Package Overview
Spiti Valley is not a destination — it is a transformation. This 11-day odyssey takes you through high-altitude passes, across lunar landscapes carved by ancient glaciers, past stone monasteries perched impossibly on clifftops, and finally to the otherworldly Chandratal Lake at 14,100 ft. Travel in specially equipped 4WD vehicles, stay in boutique eco-camps and handpicked guesthouses, and spend nights under the clearest skies you've ever seen — no light pollution, just a billion stars.
Tour Highlights
Route
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Delhi / Chandigarh to Shimla
Arrival and overnight in Shimla. Acclimatisation evening. Introduction briefing by your expedition leader.
Shimla to Narkanda
Drive through Shimla Hills to Narkanda (65 km). Visit Hatu Peak. Apple orchards. Stay at boutique guesthouse.
Narkanda to Sangla Valley
Drive along the Indo-Tibet border highway. Spectacular Baspa River gorge. Arrive Sangla Valley — one of Kinnaur's most beautiful. Kinnauri local culture evening.
Chitkul — India's Last Village
Day trip to Chitkul — the last inhabited village before the Tibet border. Ancient wooden temple. Mountain meadows. Return to Sangla.
Sangla to Kaza via Rekong Peo
Cross the dramatic Spiti River gorge. Arrive Kaza — Spiti's capital at 12,500 ft. Acclimatisation essential. Sunset over cold desert landscape.
Kaza Exploration
Hikkim post office (world's highest). Langza fossil village. Komic (world's highest motorable village). Lunch with local family.
Key Monastery & Kibber
Key Gompa — 11th century fortress monastery at 13,668 ft. Kibber village at 14,200 ft. Snow leopard conservation centre. Night stargazing session.
Tabo Monastery
Tabo Gompa — 1,000-year-old Buddhist monastery with original frescoes. Often called 'the Ajanta of the Himalayas'. Cave meditation retreats.
Chandratal Lake
Dramatic drive to Chandratal (Moon Lake) at 14,100 ft. Trekking around the crescent lake. Overnight camp — the stars here are unforgettable.
Chandratal to Manali
Cross Kunzum Pass (15,100 ft). Drive down the Lahaul valley. Arrive Manali. Celebration dinner — you've conquered Spiti.
Manali to Delhi
Return journey to Delhi/Chandigarh. Tour concludes with memories from the roof of the world.
✓ Included
- 10 nights in eco-camps and boutique guesthouses
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout)
- Specially equipped 4WD Mahindra Thar/Bolero convoy
- Experienced high-altitude driver and expedition leader
- Stargazing session with professional telescope
- Inner line permits for restricted areas
- First aid kit and basic altitude medication
- All monastery entry and guide fees
✗ Not Included
- ✗Travel insurance — mandatory, with helicopter cover
- ✗Personal expenses and souvenirs
- ✗Alcoholic beverages
- ✗Helicopter evacuation (covered by travel insurance)
- ✗Any extra nights due to road closures
- ✗Flights / trains to Shimla or from Manali
FAQs
Is Spiti suitable for beginners?
Spiti is rated challenging due to altitude (12,500–15,000 ft), rough roads, and basic amenities. It's ideal for adventure seekers who are physically fit. No prior trekking experience needed — but do consult your doctor if you have cardiac or respiratory conditions.
What is the best time to visit Spiti Valley?
Mid-June to mid-October is the only window when Spiti is fully accessible by road from both Shimla and Manali side. July–August is peak season. Chandratal is only accessible June to October.
Is altitude sickness a concern?
Yes. Kaza sits at 12,500 ft and Kibber at 14,200 ft. We pace the itinerary for gradual acclimatisation, carry Diamox and oxygen cylinders, and have protocols for emergency descent. We've never had a serious altitude emergency in 15 years.
Is mobile network available in Spiti?
BSNL network (patchy) is available in Kaza and some villages. Most areas have no connectivity. This is part of the experience! We carry satellite communicators for emergencies.