Overview
A full loop of the cold desert: Chandratal, Key Monastery, Langza fossils and the world's highest post office.
- Night camp at Chandratal Lake
- Key Monastery and Dhankar
- Fossil hunting at Langza
- Post a card from Hikkim
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Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive Manali
Meet the group, briefing.
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Day 2
Manali to Chandratal
Over Rohtang and Kunzum La.
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Day 3
Chandratal to Kaza
Into the heart of Spiti.
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Day 4
Kaza villages
Key, Kibber, Chicham bridge.
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Day 5
Langza, Hikkim, Komic
The high villages.
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Day 6
Kaza to Tabo via Dhankar
Monasteries and the Dhankar lake walk.
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Day 7
Tabo to Kalpa
Down the Sutlej valley.
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Day 8
Kalpa to Shimla
Drive out, trip ends.
What's included
Included
- Tempo Traveller for the whole circuit
- Stays on twin / triple sharing
- Breakfast and dinner
- All transfers in the itinerary
- Carabiner Diaries trip leader
- Permits and entry fees listed in the itinerary
- First-aid kit and safety briefing
Not included
- Travel to the starting point
- Lunches and personal expenses
- Travel insurance (we can arrange it)
- Anything not listed under Included
Upcoming departures
What to carry
- Government ID / passport
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A light jacket
- Personal medicines
- Phone charger and power bank
- Warm layers for nights
FAQs
Is Spiti safe for solo women travellers?
Yes. Our groups are mixed, stays are vetted and leaders are trained.
