Sample itinerary: Shimla → Spiti → Manali, day by day
Shimla → SanglaLeaving Shimla
STOP 01 / 06DAY 01 / 09
Day 02 · Kinnaur's valleys
Sangla → Kalpa
Chitkul's river valley, then Kalpa's mountain views.
Chitkul in the morning, Kalpa by evening. Overnight: Kalpa.
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Day 04 · Old Spiti
Tabo → Kaza
Ancient monasteries and a valley of dramatic cliffs.
Cliff-top Dhankar, then into Pin Valley. Overnight: Kaza.
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Day 05 · Above Kaza
Key → Kibber → Chicham
A monastery, high villages and a spectacular bridge.
A local sightseeing loop; overnight: Kaza.
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Day 06 · The high village circuit
Langza → Hikkim → Komic
Small villages. Big Himalayan skies.
Local conditions and altitude may change the order of stops.
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Day 07 · Take it slow
Kaza, at your pace.
A little breathing room makes a better road trip.
Flexible time for rest, local walks or a weather buffer.
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Day 08 · Seasonal mountain crossing
Kaza → Chandratal
The high road opens only when conditions allow.
Seasonal road and accommodation must be confirmed before booking.
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Day 09 · Complete the circuit
Chandratal → Manali
Across the Chandra Valley, into Manali.
Seasonal circuit only. When Kunzum is closed, ask about returning via Kinnaur.
Plan this dayRoute at a glance
Shimla → Spiti → Manali
Private transportation via Kinnaur and Kaza, with seasonal Chandratal to Manali route when road access is confirmed.
- Starts
- Shimla
- Ends
- Manali
- Duration
- 9 days
- Vehicle
- Innova Crysta
- Overnight stops
- Sangla · Kalpa · Tabo · Kaza · Chandratal · Manali
- Side trips
- Chitkul · Pin Valley
- Seasonal sections
- Days 8, 9: Kunzum Pass, Chandratal and the Manali side of the full circuit are seasonal. When access is closed or unsuitable, ask about a Kinnaur return from Kaza.
- Can the route change?
- Yes. Stops and order are adjusted to your dates, time and road access.
The real vehicle
The right car
for higher roads.
No stock photos. This is our Innova Crysta on the Spiti road, with a driver for your group and a route confirmed for your dates.
- Your own carThe whole Innova Crysta is yours: your group, your luggage.
- Your kind of tripStop for monasteries, villages and photos at your pace.
- Checked for your datesSeasonal road access checked before you travel.
Innova Crysta is not a 4×4. Winter routes and vehicle suitability are confirmed for each trip.
Meet your drivers
Your drivers.
Part of the journey.
Meet Mukul and Rajat, our Innova Crysta drivers. Message us to confirm your driver and vehicle for your travel dates.
Ask about your driverSpiti Darshan began with three friends who became like brothers. Read our story →
Mukul
Innova Crysta
HP 01A 8924Rajat
Innova Crysta
HP 01 AB 0140
Before you book
Is the price per person or per car?
The listed trip prices are for the car, for your group. Homestays are extra, priced per person with breakfast and dinner.
Will we follow the route shown?
It’s a sample circuit with Gue included on day 3. Kunzum, Chandratal and the Manali crossing are seasonal. We’ll confirm your route on WhatsApp.
What happens after I message?
Share your dates, group size and pickup city. We’ll send your trip plan and quote, then confirm the details with you before booking.
Ready for the road?
One message.
Your Spiti package on WhatsApp.
- Tap the buttonWhatsApp opens with your message ready. Add your dates.
- Get your packageRoute, car, stays and price, sent to you on WhatsApp.
- Confirm and goWe confirm every detail with you before you book.
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