About This Package
Group trip from Delhi to Delhi covering the full Spiti circuit.
Route: Delhi - Shimla to Chitkul - Chitkul to Kalpa - Kalpa to Nako, Tabo - Tabo to Dhankar, Kaza - Kaza to Key Monastery, Chandrataal - Chandrataal to Manali - Manali to Delhi.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day labels include the overnight Volvo journeys between Delhi and Shimla/Manali.
DAY 0Departure from Delhi
- Board an overnight Volvo bus from Delhi to Shimla (approx. 7-8 hrs).
- Meet our representative at the boarding point.
- There you will be introduced to your fellow travellers.
DAY 1Shimla to Chitkul (Long Drive via Narkanda, Rampur)
- Arrive in Shimla early morning, freshen up, and have breakfast.
- Drive towards Chitkul via Narkanda, Rampur, and Sangla (7-8 hrs).
- En route, enjoy views of the Sutlej River, apple orchards, and mountain landscapes.
- Explore Chitkul: walk along the Baspa River, visit the last village of India, and enjoy dinner at Hindustan ka Aakhri Dhaba.
- Stay overnight in Chitkul/Sangla.
DAY 2Chitkul to Kalpa (2-3 hrs)
- Enjoy the morning sunrise and a short walk by the river.
- After breakfast, drive to Kalpa via Sangla.
- Visit Roghi Suicide Point, Kalpa Monastery, and enjoy views of Kinnaur Kailash Peak.
- Stay overnight in Kalpa.
DAY 3Kalpa to Tabo via Nako (6-7 hrs)
- Drive towards Nako, stopping at Khab Confluence (where the Spiti and Sutlej rivers meet).
- Visit Nako Lake & Monastery.
- Continue to Tabo, home to the 1,000-year-old Tabo Monastery (UNESCO heritage site).
- Stay overnight in Tabo.
DAY 4Explore Tabo & Dhankar, then Drive to Kaza (5 hrs)
- Spend the morning exploring Tabo Caves & Monastery.
- Drive to Dhankar Monastery & Dhankar Lake (optional short trek to the lake).
- Continue to Kaza, the largest town in Spiti.
- Explore the local market & cafes in Kaza.
- Stay overnight in Kaza.
DAY 5Explore Key Monastery, Hikkim, Komic & Langza (Spiti Circuit)
- Visit Key Monastery, the largest monastery in Spiti.
- Drive to Hikkim (home to the world's highest post office).
- Visit Komic (one of the highest villages in Asia).
- Explore Langza, famous for its giant Buddha statue & marine fossils.
- Return to Kaza for the night. Stay overnight in Kaza.
DAY 6Kaza to Chandratal Lake (6-7 hrs)
- Drive towards Chandratal Lake via Kunzum Pass.
- Reach Chandratal by afternoon and enjoy the mesmerizing lake.
- Stay overnight in camps near Chandratal (cold weather, limited facilities).
- Stay overnight in Kaza.
Note: the Day 6 stay location (camps near Chandratal or Kaza) is awaiting confirmation.
DAY 7Chandratal to Manali (6-7 hrs)
- Early morning departure from Chandratal.
- Drive via Batal - Chhatru - Rohtang Pass to Manali.
- Enjoy a relaxed evening in Manali, visiting Mall Road & cafes.
- Stay overnight in Manali.
DAY 8Manali to Delhi (Overnight Volvo)
- Spend the morning in Manali (optional visit to Hadimba Temple or Solang Valley).
- Board an overnight Volvo from Manali to Delhi in the evening.
- Reach Delhi the next morning.
Inclusions
- Volvo transfers offered for round trips between Delhi and Manali.
- Complete travel by Tempo Traveller.
- Accommodation (hotels / homestays) on quad/double/triple sharing.
- Meals (7 breakfast & 7 dinner).
- All inner line permits.
- Driver night charges, toll tax, parking charges, etc. included.
- Team captain assigned throughout the trip.
- 24/7 oxygen cylinder available for emergencies.
Exclusions
- 5% GST.
- Anything which is not listed above.
- Any cost occurred due to any emergency/calamity/vehicle failure.
- Any changes which result in extra cost.
- Any other transportation like auto, taxi, gypsy if required.