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Manali to Kaza taxi via Kunzum Pass

Manali to Kaza over Kunzum Pass is about 200 km, a long day of 8–10 hours through the Atal Tunnel, Batal and Losar. The road is open only from about June to mid-October and is rough after Gramphu, so we send a high-clearance SUV with a driver who crosses Kunzum every season.

Distance
~200 km
Drive time
8–10 hrs
Season
Jun – mid-Oct
Vehicle
High-clearance SUV
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On the way

  1. Into Lahaul

    Atal Tunnel

    Under the Rohtang ridge, then down to the Chandra river.

  2. Rough road

    Gramphu to Batal

    Unpaved stretches and stream crossings. Batal is the turn for Chandratal.

  3. ~4,550 m

    Kunzum Pass

    Prayer flags and a small temple at the top, then down into Spiti.

  4. First village in Spiti

    Losar

    A tea stop and the first village after the pass.

  5. ~3,650 m

    Kaza

    Spiti’s main town. Our hotel, Spiti Villa, is near Key Monastery.

Which car for this road

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  • Our pick

    High-clearance SUV

    Innova Crysta, Scorpio or similar

    6 seats · 4 bags. Spiti, Kunzum and Sach Pass. Needed for high passes.

Good to know

Spiti Valley travel guide

  • Altitude

    This road climbs fast, to about 4,550 m in a day. Rest on arrival in Kaza and drink plenty of water.

  • Start early

    Streams on the Batal stretch rise through the day, so we leave Manali at first light.

  • Stop at Chandratal

    Break the drive with a night at the camps near Chandratal, a short detour from Batal.

Manali → Kaza via Kunzum Pass: FAQ

When is the Manali to Kaza road open?

Usually from June to mid-October, once Kunzum Pass is cleared. Dates change every season, so we check the road before you travel.

Can a sedan go from Manali to Kaza?

No. The stretch from Gramphu to Losar is rough and unpaved, with stream crossings, so we only send high-clearance SUVs.

Can I stop at Chandratal on the way to Kaza?

Yes. Chandratal is a short detour from Batal, on the Manali side of Kunzum Pass. A night at the camps there also helps you acclimatise.

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