Most Loved Shimla to Manali Spiti Valley Tour With Chandratal Lake
Most Loved Shimla to Manali Spiti Valley Tour With Chandratal Lake
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Delhi > Narkanda > Spiti > Chandratal > Manali > Delhi
Starting Price
₹23,999/- Per Person
Duration
8 Nights – 9 Days
The Most Loved Shimla to Manali Spiti Circuit With Chandratal Lake 2026
the complete Spiti circuit, the way it deserves to be done. You drive out of Delhi at dawn, climb through Shimla and Narkanda, wind through the Kinnaur Valley covering Sangla, Chitkul, and Kalpa, cross into Spiti via Nako and the mysterious Gue Mummy Village, explore Tabo, Dhankar, and Kaza, spend a day in the high villages of Langza, Hikkim, and Komik, and then push over Kunzum Pass to camp overnight at Chandratal Lake at 4,300 metres before descending to Manali for a proper night’s rest
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Trip Highlights
- Complete Spiti full circuit with Shimla route entry and Manali exit, built for travellers who want the whole experience in one trip.
- Gradual altitude gain through Narkanda, Kinnaur Valley, and then into Spiti so your body adapts naturally and the trip feels smoother.
- Kinnaur classics included: Sangla Valley, Chitkul, Reckong Peo market, and Kalpa with views of the Kinnaur Kailash range.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Delhi to Narkanda | The Road Trip Begins
Delhi ➡ Chandigarh ➡ Shimla ➡ Kufri ➡ Narkanda
- Meet your fellow travellers at the Delhi pickup point early morning (approx. 5:30 AM)
- Hop into your shared ride, a comfortable Tempo Traveller, SUV, or Volvo, and start driving towards the hills
- Cruise towards Narkanda via the scenic Shimla and Kufri belt with authentic dhaba stops for chai and snacks en route
- Watch the plains give way to pine forests as you climb higher through the day
- Reach Narkanda by evening, check into your cozy stay, and unwind
- Soak in your first taste of crisp Himalayan air as the mountains welcome you
Overnight: Narkanda
Highlight: The road trip begins for real. Plains to pine forests to mountain views, all in one day
Day 2 – Narkanda to Sangla | Into the Kinnaur Valley
Narkanda ➡ Rampur ➡ Jeori ➡ Karcham ➡ Sangla (200 km / 8 to 9 hrs)
- Breakfast at Narkanda with mountain views to start the morning right
- Drive along the Sutlej Valley through Rampur, one of the most scenic river valley stretches in Himachal
- Watch the landscape transform as you enter Kinnaur with its dramatic cliffs, river bends, and apple orchards
- Pass through Jeori and Karcham as the road climbs alongside the valley
- Reach Sangla Valley by evening, nestled in the Baspa River valley surrounded by towering peaks
- Check in, dinner, and an early night because tomorrow brings Chitkul
Overnight: Sangla
Highlight: Your entry into Kinnaur Valley, where the landscape starts feeling distinctly Himalayan
Day 3 – Sangla to Chitkul Excursion to Kalpa | Last Village and Kailash Views
Sangla ➡ Chitkul ➡ Rakcham ➡ Reckong Peo ➡ Kalpa (95 km / 5 to 6 hrs)
- Early morning drive to Chitkul, the last inhabited village near the Indo Tibet border
- Walk along the Baspa River, visit the Mathi Goddess temple, and take in the quiet mountain air
- Photo stops at Rakcham viewpoints and the beautiful Baspa river bends
- Stop at Reckong Peo for a quick market visit and supplies (this is the district HQ with reliable ATMs and mobile network, so stock up here)
- Arrive Kalpa by afternoon and settle in with views of the mighty Kinnaur Kailash range
- Time permitting: sunset viewpoint from the Kalpa ridge with the Kailash peaks glowing in golden light (weather permitting)
Overnight: Kalpa
Highlight: Chitkul’s peaceful charm, Reckong Peo for supplies, and Kalpa’s stunning Kailash panorama by evening
Day 4 – Kalpa to Tabo | Nako, Gue Mummy Village & Gateway to Spiti
Kalpa ➡ Khab Confluence ➡ Nako ➡ Gue ➡ Tabo (200 km / 8 to 9 hrs)
- Start early because this is a long, visually stunning, and deeply memorable day
- Cross through the dramatic Ka Loops and stop at Khab Confluence where the Sutlej meets the Spiti River. The landscape shifts from green Kinnaur to the barren browns of Spiti right before your eyes
- Visit Nako Lake and Nako village perched on a cliff edge with Buddhist shrines and prayer flags (weather and time permitting)
- Detour to Gue Village to see the 500 year old naturally preserved mummy of a Buddhist monk, one of the most mysterious and unforgettable sites in the Indian Himalayas (road conditions permitting)
- Reach Tabo by evening and visit Tabo Monastery if time allows. Over a thousand years old and often called the Ajanta of the Himalayas, with ancient frescoes and manuscripts inside its mud walls
Overnight: Tabo
Highlight: The day Spiti reveals itself. Khab Confluence, the ancient Gue mummy, and the sacred walls of Tabo Monastery
Day 5 – Tabo to Kaza | Dhankar Monastery & Arriving at Spiti Headquarters
Tabo ➡ Dhankar ➡ Kaza (120 km / 6 to 7 hrs)
- Breakfast at Tabo, then drive towards Dhankar Monastery and its dramatic clifftop viewpoint
- Visit Dhankar, the ancient fortress monastery perched between the Spiti and Pin river valleys with sweeping views on both sides (road and conditions permitting)
- Continue towards Kaza, the administrative capital and beating heart of Spiti Valley
- Arrive by afternoon and settle in. This is your base for the next two nights
- Free time to explore Kaza’s local market, cozy cafes, and shops selling local wool, sea buckthorn products, and Spitian handicrafts
- Rest and recharge because the next two days are packed with the best of Spiti
Overnight: Kaza
Highlight: Dhankar’s cliff monastery and your first proper evening in Kaza, the heart of the valley
Day 6 – Kaza Sightseeing Day | High Villages Circuit
Kaza ➡ Key Monastery ➡ Kibber ➡ Chicham Bridge ➡ Langza ➡ Hikkim ➡ Komik ➡ Kaza
- Full day sightseeing covering Spiti’s most iconic spots around Kaza (route and sequence depends on road conditions)
- Key Monastery: the largest and most iconic monastery in Spiti, perched on a hilltop above the Spiti River with panoramic valley views
- Kibber village: one of the highest motorable villages in the world, and the walk across Chicham Bridge, one of the highest suspension bridges in Asia
- Langza: the iconic golden Buddha statue overlooking wide valley views, with ancient marine fossils scattered on the ground dating back millions of years
- Hikkim: send a postcard from the world’s highest post office at over 14,400 feet. It actually works and your postcard will arrive
- Komik: one of the highest motorable villages on the planet with the centuries old Tangyud Monastery (if accessible)
- Return to Kaza by evening for dinner and rest. Tomorrow is the big day: Chandratal
Overnight: Kaza
Highlight: The day you see all of Spiti’s icons. Key Monastery, Chicham Bridge, fossils in Langza, the world’s highest post office, and villages at the roof of the world
Day 7 – Kaza to Chandratal Lake Camp | Crossing Kunzum Pass
Kaza ➡ Losar ➡ Kunzum Pass ➡ Chandratal (approx. 100 km / 5 to 6 hrs)
- Early departure from Kaza towards Losar, the last village of Spiti on the Manali side
- Drive through the stark cold desert landscape between Kaza and Losar with wide open valleys and barely a tree in sight
- Cross Kunzum Pass at 4,590 metres. Raw, lunar, windswept, and marked by prayer flags and a small temple. This is the gateway between Spiti and Lahaul and one of the most thrilling high altitude crossings in the Indian Himalayas
- Take the rough side road from the Kunzum area towards the Chandratal campsite
- Walk 1.5 km on foot to Chandratal Lake for evening views over the turquoise crescent shaped water. The lake sits at 4,300 metres in a natural amphitheatre of barren ridges, and the colours shift between turquoise, emerald, and grey depending on the light (weather permitting)
- Return to camp for dinner under the stars. On clear nights the Milky Way is visible to the naked eye and the silence is so complete you can hear your own heartbeat
Overnight: Chandratal Camp (designated camping zone near the lake)
Highlight: Kunzum Pass in the afternoon and the Milky Way over Chandratal by night. This is the day the trip becomes unforgettable
Day 8 – Chandratal to Manali | Sunrise at Moon Lake & Evening in Manali
Chandratal ➡ Batal ➡ Gramphu ➡ Atal Tunnel ➡ Manali (130 km / 6 to 7 hrs)
- Early morning walk to Chandratal Lake for sunrise. The still water, shifting colours, and surrounding peaks at first light create a moment that photographs never fully capture. This is the image that stays with you longest from the entire trip
- Return to camp for breakfast and pack up
- Drive to Batal through raw glacial terrain, one of the most remote and dramatic stretches in all of Himachal Pradesh
- Continue via Gramphu and through the Atal Tunnel (9.02 km engineering marvel built under Rohtang) towards Manali
- Arrive Manali by afternoon or early evening
- Check into your hotel, freshen up with a hot shower, and enjoy the evening in Manali. Walk the Mall Road, explore Old Manali cafes, visit Hadimba Temple, or simply rest after a week in the mountains
Overnight: Manali (hotel)
Highlight: Sunrise at Chandratal is worth every early alarm. Then the joy of a warm shower and a real bed in Manali after a week at high altitude
Day 9 – Manali to Delhi | Overnight Return Journey
Manali ➡ Delhi (overnight Volvo or traveller)
- Relaxed morning in Manali. No rush. Sleep in, have a late breakfast, and soak in the last mountain views
- If time allows: visit Hadimba Temple, Vashisht Hot Springs, or explore local markets for souvenirs and Himachali shawls
- Board your overnight return journey to Delhi in the evening
- Arrive Delhi the next morning. Tour ends with a week’s worth of Himalayan memories and a phone full of photographs
Overnight: Volvo or Traveller (overnight journey)
Highlight: A proper goodbye to the mountains with a full morning in Manali before heading home
Inclusions
- Delhi to Narkanda road transfer: Tempo Traveller, SUV, or similar comfortable group vehicle for the first day drive
- All internal mountain transfers and sightseeing: Same vehicle throughout the Spiti circuit for all days
- Manali to Delhi return: Overnight Volvo or traveller as per itinerary
- Stay: As per itinerary. Narkanda (1N), Sangla (1N), Kalpa (1N), Tabo (1N), Kaza (2N), Chandratal camp (1N), Manali (1N)
- Meals: Breakfast and dinner on all stay nights (MAP plan)
- Dedicated trip coordinator: On ground assistance and coordination throughout the journey
- Permits support: Where applicable
- Oxygen support: Emergency oxygen cylinder carried in the vehicle for every departure, chargeable only if used
- Local support network: Quick coordination across Kinnaur, Spiti, and the Manali exit corridor
- Backup vehicle: Can be arranged on demand if conditions require it, chargeable and subject to availability
- Toll taxes, parking, driver allowance: All included
- GST included: All applicable taxes covered
Exclusions
- Lunches, personal snacks, mineral water, and drinks
- Monastery entry fees, camera charges, and local activity costs where applicable
- Heater charges where applicable
- Personal expenses and tips
- Any extra cost due to landslides, weather delays, road closures, diversions, or local rule changes
- Backup vehicle cost unless explicitly added to the booking
- Anything not specifically mentioned under Inclusions is excluded
Starting Price
₹19,999/- Per Person
- Upcoming Batches
19th Jun to 27th Jun
26th Jun to 4th Jul
3rd Jul to 11th Jul
10th Jul to 18th Jul
Pricing
Tempo Traveller
₹21,999/- Per Person
Tempo Traveller
₹20,999/- Per Person
Tempo Traveller
₹21,999/- Per Person
Things To Carry
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Clothing: Thermals (1 to 2 pairs), fleece or light wool layer, windproof jacket, trekking pants (2), socks (5 to 6 pairs including 2 thick pairs for the Chandratal night).
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Footwear: Waterproof trekking shoes with ankle support, extra socks and insoles, light slippers for hotels and homestays.
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Head / Hands / Face: Cap or beanie, neck warmer or balaclava, gloves (wool plus waterproof for the Chandratal camping night), UV sunglasses.
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Health & Safety: Personal medicines, basic medical kit, ORS or electrolytes, inhaler or allergy meds if needed, Diamox if prescribed by your doctor.
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Skin & Sun: Sunscreen SPF 50+, lip balm with SPF, moisturiser. The summer sun at 4,000+ metres burns much faster than you expect.
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Gadgets & Essentials: Power bank and chargers, torch or headlamp (essential for Chandratal camp at night), water bottle, toiletries and towel, wet wipes, small day backpack (20 to 30L).
- Documents & Cash: Government ID with photocopy, sufficient cash for personal expenses. ATMs are unreliable beyond Kaza and UPI does not work at Chandratal or in remote villages.
Things to Pack
Backpack (20-30L)
Warm jacket
Trekking shoes
Sunglasses & sunscreen
Camera & power bank
Basic medication & personal essentials
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the Best Time to Do This Shimla to Manali Spiti Circuit With Chandratal Lake?
May to September is generally the best window for the full Spiti circuit when roads are accessible. Chandratal access depends on Kunzum Pass opening and current conditions, which is usually by mid June. September offers the clearest skies and fewest crowds.
Is Chandratal Camping Guaranteed on Every Departure?
Chandratal camping depends on road and weather conditions. 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. Safety always comes first and our ground team makes real time decisions.
Where Do We Camp for Chandratal Lake?
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 is visited on foot from the campsite. Camping at the lakeshore is not allowed.
Is This Trip Suitable for First Time Spiti Travellers?
This is specifically designed for first timers. Gradual altitude gain through Narkanda and Kinnaur gives your body time to adjust. No intense trekking, just scenic drives with experienced local drivers and a comfortable pace across 9 days.
What Will We Cover on the Kaza Sightseeing Day?
Day 6 covers the full loop around Kaza: Key Monastery, Kibber village, Chicham Bridge, Langza (golden Buddha and fossils), Hikkim (world’s highest post office), and Komik. Route and sequence depend on road conditions and snow clearance.
How Cold Does It Get at Chandratal and Kaza in Summer?
Kaza daytime: 10 to 20 degrees Celsius. Kaza nights: 0 to 5 degrees. Chandratal nights: near freezing or below, even in July and August. Carry thermals, a good jacket, and gloves for the camping night.
What About Mobile Network and ATM Availability?
Reckong Peo (Day 3) has reliable ATMs and network, so stock up there. Kaza has ATMs but they can be unreliable. No network at Chandratal. Carry enough cash for personal expenses throughout the trip.
Do You Provide Oxygen Support?
Yes. An emergency oxygen cylinder is carried in the vehicle on every departure. Charge applies only if used. It is not a substitute for medical treatment.
Do You Provide a Backup Vehicle?
Backup vehicle support can be arranged on demand if road or weather conditions require it. This is chargeable and subject to availability. Let us know at the time of booking if you want this added.
What If Roads Close Due to Landslides or Sudden Weather?
Route changes happen in the mountains. We prioritise safety first and adjust sightseeing and stays based on real time conditions. Our ground team communicates all changes to the group with full transparency.
How Is This Different From the ₹16,999 Chandratal Tour?
This tour starts with a road trip from Delhi (not overnight Volvo), includes an extra night in Narkanda, adds Gue Mummy Village, covers Key Monastery, Kibber, and Chicham Bridge on the Kaza sightseeing day, and gives you a full hotel night in Manali at the end. It is the comfort and experience upgrade for travellers who want the full Spiti circuit without the bus rush.
How Much Does This Tour Cost?
The starting price is ₹16,999 per person on triple sharing with Tempo Traveller transport. Double sharing is available at a higher price. Contact us with your group size and dates for an exact quote.
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Shimla to Manali Spiti Valley Tour With Chandratal Lake
Tempo Traveller
₹21,999/- Per Person
Tempo Traveller
₹20,999/- Per Person
Tempo Traveller
₹19,999/- Per Person
- Upcoming Batches
19th Jun to 27th Jun
26th Jun to 4th Jul
3rd Jul to 11th Jul
10th Jul to 18th Jul
17th Jul to 25th Jul
24th Jul to 1st Aug
Starting From
₹19,999/- Per Person
Starting Price
₹19,999/- Per Person
Tempo Traveller
₹21,999/- Per Person
Tempo Traveller
₹20,999/- Per Person
Tempo Traveller
₹19,999/- Per Person
- Upcoming Batches
19th Jun to 27th Jun
26th Jun to 4th Jul
3rd Jul to 11th Jul
10th Jul to 18th Jul