Spiti Valley
The trip
About this holiday
India's cold desert on the classic Shimla-to-Manali circuit — Key Monastery, the world's highest village and a night under the stars at Chandratal.
Trip highlights
- Key Monastery above the Spiti river
- Post a letter from Hikkim, 14,400 ft
- Chandratal under a clear night sky
- Fossil hunting at Langza
Day by day
The itinerary
- 1Day 1
Arrive Shimla, evening on the Mall and Ridge.
- 2Day 2
Shimla to Kalpa through the Sutlej gorge; Kinnaur Kailash at sunset.
- 3Day 3
Kalpa to Tabo via Nako lake and the Sumdo checkpost.
- 4Day 4
Tabo monastery, Dhankar and the Pin valley, overnight Kaza.
- 5Day 5
Key Monastery, Kibber, Hikkim (world's highest post office) and Langza.
- 6Day 6
Kaza to Chandratal over Kunzum La, overnight in camps.
- 7Day 7
Chandratal to Manali via Atal Tunnel.
- 8Day 8
Departure from Manali or Bhuntar.
Where you stay
Hotels & camps
- Shimla 3* and above Hotels 1 night
- Kalpa 3* and above Hotels 1 night
- Tabo 3* and above Hotels 1 night
- Kaza 3* and above Hotels 2 nights
- Chandratal Deluxe Camp 1 night
- Kaza 3* and above Hotels 1 night
What's included
- ✓Hotel accommodation on twin sharing
- ✓Daily breakfast and dinner
- ✓All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle
- ✓Driver allowance, tolls and parking
- ✓All applicable taxes
Not included
- ✗Airfare or train fare
- ✗Lunches and beverages
- ✗Monument and activity entry fees unless stated
- ✗Personal expenses, tips and laundry
- ✗Anything not listed under inclusions
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