About Narkanda
Narkanda sits on the highway between Shimla and Rampur, among apple orchards and deodar forest. It is a natural first break on day 1, with views across the ranges to the north.
Hatu Peak, with its small temple, is a short drive up from the town if you have time and the road is open.
Where it fits in your journey
- Day 1: Shimla → Sangla
Shimla → Spiti → Manali · Pine forests give way to the Baspa Valley.
Overnight: Sangla
- Day 1: Shimla → Kalpa
Winter Spiti — 6 nights / 7 days · Along the Sutlej into snowy Kinnaur.
A long first drive; snow chains go on when the road needs them. Overnight: Kalpa.
- Day 7: Kalpa → Shimla
Winter Spiti — 6 nights / 7 days · Down the Sutlej valley to Shimla.
Drop in Shimla. Ask us about other drop points.
- Day 1: Shimla → Sangla
Winter Spiti — 7 nights / 8 days · Pine forests give way to the snowy Baspa Valley.
Snow chains go on when the road needs them. Overnight: Sangla.
- Day 8: Kalpa → Shimla
Winter Spiti — 7 nights / 8 days · Down the Sutlej valley to Shimla.
Drop in Shimla. Ask us about other drop points.
Planning your dates? Read our Spiti road guide for seasonal route planning, or ask about your trip.