Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh
Winter Spiti Valley Road Trip from Delhi
- Duration
- 9D / 8N9 days · 8 nights
- Starts from
- Delhi
- Trip type
- Mountains
A 9-day winter road trip from Delhi through Kinnaur and Spiti: Chitkul, Tabo, Dhankar, Kaza, the high villages, Key Monastery and Kalpa.
- Mountains
- Heights
- Adventure
- Culture
- Nature
Dates
- 14–22 Nov 20269 days₹17,999
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- 21–29 Nov 20269 days₹17,999
- 28 Nov – 6 Dec 20269 days₹17,999
- 5–13 Dec 20269 days₹17,999
- 12–20 Dec 20269 days₹17,999
- 19–27 Dec 20269 days₹20,999
- 23–31 Dec 20269 days₹20,999
- 26 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 20279 days₹20,999
Prices are per person.
The trip
A nine-day road trip from Delhi into Spiti by the winter route through Shimla and Kinnaur, returning the same way. The group leaves Delhi in the evening by tempo traveller, drives overnight to Shimla, and carries on past Kufri, Narkanda and the Kinnaur Gate to Sangla.
From Sangla the road climbs to Chitkul, known as the last inhabited village near the Indo-China border, then runs to Khab Sangam, where the Spiti and Sutlej rivers meet, and on through Nako Village and Gue Monastery to Tabo. Tabo Monastery and its caves are more than 1,000 years old. Beyond them come Dhankar Monastery on its cliff above the old capital of Spiti, the road towards Pin Valley, and Kaza, the base for three nights.
From Kaza, visit Hikkim with the world's highest post office, Komic, one of the highest motorable villages in the world, and Langza, the Fossil Village of India. Another day takes in Key Monastery, Chicham Bridge and free time in the Kaza market. The drive out descends to Kalpa below the Kinner Kailash range, and after Suicide Point on Day 8 the group drives back through Shimla and overnight to Delhi, arriving on the morning of Day 9.
The package covers the tempo traveller from Delhi and back with an oxygen cylinder on board, six nights' stay in Sangla, Tabo, Kaza and Kalpa, 12 meals (breakfast and dinner at the stays), Inner Line Permits, tolls, parking and fuel. Lunches, food on the road, monument and monastery entry, heater charges and GST are extra. Winter weather can block these roads, and any cost from landslides or roadblocks is paid on the spot.
Highlights
Day 2 · 3:00 PMKinnaur Gate
Day 3 · 7:30 AMChitkul
Day 3 · 2:30 PMKhab Sangam
Day 4 · 9:00 AMTabo Monastery & Caves- Day 4 · 12:30 PMDhankar Monastery
- Day 5 · 10:30 AMHikkim
- Day 5 · 2:30 PMLangza
- Day 6 · 9:30 AMKey Monastery
- Day 6 · 12:00 PMChicham Bridge
- Day 7 · 5:30 PMKinner Kailash views
- Day 8 · 8:00 AMSuicide Point
Day by day
Departure from Delhi & Overnight Journey to Shimla
Meet the group in Delhi at the pick-up point confirmed by the trip team: RK Ashram Marg Metro Station, Majnu Ka Tila or Kashmere Gate. Board the tempo traveller in the evening and set off on the overnight drive to Shimla, the first leg of the winter road trip through Kinnaur and Spiti. Dinner on the way is at your own cost.
- 9:00 PMPick-up in DelhiMeet at RK Ashram Marg Metro Station, Majnu Ka Tila or Kashmere Gate, as confirmed by the trip team, and board the tempo traveller.
- 9:30 PMOvernight drive to ShimlaDrive through the night to Shimla. Dinner stops on the way are at your own cost.
Shimla to Sangla via Narkanda & Kinnaur Gate
Reach Shimla in the morning and stop for breakfast at your own cost, then drive on towards Sangla past Kufri and Narkanda, with Himalayan views that are snow-covered in the colder months. Stop at the iconic Kinnaur Gate for photographs as the road enters Kinnaur. Reach Sangla by evening, check in to your hotel and join a night briefing on the high-altitude days ahead. Dinner and overnight stay in Sangla.
- 6:00 AMArrive in ShimlaThe overnight drive reaches Shimla early in the morning.
- 7:00 AMBreakfast in Shimla (self-sponsored)Breakfast at a stop in Shimla, at your own cost.
- 8:00 AMDrive via Kufri & NarkandaSet off for Sangla past Kufri and Narkanda, with Himalayan views along the way.
- 1:00 PMLunch on the way (self-sponsored)Lunch at a highway stop, at your own cost.
- 3:00 PMKinnaur Gate (a highlight)Stop at the iconic Kinnaur Gate for photographs as the road enters Kinnaur.
- 6:00 PMCheck in at SanglaReach Sangla by evening and check in to your hotel.
- 7:30 PMNight briefingA briefing session on the high-altitude journey ahead.
- 8:30 PMDinner at the hotel (included)Dinner at your hotel, then overnight stay in Sangla.
Chitkul, Khab Sangam & Nako to Tabo
Start early for Chitkul, known as the last inhabited village near the Indo-China border. Then drive towards Tabo by way of Khab Sangam, where the Spiti and Sutlej rivers meet, exploring Nako Village and visiting Gue Monastery on the way. Arrive in Tabo and check in to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Tabo.
- 6:30 AMEarly breakfast (included)Breakfast at the hotel in Sangla before an early start.
- 7:30 AMChitkul (a highlight)Visit Chitkul, known as the last inhabited village near the Indo-China border.
- 9:30 AMDrive towards TaboLeave Chitkul on the long scenic drive towards Tabo.
- 1:00 PMLunch on the way (self-sponsored)Lunch at a highway stop, at your own cost.
- 2:30 PMKhab Sangam (a highlight)Stop where the Spiti and Sutlej rivers meet.
- 3:30 PMNako Village & Gue MonasteryExplore Nako Village, then visit Gue Monastery on the way to Tabo.
- 7:00 PMCheck in at TaboArrive in Tabo and check in to your hotel.
- 8:30 PMDinner at the hotel (included)Dinner at your hotel, then overnight stay in Tabo.
Tabo Monastery, Dhankar & Pin Valley to Kaza
After breakfast, explore Tabo Monastery and the ancient Tabo Caves, more than 1,000 years old. Drive on to Dhankar Monastery, perched dramatically on a cliff at Dhankar, once the capital of Spiti, and continue towards Pin Valley, snowbound in the winter months. Reach Kaza for dinner and overnight stay.
- 8:00 AMBreakfast (included)Breakfast at the hotel in Tabo, then check out.
- 9:00 AMTabo Monastery & Caves (a highlight)Explore Tabo Monastery and the ancient Tabo Caves, more than 1,000 years old.
- 11:30 AMDrive to DhankarContinue up the Spiti valley towards Dhankar.
- 12:30 PMDhankar Monastery (a highlight)Visit the monastery perched on a cliff at Dhankar, once the capital of Spiti.
- 2:00 PMLunch (self-sponsored)Lunch on the way, at your own cost.
- 3:00 PMTowards Pin ValleyContinue towards Pin Valley, snowbound in the winter months.
- 5:30 PMCheck in at KazaReach Kaza and check in to your stay for the next three nights.
- 8:00 PMDinner (included)Dinner at your stay, then overnight in Kaza.
Hikkim, Komic & Langza
After breakfast, head out from Kaza to the high-altitude villages above it. Stop at Hikkim, home to the world's highest post office, then continue to Komic, one of the highest motorable villages in the world, and Langza, known as the Fossil Village of India. Return to Kaza for dinner and overnight stay.
- 8:30 AMBreakfast (included)Breakfast at your stay in Kaza.
- 9:30 AMDrive to the high villagesLeave Kaza for the high-altitude villages above the town.
- 10:30 AMHikkim (a highlight)Stop at Hikkim, home to the world's highest post office.
- 12:00 PMKomicVisit Komic, one of the highest motorable villages in the world.
- 1:30 PMLunch (self-sponsored)Lunch on the way, at your own cost.
- 2:30 PMLangza (a highlight)Explore Langza, known as the Fossil Village of India.
- 4:30 PMReturn to KazaDrive back down to Kaza.
- 8:00 PMDinner (included)Dinner at your stay, then overnight in Kaza.
Key Monastery, Chicham Bridge & Kaza Market
A full day around Kaza. Visit Key Monastery, perched high above the valley and steeped in Himalayan calm, then cross Chicham Bridge, described as Asia's highest suspension bridge, for dramatic views. Return to Kaza for free time to explore the market, pick up souvenirs and sip chai, and end the day at your homestay with stories and stargazing. Dinner and overnight stay in Kaza.
- 8:30 AMBreakfast (included)Breakfast at your homestay in Kaza.
- 9:30 AMKey Monastery (a highlight)Visit the historic monastery perched high above the valley.
- 12:00 PMChicham Bridge (a highlight)Cross Chicham Bridge, described as Asia's highest suspension bridge, for dramatic views.
- 1:30 PMLunch (self-sponsored)Lunch in Kaza, at your own cost.
- 3:00 PMFree time in KazaExplore the market, pick up souvenirs and sip chai.
- 6:30 PMEvening at the homestayRelax with stories and stargazing in the quiet of Spiti.
- 8:00 PMDinner (included)Dinner at your homestay, then overnight in Kaza.
Kaza to Kalpa
After breakfast, pack your bags and drive from Kaza towards Kalpa, a long scenic descent through dramatic Himalayan terrain. On arrival, check in and relax with views of the Kinner Kailash range, snow-covered in winter. Dinner and overnight stay in Kalpa.
- 8:00 AMBreakfast & check-out (included)Breakfast at your stay in Kaza, then check out.
- 9:00 AMDrive to KalpaA long scenic drive down from Kaza through dramatic Himalayan terrain.
- 1:30 PMLunch on the way (self-sponsored)Lunch at a highway stop, at your own cost.
- 5:00 PMCheck in at KalpaArrive in Kalpa and check in.
- 5:30 PMKinner Kailash views (a highlight)Relax with views of the Kinner Kailash range from Kalpa.
- 8:30 PMDinner (included)Dinner at your stay, then overnight in Kalpa.
Suicide Point & Drive Back via Shimla
Wake up early for breakfast, then visit Suicide Point near Kalpa for breathtaking views over the valley. Check out and begin the long drive back to Shimla, then continue overnight to Delhi. No stay is included tonight, and lunch and dinner on the road are at your own cost.
- 7:00 AMEarly breakfast (included)Breakfast at your stay in Kalpa, then check out.
- 8:00 AMSuicide Point (a highlight)Take in the breathtaking valley views from this famous viewpoint near Kalpa.
- 9:30 AMDrive to ShimlaBegin the long drive back through Kinnaur to Shimla.
- 1:30 PMLunch on the way (self-sponsored)Lunch at a highway stop, at your own cost.
- 8:00 PMDinner on the way (self-sponsored)Dinner at a stop on the road, at your own cost.
- 9:00 PMOvernight journey to DelhiContinue from Shimla through the night to Delhi. No stay is included tonight.
Arrival in Delhi
The overnight journey reaches Delhi in the morning, where the trip ends. Travel home from Delhi is not included, so plan your onward journey for later in the day. You leave with Chitkul, the monasteries of Tabo, Dhankar and Key, and the high villages of Spiti behind you.
- 7:00 AMArrive in DelhiThe overnight journey reaches Delhi in the morning, where the trip ends.
- 7:30 AMOnward journey homeContinue home on your own. Onward travel from Delhi is not included.
What’s included
7 items · extras
Gear & extras, 7 items
- 6 nights' stay: 1 in Sangla, 1 in Tabo, 3 in Kaza and 1 in Kalpa
- All Inner Line Permits for the trip
- Driver night charges, toll taxes, parking and fuel
- Oxygen cylinder available 24x7 in the tempo traveller
- Basic first-aid kit
- 12 meals: 6 breakfasts and 6 dinners at the stays
- Tempo traveller from Delhi and back to Delhi, including all sightseeing as per the itinerary
Not included, 8 items
- Costs from natural calamities such as landslides or roadblocks, paid directly on the spot
- Tips for the driver, laundry, phone bills and other personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
- GST @ 5%
- Entry fees for monuments and monasteries, and camera or video charges
- Alcohol, mineral water and other food or drinks not listed in the inclusions
- Heater charges at the stays
- Breakfast in Shimla on Day 2, lunches, and food on the overnight journeys
Questions about this trip
Where does the trip start and end?
The trip starts in Delhi on the evening of Day 1 with a pick-up at RK Ashram Marg Metro Station, Majnu Ka Tila or Kashmere Gate; the trip team confirms the exact point and time before departure. The group drives overnight to Shimla and returns the same way, reaching Delhi on the morning of Day 9. Carry a government-issued photo ID, which is needed for the Inner Line Permits.
Which meals are included?
12 meals, breakfast and dinner at the stays: dinner from Day 2 to Day 7 and breakfast from Day 3 to Day 8. Breakfast in Shimla on Day 2, all lunches, food on the two overnight journeys, mineral water and alcohol are at your own cost.
Where will we stay?
Six nights: a hotel in Sangla, a hotel in Tabo, three nights at a homestay in Kaza and one night in Kalpa. Nights 1 and 8 are spent on the road. The base price is for triple sharing; Double Sharing costs ₹1,500 more per person. Heater charges at the stays are extra.
What extra costs should I budget for?
Entry fees and camera charges at monuments and monasteries, breakfast in Shimla, lunches every day, food on the overnight drives, heater charges, tips and laundry. Winter weather can block roads, and any cost arising from landslides or roadblocks is paid directly on the spot.
How should I prepare for the altitude and the cold?
The route reaches some of the highest motorable villages in the world, so tell the trip team about any health conditions before booking; a confirmation of physical and mental fitness is required before the trip starts. The tempo traveller carries an oxygen cylinder and a basic first-aid kit. Pack warm layers for sub-zero nights, good traction shoes, sunscreen, a cap and sunglasses, two water bottles, a personal medical kit, a power bank and extra cash.
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