Best Selling Chandratal Camping and Summer Spiti Valley Tour

Best Selling Chandratal Camping and Summer Spiti Valley Tour

Pickup and Drop

Delhi > Shimla > Manali > Delhi

Starting Price

₹16,999/- Per Person

Duration

8 Nights – 9 Days

The Complete Chandratal Camping and Summer Spiti Valley Tour 2026

Best Selling Chandratal Camping and Summer Spiti Valley Tour lets you experience the full Spiti circuit the way it is meant to be done. You enter from Shimla through the gradual beauty of Kinnaur, spend days exploring the remote monasteries and high villages of Spiti, and finish with an overnight camp beside Chandratal Lake at 4,300 metres before crossing Kunzum Pass and descending to Manali

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Day 1 – Departure From Delhi | Overnight Journey

Delhi ➡ Shimla

  • Assemble in the evening (approx. 6:00 to 7:00 PM)
  • Board overnight Volvo towards Shimla
  • Rest well, the mountains start tomorrow

Overnight: Volvo

Shimla ➡ Kufri ➡ Narkanda ➡ Rampur ➡ Sangla (260 km / 9 to 10 hrs)

  • Breakfast in or near Shimla, then start the climb into the hills
  • Scenic summer drive through the Kufri and Narkanda belt with views of distant snow peaks
  • Photo stop at Tani Jubbar Lake on the Narkanda side
  • Scenic breaks at Sutlej Valley viewpoints past Rampur
  • Quick stop at Jeori or Wangtu for a stretch and chai (as per conditions)
  • Enter Kinnaur landscapes with river bends, vertical cliffs, and changing mountain colours
  • Reach Sangla Valley by evening

Overnight: Sangla

Highlight: First big mountain drive and your entry into the beautiful Kinnaur Valley

Sangla ➡ Chitkul ➡ Rakcham ➡ Karcham ➡ Kalpa (95 km / 5 to 6 hrs)

  • Early morning visit to Chitkul, the last inhabited village near the Indo Tibet border
  • Walk along the Baspa River and visit the Mathi Goddess temple
  • Photo stops at Rakcham viewpoints and Baspa river bends
  • Drive via the Karcham belt through the scenic hydro valley stretch
  • Arrive Kalpa by afternoon with views of Kinnaur Kailash (weather permitting)
  • Time permitting: sunset viewpoints from the Kalpa ridge with the Kailash range as backdrop

Overnight: Kalpa

Highlight: Chitkul’s quiet beauty and Kalpa’s stunning Kailash panorama

Kalpa ➡ Khab Confluence ➡ Ka Loops ➡ Nako ➡ Tabo (200 km / 8 to 9 hrs)

 

  • Start early because daylight matters on this stretch
  • Stop at Khab Confluence where the Sutlej meets the Spiti River and the landscape shifts dramatically
  • Drive through the dramatic hairpin curves of Ka Loops
  • Visit Nako Lake and Nako village (weather and time permitting)
  • Reach Tabo by evening
  • Visit Tabo Monastery if time and conditions allow, one of the oldest and most sacred in Spiti

Overnight: Tabo

Highlight: The day Spiti begins to feel like another planet

Tabo ➡ Dhankar ➡ Pin Valley ➡ Mud Village ➡ Kaza (120 km / 6 to 7 hrs)

 

  • Breakfast at Tabo, then drive towards Dhankar Monastery and its dramatic clifftop viewpoint
  • Visit Dhankar, the ancient monastery hanging over the valley with sweeping views on both sides (road and conditions permitting)
  • Detour into Pin Valley National Park, home to snow leopards, Himalayan ibex, and rare high altitude flora
  • Drive to Mud Village, the last motorable village in Pin Valley and one of the most peaceful spots in Spiti
  • Return to Kaza by evening, the heart of Spiti Valley
  • Free time to explore the local market, Kaza cafes, or pick up local wool and handicrafts

Overnight: Kaza

Highlight: Pin Valley’s untouched wilderness and Dhankar’s dramatic cliff monastery

Kaza ➡ Langza ➡ Hikkim ➡ Komik ➡ Kaza

 

  • Full day trip to Spiti’s famous high altitude villages (route depends on road conditions)
  • Langza: the iconic golden Buddha statue overlooking wide valley views, with ancient marine fossils scattered on the ground
  • Hikkim: send a postcard from the world’s highest post office at over 14,400 feet
  • Komik: one of the highest motorable villages in the world with a centuries old monastery (if accessible)
  • Return to Kaza by evening for rest before the big Chandratal push tomorrow

Overnight: Kaza

Highlight: The postcard day with fossils, the Buddha statue, and the world’s highest post office

Kaza ➡ Key Monastery ➡ Kibber ➡ Chicham Bridge ➡ Kunzum Pass ➡ Chandratal (approx. 120 km / 6 to 7 hrs)

 

  • Early departure from Kaza for the most packed day of the trip
  • Visit Key Monastery, the largest and most iconic monastery in Spiti, perched on a hilltop above the river with panoramic views of the valley
  • Drive to Kibber village and walk across Chicham Bridge, one of the highest suspension bridges in Asia
  • Cross Kunzum Pass at 4,590 metres, raw, lunar, and unforgettable with prayer flags and wide open views stretching across Lahaul and Spiti
  • Take the rough side road from the Kunzum area towards the Chandratal campsite
  • Walk 1.5 km on foot to Chandratal Lake for sunset views over the turquoise water (weather permitting)
  • Return to camp for dinner under the stars with the Milky Way overhead

Overnight: Chandratal Camp (designated camping zone near the lake)

Highlight: The crown jewel of the trip. Key Monastery in the morning, Kunzum Pass in the afternoon, and sleeping under the Milky Way at Chandratal by night

Chandratal ➡ Batal ➡ Gramphu ➡ Atal Tunnel ➡ Manali ➡ Delhi (approx. 130 km drive + overnight Volvo)

 

  • Early morning walk to Chandratal Lake for sunrise. The still water, shifting colours, and surrounding peaks at first light make this the most photographed moment of the entire trip
  • Return to camp for breakfast and pack up
  • Drive to Batal through raw glacial terrain, one of the most remote stretches in Himachal
  • Continue via Gramphu and through the Atal Tunnel (9.02 km) towards Manali
  • Arrive Manali by evening with time to explore the town if you wish
  • Board overnight Volvo to Delhi

Overnight: Volvo

Highlight: Sunrise at Chandratal Lake is worth every early alarm, followed by the Atal Tunnel descent into the green valley of Manali

 

  • Arrive Delhi in the morning (exact time may vary depending on traffic)
  • Tour ends with memories of frozen passes, turquoise water, Himalayan silence, and stars you never knew existed

Inclusions

Exclusions

Starting Price

₹16,999/- Per Person

29th May to 6th Jun

5th Jun to 13th Jun

12th Jun to 20th Jun

19th Jun to 27th Jun

Pricing

Tempo Traveller

₹18,999/- Per Person

Tempo Traveller

₹17,999/- Per Person

Tempo Traveller

₹16,999/- Per Person

Things To Carry

Things to Pack

Backpack (20-30L)

Warm jacket

Trekking shoes

Sunglasses & sunscreen

Camera & power bank

Basic medication & personal essentials

Frequently Asked Questions

The ideal window is mid June through early October. Kunzum Pass and the Chandratal camping zone open once snow clears, usually by the second or third week of June. July and August are warm but occasional afternoon rain is possible. September offers the clearest skies, golden light, and fewer crowds.

Chandratal camping depends on road and weather conditions at the time of travel. Kunzum Pass and the Chandratal access road must be clear for the campsite to operate. If conditions are unsafe, we reroute and adjust the plan around the best available alternative. Safety always comes first.

Camping happens at the designated camping zone approximately one kilometre from Chandratal Lake. This is the only area where camping is permitted by the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department. The lake itself is visited on foot from the campsite. Camping directly at the lakeshore is not allowed to protect the ecosystem.

Yes. The route is specifically designed with gradual altitude gain, entering from the Shimla and Kinnaur side rather than going directly to high altitude from Manali. This gives your body time to acclimatise naturally. There is no intense trekking involved. The drives are long on some days, but the pace is manageable for anyone reasonably fit.

Daytime temperatures in Kaza during summer range from 10 to 20 degrees Celsius. Nights can drop to 0 to 5 degrees. At Chandratal (4,300 metres), expect near freezing or sub zero temperatures at night even in July and August. Warm layers, thermals, and a good jacket are essential for the camping night.

Mobile network is limited and patchy beyond Kaza. BSNL and Jio work in parts, but do not rely on connectivity at Chandratal, Kunzum, or the remote villages. ATMs exist in Kaza but can be unreliable. Carry enough cash for personal expenses. UPI may work in Kaza town but not at higher stops.

Yes. An emergency oxygen cylinder is carried in the vehicle on every departure as a safety precaution. The charge applies only if the cylinder is actually used. It is not a substitute for professional medical treatment.

In summer, Kunzum is generally open from mid June to early October. However, if snow, landslides, or BRO maintenance block the route, we reroute through the safest available alternative and adjust the itinerary. Our team communicates all changes to the group with full transparency.

Yes. This is a group departure format and solo travellers are welcome. You join other travellers on the same fixed dates. Triple sharing keeps costs affordable, and the group format means you are never alone on the road.

The starting price is ₹16,999 per person on triple sharing basis with Tempo Traveller transport. Double sharing is available at a higher price. Contact us with your group size and preferred dates for an exact quote.

Chandratal Camping and Summer Spiti Valley Tour

₹16,999/- Per Person

Chandratal Camping and Summer Spiti Valley Tour

₹16,999/- Per Person

Chandratal Camping and Summer Spiti Valley Tour

Tempo Traveller

₹18,999/- Per Person

Tempo Traveller

₹17,999/- Per Person

Tempo Traveller

₹16,999/- Per Person

29th May to 6th Jun

5th Jun to 13th Jun

12th Jun to 20th Jun​

19th Jun to 27th Jun​

26th Jun to 4th Jul

3rd Jul to 11th Jul

Starting From

₹16,999/- Per Person

Starting Price

₹16,999/- Per Person

Tempo Traveller

₹18,999/- Per Person

Tempo Traveller

₹17,999/- Per Person

Tempo Traveller

₹16,999/- Per Person

29th May to 6th Jun

5th Jun to 13th Jun

12th Jun to 20th Jun

19th Jun to 27th Jun

The Complete Chandratal Camping and Summer Spiti Valley Tour 2026

Best Selling Chandratal Camping and Summer Spiti Valley Tour lets you experience the full Spiti circuit the way it is meant to be done. You enter from Shimla through the gradual beauty of Kinnaur, spend days exploring the remote monasteries and high villages of Spiti, and finish with an overnight camp beside Chandratal Lake at 4,300 metres before crossing Kunzum Pass and descending to Manali. This Chandratal camping and summer Spiti Valley tour 2026 starts with an overnight Volvo from Delhi to Shimla, followed by a scenic drive through Sangla, Chitkul, and Kalpa, and continues deeper into Spiti via Nako, Tabo, Dhankar, Pin Valley, and Kaza. The route is designed for safe acclimatisation, giving your body time to adjust before reaching the higher altitudes of Chandratal and Kunzum. Led by experienced local drivers with full on ground support, including emergency oxygen.

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