Spiti Valley Overland Circuit
Key Monastery, Chandratal and the highest villages on earth
Destinations Covered
Package Overview
Travel the legendary Manali-Spiti circuit across Atal Tunnel and Kunzum La. Visit the thousand-year-old Key Monastery, mail a postcard from Hikkim (the highest post office in the world), stand atop the fossil fields of Komic and Langza, and camp at the crescent lake of Chandratal.
Day-wise Timeline Itinerary
Manali to Kaza via Atal Tunnel
Early start across Atal Tunnel and Kunzum La (4,551 m) into the cold desert. Overnight in Kaza (3,800 m).
Kaza Acclimatisation & Key Monastery
Visit Key Monastery and Kibber village. Evening at Kaza market for acclimatisation.
Highest Villages Circuit
Hikkim (highest post office), Komic (highest motorable village) and the Buddha statue and fossil fields of Langza.
Pin Valley Excursion
Drive into Pin Valley National Park, visit Mud village and Kungri monastery.
Dhankar & Tabo
Dhankar fort-monastery viewpoint hike and Tabo monastery, the Ajanta of the Himalayas (996 AD).
Kaza to Chandratal
Drive to Chandratal (4,300 m). Sunset walk to the crescent lake, overnight in Swiss camps.
Chandratal to Manali
Cross Kunzum La and Rohtang axis back to Manali. Farewell dinner.
Departure
Trip ends after breakfast in Manali.
What's Included
- Manali to Manali transport in 4x4 tempo traveller
- 7 nights stay (hotels, homestays, Chandratal camp)
- Breakfast & dinner daily
- Experienced mountain captain
- All permits
What's Excluded
- Transport to/from Manali
- Lunch
- Personal porter/pony charges
- Anything not in inclusions
Policies & Information
Booking & Confirmation
Bookings are confirmed upon receiving 30% advance deposit. The balance amount can be paid 7 days before departure or at arrival.
Cancellation & Refund
Cancellations made 15 days prior receive full refund. Cancellations made 7-14 days prior receive 50% refund. No refunds within 7 days.
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