Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Shimla

   • Arrive in Shimla and check in to your hotel.

   • After a short rest, set off on a sightseeing tour of Shimla.

   • Visit Kufri, Ridge Maidan, Mall Road and the impressive Christ Church (if time permits) with your Shimla tour guide.

   Dinner & overnight in the hotel.

2. Day 2: Shimla to Kalpa

   • Make your way to Kalpa town with your Shimla tour guide in the morning.

   • Upon arrival, see the spectacular Kinnaur Kailash, one of the highest mountains in the Indian Himalayas at 6055 metres.

   Overnight in a guest house in Kalpa.

3. Day 3: Kalpa to Nako

   • Start your day by exploring Kalpa before heading to Rekong Peo.

   • Stop for lunch and get your inner line permit for Spiti Valley.

   • Head towards Nako, located just 60 km from the Tibetan border.

   Overnight in a guesthouse in Nako.

4. Day 4: Nako to Kaza

   • Take an early morning drive to Tabo. Tabo is famous for its monastery, which dates back to 966AD and is a World Heritage Site. The Dalai Lama maintains that the Tabo Monastery is one of the holiest sites in the world. Due to its height at 3280 metres, Tabo has short summers and freezing winters.

   • After seeing the Tabo monastery, drive to Kaza.

   • On the way, stop at Dhankar Monastery, built on a 300-metre high spur overlooking the Spiti and Pin Rivers. It truly is one of the world’s most spectacular settings for a monastery and has many holy stories attached to it.

   • In the afternoon, bid farewell to Dhankar and head towards Kaza, where you will spend the next two nights.

   Overnight in a guesthouse in Kaza.

5. Day 5: Kaza

   • Spend the entire day in Kaza by exploring the local Sakya Monastery and the world-famous Ky Monastery. This Tibetan Buddhist monastery is located on top of a hill at an altitude of 4166 metres above sea level and is 11 km from Kaza. The monastery has the distinction of being the oldest and the biggest in the Lahaul and Spiti district and being a religious training centre for monks. It is home to around 300 novice monks who receive their religious education.

   • Head to the remote town of Kibber at 4270 metres for lunch and to soak in the remoteness and beauty of the Spiti Valley. With sweeping views of the mountains on one side and the Spiti Valley on the other, it is a great place to relax and enjoy the view. 

   • Late in the afternoon, drive back to Kaza.

   Overnight in guesthouse in Kaza.

6. Day 6: Kaza to Manali

   • Start your day early in the morning by driving to Manali.

   • Pass through the valley floor before gradually rising and crossing the spectacular Rothang Pass (3980m), which offers some of the most spectacular mountain views in the world. 

   • Stop at the pass to admire the stunning views before continuing to Manali.

   • Reach Manali late in the evening and spend the rest of your time lazing around.

   Overnight in guesthouse in Manali.

7. Day 7: Manali to Delhi

   • Check out from the guesthouse at 12 noon.

   • Take an overnight bus from Manali to New Delhi.