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Why this package
Hand-built itinerary, not a shelf package
WhatsApp-first planner, on call through return
Free changes within 48 hours after the draft
Tour includes
- Hotel
- Meals
- Transport
- Guide
Includes the services of a Trust and Trip planner who builds your itinerary, books hotels and transport, and stays on WhatsApp throughout the trip.
Tour highlights
- Enter via dramatic Kunzum Pass (4,551m)
- Key Monastery & Kibber Village
- World's highest post office at Hikkim (4,440m)
- Pin Valley Snow Leopard habitat
- Dhankar Monastery on a cliff
- Tabo — 1,000-year-old living monastery
What makes this journey unforgettable.
The budget solo trail through Spiti, entering via Manali (summer route, June-October) and exiting via Shimla through Kinnaur. Backpacker guesthouses, local dhabas, shared jeeps — the real Spiti experience without the group schedule. Perfect for independent travellers who want to go at their own pace.
Enter via dramatic Kunzum Pass (4,551m)
Key Monastery & Kibber Village
World's highest post office at Hikkim (4,440m)
Pin Valley Snow Leopard habitat
Dhankar Monastery on a cliff
Tabo — 1,000-year-old living monastery
Day-by-day Itinerary
Your journey, unfolded.
- DAY 1
Day 1: Manali → Kaza via Rohtang & Kunzum (200km, ~8hrs — summer only)
Early 5am departure from Manali. Cross Rohtang Pass (3,978m) — weather dependent, carry permits. Through Gramphu and Batal. Climb to Kunzum Pass (4,551m) for first views of the lunar Spiti landscape. Descend to Kaza (3,800m). Check in guesthouse. Rest and acclimatize. Evening at Kaza market — momos and thukpa for dinner.
- DAY 2
Day 2: Kaza — Key Monastery & Kibber Village (40km loop)
Morning drive to Key (Ki) Monastery (4,166m) — the valley's most iconic gompa with 300 monks and sweeping 360° views. Meet the monks, see the ancient frescoes and thangkas. Drive to Kibber (4,270m), one of the world's highest villages reachable by road. Chicham Bridge — peer 150m down into the gorge. Back to Kaza for local dhaba dinner.
- DAY 3
Day 3: Hikkim, Langza & Komic Village Loop (50km, day trip from Kaza)
Hikkim (4,440m): Send a postcard from the world's highest post office (PIN: 172114) — they'll stamp your passport too. Langza (4,400m): Search for ammonite fossils in the hillside scree — these 50-million-year-old sea creature fossils are everywhere. Giant Maitreya Buddha statue. Komic (4,513m): Asia's highest motor-road village, with Tangyud Monastery perched at the top. Back to Kaza overnight.
- DAY 4
Day 4: Pin Valley National Park (day trip from Kaza, 60km)
Drive through Pin Valley — the only cold desert wildlife sanctuary in India. Mud Village (3,800m) is the main settlement. The valley is prime snow leopard territory (winter sightings, rare in summer). Hike along the Pin River. Spot Himalayan ibex on the ridges above. Return Kaza for final night.
- DAY 5
Day 5: Kaza → Dhankar Monastery & Lake (30km, then overnight)
Drive to Dhankar (3,890m). Dhankar Gompa sits on a crumbling cliff 300m above the Spiti-Pin river confluence — one of the most dramatic monastery locations in the Himalayas. Morning light is best for photography. Optional 2-hour trek to Dhankar Lake (4,100m) — high-altitude turquoise gem. Overnight Dhankar guesthouse.
- DAY 6
Day 6: Dhankar → Tabo → Reckong Peo via Kinnaur (180km)
Visit Tabo Monastery (996 AD) — established by Rinchen Zangpo, the 'Great Translator'. Called the 'Ajanta of the Himalayas' for its extraordinary murals, clay sculptures and cave meditation cells. The monks still study ancient manuscripts here. Drive through Kinnaur Valley — apple orchards, Tibetan-style villages, and the raging Sutlej below. Arrive Reckong Peo overnight.
- DAY 7
Day 7: Reckong Peo → Shimla (215km, ~7hrs)
Descend through the Sutlej gorge — one of the deepest in India. Pass Nathpa Jhakri dam (India's largest hydro project). Through Rampur and Narkanda. Arrive Shimla by evening. Trip ends — trains and buses to Delhi available. Your Spiti circuit is complete.
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What's in — and what's not.
What's included
- 6 nights budget guesthouse/homestay accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Shared jeep transfers between key stops
- Spiti Inner Line Permits
- Local guide for Kaza day trips
Not included
- Flights/trains to Manali or from Shimla
- Lunches
- Personal trekking gear
- Travel insurance
- Adventure activities
Comfort you’ll remember.
Local budget guesthouses and homestays
1-star accommodation
Budget guesthouses run by Spitian families — think dal, rice, and thukpa cooked fresh, shared bathrooms with hot bucket water, and conversations with monks and farmers. The most authentic way to experience Spiti.
Signature activities
Key Monastery visitFossil huntingPin Valley wildlife walkDhankar Lake trekTabo ancient muralsVillage exploration
Traveler Reviews
Travelers who've been there.
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Upgrades available
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Want luxury at minimum cost?
- Business / First class on the entire route
- Premium-economy on long-haul legs only — saves up to 40%
- Lounge access at originating + connecting airports
- Priority boarding, extra checked bags
Pricing depends on the departure date, airline and hotel inventory. Speak to a planner for an exact quote.
Talk to a plannerCancellation policy & payment terms
Tour price · ₹18,000 / per person on twin sharing
Departure: your departure. The cancellation deduction depends on how close to departure you cancel — the closer to the date, the larger the slab. Read the full policy
₹1,800(10% deduction)
121–900 days prior
₹2,700(15% deduction)
91–120 days prior
₹3,600(20% deduction)
61–90 days prior
Need to change or cancel? We'll handle it.
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Things to consider before the trip.
Weather
For up-to-date weather, check AccuWeather or your preferred forecasting service before you pack.Air travel
We typically book Air India or IndiGo on Indian sectors and a star-alliance carrier internationally. Specific airline confirmed 15 days before departure.Coach travel
AC vehicles sized for your group: sedan / SUV up to 4 pax, tempo traveller for 5–12, mini bus or 35-seater for larger groups.Documents required
- Adult: Voter ID / Passport / Aadhaar / DL
- Child: Passport / Aadhaar / School ID
- Infant: Aadhaar / Birth certificate
- NRIs & foreign nationals: Passport + valid Indian visa
Health & insurance
Travel insurance is strongly recommended. Carry routine medicines. Consult your doctor for high-altitude segments (Ladakh, Spiti, Char Dham).Payments
Cheque, DD, debit / credit card, NEFT / RTGS / IMPS. Card payments carry an additional 1.8% gateway fee. Cheques in favour of Trust and Trip Experiences Pvt. Ltd.
Standard hotel check-in is 1.30 PM and check-out 10 AM. For questions specific to your booking, message your planner.
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