7 Nights / 8 Days
Winter Spiti Expedition
Shimla, Sangla, Chitkul, Kalpa, Nako, Kaza, Tabo, Jalori Pass, Tirthan
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The cold desert and its monasteries.
About Spiti
Spiti is the high cold desert on the Tibet side of Himachal: bare brown mountains, the wide grey Spiti river, and some of the oldest monasteries in the Himalaya. Tabo was founded in 996 and Key sits on its hill like a fortress.
We run Spiti through Kinnaur, which keeps the road open most of the year, and in winter we drive it in a 4x4 with a driver who knows the ice.
What to see
- Key monastery and Kibber
- Tabo monastery, over a thousand years old
- Langza, Hikkim and Komic, among the highest villages you can drive to
- Chicham bridge over its gorge
- Nako lake and the Kinnaur villages on the way
Best time to visit
May to October for the full circuit through Kinnaur and back over the Kunzum pass to Manali. December to March for the winter expedition through Kinnaur only, with frozen rivers and snow.
How to reach
Kaza is about 530 km from Chandigarh through Shimla and Kinnaur, two days of driving. In summer the Manali side opens over the Kunzum pass, about 200 km from Manali.
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Questions about Spiti
Is Spiti safe in winter?
With the right car and driver, yes. We drive a 4x4, keep a spare day for the weather, and choose stays that stay warm. The road through Kinnaur stays open most of the winter.
How many days does Spiti need?
Seven nights from Chandigarh is the least we suggest, so that you climb slowly and the altitude does not spoil the trip.
Do I need a permit for Spiti?
Indian travellers do not need one for the usual route. Foreign travellers need an inner line permit for the stretch near the border, and we help arrange it.
