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Shimla to Spiti Overland
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Shimla to Spiti Overland

Duration9 Days
GradeEasy-Moderate
TypeRoad Trip
01 // The Vision

"Perfect for first-timers. A gradual ascent from Shimla to Spiti allowing for better acclimatization and sightseeing."

Tabo MonasteryDhankar LakeGradual AscentScenic Highways
02 // Daily Breakdown
Day 1

Arrival in Shimla

Acclimatize in the Queen of Hills.

Day 2

Shimla to Sarahan

Drive to the home of Bhimakali Temple.

Day 3

Sarahan to Kalpa

Spectacular views of the Kinner Kailash range.

Day 4

Kalpa to Nako/Tabo

Crossing into the high desert landscape.

Day 5

Tabo to Kaza

Via Dhankar Monastery and Pin Valley.

Day 6

Kaza Exploration

Ki Monastery and Kibber Village.

Day 7

Kaza to Chandratal

Camping by the pristine lake.

Day 8

Chandratal to Manali

Crossing Rohtang or Atal Tunnel.

Day 9

Departure

End of the journey.

03 // The Package

Included

  • Transport
  • Stay
  • Meals (MAP Plan)
  • Permits
  • Driver Allowances

Excluded

  • Lunch
  • GST
  • Any Airfare
Investment
On Request

*Per person on twin sharing

Start / EndShimla / Chandigarh
Group SizeMax 12 People
Next DateApril 15, 2026
Secure Booking

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Tour Essentials

Buy oxygen in Kaza?
Chemist shop near Kaza bus stand sells portable cans.
Kaza CHC emergency?
Yes, 24/7 doctors available.
Best AMS medicine?
Diamox (Acetazolamide) - consult doctor. Garlic soup helps too.
Solo women safety?
Safest region in India. Homestays are family-run.
Vehicle freeze solution?
Park facing sunrise. Use anti-freeze coolant. Pour hot water on filter.
Snow blindness?
Wear UV400 sunglasses even on cloudy days.
Helicopter evacuation?
Govt heli-taxi operates from Stingri/Kaza occasionally.
Kids under 5?
Doctors advise against it due to lower oxygen saturation.
Community

What Travelers Say

"Chandratal lake at sunrise is a memory I will cherish forever."
// Meera Kapoor
"Kaza was vibrant and beautiful. The monastery visits were spiritual."
// Amitabh Joshi
"The night sky in Tabo left me speechless. Seamless logistics."
// Rahul Khanna
"My kids loved the snow and the yaks. Very family-friendly team."
// Pooja Saxena