One of the most common questions we get is, "When is the best time to visit Spiti?"...
Travel Guide
Best Time to Visit Spiti Valley
Seasons of Spiti
Every season in Spiti paints a different picture.
✦Summer (Jun-Sep)
✦Autumn (Oct)
✦Winter (Jan-Mar)
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Spiti & Kinnaur Adventure
10 Days Shimla → Kinnaur → Spiti → Manali 5.0
The ultimate road trip combining the lush valleys of Kinnaur with the raw, rugged beauty of Spiti.
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Essential Guide
Getting There
Shimla route: All year. Manali: Summer.
Best Time & Weather
Best Months
June to September
Expectations
Cold desert climate.
Things to Do
- ✦Plan based on interest
- ✦Check road status
Frequently Asked Questions
01.Seabuckthorn harvest time?
September. Join locals in harvesting 'Drilbu' berries.
02.Is monsoon safe?
Spiti is rain-shadow, so safe. But approach roads get landslides.
03.When for snow?
Jan to March.
04.When for apples?
September is apple harvest season.
05.When for road trip?
June to September is best road condition.
06.Crowd?
May/June is busiest. Sep/Oct is quiet.
07.Budget time?
End of season (October) might have discounts.