Day 1

Arrival in Shimla — On arrival at Shimla railway station or bus stand, meet our team and check into your hotel. In the evening, take a walk along the Mall Road and The Ridge, enjoying the colonial architecture and mountain air. Dinner and overnight stay in Shimla. Day 2: Shimla to Sangla — After an early breakfast, drive to Sangla (approximately 8 hours) via Narkanda and Rampur. En route, see the Sutlej River cutting through dramatic gorges, apple orchards, and the beautiful Kinnaur Valley. Arrive in Sangla by evening and check into your hotel. Overnight stay in Sangla. Day 3: Sangla to Chitkul and Kalpa — After breakfast, visit Chitkul — the last village before Tibet at 3,450 meters, with the pristine Baspa River flowing through it. Walk through the village, visit the local temple, and enjoy the stunning Himalayan views. Later, drive to Kalpa (approximately 3 hours). Arrive in Kalpa and check into your hotel with views of the Kinnaur Kailash range. Overnight stay in Kalpa. Day 4: Kalpa to Nako — After breakfast, visit the ancient Kalpa Monastery and the Suicide Point for panoramic views. Later, drive to Nako (approximately 4 hours) through the treacherous Malling Nala. Arrive in Nako and check into your homestay. Visit the Nako Lake and the 11th-century Nako Monastery with its ancient murals. Overnight stay in Nako. Day 5: Nako to Tabo — After breakfast, drive to Tabo (approximately 3 hours). Visit the 1,000-year-old Tabo Monastery — a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called the "Ajanta of the Himalayas" for its exquisite murals and stucco statues. Explore the village and the surrounding caves. Overnight stay in Tabo. Day 6: Tabo to Kaza via Dhankar — After breakfast, drive to Kaza (approximately 3 hours) via the Dhankar Monastery — perched dramatically on a cliff overlooking the Spiti and Pin rivers. Visit the Pin Valley National Park — home to the snow leopard and Himalayan ibex. Arrive in Kaza by evening and check into your hotel. Overnight stay in Kaza. Day 7: Kaza Sightseeing — After breakfast, visit Key Monastery — the largest and most iconic monastery in Spiti, perched on a hilltop at 4,166 meters. Next, visit Kibber village — one of the highest inhabited villages in the world. See the Chicham Bridge — Asia's highest suspension bridge. Visit Hikkim — home to the highest post office in the world at 4,440 meters. Send a postcard to yourself! Overnight stay in Kaza. Day 8: Kaza to Chandratal — After breakfast, drive to Chandratal Lake (approximately 4 hours) via the legendary Kunzum Pass at 4,551 meters. Chandratal — the "Moon Lake" — is a crescent-shaped, crystal-clear lake surrounded by mountains. Enjoy camping by the lake and watching the sunset paint the water in shades of gold and pink. Overnight stay at Chandratal camp. Day 9: Chandratal to Manali — After breakfast, drive to Manali (approximately 5 hours) via the Atal Tunnel — an engineering marvel that connects Lahaul to Manali. Arrive in Manali by evening and check into your hotel. Enjoy a relaxed dinner and stroll through the Mall Road. Overnight stay in Manali. Day 10: Departure from Manali — After breakfast, transfer to Manali bus stand or Bhuntar airport for your onward journey, carrying with you memories of a lifetime from Spiti's stark beauty and spiritual serenity.