Himachal Pradesh

Spiti Valley

Spiti Valley — a high-altitude cold desert of ochre mountains, ancient monasteries, and villages among the highest inhabited places on Earth. We arrange acclimatised itineraries, monastery visits, and drives across Kunzum Pass to Chandratal.

Key Monastery, Spiti Valley
5 – 11Nights, your choice
3Itinerary options
100%Customisable itineraries
24 hrsEnquiry response time
Signature Experiences

Moments you'll carry home

01

Monastery circuit — Key, Dhankar, and Tabo

02

Overnight camping on the shores of Chandratal Lake

03

Crossing Kunzum Pass into the high villages of Langza, Komic, and Hikkim

Choose Your Itinerary

Three ways to travel Spiti Valley

Every trip is fully customisable — tap an option to open the day-by-day plan.

Itineraries are indicative and can be tailored to your pace, interests and budget.

Good to Know

Inclusions & exclusions

What your journey covers, and what to plan for separately.

What's included

Covered in your package

  • Accommodation as per your chosen itinerary
  • Ground transport as per the itinerary
  • Meals as marked in the plan (Breakfast, Dinner)
  • Sightseeing and experiences listed in the day-by-day plan
  • Planning support from the Viharasetu team before and during your trip

What's not included

Please plan for these separately

  • Flights and train tickets to and from your starting city
  • Meals not marked in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses such as shopping, laundry, tips and phone calls
  • Optional activities and anything marked optional in the plan
  • Travel insurance
  • Extra costs caused by events outside our control, such as weather or road closures

Inclusions and exclusions are indicative. The final list is confirmed in writing in your quote.

Destination Guide

What to see in each stop

Must-visit highlights are marked, so you always know where to begin.

01

Famous Monasteries

  • Key Monastery Must visit
  • Tabo Monastery Must visit
  • Dhankar Monastery Must visit
  • Kungri Monastery
  • Tangyud Monastery, Komic
  • Lhalung Monastery
  • Gungri Monastery
02

Must-Visit Attractions

  • Key Monastery Must visit
  • Chandratal Lake Must visit
  • Dhankar Monastery Must visit
  • Tabo Monastery Must visit
  • Kunzum Pass Must visit
  • Pin Valley Must visit
  • Kaza
  • Langza Buddha Statue
  • Komic Village
  • Hikkim Post Office
03

Famous Lakes

  • Chandratal Lake Must visit
  • Dhankar Lake
  • Suraj Tal
04

Mountain Passes

  • Kunzum La Must visit
  • Rohtang Pass Must visit
  • Parang La
  • Manirang Pass
05

Valleys

  • Spiti Valley Must visit
  • Pin Valley Must visit
  • Lingti Valley
  • Parahio Valley
06

High-Altitude Villages

  • Kibber Must visit
  • Langza (fossil village) Must visit
  • Komic — among the highest motorable villages Must visit
  • Hikkim — world's highest post office
  • Demul
  • Losar
  • Chicham — highest suspension bridge in Asia
07

Adventure Activities

  • Trekking — Pin-Parvati Pass Must visit
  • Camping at Chandratal
  • Mountain Biking
  • River Rafting on the Spiti
  • Fossil Hunting at Langza
  • Stargazing & Astro-Tourism
  • Motorbike Expedition
08

Historical Places

  • Dhankar Fort — former capital of Spiti Must visit
  • Gue Mummy — 500-year-old naturally mummified monk
  • Tabo Caves
  • Nono Palace, Kaza
09

Nearby Attractions

  • Manali Must visit
  • Kalpa
  • Nako Village & Lake
  • Kinnaur Valley
10

Best Photography Spots

  • Chandratal Lake
  • Key Monastery
  • Kunzum Pass
  • Langza Buddha Statue & Peaks
  • Dhankar Monastery Cliff View
  • Chicham Bridge
11

Top Must-Visit Places

  • Key Monastery
  • Chandratal Lake
  • Kunzum Pass
  • Dhankar Monastery
  • Tabo Monastery
  • Pin Valley
  • Kaza
  • Kibber
  • Langza
  • Komic
  • Hikkim
  • Chicham Bridge
12

Hidden Gems

  • Komic Village
  • Hikkim Post Office
  • Gue Mummy
  • Demul Village
  • Chicham Bridge
  • Dhankar Lake
13

Rivers & Viewpoints

  • Spiti River Must visit
  • Pin River
  • Spiti–Pin River Confluence, Dhankar
  • Chicham Bridge Viewpoint
14

Nature & Scenic Places

  • Cold Desert Landscape Must visit
  • Chandratal Sunrise
  • Kaza Valley View
  • Langza Fossil Park
15

Famous Roads

  • Manali–Kaza Road Must visit
  • Shimla–Kaza Road via Kinnaur Must visit
  • Kunzum Pass Road
16

Shopping

  • Kaza Market Must visit
  • Local Handicrafts
  • Pashmina & Wool Products
  • Buddhist Artifacts
  • Dry Fruits & Seabuckthorn Products
17

Festivals

  • Losar Festival (Tibetan New Year) Must visit
  • Fagli Festival
  • Gochi Festival
  • Pauri Festival
Taste of Himachal Pradesh

Famous Food

  • Thukpa Must try
  • Momos Must try
  • Chha Gosht
  • Butter Tea
  • Sattu
  • Chhurpi
  • Local Barley Dishes
Find the Places

Key places on the map

Tap a marker for the place name.

  1. 1
    KazaMain town of SpitiOpen in Google Maps →
  2. 2
    Key MonasteryTibetan Buddhist monasteryOpen in Google Maps →
  3. 3
    KibberHigh-altitude villageOpen in Google Maps →
  4. 4
    Dhankar MonasteryOn a cliff above the valleyOpen in Google Maps →
  5. 5
    Tabo MonasteryOver 1,000 years oldOpen in Google Maps →
  6. 6
    Kunzum PassMountain passOpen in Google Maps →
  7. 7
    Chandratal LakeCrescent-shaped lakeOpen in Google Maps →

Map positions are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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