Spiti Circuit: Shimla to Manali
- Sangla · Nako · Tabo · Kaza · Chandratal
- Best: Jun – Sep
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Dharamshala to Spiti via Manali
9 nights · 10 days · Multi-destination
- 9 nights · 10 days
- Road trip
- Up to Kunzum Pass, ~4,550 m
- Runs June – September
Overview
Two of our valleys in one trip. Start at our hotels near Norbulingka in Dharamshala, drive to Manali, cross Kunzum Pass to Chandratal and Kaza, where we run Spiti Villa, and come out through Kinnaur.
- Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj
- Kunzum Pass and Chandratal lake
- Kaza and Spiti’s monasteries
- The Kinnaur road out of Spiti
- DharamshalaStart (our hotel)
- Manali
- Chandratal
- Kaza (our hotel)
- KinnaurOut
Itinerary
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Tell us your dates and how many of you are travelling. A local planner sends the full itinerary, what’s included and a quote on WhatsApp, usually the same day.
Where you’ll stay
Nights at our hotels in Dharamshala and at Spiti Villa in Kaza; trusted guesthouses and camps in between.
Before you go
Altitude
You will sleep at about 3,650 m in Kaza. Rest on arrival, drink plenty of water and tell us about any health conditions.
Roads
Expect long road days, landslide-prone sections and rough stretches near Kunzum. We keep buffer time in the plan.
Permits
Indian citizens need only photo ID. Foreign nationals need an Inner Line Permit for the Kinnaur stretch, checked at Sumdo.
What to pack
Warm layers even in July, a down jacket, sunglasses, sunscreen, a basic medical kit and cash for remote villages.
FAQ
How long does Dharamshala to Spiti take?
Our trip takes 10 days: Dharamshala to Manali, over Kunzum Pass to Chandratal and Kaza, and out through Kinnaur.
When does this trip run?
June to September, while the Manali side over Kunzum Pass is open. The pass usually opens in June and closes by mid-October.
Do I need a permit?
Indian citizens need only a valid photo ID. Foreign nationals need an Inner Line Permit for the Kinnaur stretch on the way out, checked at Sumdo; we help with it.
Where will we stay?
At our hotels in Dharamshala at the start and at Spiti Villa in Kaza, with trusted guesthouses and camps in between.
Read our cancellation policy before you confirm.
Last reviewed by the Himalayan Brothers travel desk
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