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A classic 9-day Spiti Circuit from Chandigarh, tracing the historic Hindustan-Tibet route through Kinnaur's apple orchards and river valleys before crossing into the high-altitude villages, ancient monasteries, and dramatic landscapes of Spiti. The journey covers Narkanda, Sangla, Chitkul, Kalpa, Tabo, Kaza, and the high villages of Kibber, Langza, Hikkim and Komic, before crossing Kunzum Pass to visit the turquoise waters of Chandratal, and returning via Manali.
- Chitkul, the last inhabited village near the Indo-Tibet border
- Sunset over the Kinner Kailash Range from Kalpa
- Khab Sangam, the confluence of the Sutlej and Spiti Rivers
- 500-year-old naturally preserved mummy at Giu village
- Ancient Tabo Monastery, over 1,000 years old
- Cliff-top Dhankar Monastery and optional trek to Dhankar Lake
- Iconic Key Monastery and Kibber Village
- Chicham Bridge, one of the highest suspension bridges in Asia
- World's highest post office at Hikkim
- Fossil hunting and the Giant Buddha Statue at Langza
- Crossing Kunzum Pass and its prayer flags
- Visit to the crescent-shaped Chandratal Lake
- Adventurous Batal-Gramphoo route back to Manali
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Day 1: Chandigarh to Narkanda - Into the Hills
Pickup from Chandigarh Railway Station/Airport in a comfortable private vehicle. Begin a scenic 7-8 hour drive towards Narkanda via Parwanoo, Solan, and Shimla, passing Timber Trail, Solan Valley, Kufri, Theog, and apple orchards along the way. Stop for lunch at a highway restaurant (own expense). Arrive in Narkanda in the evening, check in, and enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Stay:Hotel in Narkanda
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 2: Narkanda to Sangla - Valley of the Baspa
After breakfast, depart for the Sangla Valley, driving through Hatu Valley viewpoints, Rampur Bushahr, and along the Sutlej River before reaching Karcham. Continue beside the Baspa River towards Sangla, stopping for lunch en route (own expense). Check in, explore Sangla village in the evening, and enjoy dinner followed by a bonfire session, weather permitting.
Stay:Hotel in Sangla
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 3: Sangla to Kalpa - Chasing the Kinner Kailash
After breakfast, visit Chitkul, the last inhabited village near the Indo-Tibet border, along with the Baspa River, apple orchards, and Hindustan Ka Aakhri Dhaba. Drive towards Kalpa via Reckong Peo, stopping for lunch en route (own expense). In the evening, visit Suicide Point and Roghi Village before watching sunset over the Kinner Kailash Range. Check in and enjoy dinner.
Stay:Hotel in Kalpa
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 4: Kalpa to Tabo - Crossing Into Spiti
After breakfast, begin the journey into Spiti Valley, visiting Khab Sangam, the confluence of the Sutlej and Spiti Rivers, before continuing through Malling Nallah. Explore Nako and Giu villages, including the 500-year-old naturally preserved mummy, with lunch en route (own expense). Arrive in Tabo, visit the ancient Tabo Monastery, check in, and enjoy dinner.
Stay:Hotel in Tabo
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 5: Tabo to Kaza - Monasteries in the Clouds
After breakfast, revisit Tabo Monastery before driving to the cliff-top Dhankar Monastery and Dhankar Village. Those interested can take an optional short trek to Dhankar Lake. Continue to Kaza with lunch en route (own expense). Explore the local market at leisure in the evening, check in, and enjoy dinner.
Stay:Hotel in Kaza
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 6: Kaza Circuit - Villages at the Edge of the World
After breakfast, visit the iconic Key Monastery, Kibber Village, and the Chicham Bridge, one of the highest suspension bridges in Asia. Continue to Hikkim, home to the world's highest post office, followed by Komik and Langza villages, with lunch during the excursion (own expense). In the evening, visit the Giant Buddha Statue and fossil hunting area before returning to Kaza for dinner.
Stay:Hotel in Kaza
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 7: Kaza to Chandratal - Prayer Flags & the Moon Lake
After breakfast, drive through the scenic village of Losar towards the majestic Kunzum Pass, stopping to admire its colorful prayer flags and temple. Reach the Chandratal parking area and enjoy an easy trek to the breathtaking crescent-shaped Chandratal Lake, with lunch en route (own expense). Check in to your stay near Chandratal in the evening and enjoy dinner.
Stay:Hotel in Chandrataal
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8: Chandratal to Manali - The Batal-Gramphoo Run
Wake up early to enjoy the serene beauty of Chandratal before departing for Manali via the adventurous Batal-Gramphoo route. Stop at the famous Chacha Chachi Dhaba, cross the Atal Tunnel, and take in the views of Solang Valley, with lunch en route (own expense). Arrive in Manali in the evening, check in, and spend leisure time exploring Mall Road before dinner.
Stay:Hotel in Manali
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 9: Manali to Chandigarh - Homeward Through Kullu
After breakfast, begin the return journey to Chandigarh through the scenic Kullu Valley, continuing via Pandoh Dam, Sundernagar Lake, Mandi, and Bilaspur, with lunch at a highway restaurant (own expense). Arrive at Chandigarh Railway Station/Airport in the evening. Tour concludes.
Meals:Breakfast
