Himachal Pradesh
Spiti Valley Circuit: Shimla to Manali
8 Nights / 9 Days
Shimla - Sarahan - Kalpa - Tabo - Kaza - Chandratal - Manali
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Package ID 0556
Spiti Valley from Manali
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Seven days to the cold desert of Spiti from Manali: the Kunzum pass, Key monastery, Kibber, Langza and Hikkim, Dhankar and Tabo, and a night at Chandratal.
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Quick facts
In short: Spiti Valley from Manali is a 6-night, 7-day tour that also covers Atal Tunnel, Kunzum Pass, Kaza, Key Monastery, Tabo and Chandratal. It starts in Manali and ends in Manali. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0556
- Duration
- 6 Nights / 7 Days
- Places
- Manali, Atal Tunnel, Kunzum Pass, Kaza, Key Monastery, Tabo, Chandratal
- Starts
- Manali
- Ends
- Manali
- Stay
- Stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Best time
- March to June and October to November are the best times for sightseeing in Himachal; choose December to February for snow.
- Customizable
- Yes
Day-wise itinerary
- Package ID
- 0556
- Tour
- Spiti Valley from Manali
- Duration
- 6 Nights / 7 Days
- Destination
- Himachal Pradesh
- Price
- Price on request
This is a suggested day-by-day plan. Timings, the order of sightseeing and hotels are confirmed with your quote.
The Manali–Kaza road over the Kunzum pass is open from about June to October. High altitude: rest well and drink water. Stays in Spiti and at Chandratal are simple. Local taxis and entry fees are paid locally.
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Day 1 — Arrive in Manali
Arrive in Manali, where our representative meets you. A gentle afternoon at the Hadimba temple in its cedar forest and the Vashisht hot springs, to start getting used to the altitude. Overnight stay in Manali.
Overnight: Manali
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Day 2 — Manali to Kaza
An early start through the Atal tunnel into Lahaul, past Gramphu and Batal and over the Kunzum pass (about 4,550 m) into the Spiti valley to Kaza (about 200 km, 9–10 hours on rough roads). Overnight stay in Kaza.
Overnight: Kaza
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Day 3 — Key, Kibber and Chicham
Visit the Key monastery, a thousand-year-old fortress of chapels on a conical hill, then the high village of Kibber and the Chicham bridge over a deep gorge. Overnight stay in Kaza.
Overnight: Kaza
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Day 4 — Langza, Hikkim and Komic
Drive to Langza, with its giant Buddha statue and fossils in the shale, Hikkim, with one of the highest post offices in the world, and Komic, one of the highest villages reachable by road. Overnight stay in Kaza.
Overnight: Kaza
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Day 5 — Dhankar and Tabo
Visit the Dhankar monastery perched on a cliff above the meeting of the Spiti and Pin rivers, and the Tabo monastery, founded in 996, with its ancient murals. Overnight stay in Tabo.
Overnight: Tabo
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Day 6 — Tabo to Chandratal
Drive back through Kaza and over the Kunzum pass to the Chandratal, the "moon lake", a turquoise lake at about 4,300 m; walk round its shore in the afternoon. Overnight stay at a Chandratal camp (simple).
Overnight: Chandratal
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Day 7 — Chandratal to Manali
After an early walk by the lake, drive back via Batal and the Atal tunnel to Manali (about 120 km) for your onward journey. The tour ends here.
Route: Manali → Kaza → Tabo → Chandratal
View route on Google MapsInclusions & exclusions
Included (standard)
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Not included (standard)
- Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not specifically mentioned.
- Monument/attraction entry fees unless specifically included.
- Optional activities.
- Camera/video charges where applicable.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa/permit charges where applicable.
- Tips/gratuities.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
- Expenses caused by delays, weather or circumstances beyond reasonable operational control where applicable.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions. Local transfers and sightseeing listed above are included.
Important information & booking terms
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Air and train tickets need full payment.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
- Check-in and check-out as per hotel policy.
- A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- If a listed hotel is unavailable, accommodation is arranged in a hotel of similar standard.
- Transport is provided as per the itinerary and is not at disposal; sightseeing depends on the time available.
- Cancellation 30 days or more before departure: non-refundable deposit (25% of the total package).
- Between 29 and 20 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 25% of the holiday cost.
- Between 19 and 14 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 50% of the holiday cost.
- Between 13 and 8 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 75% of the holiday cost.
- Within 7 days of departure: 100% of the holiday cost.
- Any refund due is paid after Holiday Guru Travel receives the refund from the service providers; processing charges are deducted.
Where you stay
| Nights | Place | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Manali | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 2–4 | Kaza | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 5 | Tabo | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 6 | Chandratal | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged. Ask us to upgrade any night.
Price
Package price
Price on request
We quote this package for your dates, travellers and hotel choice. No current rate is published for this tour.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.
How this package is priced
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
Want this trip your way?
Change hotels, add nights or sightseeing, or combine it with another destination.
Questions about this package
What is included in the Spiti Valley from Manali?
For this 6-night tour of Manali, Kaza, Tabo and Chandratal:
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Which places does the Spiti Valley from Manali cover?
The route is Manali → Kaza → Tabo → Chandratal. Overnight stays: 1 night in Manali, 3 nights in Kaza, 1 night in Tabo and 1 night in Chandratal.
How long is the Spiti Valley from Manali, and where does it start and end?
6 nights and 7 days (6 Nights / 7 Days). It starts in Manali (Day 1: Arrive in Manali) and ends in Manali (Day 7: Chandratal to Manali).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Spiti Valley from Manali?
No. The Spiti Valley from Manali starts in Manali and ends in Manali, so plan your arrival and return tickets for those points. The standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare. We can quote tickets separately. This package’s exclusions say: “Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.”
Which hotels are used on the Spiti Valley from Manali?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Manali, Kaza, Tabo and Chandratal. This applies to all 6 nights of the tour. Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged.
Which meals are included on the Spiti Valley from Manali?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Manali, Kaza, Tabo and Chandratal each morning after an overnight stay, so 6 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 7). Other meals are included only where specifically stated; lunch and dinner are otherwise at your own cost.
How do I book this package?
To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure. A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
How are extra adults and children charged?
Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
Can the Spiti Valley from Manali itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 6-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Manali, Kaza and Tabo, add sightseeing, or combine it with another Himachal Pradesh trip. Tell us in the enquiry form or on WhatsApp.
Planning your Himachal Pradesh trip
Best time: March to June and October to November are the best times for sightseeing in Himachal; choose December to February for snow.
Itineraries start from Chandigarh, Delhi, Pathankot, Bhuntar or Shimla, with transfers and sightseeing as specified; some use a private cab. Volvo packages include overnight Volvo seats from Delhi to Manali (about 12 hours) and back, with a cab for local sightseeing.
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