Himachal Pradesh
Spiti Valley Expedition
A surreal journey through cold-desert valleys, ancient monasteries, turquoise Chandratal lake and Himalayan villages perched at the roof of the world.
Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Max Altitude
4,551 m / 14,931 ft
Difficulty
Moderate to Challenging
Best Season
June - October
Pickup
Delhi to Delhi
Group Size
8 - 15 trekkers
- 1
Delhi to Narkanda (480 km / overnight)
Depart Delhi by evening in our Tempo Traveller. Overnight journey through Chandigarh and Shimla, reaching the apple-orchard town of Narkanda (2,700 m) by morning. Freshen up, breakfast and rest at the homestay.
- 2
Narkanda to Chitkul (200 km / 8 hrs)
Scenic drive along the Sutlej through Rampur and Karcham into the Baspa valley. Reach Chitkul — the last inhabited village on the Indo-Tibet border (3,450 m). Evening walk along the river. Overnight in a riverside homestay.
- 3
Chitkul to Tabo (170 km / 7 hrs)
Drive through Sangla, Reckong Peo and the dramatic Khab confluence where the Spiti meets the Sutlej. Stop at the cliff-side Nako lake. Reach Tabo, home to the 1,000-year-old Tabo Monastery — the "Ajanta of the Himalayas".
- 4
Tabo to Mudh Village, Pin Valley (60 km / 3 hrs)
Short, beautiful drive into the protected Pin Valley National Park. Walk through Mudh — a tiny hamlet of barely 50 houses surrounded by jagged peaks. Evening at a Spitian homestay with butter tea and local stories.
- 5
Mudh to Kaza (50 km / 2.5 hrs)
Easy morning drive to Kaza (3,800 m) — the cultural heart of Spiti. Afternoon acclimatisation stroll through the colourful Kaza market and local cafés. Optional visit to Sakya Tangyud Monastery.
- 6
Kaza Local Sightseeing — Key, Kibber, Komic, Langza & Hikkim
Full day exploring the highest villages on earth. Visit the iconic Key Monastery, Kibber wildlife sanctuary, Komic (4,587 m), Langza's Buddha statue and post a letter from Hikkim — the world's highest post office (4,400 m).
- 7
Kaza to Chandratal Lake (100 km / 6 hrs)
Drive over Kunzum Pass (4,551 m) into the Lahaul side. Reach the crescent-shaped Chandratal — the Moon Lake (4,300 m). Camp under a blanket of stars. Sunset walk around the lake.
- 8
Chandratal to Manali (120 km / 8 hrs)
Sunrise at Chandratal. Drive through Batal, Chhatru, Gramphu and the Atal Tunnel to reach Manali. Celebration dinner at an Old Manali café. Hot shower and warm beds!
- 9
Manali to Delhi (540 km / overnight)
Free morning to explore Old Manali, Hadimba temple or grab some café-hopping time. Board the overnight Volvo / Tempo back to Delhi by evening.
- 10
Arrival in Delhi
Reach Delhi by early morning with a phone full of photos, a head full of stars and a heart full of Spiti. Trip ends with sweet memories and souvenirs from the Trans-Himalayan land.