🧭 1. Is this Spiti trip suitable for beginners?

Yes. The route via Shimla–Kinnaur is the safest acclimatization path, so even first-time travelers can do it comfortably with proper preparation.

❄️ 2. What is the best time to visit Spiti?

May to September is best. Your plan in June first week is ideal as roads are open and weather is pleasant.

🚐 3. What type of vehicle is used?

A Tempo Traveller and Volvo is used for group comfort and luggage space.

🧳 4. What should I pack?

Warm clothes, jacket, gloves, sunscreen, sunglasses, power bank and medicines.

Spiti Valley Volvo/Temo Traveller Summer Trip(Full Circuit)-7N/8D

Overview

Day 1: Delhi → Shimla (Overnight travel)

Night departure from Delhi, overnight journey in Tempo Traveller.

Day 2: Shimla → Sangla / Chitkul

Enter Kinnaur Valley via Narkanda & Rampur. Visit Sangla Valley, Baspa River, and Chitkul (last village of India).

Day 3: Sangla → Kalpa

Drive through scenic Kinnaur. Visit Roghi village and enjoy Kinner Kailash views.

Day 4: Kalpa → Nako → Tabo

Stop at Khab Sangam, Nako Lake, and Gue mummy monastery. Reach ancient Tabo Monastery.

Day 5: Tabo → Dhankar → Kaza

Visit Dhankar Monastery and valley views. Reach Kaza (Spiti headquarters).

Day 6: Kaza Local Sightseeing

Explore Key Monastery, Kibber, Chicham Bridge, Hikkim (post office), Komic & Langza.

Day 7: Kaza → Chandratal

Drive via Kunzum Pass. Trek to Chandratal Lake. Overnight stay in camps.

Day 8: Chandratal → Manali → Delhi (Overnight return)

Cross Atal Tunnel, reach Manali, and continue overnight journey back to Delhi.

Highlights

🏔️ Complete Spiti Circuit: Shimla → Sangla → Kalpa → Tabo → Kaza → Chandratal → Manali 🇮🇳 Visit Chitkul – Last Village of India 🏞️ Stunning Baspa & Sutlej Valley landscapes (Kinnaur region) 🏯 Explore 1000+ year old Tabo Monastery (Ajanta of Himalayas) 🌄 Cliff-top Dhankar Monastery & breathtaking valley views 🏔️ Full Kaza local exploration: Key Monastery, Kibber, Langza, Hikkim, Komic ✉️ Visit World’s Highest Post Office (Hikkim) 🚗 Cross Chicham Bridge – Asia’s highest bridge 🏔️ Drive through Kunzum Pass (14,000+ ft) 💙 Experience Chandratal Lake – Moon Lake camping under stars 🌉 Return via Atal Tunnel – Himalayan engineering marvel 🚐 Comfortable journey in Tempo Traveller with group vibe + scenic drives.

Itinerary

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This 8-day Spiti Valley circuit trip starts from Delhi and takes you through the scenic Himalayan route of Shimla, Kinnaur, Spiti Valley, and Manali. The journey includes 2 overnight travels and 6 nights of stay in hotels, homestays, and camps.

You will enter the Himalayas via Shimla and Narkanda, then explore the beautiful Sangla Valley and Chitkul (last village of India). Moving ahead, the route passes through Kalpa with views of Kinner Kailash, followed by the high-altitude desert region of Nako, Tabo (ancient monastery), and Dhankar.

In Spiti Valley, you will stay in Kaza, the main town, and explore famous attractions like Key Monastery, Kibber Village, Chicham Bridge, Hikkim (world’s highest post office), Komic, and Langza fossil village.

The journey continues to the breathtaking Chandratal Lake via Kunzum Pass, where you will experience camping under the stars. Finally, the trip concludes with a drive through the Atal Tunnel and Manali, followed by an overnight return to Delhi.

Day 01 :

🟢 Day 01: Delhi → Shimla (Overnight Journey)

Distance: ~350 km
Time: 8–10 hrs

Plan:

Evening departure from Delhi by tempo traveller
Overnight journey

👉 No sightseeing (travel night).

Day 02 :

🟢 Day 02: Shimla → Sangla / Chitkul

Distance: 220km
Time: 6-7 hrs .

Route:

Shimla → Narkanda → Rampur → Karcham → Sangla

Sightseeing:

Narkanda viewpoints
Sutlej River valley drive
Kinnaur Valley landscapes
Chitkul Village (last Indian village near China border)
Baspa River

Stay:

Sangla.

Day 03 :

🟢 Day 03: Sangla → Kalpa

Distance: ~40 km
Time: 2 hrs

Sightseeing:

Kamru Fort (Sangla)
Reckong Peo market
Kalpa village views
Kinner Kailash mountain range

Stay:

Kalpa.

Day 04 :

🟢 Day 04: Kalpa → Nako → Tabo

Distance: ~150 km
Time: 5hrs

Route:

Kalpa → Pooh → Nako → Tabo

Sightseeing:

Nako Lake & village
Malling Nallah (landslide zone)
Tabo Monastery (1000+ yrs old)
Optional: Gue Mummy (detour)

Stay:

Tabo.

Day 05 :

🟢 Day 05: Tabo → Dhankar → Kaza (Local Start)

Distance: ~65 km
Time: 3–4 hrs

Sightseeing:

Dhankar Monastery & Dhankar Lake
Confluence of Spiti & Pin River
Pin Valley (Mud Village – optional)

Reach Kaza & Visit:

Local market
Café hopping

Stay:

Kaza

Day 06 :

🟢 Day 06: Kaza Full Day Local Sightseeing

Distance: ~70–100 km (full loop)

Sightseeing:

Key Monastery (iconic Spiti monastery)
Kibber Village & Chicham Bridge
Hikkim (world’s highest post office)
Komic (highest motorable village)
Langza Buddha statue & fossil village

👉 This is the highlight day of Spiti

Stay:

Kaza.

Day 07 :

🟢 Day 07: Kaza → Kunzum Pass → Chandrataal → Manali

Distance: ~180km
Time: 6-7 hrs

Route:

Kaza → Losar → Kunzum Pass → Batal → Atal Tunnel → Manali

Sightseeing:

Kunzum Pass (4550 m)
Chandrataal Lake (detour 14 km)
Lahaul Valley landscapes
Atal Tunnel drive

👉 Roads rough between Gramphu–Batal (off-road stretch)

Stay:

Manali.

Day 08 :

🟢 Day 08: Manali Local → Delhi (Overnight Journey)

Distance: ~540 km
Time: 10–12 hrs

Manali Sightseeing:

Hadimba Temple
Mall Road

Evening:

Depart for Delhi (overnight journey).
Morning we will reach in Delhi.

Trip Details

Overview

Day 1: Delhi → Shimla (Overnight travel)

Day 2: Shimla → Sangla / Chitkul

Day 3: Sangla → Kalpa

Day 4: Kalpa → Nako → Tabo

Day 5: Tabo → Dhankar → Kaza

Day 6: Kaza Local Sightseeing

Day 7: Kaza → Chandratal

Day 8: Chandratal → Manali → Delhi (Overnight return)

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