The Manali to Spiti route is the adrenaline junkie's choice...

The Adventure Route
Manali to Spiti Road Trip
Adrenaline Overdrive
The shortest but toughest route to Spiti. Cross the Rohtang/Atal Tunnel.
✦Atal Tunnel
✦Kunzum Pass
✦Off-roading
Recommended Tour
Spiti 4x4 Expedition
8 Days Shimla → Kinnaur → Spiti 5.0
A comfortable 4x4 expedition through the middle land. From high-altitude villages to the majestic Chandratal Lake.
High-altitude Villages
Chandratal Lake
Key Monastery
Essential Guide
Getting There
Manali -> Atal Tunnel -> Kunzum -> Kaza.
Best Time & Weather
Best Months
mid-June to mid-October
Expectations
Unpredictable at Kunzum Pass.
Things to Do
- ✦Chandra Dhaba
- ✦Atal Tunnel Photos
- ✦Off-roading
Frequently Asked Questions
01.Kunzum Pass opening 2026?
Expected early June due to low snow this year.
02.Malling Nala status?
New tunnel/bridge work in progress. Expect 30 min delays.
03.Permit needed?
Needed for Rohtang Pass. Not for Atal Tunnel route.
04.Car type?
High ground clearance essential. 4x4 preferred.
05.AMS risk?
Very high as you gain altitude too fast.
06.Food stops?
Chhatru and Batal (Chacha-Chachi Dhaba).
07.Fuel?
Fill tank at Manali/Tandi. No pumps till Kaza.
