12-Day Spiti Valley Tour from Shimla to Manali with Chandra Tal

12 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Discover the regions of Kinnaur and Spiti Valley from Shimla, a hidden paradise of amazing landscapes and beautiful mountains. See the attractions of Shimla and...

Duration: 12 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Hard · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Shimla, Manali, Kaza, Spiti Valley · Languages: English, Hindi

Know before you go: Spiti means the "middle country." The name is given as a result of its location and traditional ties with both India and Tibet.; Spiti is a cold desert, characterized by almost relentless beauty, narrow valleys, and high mountains.; Spiti's moon-like landscape is dotted with Buddhist monasteries, small villages, and rare examples of natural beauty. It also has some beautiful high-altitude lakes.

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What's Included

Guide
Jeep
Accommodation
Food
All taxes
Jeep parking
Inner line permits
Driver expense
Doctor on call

Not Included

No mineral water or drinks served
No expenses for air, bus, or train travel will be paid before or after the tour date.

Itinerary

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Day 01

Shimla Sightseeing and Jakhu Temple

After breakfast, we will take you to the famous Mall Road in Shimla. After breakfast, we will take you to the famous Mall Road in Shimla. Later, we will enjoy a short walk to the heritage Vice Regal Lodge, also called the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies. It is a heritage building with beautiful parks, and its interiors are a great example of architecture and art. Later, we will enjoy a short walk to the heritage Vice Regal Lodge, also called the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies. It is a heritage building with beautiful parks, and its interiors are a great example of architecture and art. After that, we will take you for a short drive to Jakhu Temple, situated on top of Shimla. After that, we will take you for a short drive to Jakhu Temple, situated on top of Shimla. Overnight stay in the hotel.
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Day 02

Drive from Shimla to Sarahan

Journey by jeep for 5-6 hours. Sarahan is a small village situated on top of a hill, with big apple orchards and an amazing view of the Trans-Himalayas. Journey by jeep for 5-6 hours. Sarahan is a small village situated on top of a hill, with big apple orchards and an amazing view of the Trans-Himalayas. After reaching Sarahan, we will take you to the famous Bhimakali Ji Temple. The temple is itself a great example of architecture, and the wooden carvings on the walls make it even more beautiful. After reaching Sarahan, we will take you to the famous Bhimakali Ji Temple. The temple is itself a great example of architecture, and the wooden carvings on the walls make it even more beautiful. After that, you can enjoy a short walk to the nearby village of Ragori, which has an amazing view of the valley. After that, you can enjoy a short walk to the nearby village of Ragori, which has an amazing view of the valley. Overnight stay in the hotel.
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Day 03

Journey to Sangla and Kamru Fort

Journey by jeep for 4 hours. Journey by jeep for 4 hours. Of all the side valleys of the River Satluj, the Sangla Valley is perhaps the most beautiful. Of all the side valleys of the River Satluj, the Sangla Valley is perhaps the most beautiful. After reaching Sangla, we will take you on a short walk to the famous Kamru Fort. A series of low gates through the hamlet leads to the tower, which rises five stories high. It serves as an excellent example of an architectural style that is unique to this part of the world. After reaching Sangla, we will take you on a short walk to the famous Kamru Fort. A series of low gates through the hamlet leads to the tower, which rises five stories high. It serves as an excellent example of an architectural style that is unique to this part of the world. Overnight stay in the hotel.
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Day 04

Excursion to Chitkul Village

This is the last inhabited village in the valley, and beyond it lie vast snowfields, high mountains, and acres of rocky terrain. This is the last inhabited village in the valley, and beyond it lie vast snowfields, high mountains, and acres of rocky terrain. This is the last village on this side between the border of India and Tibet. You can enjoy a walk along the Baspa River and take in the amazing views, or hike a mountain for 3-4 hours. This is the last village on this side between the border of India and Tibet. You can enjoy a walk along the Baspa River and take in the amazing views, or hike a mountain for 3-4 hours. The village also has a beautiful temple dedicated to a local goddess. The village also has a beautiful temple dedicated to a local goddess. Overnight stay in the hotel.
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Day 05

Travel to Kalpa via Recongpeo

Journey by jeep for 3-4 hours. Journey by jeep for 3-4 hours. En route, visit Recongpeo, the biggest town in Kinnaur Valley. En route, visit Recongpeo, the biggest town in Kinnaur Valley. You can do some shopping, and if you are a visitor from outside India, you have to arrange your inner-line permits to continue your journey to Spiti Valley. You can do some shopping, and if you are a visitor from outside India, you have to arrange your inner-line permits to continue your journey to Spiti Valley. Kalpa has a great view of Kinner Kailash Peak, the home of Lord Shiva. Kalpa has a great view of Kinner Kailash Peak, the home of Lord Shiva. After reaching Kalpa, we will take you to the famous Chini village, a beautiful temple, and a small Buddhist monastery. After reaching Kalpa, we will take you to the famous Chini village, a beautiful temple, and a small Buddhist monastery. Later, we will take you on an adventure walk to the next village, called Roghi. Later, we will take you on an adventure walk to the next village, called Roghi. Overnight stay in the hotel.
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Day 06

Drive to Nako and Explore the Hamlet

Journey by jeep for 5 hours. Journey by jeep for 5 hours. Nako is one of Kinnaur's most picturesque hamlets. It has a small but beautiful high-altitude lake and an important, very old monastery with a couple of small temples. Nako is one of Kinnaur's most picturesque hamlets. It has a small but beautiful high-altitude lake and an important, very old monastery with a couple of small temples. If you like hiking, you can hike a mountain trail that leads to the next village of Tashigang. You can complete the hike and return in 3-4 hours. If you like hiking, you can hike a mountain trail that leads to the next village of Tashigang. You can complete the hike and return in 3-4 hours. Overnight stay in guest house or homestay.
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Day 07

Enter Spiti Valley and Visit Tabo

Journey by jeep for 3 hours. Journey by jeep for 3 hours. After driving through Kinnaur Valley, we will enter Spiti Valley, and the first stop is Tabo. After driving through Kinnaur Valley, we will enter Spiti Valley, and the first stop is Tabo. At first glance, Tabo seems to be nothing more than a cluster of large mud huts, but inside, a series of amazing galleries of wall paintings and stucco statues emerges. At first glance, Tabo seems to be nothing more than a cluster of large mud huts, but inside, a series of amazing galleries of wall paintings and stucco statues emerges. Tabo Monastery was founded in 996 AD and is also called the "Ajanta of Himalayas." In terms of area, this is the largest monastic complex in Spiti. It has 23 chortens and nine temples. Tabo Monastery was founded in 996 AD and is also called the "Ajanta of Himalayas." In terms of area, this is the largest monastic complex in Spiti. It has 23 chortens and nine temples. After visiting the monastery, we will take you to the old meditation caves used by monks in earlier times. After visiting the monastery, we will take you to the old meditation caves used by monks in earlier times. Overnight stay in the guest house or homestay.
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Day 08

Dhankar Monastery and High-Altitude Lake

Journey by jeep for 2-3 hours. Perched high over the valley, Dhankar is a superb example of Spiti's traditional architectural skills. The monastery in Dhankar is almost 1200 years old and is listed among the world's 100 endangered monuments. Journey by jeep for 2-3 hours. Perched high over the valley, Dhankar is a superb example of Spiti's traditional architectural skills. The monastery in Dhankar is almost 1200 years old and is listed among the world's 100 endangered monuments. After visiting the monastery, we will take you to another high-altitude holy lake with carp fish. The walk to the lake takes 1 hour and offers amazing views of beautiful landscapes. After visiting the monastery, we will take you to another high-altitude holy lake with carp fish. The walk to the lake takes 1 hour and offers amazing views of beautiful landscapes. Overnight stay in the guest house or a homestay.
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Day 09

Pin Valley National Park Experience

Journey by jeep for 4 hours. Journey by jeep for 4 hours. Pin Valley is a national park and greener than other parts of Spiti. Some major treks start from this valley. One is the 9-day Pin-Parvati Pass trek, which joins Spiti and Parvati Valley in Kullu, and another is the 3-day Bhaba Pass trek, which joins Spiti and Kinnaur Valley. Pin Valley is a national park and greener than other parts of Spiti. Some major treks start from this valley. One is the 9-day Pin-Parvati Pass trek, which joins Spiti and Parvati Valley in Kullu, and another is the 3-day Bhaba Pass trek, which joins Spiti and Kinnaur Valley. The small villages scattered across the landscapes make the view even more beautiful. The small villages scattered across the landscapes make the view even more beautiful. After reaching the village, you can enjoy a long or short walk on amazing mountain trails where you can see ibex, blue sheep, and, if you are lucky, a snow leopard. After reaching the village, you can enjoy a long or short walk on amazing mountain trails where you can see ibex, blue sheep, and, if you are lucky, a snow leopard. Overnight stay in a homestay.
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Day 10

Kaza, Ki Monastery, and Kibber Village

Journey by jeep for 3 hours. Journey by jeep for 3 hours. Kaza is the biggest commercial town in Spiti Valley. It also has a newly built monastery. Kaza is the biggest commercial town in Spiti Valley. It also has a newly built monastery. After reaching Kaza, we will take you for a drive to Ki Monastery, one of the main monasteries of Spiti Valley, and Kibber village, a small and beautiful village situated at 4200 meters in a spectacular landscape. After reaching Kaza, we will take you for a drive to Ki Monastery, one of the main monasteries of Spiti Valley, and Kibber village, a small and beautiful village situated at 4200 meters in a spectacular landscape. Later, return to Kaza and stay overnight in a guesthouse or homestay.
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Day 11

Journey to Chandra Tal Lake

Journey by jeep for 5-6 hours. Journey by jeep for 5-6 hours. Chandra Tal is the most beautiful high-altitude lake in the valley. It is also called the Moon Lake because it is shaped like a half-moon. Its deep blue water stretches across a width of 2.5 km. It is situated at 4270 meters above sea level. Chandra Tal is the most beautiful high-altitude lake in the valley. It is also called the Moon Lake because it is shaped like a half-moon. Its deep blue water stretches across a width of 2.5 km. It is situated at 4270 meters above sea level. Overnight stay in tents.
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Day 12

Adventure Drive to Manali via Rohtang Pass

The last day of the journey is full of adventure. On the way, we will cross streams coming down from the mountains. The amazing views of landscapes and snow-covered mountains make the journey even more special. The last day of the journey is full of adventure. On the way, we will cross streams coming down from the mountains. The amazing views of landscapes and snow-covered mountains make the journey even more special. Cross the famous Rohtang Pass, where we can stop if you want to enjoy skiing, paragliding, and horse riding. Cross the famous Rohtang Pass, where we can stop if you want to enjoy skiing, paragliding, and horse riding. Overnight stay in Manali.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Mall Rd, The Mall, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India · Tour start: Mall Rd, The Mall, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.