Spiti Valley

Arrive in Manali in the morning and proceed to your hotel for check-in. After breakfast and some rest, explore the town at your own pace. Visit the Hadimba Devi Temple, nestled amid towering cedar forests and known for its distinctive wooden architecture. Walk through the charming lanes of Old Manali, lined with cafés, local boutiques and mountain views. You can also stop by Vashisht Temple and experience its natural hot-water springs. In the evening, explore Mall Road for shopping, local snacks and souvenirs before returning to the hotel. Overnight stay in Manali.

Have an early breakfast and get ready as your Spiti Valley group trip heads deeper into the Himalayas. Board your transfer, cross the Atal Tunnel and enter the dramatic landscapes of Lahaul. Pass remote settlements, glacier-fed streams and some of the most spectacular scenery in the region. Cross Kunzum La (14,931 ft), the high-altitude gateway to Spiti Valley, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and sweeping mountain views. Before reaching Kaza, stop at Chicham Bridge, Asia’s highest suspension bridge above a spectacular gorge nearly 1,000 feet below. By evening, arrive in Kaza and check in to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Kaza.

Wake up to a fresh breakfast and set out to explore Spiti’s iconic high-altitude villages. Start at the iconic Key Monastery, where ancient prayer halls, fluttering flags and sweeping valley views create an unforgettable setting. Continue to Komic (15,000 ft), among the highest motorable villages in the world and surrounded by dramatic mountain landscapes. At Hikkim (14,400 ft), don’t miss the chance to send a postcard from one of the world’s highest post offices. Wander through Langza beneath the towering Buddha statue overlooking the valley. Keep an eye out for ancient marine fossils preserved from the prehistoric Tethys Sea that once covered this region. Return to Kaza by evening and relax after a day filled with some of Spiti’s most remarkable sights. Dinner and overnight stay in Kaza.

Enjoy breakfast and begin your journey towards Chandratal via Losar, the last inhabited village of Spiti Valley. The road climbs towards Kunzum La (14,931 ft), the gateway between Spiti and Lahaul. Pause for sweeping views of the surrounding peaks and a visit to the revered Kunzum Mata Temple. By afternoon, arrive at breathtaking Chandratal Lake (14,100 ft). Take a short walk to the lake and watch its crystal-clear waters change shades with the shifting sunlight. The dramatic Chandra Bhaga mountains make for a stunning backdrop. As night falls, settle into your camp beneath a sky glittering with stars and, on clear nights, the Milky Way. Dinner and overnight stay at the camps near Chandratal.

Wake up amid the serene Himalayan landscapes and enjoy breakfast. Board your transfer back to Manali, passing through the spectacular Kunzum La. By afternoon, arrive in Manali and spend some time at your own pace. Explore Mall Road, pick up souvenirs or unwind at one of Old Manali’s cosy cafés. Later in the evening, board your Volvo for the overnight journey back to Delhi. Carry home unforgettable memories as your Spiti Valley group adventure comes to an end.

Reach Delhi the next morning.