Chandigarh to Spiti Valley 9-Day Road Trip Circuit Itinerary

The Ultimate Spiti Valley High-Altitude Circuit

Known as "Middle Land" between India and Tibet, Spiti Valley is a cold desert wonderland of thousand-year-old monasteries, rugged moonscapes, high-altitude suspension bridges, and fossil villages.

Driving the full circuit—starting from Chandigarh/Shimla and exiting via Kaza and Manali—allows for gradual acclimatization and prevents altitude sickness.

9-Day Day-by-Day Itinerary

• Day 1: Pick-up in Chandigarh / Shimla ➔ Drive along Sutlej river to Narkanda & Rampur ➔ Overnight in Sarahan (visit Bhimakali Temple).
• Day 2: Sarahan ➔ Sangla Valley & Chitkul (the last inhabited village near Indo-Tibetan border) ➔ Overnight in Sangla.
• Day 3: Sangla ➔ Kalpa (breathtaking sunrise view of Kinner Kailash peak) ➔ Overnight in Kalpa.
• Day 4: Kalpa ➔ Nako Lake ➔ Khab Confluence ➔ Gue Mummy Village ➔ Overnight in Tabo.
• Day 5: Tabo Monastery (1000+ years old UNESCO heritage) ➔ Dhankar Monastery & Cliff View ➔ Overnight in Kaza.
• Day 6: Highest Villages Circuit: Hikkim (world's highest post office), Komic (highest village with motorable road), and Langza (Fossil village).
• Day 7: Kaza ➔ Key Monastery & Chicham Bridge (highest bridge in Asia) ➔ Overnight in Losar / Chandratal Lake Camps.
• Day 8: Chandratal Lake (Crescent Moon Lake) ➔ Crossing Kunzum Pass (14,931 ft) ➔ Batal ➔ Gramphu ➔ Atal Tunnel ➔ Overnight in Manali.
• Day 9: Manali local sightseeing & return transfer to Chandigarh / Delhi.

Recommended Vehicles for Spiti Valley

Due to unpaved roads and river water crossings between Batal and Gramphu, we recommend:
1. Toyota Innova Crysta (Powerful diesel engine with high ground clearance).
2. Mahindra Scorpio / Thar 4x4 (Best for rocky terrains).
3. Luxury 4x4 Force Urbania / Tempo Traveler (For groups of 8 to 14 guests).