Trip overview
The full circuit, the way Spiti should be done — in from the Shimla side through Kinnaur's apple country, out through Lahaul and the Atal Tunnel, with the whole middle spent above 3,500 m. You get the ancient murals of Tabo, two nights in Kaza to do the monastery-and-village circuit properly (Key, Kibber, Chicham, Hikkim's post office, Langza's fossils), and a night in camps beside Chandratal, the moon lake.
One private cab runs the entire Delhi-to-Delhi route with the same driver, and the price genuinely covers the bones of the trip: seven nights, daily breakfast and dinner, fuel, tolls, parking, driver allowances. Nothing important surfaces later as a "supplement".
Spiti is a high-altitude desert, so we're honest about the fine print: the itinerary bends to road, weather and local conditions, Chandratal access depends on the authorities, and the price flexes with group size and occupancy. Travel insurance is not included — for a week at this altitude you should have your own, and we'd rather say so up front.
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Day-by-day itinerary
- Day01
Delhi → Shimla — 340 km, 8–10 hours
Morning pickup from Delhi and the long, scenic drive up through the foothills to Shimla. Check in and rest — the circuit starts properly tomorrow.
- Day02
Shimla → Kalpa — into Kinnaur, 225 km
Drive through the Kinnaur valley to Kalpa with photo stops en route. Evening views of the Kinner Kailash range from the village.
- Day03
Kalpa → Tabo — entering Spiti, 165 km
Cross into the Spiti region — rugged terrain, traditional villages and the 10th-century Tabo Monastery (subject to local conditions). Overnight at a Tabo hotel or homestay.
- Day04
Tabo → Kaza — the Spiti heartland, 50 km
A short drive to Kaza, the administrative and cultural capital of Spiti. Explore the town on arrival and settle in for two nights.
- Day05
Kaza local — Key, Kibber, Chicham, Hikkim & Langza
Full-day local circuit: Key Monastery, Kibber village, the Chicham bridge, Hikkim — home of the world's highest post office — Komic and the fossil village of Langza. Back to Kaza by evening.
- Day06
Kaza → Chandratal — the moon lake, 115–125 km
Drive the high-altitude reaches of Spiti and Lahaul toward the crescent-shaped Chandratal Lake. Walk in from the roadhead (subject to road and weather conditions) and camp the night under a serious sky.
- Day07
Chandratal → Manali via Lahaul — 120 km
Descend through the Lahaul valley, cross the high terrain toward the Atal Tunnel, and arrive in Manali for a hot shower and a soft bed.
- Day08
Manali → Delhi — 530 km
Breakfast, checkout, and the long drive back to Delhi where the circuit ends.
What's included
- Delhi to Delhi transportation for the full circuit
- Private cab for the complete itinerary
- All sightseeing as per the itinerary
- 07 nights of hotel/homestay/camp accommodation
- Daily breakfast & dinner
- Driver allowances, fuel and parking
- Toll taxes as applicable
- Travel assistance throughout the trip
Not included
- Lunch and personal expenses
- Entry fees, monastery donations and camera charges
- Any charges arising from road closures or permit changes
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended for high-altitude travel — please arrange your own)
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Stays on this trip
07 nights of hotels & homestays (Shimla, Kalpa, Tabo, Kaza ×2, Chandratal camps, Manali) with daily breakfast & dinner. Hotel names are shared in writing with your confirmation, and upgrades are always available on request.
Starting from
₹18,999/ person