Included
Key Monastery
A 1,000-year-old monastery on a hilltop above the Spiti river. We join the morning prayers and have butter tea with the monks.
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Group trip hosted by ArjunLeading Himalayan groups since 2014
7 nights, 8 daysIncludes overnight Volvo from Delhi on the night before Day 1 and back after Day 8
Delhi (Majnu ka Tilla) · Chandigarh (Sector 43 ISBT)Chandigarh joiners save ₹1,000 and board at 4:30 AM
Narkanda, Kalpa, Nako, Tabo, Dhankar, Kaza, Key, Kibber, Chicham, Langza, Hikkim, Komic, Chandratal, ManaliPlaces covered
Monastery visits, stargazing, village walks, fossil hunting at Langza, camping at Chandratal, the world’s highest post officeActivities
16 - 55 yearsAge limit
Main highlights
Four highlights that make this trip special. Optional ones are marked.
Included
Chandratal Lake
The moon lake at 4,300 m. One night in Swiss tents beside it, under the clearest sky you will ever see.
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Kunzum Pass
The 4,551 m pass between Spiti and Lahaul, strung with prayer flags. Our last big view of the trip.
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Langza, Hikkim & Komic
The high villages: fossils in the fields, the giant Buddha of Langza and a postcard from the world’s highest post office.
Upcoming departures
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Day by day
Tap a day to see where you go, what you eat and where you sleep.
Day 1Delhi to Narkanda
Overnight Volvo arrives in Shimla at sunrise; the tempo traveller takes us up through apple country to Narkanda.
- Breakfast stop at KufriHot aloo parathas and our first group photo
- Evening walk in NarkandaPine forest and sunset over the Shivaliks
DinnerVolvo busTempo TravellerHomestay
Accommodation
Day 2Narkanda to Kalpa
Into Kinnaur along the Sutlej gorge, with your first look at the Kinner Kailash range from Kalpa.
- Suicide Point, KalpaCliff-edge view, the most photographed bend in Kinnaur
- Roghi village walkApple orchards and old wooden temples
BreakfastDinnerTempo TravellerHomestay
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Day 3Kalpa to Tabo via Nako
The landscape turns from green to gold. We stop at Nako lake and reach Tabo, home to a monastery founded in 996 AD.
- Khab confluenceWhere the Spiti meets the Sutlej
- Nako lakeA short walk around the village lake
BreakfastDinnerTempo TravellerHomestay
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Day 4Tabo to Kaza via Dhankar
Morning at Tabo’s mud-walled monastery, then up to Dhankar fort hanging off a cliff before reaching Kaza.
- Tabo Monastery muralsThousand-year-old paintings, torch recommended
- Dhankar MonasteryClifftop gompa with a view of two rivers
BreakfastDinnerTempo TravellerHomestay
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Day 5Key, Kibber and Chicham
An easy acclimatisation day around Kaza with the iconic monastery and Asia’s highest suspension bridge.
- Key Monastery prayersJoin the monks at 7:30 AM
- Chicham BridgeWalk across the gorge, 1,000 ft above the river
BreakfastDinnerTempo TravellerHomestay
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Day 6Langza, Hikkim and Komic
The high villages above Kaza: fossils, the giant Buddha and postcards home.
- Hikkim post officePost a card from 4,400 m
- Bonfire and stargazingNight sky session with a telescope
BreakfastDinnerTempo TravellerHomestay
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Day 7Kaza to Chandratal
Over Kunzum Pass to the moon lake. Swiss tents for the night.
- Kunzum PassPrayer flags and a 360° view
- Chandratal lakeside walkEasy 1 km walk to the lake at sunset
BreakfastDinnerTempo TravellerHomestay
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Day 8Chandratal to Manali, Volvo to Delhi
Down through Batal and the Atal Tunnel to Manali for lunch, and the overnight Volvo back to Delhi.
- Atal Tunnel9 km under the Rohtang range
- Free evening in Old ManaliCafes and shopping before the 6 PM bus
BreakfastTempo TravellerVolvo bus
Where we will meet
Meeting point
Majnu ka Tilla bus stand, Gate 2
Aruna Nagar, Majnu ka Tilla, New Delhi 110054
Report by 7:30 PM on the night before Day 1; Volvo leaves at 8:00 PM
How to get there
Plan your transit from any city
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Who this trip is for
Great for
Solo travellersPhotographersFirst Himalayan road tripFriends groups
Probably not for
Travellers with heart or lung conditionsFamilies with children under 10Anyone wanting luxury hotels
Meet your host
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260+ departures
Arjun Mehra
Leading Himalayan groups since 2014260+ departures
NIM-certified mountaineerWilderness First Responder4.8★ from travellers
“Spiti is where Peaks & Trails began. I have done this circuit more than 70 times and it still surprises me: the colours at Dhankar at 6 AM, the monks at Key who will pour you butter tea if you sit still long enough. We go the long way through Kinnaur on purpose, so your body has time to adjust before Kaza. Pack warm, come curious.”
What travelers say
4.9Google ratings
214Total reviews
Reviews:
Rohit bhaiya made this trip. He knew every homestay family by name and stopped exactly where the light was best. Chandratal night was unreal.
Superbly paced. Nobody got sick because we went via Kinnaur. Food in the homestays was the highlight.
Went solo, came back with a new group of friends. The portal had everything: PNR, payment status, packing list.
Long drive days, but that is Spiti. Tempo was clean and the driver was very safe on the Kinnaur roads.
Langza at sunrise and the stargazing session were worth the whole trip. Excellent value for the price.
Second trip with Peaks & Trails. Professional, honest about road conditions and super responsive on WhatsApp.
Things to know
What is included
- Delhi - Manali - Delhi Volvo seats
- Tempo traveller for the full circuit with an experienced mountain driver
- 7 nights stay: homestays, hotels and 1 night in Swiss tents
- Breakfast and dinner every day (14 meals)
- Inner line permits and Spiti green tax
- Trip leader, first-aid kit, oxygen cylinder and pulse oximeter
- Bonfire night and stargazing session at Kaza
What is not
- Lunch and snacks on the road
- Monastery donations and camera fees
- Personal expenses and tips
- Anything not listed in inclusions
- 5% GST (shown separately at checkout)
Prepare for this trip
Clothing5 items
- Down jacket
- Thermal inners (2 sets)
- Fleece or woollen sweater
- Woollen cap and gloves
- Comfortable trekking shoes
Essentials5 items
- Original government photo ID
- Sunscreen SPF 50 and lip balm
- Sunglasses (UV protection)
- Reusable water bottle
- Power bank (10,000 mAh+)
Health3 items
- Personal medicines
- Diamox (only after consulting your doctor)
- ORS sachets
Cancellation and refunds
30+ days before departure90% refund
15-29 days before departure50% refund
8-14 days before departure25% refund
Less than 7 days before departure0% refund
Questions people ask
Is there mobile network in Spiti?
Only BSNL and Jio work reliably in Kaza. Expect no network for most of Days 2-3 and at Chandratal. Our trip leader carries a satellite phone.
Will I get altitude sickness?
Kaza is at 3,800 m. We climb slowly through Kinnaur so your body adjusts. Drink 4 litres of water a day, avoid alcohol for the first two days, and tell the trip leader early if you feel unwell.
Are the homestays clean and are there western toilets?
Yes. Every homestay we use has been visited by our team, with clean bedding and attached western washrooms. Hot water is by bucket in some villages.
What if a road is closed?
Landslides happen in the mountains. We reroute or hold for a few hours; any extra night caused by a road closure is shared at cost, and we always tell you what changed and why.
Can I join from Chandigarh?
Yes, pick the "Join from Chandigarh" option. The group picks you up at Sector 43 ISBT at 4:30 AM on Day 1.