Spiti Valley Circuit via Kinnaur
In short
Spiti Valley Circuit via Kinnaur is a 9 Days adventure tour in Himachal Pradesh priced on request (quoted for your dates and group). It is rated Challenging difficulty, runs best in Jun–Oct, with group sizes of Private trip, any group size. Stays, vehicles and guides are arranged through trusted travel partners, with XTSY as your single point of contact.
Spiti Valley Circuit via Kinnaur at a glance
- Price
- On request
- Duration
- 9 Days
- Location
- Himachal Pradesh
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Best season
- Jun–Oct
- Group size
- Private trip, any group size
- Category
- adventure
- Booking
- Direct with XTSY — no OTA commission
The full Spiti loop from Shimla to Manali: Kinnaur’s Sangla and Chitkul, Nako, the thousand-year-old Tabo monastery, Kaza’s high villages, Chandratal lake and the Atal Tunnel.
Tour highlights
- 1Day 1
Arrive in Shimla
- Pickup from Chandigarh airport or station
- Drive up to Shimla (about 4 hours)
- Evening on the Mall Road and the Ridge
Overnight: Shimla
- 2Day 2· Shimla → Sangla (about 8 hours)
Shimla to Sangla
- Drive via Narkanda along the Sutlej valley
- Enter Kinnaur
- Kamru Fort in the evening
Overnight: Sangla
- 3Day 3
Chitkul and Kalpa
- Morning at Chitkul, the last village on the road toward the Tibet border
- Drive to Kalpa
- Kinner Kailash range at sunset
Overnight: Kalpa
- 4Day 4· Kalpa → Nako → Tabo
Kalpa to Tabo via Nako
- Khab, where the Spiti meets the Sutlej
- Nako village and lake
- Tabo Monastery, founded in 996 CE
Overnight: Tabo
- 5Day 5
Dhankar and on to Kaza
- Dhankar Monastery on its cliff
- Optional hike to Dhankar lake
- Pin Valley detour
- Arrive in Kaza
Overnight: Kaza
- 6Day 6
Kaza’s high villages
- Key Monastery
- Kibber and the Chicham bridge
- Langza’s Buddha statue and fossil slopes
- Hikkim, one of the world’s highest post offices, and Komic
Overnight: Kaza
- 7Day 7
Kunzum Pass to Chandratal
- Drive over Kunzum Pass
- Walk to Chandratal, the moon lake
- Night in a lakeside camp (seasonal)
Overnight: Chandratal camps
- 8Day 8
Chandratal to Manali
- Drive via Batal and Gramphu
- Through the Atal Tunnel
- Evening in Old Manali
Overnight: Manali
- 9Day 9
Departure
- Drop at Bhuntar airport or the Manali bus stand
- Trip concludes
What’s included
- ✓ Stays on twin sharing through trusted travel partners
- ✓ Private vehicle with driver for the whole route
- ✓ Sightseeing as per the itinerary
- ✓ Daily breakfast
- ✓ An XTSY trip coordinator on WhatsApp throughout
Not included
- ✕ Flights or train tickets to the start point
- ✕ Entry tickets, camera fees and boat rides unless stated
- ✕ Lunch and dinner unless stated
- ✕ Special or VIP darshan tickets at temples
- ✕ Personal expenses, tips and travel insurance
How much does this tour cost?
It is priced on request: the cost depends on your dates, group size and hotel category. Message the XTSY desk on WhatsApp (+91 88373 17070) with your dates and number of travellers and we will send a quote.
Who runs the trip on the ground?
XTSY's own property is in New Shillong Township, Meghalaya. On this tour, stays, vehicles and local guides are arranged through trusted travel partners, with XTSY as your single point of contact.
When is the best time to go?
June to early October, when Kunzum Pass and the Chandratal road are usually open. Snowfall can close the pass earlier in some years.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. Every trip is private, so days, stays and pace can be adjusted to suit you.
How high does this trip go?
Most of the route is above 3,000 m and Kunzum Pass is about 4,550 m. The loop goes up gradually through Kinnaur so your body can adjust; a buffer day is wise, and travellers with heart or lung conditions should check with a doctor first.
XTSY’s own stay is in New Shillong Township. Stays, vehicles and guides elsewhere on this tour are arranged through trusted travel partners, with XTSY as your single point of contact. All tours
Want it your way?
Every itinerary can change. Tell a travel expert your dates and pace on WhatsApp.
Price on request
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