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Spiti Circuit with Chandratal Lake

  • Duration12 nights / 13 days
  • DestinationSpiti Valley
  • TypeTour package
  • PricePrice on request
  • Tour codeGT-SPT-01

The full Spiti circuit from Chandigarh: Shimla, Rampur Bushahr, Sangla, Chitkul, Kalpa, Nako, Tabo, Kaza, Chandratal and Manali — acclimatising slowly.

The full Spiti circuit from Chandigarh: Shimla, Rampur Bushahr, Sangla, Chitkul, Kalpa, Nako, Tabo, Kaza, Chandratal and Manali — acclimatising slowly.

Spiti circuit tour with chandratal — trip overview

This 12 nights / 13 days plan follows the route Shimla (1N) → Rampur Bushahr (1N) → Sangla (1N) → Kalpa (1N) → Nako (1N) → Tabo (1N) → Kaza (3N) → Losar (1N) → Chandratal camp (1N) → Manali (1N). GURU TOURS plans every day so that mountain drives stay realistic, and we fine-tune hotels, pace and sightseeing to your group before you confirm. The full day-wise itinerary below shows distances, drive times, meals and where you stay each night.

Best time to go

Mid-June to mid-October, when Kunzum La and the Manali–Kaza road are usually open. The Shimla–Kinnaur side stays open longer but winters are very cold.

Good to know

Road conditions, high passes, permits and activity timings change with the season and weather. We re-check them close to your travel date and suggest the best alternative if something is closed. Distances and drive times are approximate.

Explore more: Spiti Valley travel guide · all tour packages · talk to a GURU TOURS trip planner.

Stay, meals & transport

  • HotelsHotels, homestays and one camp night
  • MealsBreakfast & dinner
  • TransportSUV (Scorpio / Innova / similar)

Trip at a glance

  • 13Days
  • 12Nights
  • 10Stays
  • Tour packageTrip type
  1. 1Shimla1 night
  2. 2Rampur Bushahr1 night
  3. 3Sangla1 night
  4. 4Kalpa1 night
  5. 5Nako1 night
  6. 6Tabo1 night
  7. 7Kaza3 nights
  8. 8Losar1 night
  9. 9Chandratal camp1 night
  10. 10Manali1 night

Highlights

  • Sangla valley and Chitkul, the last village on the Indo-Tibet road
  • Kalpa facing Kinnaur Kailash
  • Nako lake and Tabo monastery
  • Key, Kibber, Langza and Hikkim around Kaza
  • Chandratal lake camping
  • Kunzum La and the Atal Tunnel

Day-wise itinerary

  1. Day 1 Chandigarh to Shimla

    Pickup in Chandigarh and drive to Shimla. Evening walk on The Ridge. Drink plenty of water from today — it helps with the altitude later.

    • Drive115 km · 3–4 hrs
    • MealsDinner
    • OvernightShimla

  2. Day 2 Shimla to Rampur Bushahr via Narkanda

    Drive past Kufri and Theog to Narkanda (apple orchards and the Hatu Peak road), then descend into the Sutlej valley to Rampur Bushahr. Visit the Padam Palace (outside view) and the riverside town.

    • Drive130 km · 4–5 hrs
    • MealsBreakfast, dinner
    • OvernightRampur Bushahr

  3. Day 3 Rampur to Sangla

    Enter Kinnaur along the Sutlej. At Karcham turn into the Baspa valley and climb to Sangla. Visit the Kamru fort village if time allows.

    • Drive90 km · 4 hrs
    • MealsBreakfast, dinner
    • OvernightSangla

  4. Day 4 Chitkul and Rakchham — on to Kalpa

    Morning drive to Chitkul, the last village on the Indian side of this valley, and Rakchham on the way back. Continue to Kalpa, which faces the Kinnaur Kailash range across the valley. Sunset at the Suicide Point / Roghi road viewpoint.

    • DriveSangla – Chitkul 26 km · Chitkul – Kalpa 65 km
    • MealsBreakfast, dinner
    • OvernightKalpa

  5. Day 5 Kalpa to Nako

    Follow the Sutlej past Spillow and Khab, where the Spiti river meets the Sutlej, then climb the zig-zag road to Nako village and its small lake. The landscape turns dry and high from here.

    • Drive105 km · 4 hrs
    • MealsBreakfast, dinner
    • OvernightNako

  6. Day 6 Nako to Tabo via Gue

    Short drive with a side trip to Gue, known for a centuries-old mummified monk (access depends on the road). Reach Tabo and visit its monastery, founded in 996 AD, with old murals and caves above the village.

    • Drive63 km · 3 hrs (Gue adds 2 hrs)
    • MealsBreakfast, dinner
    • OvernightTabo

  7. Day 7 Tabo — Dhankar — Kaza

    Climb to Dhankar monastery, built on a cliff above the meeting of the Spiti and Pin rivers. Optional hike to Dhankar lake. Continue to Kaza, the main town of Spiti.

    • Drive63 km · 3 hrs
    • MealsBreakfast, dinner
    • OvernightKaza

  8. Day 8 Key monastery, Kibber and Chicham bridge

    Visit Key monastery, the largest in Spiti, on its hilltop. Continue to Kibber village and the Chicham bridge over a deep gorge. Afternoon free in Kaza market.

    • DriveKaza – Key 14 km · Kibber 20 km
    • MealsBreakfast, dinner
    • OvernightKaza

  9. Day 9 Langza, Hikkim and Komic

    Langza, with fossils and the large Buddha statue facing the peaks; Hikkim, home to one of the world’s highest post offices (send a postcard home); and Komic monastery, among the highest villages reachable by road.

    • DriveLoop about 45 km
    • MealsBreakfast, dinner
    • OvernightKaza

  10. Day 10 Kaza to Losar

    A short, easy day to rest before the high pass. Drive along the Spiti river through Hansa to Losar, the last village before Kunzum La.

    • Drive57 km · 2 hrs
    • MealsBreakfast, dinner
    • OvernightLosar

  11. Day 11 Kunzum La to Chandratal lake

    Cross Kunzum La (about 4,550 m) with its prayer flags and temple, then take the side road to the Chandratal camps. Walk to the crescent-shaped lake in the afternoon light. Nights are cold even in summer.

    • Drive45 km · 3 hrs
    • MealsBreakfast, dinner
    • OvernightChandratal camp

  12. Day 12 Chandratal to Manali via the Atal Tunnel

    Early view of the lake, then drive down to Batal, along the rough Chhatru road to Gramphu and through the Atal Tunnel to Manali. Hot shower and a well-earned rest.

    • Drive125 km · 6–7 hrs
    • MealsBreakfast, dinner
    • OvernightManali

  13. Day 13 Manali to Chandigarh

    Drive back to Chandigarh for your train or flight.

    • Drive300 km · 8–9 hrs
    • MealsBreakfast

Itinerary is a suggested plan. Timings, road conditions and permits are confirmed with you before travel.

Included

  • Hotel / homestay accommodation (basic to standard in remote areas)
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • SUV suited to mountain roads with an experienced hill driver
  • All transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Permit assistance where needed

Not included

  • Lunch and personal expenses
  • Monastery donations and entry fees
  • Extra stay or vehicle cost due to roadblocks, landslides or weather
  • Travel insurance
  • Anything not listed in inclusions

Frequently asked questions

Can this itinerary be changed?
Yes. Days, hotels, vehicle and sightseeing can be adjusted to your dates, group and budget before you confirm.
What is the best time for this trip?
Mid-June to mid-October, when Kunzum La and the Manali–Kaza road are usually open. The Shimla–Kinnaur side stays open longer but winters are very cold.
Why start from the Shimla side?
Going up slowly through Kinnaur lets your body adjust to the altitude before Kaza (about 3,800 m). It is the safer direction.
What happens if a road or pass is closed?
Mountain roads can close because of snow or landslides. We confirm the route close to your date and offer the best alternative if something is closed.

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