9 Nights / 10 Days · From Mumbai / Delhi
Spiti Valley Explorer Road Trip
High passes, ancient monasteries, remote Himalayan villages and unforgettable off-road adventures.
From ₹22,500
- Best time
- June to September
- Ideal duration
- 7 - 9 Days
- Altitude
- 10,000 ft (Tabo) to 15,000 ft (Komic & Chandratal)
- Getting there
- Kullu (KUU) - 245 km / Chandigarh (IXC) - 450 km
- Nearest railway
- Chandigarh Railway Station (CDG) / Shimla
- Network
- BSNL & Jio 4G in Kaza; zero network at Chandratal, Kunzum La, and high remote passes
About Spiti Valley
A raw, high-altitude lunar kingdom where prayer flags flutter in the thin Himalayan breeze.
The cold high-altitude desert of Himachal Pradesh home to ancient Tibetan monasteries, Hikkim highest post office, and turquoise Chandratal Lake.
Highlights
- Hikkim Highest Post Office
- Key Monastery
- Chandratal Lake
- Chicham Bridge
What you'll experience
- 01
Key Monastery & Lama Chants
Visit the iconic 11th-century cliffside fortress monastery, interact with young Buddhist monks, and sip traditional butter tea in ancient stone corridors.
- 02
Chandratal 'Lake of the Moon' Camping
Camp beneath an unpolluted canopy of the Milky Way galaxy next to the crescent-shaped turquoise glacial lake perched at 14,100 ft.
- 03
Postcards from Hikkim (14,567 ft)
Drop a handwritten postcard to your dearest friends from the world's highest operational post office nestled high in the Spitian highlands.
- 04
Chicham Bridge & Komic Highest Village
Drive across Asia's highest suspension bridge spanning a 1,000 ft vertical gorge, and visit Komic, the highest motorable village in the world.
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When to go
Peak Summer Road Trip
June to September · 8°C to 20°C (day) / 0°C to 5°C (night)
Peak Season
All passes including Kunzum La and Rohtang are fully open. Chandratal lake is shimmering blue, homestays are thriving, and roads are accessible.
Golden Autumn & Stark Solitude
October · -5°C to 12°C
Shoulder Season
The poplar trees turn fiery gold and the skies are electric cobalt blue. High passes begin receiving first dustings of winter snow.
White Spiti Winter Expedition
December to March · -25°C to -5°C
Winter Snow
For the brave-hearted extreme explorer. Frozen waterfalls, snow leopard tracking in Kibber wildlife sanctuary, and warm wood stoves in homestays.
Tours to Spiti Valley
All toursWhat to pack
- Sub-zero down jacket & windproof shell trousers
- UV-400 polarized sunglasses (essential against high-altitude glare)
- High-SPF sunscreen (50+) & heavy petroleum jelly/lip balm
- Thermos insulated flask for hot drinking water
- Acclimatization medications (Diamox) & rehydration electrolytes
- Portable power bank (cold weather depletes phone batteries fast)
Good to know
- Take altitude acclimatization very seriously. Rest completely on Day 1 in Kaza and drink 3-4 liters of water daily.
- Carry ample hard cash as Kaza's only two ATMs are frequently out of cash or affected by power cuts.
- Embrace digital detox; Chandratal, Kunzum, and remote villages have zero cell network.
- Always respect Tibetan Buddhist monasteries: walk clockwise around stupas and remove shoes inside prayer halls.
Questions
Our curated itinerary takes the gradual ascent route via Shimla and Kalpa rather than rushing through Manali, ensuring your body naturally adapts to the altitude.
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