# Dharamshala to Spiti via Manali

Multi-destination · 9 nights · 10 days · Road trip · Up to Kunzum Pass, ~4,550 m · Runs June – September

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.

## Highlights

- Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj
- Kunzum Pass and Chandratal lake
- Kaza and Spiti’s monasteries
- The Kinnaur road out of Spiti

## 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.

## Frequently asked questions

**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.

Price: quoted with your itinerary. No payment on this website. Enquire on WhatsApp: +91 76500 90909.

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