Living heritage
Tabo, Dhankar & Key
Visit monasteries that remain places of worship. Take time to appreciate their settings, follow local guidance and ask before photographing interiors or people.
Shimla to Spiti · 6 nights / 7 days
A Himalayan road journey through Kinnaur, ancient monasteries and the high villages of Spiti. Explore Nako, Tabo and Kaza, then return via Kalpa—with time for the landscape to tell its story.
Monasteries, villages & open horizons
This Spiti Valley tour package follows the Shimla–Kinnaur route to Kaza and returns the same way. It combines Buddhist heritage, village visits and cold-desert scenery with a private vehicle, driver and six nights of accommodation.
It is a compact itinerary, not a leisurely low-altitude holiday. Expect long drives, changing road conditions and remote facilities. For a gentler pace, ask us to extend the trip. Read our Spiti destination guide for more inspiration.
Living heritage
Visit monasteries that remain places of worship. Take time to appreciate their settings, follow local guidance and ask before photographing interiors or people.
High village life
See Langza’s Buddha statue, explore village landscapes and, when the post office is open, send a postcard from Hikkim. Leave fossils and natural objects where they belong.
A changing landscape
Travel from wooded valleys to stark mountain country. The journey through Kinnaur is part of the experience, with overnight stops in Sarahan, Nako and Kalpa.
Day by day
Six nights: Sarahan × 1, Nako × 1, Kaza × 3 and Kalpa × 1. Distances and times below are planning estimates, not guaranteed arrival times.
Drive through Kufri, Narkanda and Rampur into the Sutlej Valley. Visit Bhimakali Temple if arrival time permits, then settle in for your first night.
Overnight: Sarahan
Travel estimate: 165 km · 6–7 hours
Continue through Kinnaur towards Nako. The landscape changes from wooded slopes to a drier mountain valley. Keep your evening gentle as you arrive at a higher sleeping altitude.
Overnight: Nako
Travel estimate: 190 km · 7–9 hours
Explore the Buddhist heritage of Tabo Monastery and the dramatic setting of Dhankar, then continue to Kaza. Visits depend on opening hours, road access and the pace of the day.
Overnight: Kaza
Travel estimate: 115 km · 5–7 hours including visits
Visit Key Monastery, travel to Kibber village and stop at Chicham Bridge for gorge views. Return to Kaza with time to explore the market if the schedule allows.
Overnight: Kaza
Travel estimate: 50 km round trip · 4–6 hours including visits
Explore the high villages above Kaza. See Langza’s Buddha statue, visit Hikkim’s post office if open and continue to Komic. Keep walks unhurried and follow your team’s advice at altitude.
Overnight: Kaza
Travel estimate: 50 km round trip · 5–6 hours including visits
Leave early for the long return drive through Spiti and Kinnaur. A Pin Valley stop, including Mud village where feasible, depends on road conditions and available time; it is not guaranteed on this demanding transfer day.
Overnight: Kalpa
Travel estimate: Approximately 240 km · 9–11 hours; detours may add time
Return through the Kinnaur and Sutlej valleys towards Shimla. Your tour finishes on arrival. Allow a buffer before onward travel rather than booking a tight same-day connection.
Overnight: Tour ends in Shimla
Travel estimate: 220 km · 8–10 hours
Weather, road access, local restrictions and travellers’ wellbeing may require changes. Ask for an extended itinerary if you want a fuller Pin Valley visit or more acclimatisation time. Chandratal Lake and a Manali exit are not included in this standard route.
Clear before you book
Price is available on request and depends on your dates, group size and accommodation choices. Your final written quotation confirms the arrangements and any agreed changes.
Before paying, review the confirmed itinerary, room arrangements, total price and refund and cancellation policy. No departure date or availability is guaranteed until the team confirms it.
Prepare for the high Himalayas
May to October is the usual planning window for this sightseeing route, subject to conditions. The Manali–Kunzum approach has a separate, seasonal opening and is not part of this package. Rain on the Kinnaur approach, snowfall and road works can disrupt travel.
Check the Himachal Tourism Spiti overview, then ask our team about current access for your dates. Winter requires a separately planned trip.
Travelling by road does not remove altitude risk. Discuss the sleeping-altitude profile and extra nights before booking, particularly if you are new to high-altitude travel. Seek personalised medical advice if you have health concerns.
Do not continue ascending if you feel unwell at altitude; tell your team promptly. Read the CDC’s high-altitude travel guidance before your trip.
Scenes from the journey
Manu Adventures India
Based in Dharamshala and organising Himalayan journeys since 2005, our team helps you plan the transport, stays and sightseeing details before departure.
Share your group size, travel preferences and the pace you enjoy. We can discuss extra nights, accommodation choices and a customised route. Meet our team, read traveller reviews or compare our other India tours.
Useful answers
The standard seven-day tour starts and ends in Shimla. Ask about a different pickup location or extra travel nights before booking; these require a revised quotation.
This is a compact, driving-intensive itinerary with six overnight stays. If you prefer a slower pace or need more time to adjust to altitude, ask for extra nights rather than adding more stops to the same week.
No. The standard route returns through Kinnaur to Shimla. Chandratal and a Manali exit are optional itinerary changes that depend on seasonal road openings and require separate planning and pricing.
The listed package includes six nights’ accommodation, daily breakfast and dinner, a private vehicle with driver, Shimla pickup and drop-off, and the transport costs listed in the inclusions. Lunches, entry fees, insurance and personal expenses are excluded. Your written quotation confirms the final arrangements.
No. This is a high-altitude sightseeing road trip with walking at village and monastery stops. Trekking, camping and rafting are not standard inclusions. High altitude, long drives and basic facilities still require careful preparation.
Carry valid identification. Requirements vary with nationality and route, particularly when travelling through designated border areas. Share your nationality with the team early so current requirements can be checked before departure.
The itinerary uses selected hotels, guesthouses or homestays. Heating, hot water, electricity and internet can be limited in remote locations. Confirm your room arrangements and carry enough cash for personal expenses.
Yes. Snow, rain, landslides, road works and local restrictions can affect access and journey times. Keep a buffer day, review the extra-cost exclusions and discuss contingency arrangements before booking.
Start planning your Spiti journey
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We’ll confirm availability, discuss the route and prepare your quotation.