The Grand Spiti Circuit: High Passes, Monasteries & Moon Landscapes
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Tour Overview
This classic Spiti circuit offers the most complete high-Himalayan experience, entering via Kinnaur and exiting through Manali over Kunzum Pass. Designed for peak season, the route blends ancient monasteries, remote villages, and iconic high-altitude landmarks including Chandrataal Lake. Balanced for acclimatisation and visual impact, this itinerary suits seasoned travellers seeking Spiti in its full, untamed form.
Tour Plan
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Day 1 – Chandigarh to Narkanda | Himalayan Gateway
Drive to Narkanda (175 km | 6 hrs), reaching 8,900 ft (2,713 m). Evening at leisure. Overnight stay. -
Day 2 – Narkanda to Sangla | Baspa Valley Arrival
Scenic drive to Sangla (160 km | 8 hrs). River walks and village exploration. Overnight stay. -
Day 3 – Sangla to Kalpa via Chitkul | Last Village Route
Morning excursion to Chitkul, the last village near the Indo-Tibet border. Continue to Kalpa (120 km | 4 hrs). Overnight stay. -
Day 4 – Kalpa to Tabo | From Green to Grey
Drive via Nako Lake and Gue village to Tabo (165 km | 7–8 hrs). Overnight stay. -
Day 5 – Tabo to Kaza | Monastery Heartland
Visit Tabo and Dhankar monasteries with optional lake hike. Continue to Kaza. Overnight stay. -
Day 6 – Kaza Villages | Key, Hikkim, Komic, Langza
Explore Spiti’s highest villages and monasteries. Overnight stay in Langza or Kaza. -
Day 7 – Kaza to Chandrataal | Kunzum Pass Crossing
Cross Kunzum Pass (14,931 ft / 4,551 m) and reach Chandrataal Lake (95 km | 5–6 hrs). Overnight stay in camps. -
Day 8 – Chandrataal to Manali | Legendary Exit
Drive to Manali (130 km | 7–8 hrs), completing the iconic Spiti circuit.
