Spiti Valley Circuit Tour

Quick itinerary for Spiti Valley Circuit Tour:

Day 1 : Chandigarh – Narkanda / Rampur [7-8 hours]
Day 2 : Narkanda / Rampur - Sangla – Chitkul - Sangla [7-8 hours]
Day 3 : Sangla - Kalpa [6-7 hours]
Day 4 : Kalpa - Nako – Tabo [7-8 hours]
Day 5 : Tabo – Dhankar - Pin Valley - Kaza [7-8 hours]
Day 6 : Kaza - Komik - Hikkim - Langza – Ki Monastery – Kibber [5-6 hours]
Day 7 : Kibber - Losar - Kunzum La - Chandratal Lake [6-7 hours]
Day 8 : Chandratal Lake – Atal Tunnel - Manali [6-7 hours]
Day 9 :  Explore Manali, Manali - Chandigarh [8-10 hours]
Day 10:  Reach Chandigarh

Detailed Itinerary for Spiti Valley Circuit Tour:

Day 1 : Chandigarh – Narkanda / Rampur [7-8 hours]
We start the roadtrip at 11 AM by driving out of city limits, leaving the hustle-bustle behind, in quest for calmer mountains. The twisting and turning path leads us to Narkanda / Rampur where we spend the night.

Day 2 : Narkanda / Rampur - Sangla – Chitkul - Sangla [7-8 hours]
We wake up early today and start at 6 am for the traverse through Sangla valley. Known predominantly for its agriculture, almost every house in Sangla will have cultivations of apples, pears, walnuts, apricots or potatoes.

We will be going for a short drive from Sangla to Chitkul which will be one of the most scenic drives you’ll take with plenty of opportunities to take stunning photographs. Walk around the Bapsa river and pay tribute to the Mathi Goddess at the temple in the village. We will spend the night at Sangla Camps.

Day 3 : Sangla - Kalpa [6-7 hours]
We leave Sangla valley and drive towards Kalpa after breakfast to enjoy vistas en route, visit Baspa Dam. Upon arrival in Kalpa visit Brelengi Gompa Reckong Pio, Suicide Point Roghi, Chandrika Devi Temple, Kalpa Gompa and Market. Enjoy the spectacular view of Mt. Kailash from Kalpa.

Day 4 : Kalpa - Nako – Tabo [7-8 hours]
We then drive through Sumdo, the first village of Spiti Valley on this road. En route visiting the village of Nako which is home to a monastery established back in the 11th century.

Tabo would be our first stop in the glorious, mystical Spiti Valley. The second largest village of the Spiti Valley, Tabo, is known worldwide for its 1000-year-old Tabo Monastery. Walk around this UNESCO world heritage site and gain a deeper insight into Buddhism. Unlike other monasteries in the Spiti Valley, the Tabo monastery is located at the bottom of the valley.

Day 5 : Tabo – Dhankar - Pin Valley - Kaza [7-8 hours]
On the fifth day, we drive towards the beautiful Pin Valley, which is home to the rare snow leopard and its prey, the ibex. It derives its name from the Pin river.

We will be proceeding to Dhankar which is renowned for its 1200-year old monastery balanced precariously on a rocky precipice. If time and energy permit, we do the easy 45-minute trek to the stunning turquoise coloured Dhankar Lake.

We will visit the Kungri Monastery and then the beautiful hamlet of Mudh – the last motorable village of the Pin Valley. By evening, drive to Kaza, the commercial capital of the Spiti valley and spend the night in a hotel.

Day 6 : Kaza - Komik - Hikkim - Langza – Ki Monastery – Kibber [5-6 hours]
On the sixth day of this Spiti Valley tour, we drive to some of the highest inhabited regions of the world. The highest village in Asia, Komik. This farming village has a population of 84 people, living in utter isolation, cut-off from the rest of the world for most parts of the year.

Later we drove to Hikkim which has the world's highest post office! Don't forget to write to your dear ones in the good old traditional way. You will find beautiful postcards and stamps here to send a memorabilia home!

After lunch we head to Key Monastery. Founded in the 11th century, the Key Monastery was built on top of a hill at an altitude of 13,668 ft. It is the biggest monastery in Spiti Valley and also a religious training centre for the Lamas. Ancient murals, paintings and religious books can be found here. Later, we will head to Kibber for a night stay.

Day 7 : Kibber - Losar - Kunzum La - Chandratal Lake [6-7 hours]
We now drive to one of the most photogenic places in Spiti Valley – the Chandratal Lake. Before that, we pass through the high altitude pass of Kunzum La. Stop by at the stupa and pay tribute to the local goddess, “Kuzum Mata” as she's known. At 15,000 feet above sea-level, the Kuzum Pass connects Kullu and Lahaul to the Spiti Valley. At 15,060 ft, the Kunzum La is a high mountain pass that connects the Kullu and Lahaul valleys. From there, we head to Chandratal Lake – A visual marvel, this stunning blue-colored lake is set at an altitude of 4,300 meters above sea level in the heart of high Himalayas and is a must-see on a full moon night. It derives its name, “Chandra'' (Moon) and “Taal” (Lake) from the crescent shape of the lake. Watch the lake change colours from crystal clear shades of blue to emerald greens by dusk. Overnight at a camp 2 km away from Chandratal Lake.

Day 8 : Chandratal Lake – Atal Tunnel - Manali [6-7 hours]
On the eighth day, drive from Chandratal Lake towards Manali. Known for its unpredictable weather, the Rohtang Pass witnesses many snowstorms and blizzards. It is a frequent trade route of high importance. We will end the day in the famous hill station of Manali which serves as a gateway to Spiti as well as Leh regions.

Day 9 :  Explore Manali, Manali - Chandigarh [8-10 hours]
During the day, our lead with make you experience the lesser known Manali in terms of hidden waterfalls and natural hot water springs. As a whole the group may also choose to go for rafting or paragliding. The last day of the journey will be no less adventurous or breathtaking. By now, we bet your camera and phone's memory cards will be full to capacity with mind-blowing snaps and your heart full of joy as we end the grand Himalayan road trip today! The best Spiti - Kinnaur valley holidays will give you a lifetime of memories. . Post evening start our journey back to Chandigarh. 

Day 10:  Reach Chandigarh

Reach Chandigarh post 12 pm  and Book your flight ticket to your respective city post 1 pm.