Introduction to Spiti Valley/What is Spiti Valley famous For? Must see in Spiti Valley

Spiti Valley is a cold desert mountain valley located high in the Himalayas in the north-eastern part of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The name “Spiti” means “The Middle Land”, i.e. the land between Tibet and India. The valley and surrounding region is one of the least populated regions in India and is the gateway to the northernmost reaches of the nation. Along the northern route from Manali, Himachal Pradesh or Keylong via the Rohtang Pass or Kunzum Pass respectively, the valley lies in the North Eastern section of the Indian state Himachal Pradesh, and forms part of the Lahaul and Spiti district. The sub-divisional headquarters is Kaza, Himachal Pradesh which is situated along the Spiti River at an elevation of about 12,500 feet (3,800 m) above sea level.Lahaul and Spiti district is surrounded by high mountain ranges. The Rohtang Pass, at 13,054 feet (3,979 m), separates Lahul and Spiti from the Kullu Valley. Lahul and Spiti are cut off from each other by the higher Kunzum Pass, at 15,059 feet (4,590 m). A road connects the two divisions, but is cut off frequently in winter and spring due to heavy snow. The valley is likewise cut off from the north up to eight months of the year by heavy snowfalls and thick icing conditions. Spiti valley is a research and cultural centre for Buddhists. Highlights include Key Monastery and Tabo Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in the world and a favourite of the Dalai Lama. Spiti valley is accessible throughout year via Kinnaur from Shimla route on a difficult 412-kilometre-long (256 mi) road. Tourists from outside India need inner line permits to enter Spiti through Kinnaur. Spiti’s border start at Samdo (74 km from Kaza) which is quite near to India–China border. In summer it can be reached via Manali through Rohtang Pass and Kunzum Pass. Manali is 201 km away from Kaza headquarters of the Spiti subdivision. Although road joining Manali to Spiti is treacherous and in bad condition as compared to Shimla to Spiti. Due to high elevation one is likely to feel altitude sickness in Spiti. Most of the spiti vally region can be explored with a vehicle or taxi on hire in Manali and Shimla. Journey for spiti vally can be started from any one of the destination Manali or Shimla ending at the second place. Chandartal Lake (Moon Lake), Kaza, Kee, Kibber, Giu, Tabo, Lalung and Dhankar are among the best and must see places of Spiti Valley which is Spiti Valley famous for. It takes a time of around three days to explore these main sightseeing points of Spiti Valley. Best time to visit Spiti Valley is after 15th of July to 15th of Oct, because after this time you will find this route closed or risky due to snow, low temperature or freezed road. You will not find much option for Spiti Valley tour online booking because of poor connectivity and less options of accommodation at various places. Manali to Spiti valley trip is always full of adventure because of its rough and risky roads and barren mountains and mad rivers and rivulets. A standard seven to eight days are required for a complete Spiti Valley tour which might be covered from any of the side destination Shimla or Manali, both of these options are good to start journey to spiti valley, but some people prefer to start journey from Shimla for taking long time to acclimatize. Spiti tour is also famous for Spiti Valley monastery tour or spiti valley jeep safari tour. SUV are the best vehicle to go to Spiti Valley in which Innova and sumo vehicle are most popular. Here we at Red Diamond Tours and Travels have a professionally trained staff who will assist you to make your Spiti Valley Tour package complete and intact. Our professional and experienced drivers are all well acquainted with the road conditions of the valley which helps you to find a best taxi service to go to Spiti Valley. Having a Manali based travel company we assure you to provide cheap and best taxi fare for Spiti Valley, Manali to Kaza taxi, Manali Spiti Trip package, Manali to Chandartaal taxi service, Shimla Spiti Manali tour package. And feel free to contact us for any of your query and clarification related to Spiti Valley Road status, taxi charges for Spiti Valley tour, complete spiti valley tour cost, spiti valley taxi package cost or latest news updates about Spiti Valley.

Shimla Spiti Manali Tour package Itinerary
Region: Himalaya
Duration: Days 8
Day 01: Shimla – Sarhan (184 kms/ 7 hrs)
We start our jeep journey from Shimla to Sarhan Enroute; we visit the palace in Rampur. We drive further the steep mountain and arrive to Sarhan (1950m). Sarhan, the tiny village offers the splendid views of Shrikhanda Mahadev Peak (5155m). You will also visit the famous Bhimakali Temple, the big attraction of Sarhan. Overnight lodge
Day 02: Sarhan – Sangla (304 kms/ 8 hrs)
Drive along the spectacular Hindustan Tibet road which is carved in a rock and goes along the wild Sutlej River. A view of Kinner –Kailash Peak is splendid from Sangla. Visit remote villages of Rackcham and Chitkul. On arrival in Sangla check in and overnight at camp.
Day 03: Sangla – Kalpa (53 kms/ 2 hrs)
Morning visit Kamru village and fort. Later travel by surface from Sangla to Kalpa located in backdrop of Kinner Kailash mountain range. Evening free to explore Kalpa village.
Day 04: Kalpa – Tabo (176 kms/ 8 hrs)
Travel by surface from Kalpa to Tabo enroute visiting Nako village beautifully located on banks of a small lake. On arrival in Tabo check in and overnight at guest house. Overnight stay at Tabo
Day 05: Tabo – Kaza (50 kms/ 5 hrs)
Morning visit Tabo monastery. Later travel to Kaza enroute visiting Lalung and Dhankar Gompa. On arrival in Kaza check in at guest house.
Day 06:Kaza To Chandartal ( 6hrs)
tank up at Kaza as the next fuel station is at Manali. Head towards Losar and from there, take the ascent towards Kunzum Pass. As you start on your descent from the top towards Batal, there is a small road that goes towards Chandratal. This is the one you will need to turn on from where the lake is about 10 kilometers. It is a very narrow dirt trail so caution is advised while driving on it. It will take about 5-6 hours to reach the lake from Kaza. Road conditions will be bad throughout. Chandratal has several campsites where the price will range between Rs. 1500 to Rs. 3000 per person including meals.
Day 07: Chandartal to Manali
From Chandratal, drive back towards Kunzum pass and head to Batal. After Batal, you will come across the worst stretch of road you have seen in your life. The distance is short however it will take you good 5-6 hours just to cross this small patch. From Gramphoo, take the turn towards Rohtang Pass and then descent into Manali. Road conditions are worst until Gramphoo and after that it will be a mix of good and bad until Manali.
Total of 7-8 hours of journey for the day. Manali has several hotels and you will easily find one within any budget. A small Mall Road is always a place of attraction among the tourists. Hadimba temple and Vashisht hotspring water are other worth seeing tourist destination of Manali.
Day 08: Manali to Delhi
Departure to Delhi via Volvo in evening at around 4 PM and overnight journey to Delhi and Delhi arrival by next day Morning.
End to the tour with sweet memories.

Manali Spiti Shimla Tour package Itinerary
Day 1 Delhi – Manali
It’s a 14 hours journey from Manali to Delhi and most of the volvos depart from Delhi at around 17:00 to 18:00. Overnight journey to Manali and Manali arrival by next day morning around 7 AM. Today full day to explore Manali covering Hadimba Temple, Manu Temple, Mall Road, Local Monastery, Old Manali, Vashisth Hot Water.
Day 2 Manali to Chandratal
early morning departure to Chandratal via Rohtang Pass over night stay at Chandertal in camp accomodation.
Day 3 | Chandratal to Kaza
It is a very narrow dirt trail so caution is advised while driving on it. It will take about 5-6 hours to reach kaza from Chandartal lake. Road conditions will be bad throughout. Chandratal has several campsites where the price will range between Rs. 1500 to Rs. 2000 per person including meals. contact us for the chandartal lake or moon lake camp site best rates.
Day 4 | Kaza – Ki – Kibber – Gette – Tashigang – Kaza
Visit Ki – Kibber – Gette – Tashigang and for more details you can read: Key – Kibber – Gette – Tashigang – Local Sightseeing in Kaza About 4 – 5 Hrs of drive in the day Overnight at Kaza
Day 5 | Kaza – Hikkim – Komik – Langza – Kaza / Pin Valley
Today visit the road less travelled or off beat places near Kaza
Great view of Chau Chau Kang Nelda peak from Langza
Statue of the Buddha near Langza looking down the valley
Tanggyud monastery at Komik, is one of the most important and the highest monastery in the Spiti Valley
You can move to Pin Valley if you would like to stay away from hustle bustle of Kaza
About 2 – 3 Hrs of scenic drive in the day excluding Pin Valley
If planning to go to Pin Valley, enjoy the most scenic drive of entire Spiti Valley between Losar and Kaza at an easy pace
About 2 – 2.5 Hrs drive between Pin Valley and Kaza, depending upon the breaks you take in between
Overnight at Kaza or Pin Valley (Mud Village)
Day 6 | Kaza / Pin Valley (Mud Village) – Dhangkar – Dhangkar Lake – Tabo
Traverse the Pin Valley | Kungri – Sagnam – Mud – Tailing
Visit Dhangkar Monastery and Dhangkar Lake and leave after early lunch
Enjoy the magnificent vistas all day
About 4 – 5 Hrs of drive in the day
Overnight at Tabo
Day 7 | Tabo – Geyu Mummy – Nako – Nako Lake – Kalpa
Start your day early and watch the vistas en route over Hindustan Tibet Highway
Before Sumdo police registration and after Hurling, detour towards Geyu Village to visit the 500 Year old Mummy
After Chango – Sumdo you will exit Spiti Valley.
Meet the dreaded Malling Nalla before of Nako
Have your lunch at Nako Lake
Check Out Khab, Confluence of Spiti and Satluj Rivers
See the Leo Purygal Peak from Khab Bridge
About 8 – 9 Hrs drive, depending upon the breaks you take in between
Watch the lovely sunset and sunrise (next day) at Kalpa over Mount Kinner Kailash
Overnight at Kalpa
Day 8 | Kalpa – Sangla / Chitkul
Leave early to spend some time at beautiful Chitkul Village
Visit Kamru Fort at Sangla
About 4 – 5 Hrs of total drive on this day
Overnight at Sangla / Chitkul
Day 9 | Sangla / Chitkul (Kinnaur Valley) – Shimla / Narkanda
Leave early and enjoy the vistas en route
You can plan for lunch at Rampur
About 8 – 9 Hrs of beautiful drive through Kinnaur Valley
Overnight at Shimla / Narkanda
Day 10 | Shimla / Narkanda – Delhi
Shimla sightseeing includes Famous Ridge, Mall Road, Lakkar Bazaar, Jakhu Temple
Shimla is about 60 KMs from Narkanda and takes a time of about 2 Hrs to arrive.
About 8 Hrs drive to Shimla