Himachal Pradesh, India
The Spiti Circuit
Kinnaur · Kaza · Chandratal · Manali
4.9(241 sample reviews)AdventureFriends7+ Days
- Duration
- 7D / 6N
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Group size
- 12–16 travellers
- Best season
- Jun – Sep
- Pickup / drop
- Manali / Chandigarh → Manali / Chandigarh
- Max altitude
- 4,590 m
Overview
The full Spiti loop the way it should be done — over seven days with acclimatisation built in. Cold desert, ancient monasteries and a night beside Chandratal.
- Key Monastery, Hikkim post office and Langza's fossils
- Chandratal Lake camp under the Milky Way
- Nako lake and Kinnaur's apple villages
- A trip captain and oxygen on every vehicle
Route: Chandigarh → Narkanda → Kalpa → Kaza → Langza → Chandratal → Manali
Day-by-day itinerary
Day1Chandigarh to NarkandaInto the hills via Shimla
Meet in Chandigarh and drive up through Shimla to Narkanda, a quiet ridge town in apple country.
- Into the hills via Shimla
- Meals
- Dinner
- Stay
- Hotel in Narkanda
- Altitude
- 2,700 m
Day2Narkanda to KalpaSangla valley & Chitkul
A long, scenic drive through the Kinnaur valley with a detour to Chitkul, the last village on the old Indo-Tibet road.
- Sangla valley & Chitkul
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Stay
- Homestay in Kalpa
- Altitude
- 2,960 m
Day3Kalpa to KazaNako lake & Tabo
Cross into Spiti. Stop at Nako lake and the 1,000-year-old Tabo monastery before reaching Kaza.
- Nako lake & Tabo
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Stay
- Hotel in Kaza
- Altitude
- 3,800 m
Day4Kaza local circuitKey · Kibber · Chicham Bridge
Explore Key Monastery, Kibber village and Asia's highest motorable bridge at Chicham.
- Key
- Kibber
- Chicham Bridge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Stay
- Hotel in Kaza
- Altitude
- 3,800 m
Day5Langza, Hikkim & KomicFossils and the world's highest post office
Visit three of the highest villages in the valley. Post a card from Hikkim.
- Fossils and the world's highest post office
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Stay
- Hotel in Kaza
- Altitude
- 4,590 m
Day6Kaza to Manali via ChandratalKunzum La and the moon lake
Cross Kunzum La, take a short walk to Chandratal and drive down to Manali via the Atal Tunnel.
- Kunzum La and the moon lake
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Stay
- Camp at Chandratal / Manali
- Altitude
- 4,300 m
Day7Manali to ChandigarhDrive down
A relaxed drive down the Beas valley and drop at Chandigarh by evening.
- Drive down
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Stay
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What’s included
- Accommodation6 nights in hotels / camps on twin or triple sharing
- MealsBreakfast and dinner as per itinerary
- TransportAll transfers and sightseeing by tempo traveller / SUV
- Trip captainExperienced English / Hindi-speaking captain
- PermitsEntry fees and permits as per itinerary
- First aidBasic first-aid kit and oxygen support on board
Not included
- Flights or trains to and from the pickup point
- Lunch on all days
- Adventure activities not listed in the itinerary
- Personal expenses (laundry, tips, phone, etc.)
- Travel insurance
- 5% GST
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
What to pack
- Waterproof backpack (no trolley bags)
- Warm layers — fleece, down jacket, thermals
- Comfortable shoes with good grip
- Sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm
- Reusable water bottle
- Power bank
- Personal medication
- ID proof (Aadhaar / passport)
Good to know
- Stay
- 6 nights in handpicked stays on twin or triple sharing.
- Transport
- Private vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing, with an experienced local driver.
- Meeting point
- Manali / Chandigarh — your trip captain holds a BYKO board. Exact timings are shared a week before departure.
- Age group
- 18–42 years
- Itinerary order can change due to weather, road or permit conditions.
- Prices, availability and seat counts shown are demonstration values.
Cancellation: Free reschedule up to 30 days before departure; staged cancellation charges after that. (Placeholder terms — see the cancellation policy page.) Full policy
Upcoming departures
Next dates: 29 Oct 2026 · 05 Nov 2026 · 12 Nov 2026 · 20 Nov 2026 · 28 Jan 2027 · 11 Feb 2027. Pick one in the booking card.
Frequently asked questions
Is this trip suitable for first-time travellers?
Difficulty is rated "Moderate". Our trip captain briefs the group every morning and adjusts the pace so everyone is comfortable.
What is the group size?
We keep groups small — 12–16 travellers. That means faster check-ins, better conversations and more flexibility on the road.
Can I customise this itinerary?
Yes. For private groups, couples or families we can tailor dates, stays and activities. Send an enquiry from the Custom Trips page or call us.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellation terms depend on how close to departure you cancel. See the cancellation policy page for the (placeholder) schedule used in this demo.
Traveller reviews
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Arjun R.
Dec 2025
“Our family came back with photos, inside jokes and plans for the next trip.”
Ananya S.
Sep 2025
“The kind of trip where the group starts as strangers and ends as a group chat you can't leave.”
Kabir M.
Jul 2025
“I came for the destination. I stayed for the people, the food and one very chaotic ride. The captain was a legend.”
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