Himachal Pradesh · leisure · 8 days

Spiti Valley itinerary template — 8 days

The high-altitude cold desert circuit through Spiti — ancient monasteries, the world’s highest villages, and dramatic moonscapes. A premium road-trip package that sells to adventure and photography travellers. Here’s the base loop.

Best: June–September (summer circuit) Easy (road trip, high altitude)
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Day-by-day outline

  1. Day 1

    Shimla → Sangla

    Drive into Kinnaur via the Sutlej valley.

  2. Day 2

    Sangla → Kalpa

    Chitkul (last village) and Kalpa apple country.

  3. Day 3

    Kalpa → Tabo

    Cross into Spiti, visit the 1,000-year-old Tabo monastery.

  4. Day 4

    Tabo → Kaza

    Dhankar monastery and the Pin Valley en route to Kaza.

  5. Day 5

    Kaza local

    Key Monastery, Kibber, Komic and Hikkim (highest post office).

  6. Day 6

    Kaza → Chandratal

    Cross Kunzum Pass to the Chandratal lake camp.

  7. Day 7

    Chandratal → Manali

    Drive over Rohtang to Manali.

  8. Day 8

    Depart Manali

    Onward departure.

Typically included

  • Accommodation and camps
  • Private vehicle (high-clearance)
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Inner-line permits

Typically excluded

  • Lunches
  • Monastery donations
  • Personal expenses, GST

FAQs

Is the Spiti circuit difficult?
It’s a road trip, not a trek, but the altitude (up to 4,500 m) and rough roads make acclimatization important. Most agencies run the Shimla-in, Manali-out loop in summer.
Can I build a custom Spiti route?
Yes. Use Tripaay’s AI itinerary brain to generate a custom Spiti route for any duration and refine the stops.

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