaur and Spiti circuit is best traveled between late May and early October, when both the Manali and Shimla access routes are open. The ideal time is from June to September.
Summer (June): All roads are typically open, including the high-altitude passes and Chandratal Lake. The weather is pleasant for outdoor activities.
Monsoon (July–September): Spiti is a rain-shadow region and remains relatively dry, but the access roads in Kinnaur are prone to landslides. The Shimla-Kinnaur route is generally safer during this season.
Winter (October–May): Heavy snowfall blocks the Manali-Kaza road and Kunzum Pass, making the circuit inaccessible. Only the Shimla-Kinnaur road remains open, and the route is covered in snow.
| Destination |
Himachal |
| Minimum Pax |
Per Person |
| Included |
- Accommodation in Deluxe Rooms on a daily basis
- Personalized vehicle available from pickup to drop-off
- Service tax, parking fees, driver allowances included
- Round-the-clock phone assistance
- Meet and greet upon arrival
- All tolls and taxes
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| Excluded |
- Personal expenses (tips, laundry, phone calls, drinks & beverages)
- Guide services
- Entrance fees to attractions
- Hot lunch at locations visited
- Any additional services not mentioned in the program
- Airfare and train fare
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Highlights
Day 1
Arrival at Shimla
Day 2
Shimla – local sightseeing
Day 3
Shimla to Sarahan (180 km 7 hrs)
Day 4
Sarahan to Sangla (115 km 7 hrs)
Day 5
Sangla to Kalpa (51 km 3 hrs)
Day 6
Kalpa to Nako
Day 7
Nako to Tabo
Day 8
Tabo to Kaza (50 km/ fullday)
Day 9
In Kaza – visit Ki Monastery and Kiber village
Day 10
Kaza to Manali over Kunzum and Rohtang Pass (200 km 10 hrs)
Day 11
In Manali – visit local sightseeing
Day 12
Manali to Delhi. End of tour
Nightstay: Shimla
- Arrive Chandigarh station or airport to Shimla (300 kms 7 hrs)
- Pickup from Delhi station or airport and drive to Shimla.
- On arrival check in hotel. Rest of the day free and explore The mall of Shimla.
- Overnight at hotel in Shimla
Nightstay: Shimla
- Morning after breakfast visiting Indian Institute of Advanced Studies.
- Jakho temple, Christ Church, The Ridge, The Mall.
- Afternoon free for individual activity.
- Overnight at hotel.
Nightstay: Sarahan
- Morning after breakfast drive from Shimla Sarahan enroute visiting Sun temple at Nirath and Rampur.
- On arrival check in at hotel.
- Evening visit Bhimakali temple which is one of the 51 shaktipeeths of Hindu religion.
- Overnight at hotel.
Nightstay: Sangla
- After breakfast drive to Sangla valley.
- On arrival check in camp.
- Visit remote villages of Rackcham and Chitkul villages.
- Overnight at camp.
Nightstay: Kalpa
- Morning visit Kamru village and fort.
- Later continue drive to Kalpa located in backdrop of Kinner Kailash mountain range.
- On arrival check in at hotel.
- Evening free to explore Kalpa village.
- Overnight at hotel.
Nightstay: Nako
- Morning after breakfast drive to Nako.
- On arrival check in camp.
- Evening visit Nako village & Nako Lake.
- Overnight in tent.
Nightstay: Tabo
- Morning after breakfast drive from Nako to Tabo.
- On arrival check in hotel.
- Evening visit Tabo monastery.
- Overnight at hotel
Nightstay: Kaza
- Morning visit Tabo monastery.
- Later drive to Kaza enroute visiting Lalung and Dhankar Gompa.
- On arrival in Kaza check in at hotel.
- Overnight at hotel.
Nightstay: Kaza
- Morning visit the Ki monastery, 12 kms from Kaza. This centuries – old gompa is a labyrinth of rooms and corridors – and at one time also acted as a fort.
- It houses valuable Thangkas and offers a panoramic view of the area.
- Also visit the small gompa at Kibber, 9 kms further ahead.
- Kibber at 4205 m has the distinction of being the highest permanently inhabited village of the region.
- Overnight at guest house.
Nightstay: Manali
- Early morning check out hotel and drive to Manali enroute crossing Losar village and also crossing two passes Kunzum & Rohtang Pass.
- On arrival check in at hotel.
- Overnight at hotel.
Nightstay: Manali
- Morning half day tour visiting Hadimba Devi Temple,
- Manu Temple and Vashisht.
- Evening free to explore Manali market.
- Overnight at hotel.
- Morning in time departure transfer from Manali to Kalka railway station drop.
- End of tour & services