The journey
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Spiti is a cold mountain desert of old monasteries, tiny villages and wide open skies. This 7-day journey starts and ends in Manali and is paced so you have time to take it all in.
From Manali you cross the Atal Tunnel and follow the Chandra river over Kunzum Pass to Kaza, the main town of the valley. Two full days around Kaza take you to Key Monastery, Kibber, Chicham bridge, and the villages of Langza, Hikkim and Komic, home to some of the highest post offices and settlements in the world. On the way back you camp out a day for Chandratal, the crescent-shaped 'moon lake', before returning to Manali.
Travel is in a private Innova with breakfast and dinner every day.
Price on request – contact us for a quote for your dates and group size. Pickup and drop: Manali.
For bookings and enquiries, contact On Travel: Phone: +91 9220564155 Email: info@ontravel.in
Tour highlights
Drive through the Atal Tunnel and over Kunzum Pass Key Monastery perched above the Spiti river Kibber village and Chicham suspension bridge Langza's Buddha statue and fossil hunting Hikkim, home to one of the world's highest post offices Komic village and Dhankar Monastery views Day at Chandratal, the moon lake
Your day-by-day itinerary
01Day 1: Day 1: Arrive in Manali
Reach Manali and check in to your hotel. Rest and spend the evening on Mall Road or in Old Manali to start adjusting to the mountains. Overnight in Manali.
02Day 2: Day 2: Manali to Kaza via Atal Tunnel
Start early and drive through the Atal Tunnel into Lahaul, then over Kunzum Pass into Spiti. Watch the landscape turn from green to stark mountain desert before reaching Kaza. Overnight in Kaza.
03Day 3: Day 3: Kaza Sightseeing – Key, Kibber and Chicham
Visit the hilltop Key Monastery, the village of Kibber and the high Chicham bridge over a deep gorge. Return to Kaza for a relaxed evening. Overnight in Kaza.
04Day 4: Day 4: Langza, Hikkim and Komic
Visit Langza with its large Buddha statue and fossils, post a card from Hikkim's high-altitude post office and see the old monastery at Komic. Overnight in Kaza.
05Day 5: Day 5: Excursion to Chandratal Lake
Drive back towards Kunzum Pass and on to Chandratal, a crescent-shaped lake surrounded by mountains. Spend time by the water and enjoy the starry night sky. Overnight in camp.
06Day 6: Day 6: Drive Back to Manali
Leave the lake and drive via Batal, Gramphu and the Atal Tunnel back to Manali. Evening free to relax. Overnight in Manali.
07Day 7: Day 7: Departure from Manali
After breakfast, check out and continue your onward journey from Manali.
What is included
Private Innova for the whole trip from Manali to Manali 6 nights' stay in hotels, homestays or camps Daily breakfast and dinner Visit to Chandratal Lake Driver allowance, fuel, tolls and parking Inner line and green tax charges
What is not included
Travel to and from Manali Lunch and snacks Monastery donations and camera fees Activities such as yak rides Costs due to road closures, snow or landslides Personal expenses and GST
Accommodation
Night 1: Hotel in Manali Nights 2–4: Hotel or homestay in Kaza Night 5: Camp near Chandratal (or Batal/Losar) Night 6: Hotel in Manali Simple, clean rooms on a sharing basis – facilities in Spiti are basic due to the remote location.
Transport
Private Toyota Innova with an experienced mountain driver from Manali to Manali, covering all sightseeing as per the itinerary.
