Adventure holidays

Spiti Valley Road Trip

A high-desert circuit for experienced travellers: in through Kinnaur, monasteries at Key and Tabo, Chandratal Lake and out over Kunzum Pass.

Trip at a glance

Duration9 days / 8 nights
Starts inShimla
RouteShimla · Spiti Valley · Manali
Places3 destinations
StateHimachal Pradesh, India
Ideal forAdventure holidays, Road trips
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-1K931W

Best time to visit: March to June; December to February for snow

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Chandratal Lake – Spiti Valley

Trip overview

A high-desert circuit for experienced travellers: in through Kinnaur, monasteries at Key and Tabo, Chandratal Lake and out over Kunzum Pass.

The route spends 1 night in Shimla, 6 nights in Spiti Valley and 1 night in Manali, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits adventure holidays, road trips and photography holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

The Ridge and Mall RoadChrist ChurchViceregal Lodge (Rashtrapati Niwas)Key MonasteryChandratal LakeTabo MonasteryHadimba TempleOld ManaliSolang Valley

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Shimla

Arrive via Shimla Airport (SLV) has limited flights; Chandigarh (IXC) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Christ Church: Neo-Gothic church from the 1850s

Day 2Shimla to Spiti Valley

Travel from Shimla to Spiti Valley by private vehicle, with stops on the way
Check in at your Spiti Valley hotel
Key Monastery: Hilltop monastery above Kaza

Day 3Spiti Valley: Chandratal Lake and Tabo Monastery

Chandratal Lake: Crescent-shaped high-altitude lake
Tabo Monastery: Founded in 996 CE, with ancient murals

Day 4Spiti Valley: Dhankar Monastery and Langza and Komic

Dhankar Monastery: Clifftop monastery and lake
Langza and Komic: High villages with fossils and views

Day 5Spiti Valley: Pin Valley National Park and Road trip

Pin Valley National Park: Snow leopard habitat
Road trip

Day 6Spiti Valley: Monastery visits and Stargazing

Monastery visits
Stargazing

Day 7Spiti Valley: Homestays and Short high-altitude walks

Homestays
Short high-altitude walks

Day 8Spiti Valley to Manali

Travel from Spiti Valley to Manali by private vehicle
Check in at your Manali hotel
Paragliding

Day 9Depart from Manali

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Kullu–Manali Airport (Bhuntar for your journey home

How this version is planned

Activities booked with licensed, insured operators
Fitness level and experience checked before we confirm each activity
Weather and season buffers built in for outdoor days
Travel insurance covering the activities strongly recommended
Daily driving kept to comfortable distances with scenic stops

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Shimla: Ride the toy train one way and drive the other, to see both the tunnels and the valley views.
Spiti Valley: Go in via Kinnaur and out via Manali so you gain altitude gradually.
Manali: Rohtang needs an online permit and is closed on Tuesdays; Sissu via the Atal Tunnel is an easy alternative.

At a glance

Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Route: Shimla, Spiti Valley, Manali
Ideal for: Adventure holidays, Road trips, Photography holidays
Best time: March to June; December to February for snow; June to September
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-1K931W

Plan this trip

Request a customised quote

Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 8 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Pick-up and drop at the arrival and departure point
Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel for the itinerary route
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

Flights or train tickets unless added to your quote
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Entry tickets, camera fees and optional activities unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and shopping
Travel insurance
GST as applicable

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Shimla: March to June; December to February for snow. Spiti Valley: June to September. Manali: March to June; December to February for snow.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Shimla (Shimla Airport (SLV) has limited flights; Chandigarh (IXC), about 115 km). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.