9 Days 8 Nights Spiti Tour Itinerary from Chandigarh to Chandigarh Covering Shimla, Sangla, Kalpa, Tabo & Kaza

Start your journey from Chandigarh and drive to Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh.Explore the Mall Road, Ridge, and other attractions in Shimla. Overnight stay in Shimla.

Begin your scenic journey from Shimla to Sangla, a picturesque valley nestled in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. This route promises breathtaking mountain vistas and charming rural.

En Route to Sangla:-

The drive from Shimla to Sangla is approximately 230 km, taking around 8-9 hours. The journey will take you through winding mountain roads, offering stunning views of the Himalayas.

• Narkanda: A beautiful hill station known for its apple orchards and panoramic views.
• Rampur: A historic town on the banks of the Sutlej River, with significant cultural importance.
• Karcham: The confluence of the Sutlej and Baspa rivers, offering dramatic scenery.

 

Afternoon/Evening:

• Arrive in Sangla and check into your accommodation.

Sangla Valley: Explore the main attractions of Sangla, including:

• Bering Nag Temple: A unique pagoda-style temple dedicated to Lord Jagas.
• Kamru Fort: An ancient fort offering panoramic views of the valley.
• Sangla Village: Wander through the charming village, observing local life and traditional Himachali architecture.

Enjoy the serene atmosphere and the majestic backdrop of the Kinnaur Kailash range.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Sangla. Before departing, ensure that any remaining sightseeing in Sangla is completed, as no sights will be revisited. Begin your scenic journey towards Kalpa via the breathtaking Baspa Valley region.
 

The distance between Sangla and Kalpa is approximately 50 km, and it would take around 3 to 4 hours to reach by road, excluding sightseeing stops.

En-route Sightseeing:

• Kamru Fort – Historic fort known for traditional Kinnauri architecture and ancient temple structures.
• Batseri Village – Charming wooden village surrounded by apple orchards and mountain scenery.
• Chitkul Mata Temple – Traditional local temple reflecting Kinnauri wooden craftsmanship.

 

Continue your drive towards Kalpa via Reckong Peo, the district headquarters of Kinnaur. Kalpa is situated at an altitude of approximately 2,758 meters, and is famous for panoramic views of the sacred Kinner Kailash Range. During sunrise and sunset, the snow-covered peaks glow beautifully with golden and crimson hues. Upon arrival in Kalpa, check in to your hotel and relax for the evening.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Kalpa. Before departing, ensure that any remaining sightseeing in Kalpa is completed, as no sights will be revisited. Begin your adventurous drive towards Tabo, entering the spectacular cold-desert landscapes of Spiti Valley.

The distance between Kalpa and Tabo is approximately 165 km, and it would take around 6 to 8 hours to reach by road, depending on road conditions and sightseeing stops.

 

During the journey, witness the gradual transition from the lush green valleys of Kinnaur to the barren Himalayan desert terrain of Spiti.

En-route Sightseeing:

• Khab Sangam – Scenic confluence point of the Sutlej and Spiti Rivers.
• Nako Village – Traditional Himalayan village known for its peaceful atmosphere and mud-house architecture.
• Nako Lake – Serene high-altitude lake surrounded by willow trees and mountains.
• Nako Monastery – Ancient Buddhist monastery with spiritual and historical significance.
• Gue Village – Remote Himalayan village famous for the naturally preserved 500-year-old mummy of a Buddhist monk.
• Gue Monastery & Mummy Temple – Small monastery complex housing the sacred mummy and offering panoramic valley views.

Continue your drive towards Tabo. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and relax for the evening.

We start the day with a visit to the Tabo monastery - the oldest continuously functioning monastery in India. If time permits, we can climb up the stairs in the mountain behind the monastery to see the famous meditation caves of Tabo. We then head to Dhankar. Perched high above the confluence of the Spiti and Pin rivers, in a hidden bowl, is the tiny hamlet of Dhankar. We will visit the old monastery here (if open). The view of the valley from the village is not to be missed. We then head to Pin Valley National Park. Imagine a national park with an abundance of animals and birds, with some rare plant varieties, a river that gushes when it isn’t frozen and trekking opportunities for the adventure-seekers. The Pin Valley promises all this and more. We make our way to Kaza by late afternoon and check-in to our hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Kaza.

On this day of this Spiti Valley tour, we drive towards the beautiful Pin Valley. Imagine a national park with an abundance of animals and birds, with some rare plant varieties, a river that gushes when it isn’t frozen and trekking opportunities for the adventure-seekers. The Pin Valley promises all this and more. We first visit the Kungri Monastery and then the beautiful hamlet of Mudh – the last motorable village of the Pin Valley. Declared a national park in 1987, Pin Valley has altitudes ranging from 11,000 to 20,000 feet and is home to at least 12 endangered snow leopards. In addition, other animals indigenous to the region and park are the Siberian ibex, bharal, weasel, red fox and marten. Birds such as the pika, griffon, golden eagle, bearded vulture, chukor and raven paint the skies a pretty picture. By evening, drive to Kaza, the commercial capital of the Spiti valley and spend the night in a hotel.

Post breakfast check out from hotel and drive back to Kalpa from Kaza . journey will be little longer today on the way if any place missed on other day will be covered today on arrival at kalpa check in the stay dinner & overnight stay

Your journey from Kalpa to Chandigarh begins today. After enjoying a final breakfast in Kalpa, you will check out from your hotel. Ensure all desired Kalpa sights are visited before commencing your travel.

Kalpa to Chandigarh Itinerary

Today's adventure takes you from the serene landscapes of Kalpa to the vibrant city of Chandigarh. The total distance is approximately 260 km, with an estimated travel time of around 7-8 hours, depending on road conditions and stops.

 

Upon arrival in Chandigarh, check into your hotel. 

 

Post Breakfast check out from & transfer to Domestic Airport/ railway station to catch the flight for your onward Destination. End your tour on High notes...........