Spiti Valley & Trans-Himalayas
Backpacking & Cultural Loop
Moderate
Spiti Valley High-Altitude Cultural Loop
Spiti Valley & Trans-Himalayas
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Pickup: Rishikesh / Shimla
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Drop: Rishikesh / Manali
Duration
8 Days
Difficulty
Moderate
Max Altitude
14,930 Feet
Group Limit
12-14 Travelers
Best Season
June to October
Starting Rate
₹19,500 /Traveler
Tour Overview
A rugged, slow-travel backpacking odyssey traversing Kinnaur, Tabo, Dhankar, Kaza, Key Monastery, Hikkim, and moonlit camping beside high-altitude Chandratal Lake.
Traverse the middle land between India and Tibet in a raw, authentic backpacking circuit. From the apple orchards of Kinnaur to the 1,000-year-old mud monasteries of Tabo and Key, this 8-day expedition introduces you to local Spitian homestays, fossil hunting in Langza, the world’s highest post office at Hikkim, and camping beside the sapphire waters of Chandratal at 14,000 ft.
⭐ Tour Highlights
5 Key Moments
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Explore thousand-year-old Key & Tabo Tibetan Buddhist monasteries
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Send postcards from Hikkim, the world’s highest operational post office (14,567 ft)
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Camp beside the crescent glacial waters of Chandratal Lake at 14,000 ft
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Stay in traditional Spitian mud-brick homestays with home-cooked local meals
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Cross high Himalayan passes including Kunzum Pass (14,931 ft) and Rohtang Pass
Available Tour Packages
1 OptionsAll-Inclusive Explorer (Shimla to Manali)
₹19,500Comprehensive 8-day Spiti backpacking tour with transport, stays, breakfast, dinner, and permits.
- ✓ Complete transport in Force Urbania / Tempo Traveller
- ✓ 7 Nights stay (Kinnaur, Kaza homestays & Chandratal camp)
- ✓ Nutritious Breakfast & Dinner every day
- ✓ Experienced Spiti trip captain & local permits assistance
✓ What's Included
- ✓ All transfers in Tempo Traveller / Urbania from Shimla to Manali
- ✓ 7 Nights accommodation on sharing basis
- ✓ Breakfast & Dinner as per itinerary
- ✓ Spiti eco-permits and inner line formalities
- ✓ Dedicated trip lead throughout the circuit
✕ What's Not Included
- ✕ Travel insurance
- ✕ Lunches and personal shopping
- ✕ GST 5%
Day-by-Day Route Itinerary
8 Days Schedule
Day 1
Day 01 : Shimla to Sangla / Kalpa
Route:
Shimla → Narkanda → Rampur → Sangla / Kalpa
- • Depart Shimla through Sutlej valley; visit apple orchards; overnight stay with Kinner Kailash peak views.
Day 2
Day 02 : Kalpa to Tabo via Nako Lake
Route:
Kalpa → Pooh → Nako Lake → Chango → Tabo
- • Enter the desert valley of Spiti; explore Nako lake and 1,000-year-old Tabo monastery.
Day 3
Day 03 : Tabo to Kaza via Dhankar Monastery
Route:
Tabo → Dhankar Gompa → Kaza
- • Hike up to the cliffside Dhankar Gompa overlooking the Pin-Spiti river confluence; reach Kaza.
Day 4
Day 04 : High Spitian Villages: Key, Hikkim, Komic & Langza
Route:
Kaza → Key Monastery → Kibber → Hikkim → Komic → Langza → Kaza
- • Visit iconic Key Monastery; post letters from Hikkim; visit highest village Komic and Buddha statue in Langza.
Day 5
Day 05 : Kaza to Chandratal via Kunzum Pass
Route:
Kaza → Losar → Kunzum Pass (14,931 ft) → Chandratal
- • Ascend to Kunzum Pass, hike around Chandratal lake, camp under starlit Himalayan sky.
Day 6
Day 06 : Chandratal to Manali via Atal Tunnel
Route:
Chandratal → Batal → Gramphu → Atal Tunnel → Manali
- • Drive through rugged Batal boulder roads; cross Atal Tunnel; reach Manali for celebratory dinner.
Day 7
Day 07 : Manali Leisure & Cafe Exploration
Route:
Old Manali & Vashisht
- • Explore cafes in Old Manali, visit Hadimba Temple, rest and shop for local handicrafts.
Day 8
Day 08 : Departure from Manali
Route:
Manali Departure
- • Tour concludes with drop at Manali bus stand for onwards journey to Delhi/Chandigarh.
ℹ️ Policies & Important Guidelines
- • Flexible cancellation policy applies.
📷 Tour Photo Gallery
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Starting From
₹24,000
₹19,500
/Traveler
Duration:
8 Days
Region:
Spiti Valley & Trans-Himalayas
Difficulty:
Moderate
Pickup:
Rishikesh / Shimla
Max Altitude:
14,930 Feet
Best Time:
June to October
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