Chandigarh · Shimla · Chitkul · Nako · Kaza · Chandratal · Manali
8 day Spiti and Kinnaur Himalayan circuit
Route overview
The great Himalayan circuit: the Shivaliks to Shimla, the Baspa Valley to Chitkul, then high-altitude Spiti — Nako, Gue, Tabo, Kaza and Chandratal — before descending to Manali.
- Chitkul and the Sangla and Baspa valleys in Kinnaur
- Nako Lake, Gue’s preserved monk and Tabo Monastery’s ancient Buddhist heritage
- Key Monastery, Kibber, Chicham Bridge, Langza, Hikkim and Komic around Kaza
- Seasonal Chandratal lake via Kunzum Pass, ending in Manali
Your day-by-day adventure
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Chandigarh to Shimla
A scenic drive through the Shivalik hills, hotel check-in and time at The Ridge or Mall Road if arrival permits. Proposed inclusions: private transfer, hotel and dinner.
Shimla to Chitkul via Sangla Valley
Travel through the Sutlej valley, Karcham and the Baspa Valley to Chitkul. Proposed inclusions: breakfast, hotel or cottage stay and dinner.
Chitkul to Nako
Travel via the Khab confluence area as practical, then explore Nako Lake and its monastery. Proposed inclusions: breakfast, hotel or guesthouse stay and dinner.
Nako to Kaza via Gue and Tabo
Visit Gue and its preserved monk, then Tabo Monastery and its ancient Buddhist heritage and murals. Dhankar is included only as an optional detour when time and conditions allow. Proposed inclusions: breakfast, hotel and dinner.
Kaza Village Excursion
Proposed visits include Key Monastery, Kibber, Chicham Bridge, Langza, Hikkim and Komic. The operator sequences and prioritises the stops for your group. Proposed inclusions: breakfast, sightseeing, hotel and dinner.
Kaza to Chandratal via Kunzum Pass
Travel the seasonal mountain route and visit the lake when access allows. Proposed inclusions: breakfast, tented accommodation at an authorised camping area and dinner. The camp category is confirmed with you.
Chandratal to Manali
Travel via Batal, Gramphu and the Atal Tunnel. Solang or local Manali time depends on road conditions and arrival. Proposed inclusions: breakfast, hotel and dinner.
Departure
Check out after breakfast and take the agreed onward transfer — either a Manali Volvo-stand drop or a private transfer to Chandigarh airport or railway station, confirmed as a separate arrangement.
Stay and transport
Hotels, guesthouses and an authorised tented camp at Chandratal are proposed per day and confirmed — including camp category — for your travel dates.
What your quote covers
Stays, meals, camp category and transfers are proposed per day and itemised in your personalised quote. The onward drop from Manali is a separately confirmed arrangement.
Seasonal considerations
- Distances, elevations and driving durations on this circuit are approximate and confirmed for your dates.
- Chandratal access is seasonal; the camp operates only when the route is open.
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