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Editors' itinerary · Shimla, Spiti Valley, Manali

Spiti Valley Loop: Shimla to Manali in 8 Days

8 days / 7 nights · Road trips, Couples, Friends, Adventure, Offbeat

Photo: Msjoshi23 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

A classic loop through Kinnaur and Spiti with time to acclimatise. Only possible in the months when Kunzum Pass is open.

Costs are per-person estimates — from ₹10,350 at the backpacker level. Destinations: Shimla, Spiti Valley, Manali.

Day 1Shimla to Narkanda / Rampur
Day cost ₹5,500
- 08:00
  Drive to Rampur Bushahr
  Transport
  About 4–5 hours.
  ₹3,000
- 16:00
  Overnight in Rampur or Narkanda
  Stay
  ₹2,500
Day 2To Kalpa
Day cost ₹5,800
- 08:00
  Drive to Kalpa
  Transport
  Long mountain road.
  ₹3,000
- 16:00
  Stay in Kalpa
  Stay
  ₹2,800
- 17:30
  Evening in Kalpa village
  Sight
Day 3To Tabo via Nako
Day cost ₹2,300
- 11:00
  Stop at Nako lake
  Sight
- 15:30
  Visit Tabo Monastery
  Sight
  ₹100
- 18:00
  Night in Tabo
  Stay
  ₹2,200
Day 4Dhankar and Kaza
Day cost ₹2,600
Take it easy to acclimatise.
- 09:30
  Dhankar Monastery
  Sight
  ₹100
- 16:00
  Check in at Kaza
  Stay · at Kaza homestays
  ₹2,500
Day 5Key, Kibber and Langza
Day cost ₹400
- 10:00
  Key Monastery
  Sight
- 13:00
  Kibber and Langza villages
  Sight
- 19:30
  Homestay dinner
  Food
  ₹400
Day 6To Chandratal
Day cost ₹7,000
- 08:00
  Drive via Kunzum Pass to Chandratal
  Transport
  Only when the road is open.
  ₹3,500
- 16:00
  Camp near Chandratal
  Stay
  ₹3,500
Day 7To Manali
Day cost ₹5,800
- 08:00
  Drive to Manali
  Transport
  Rough in places; start early.
  ₹3,000
- 17:00
  Rest in Manali
  Stay
  ₹2,800
Day 8Departure
Day cost ₹3,500
- 09:00
  Bus or cab onward
  Transport
  ₹3,500