About Kaza
Kaza is Spiti’s largest town, set beside the wide Spiti river among bare, golden hills. It has the valley’s main market, fuel, homestays and hotels, which makes it the natural base for the high villages around it.
We stay in Kaza from day 4 to day 7: two local sightseeing days and a slow day that doubles as rest for altitude and a buffer for weather.
For your visit
- Mobile network and ATMs are limited; carry some cash.
Where it fits in your journey
- Day 4: Tabo → Kaza
Shimla → Spiti → Manali · Ancient monasteries and a valley of dramatic cliffs.
Cliff-top Dhankar, then into Pin Valley. Overnight: Kaza.
- Day 5: Key → Kibber → Chicham
Shimla → Spiti → Manali · A monastery, high villages and a spectacular bridge.
A local sightseeing loop; overnight: Kaza.
- Day 6: Langza → Hikkim → Komic
Shimla → Spiti → Manali · Small villages. Big Himalayan skies.
Local conditions and altitude may change the order of stops.
- Day 7: Kaza, at your pace.
Shimla → Spiti → Manali · A little breathing room makes a better road trip.
Flexible time for rest, local walks or a weather buffer.
- Day 8: Kaza → Chandratal
Shimla → Spiti → Manali · The high road opens only when conditions allow.
Seasonal road and accommodation must be confirmed before booking.
- Day 3: Tabo → Kaza
Winter Spiti — 6 nights / 7 days · Ancient monasteries, cliffs and tea at the Ice Cafe.
Ice Cafe Lingti when it is open. Overnight: Kaza.
- Day 4: Key → Kibber → Chicham
Winter Spiti — 6 nights / 7 days · A snowy monastery, high villages and the snow leopard slopes.
Snow leopard spotting around Kibber; sightings vary. Overnight: Kaza.
- Day 5: Langza → Hikkim → Komic
Winter Spiti — 6 nights / 7 days · Snow villages under huge Himalayan skies.
Snow and road access may change the order of stops. Overnight: Kaza.
- Day 6: Kaza → Kalpa
Winter Spiti — 6 nights / 7 days · Back down the Spiti valley into Kinnaur.
The return follows the winter road via Kinnaur. Overnight: Kalpa.
- Day 4: Tabo → Kaza
Winter Spiti — 7 nights / 8 days · Ancient monasteries, cliffs and tea at the Ice Cafe.
Ice Cafe Lingti when it is open. Overnight: Kaza.
- Day 5: Key → Kibber → Chicham
Winter Spiti — 7 nights / 8 days · A snowy monastery, high villages and the snow leopard slopes.
Snow leopard spotting around Kibber; sightings vary. Overnight: Kaza.
- Day 6: Langza → Hikkim → Komic
Winter Spiti — 7 nights / 8 days · Snow villages under huge Himalayan skies.
Snow and road access may change the order of stops. Overnight: Kaza.
- Day 7: Kaza → Kalpa
Winter Spiti — 7 nights / 8 days · Back down the Spiti valley into Kinnaur.
The return follows the winter road via Kinnaur. Overnight: Kalpa.
Planning your dates? Read our Spiti road guide for seasonal route planning, or ask about your trip.