Today morning on arrival at Manali by Luxury Volvo Coach you will be met by our driver and we began our exciting 4 Nights / 5 Days Spiti Valley Tour from Manali. On day 1 of the Spiti valley tour package from Manali, we drive you to Kaza (200 kms/ 8 hrs), through the Atal Tunnel, below Rohtang Pass in Lahaul Valley, which with a length of 9.02 kms. and is the longest tunnel above 10,000 feet in the world. The road stretch from Gramphoo to Losar over Kunzum Pass (80 kms), is a quiet rough, bumpy road and we cross couple of water streams this day. Our experienced and expert driver drives carefully and takes care of your comfort and safety on the Himalayan roads. We will stop for various photo breaks and lunch break on the way.

Today you will drive over the Kunzum Pass 4,551 metres/ 14,932 feet, which provides beautiful views of CB ranges and Himalayan Glaciers. Kunzum Pass is the Gateway from Manali and Lahaul valley to Spiti. The Bara Shigri glacier can be seen in front of the pass. Snow covered mountains and glaciers can be seen throughout the year from the Kunzum Pass which is open in early June to mid October depending on the snowfall. There is a temple dedicated to Goddess Kunzum, where each vehicle stops and takes blessing of the Goddess for their safe journey.

Arrive Kaza the sub-divisional headquarters of Spiti valley by evening where you will stay 2 nights in a hotel/ fixed tented accommodation or home stay as as per your choice.

Please Note: There are Overnight A/C Luxury Volvo buses from New Delhi to Manali directly 14 hrs which we can book for you at an extra cost. Even you have a choice to increase 1 day in your Spiti valley tour from Manali and you can extend the 1st night of the tour by staying in Manali. Kullu 45 kms before Manali has an airport but with limited expensive flights at time. Chandigarh airport is the second option close to Kullu Manali (292 kms / 9 hrs) and reasonable flights are available to Chandigarh airport from Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Mumbai, and Chennai and from many other major cities in India. We can arrange flight tickets/ train tickets, Volvo tickets or pick up from Chandigarh which will cost you extra cost.

Meals Plan: Dinner is Included.

Today after breakfast you will leave for the full day sightseeing tour to explore the World’s highest Himalayan villages and monasteries around Kaza. We will drive you to Hikkim village where you visit the World’ highest Post office located (4,400 metres / 14,436 feet). You can write and send the post cards to your loved ones from here.

Later we will drive you to Komic village (4,587 metres / 15,050 feet) which is now the world’s highest village joined to a motorable road . We will visit the Komic monastery (women are not allowed inside the monastery.) The village provides magnificent Himalayan Mountain views.

Later we will drive you to visit the Langza village where you will visit the village monastery and the statue of the Buddha overlooking the snow capped mountain peaks. Langza village is the part of the most fossil rich areas in the world by the Geological Survey of India and the Geological Society of America.

Today we visit Key Monastery which is the largest monastery in Spiti valley. The monastery is an irregular jumble of low rooms and narrow corridors on a conical hill. The prayer chambers are interconnected by dark passages, tortuous staircases and small doors. Hundreds of monks receive their religious training in the monastery.

We will also visit the Kibber village which is the part of Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary. Here you have an option to walk to the nearby mountains where there are chances to search the big herds of Himalayan blue sheep and snow ibex , which can be seen in the nearby mountains. We will also visit the Chicham village and the Suspension bridge on a gorge - one of the highest bridge in Asia. Later drive back to Kaza for the second night stay or you can choose to stay 1 night in a home stay with a local family at Chicham Village.

Meals Plan: Breakfast + Dinner are included.

Today morning after breakfast check out at 09:00 AM and drive to Dhankar Village ( 142 kms/ 8 hrs sightseeing). We visit the Kungri monastery in the famous Pin valley, which is a side valley in Spiti and famous for the Pin valley National Park- home to a variety of rare animals like the snow Leopard, snow ibex, the Himalayan blue sheep and the thar.

Depending on the road condition we do visit the last village Mudh in Pin Valley. Later continue our drive to Tab. We will visit the Tabo monastery which is the oldest monastery in the Himalayas founded in 996 AD. Tabo Monastery is famous for its art and History and is the oldest continuously functioning Buddhist monument in the World and the Himalayas with its original decorations, iconographic and wall paintings. The Tabo monastery compound have 9 chapels and the 32 life size clay sculptures in the main Assembly hall are the major highlights to experience.

Later we continue drive to Dhankar village – set up in the most dramatic settings of Spiti, famous fort (in ruins) and monastery. It is a small pretty village on a hill with an open view of valley down the side. Overnight in Dhankar for 1 night.

Meals Plan: Breakfast + Dinner are included.

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel at 08:30 AM and visit Dhankar Fort, Monastery and the village. Views are majestic from the top of the fort and monastery and one can see vast expanses of the Spiti valley. The setting is so beautiful and dramatic that this monastery should not be missed. You can also trek to Dhankar lake (uphill 1 hrs). Later continue your Spiti Valley Tour From Manali>, you will be driven to Chandrataal Lake 4,270 metres / 14,100 feet (130 kms / 6 hrs), where you will stay 1 night in a fixed tented accommodation. Today again you will drive back through Losar over the Kunzum La 4,551 metres and arrive at Chandrataal Lake by late afternoon, where you will check into the fixed tented accommodation under the stars.

Later walk the last 1 kilometers to visit the Chandrataal Lake also known as the "Lake of the Moon", as on full moon night it appears as if the moon and the stars have come down to the lake. At full moon night the reflection of the moon and stars can be seen in lake water. It is the largest and broadest lake in the region (1 km. in length). This clear blue water lake lies in a broad grassy plain with a presence of rugged mountains, snow covered peaks and it presents a picturesque beauty of nature to the visitors. Spend you afternoon walking around the lake and have relaxing time admiring the natural beauty of Chandrataal Lake. Overnight in Fixed tented accommodation at Chandrataal Lake for 1 night.

Meals Plan: Breakfast + Dinner are included.

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day excursion from Manali to Solang Valley and Sissu via the iconic Atal Tunnel. Explore the scenic beauty of Lahaul Valley, including Sissu Lake, snow points, and breath-taking Himalayan landscapes.

Located on the banks of the Chandra River, Sissu is a charming Himalayan village on the famous Manali–Leh Highway and a gateway to Lahaul, Spiti, and Ladakh. Surrounded by glaciers and towering peaks, it offers spectacular views and a glimpse into the traditional Lahauli way of life.

Optional adventure activities include the Solang Valley cable car, paragliding, dirt biking, snow scooters, pony rides, and rafting at Sissu (available at an additional cost).

Later, return to Manali and spend the evening exploring Mall Road, local cafés, and shopping markets. Overnight stay at hotel in Manali.

Please Note: Snow is generally available in Sissu from November to May, subject to weather conditions. During heavy snowfall, especially in January and February, roads may be temporarily closed for safety.

Optional Tour to Rohtang Pass (Direct Payment Basis) : Rohtang Pass remains closed from approximately mid-November to April due to heavy snowfall. When open, entry is subject to daily permits and local taxi regulations, so Rohtang Pass sightseeing is not included in the package. If you wish to visit, our driver will be happy to assist you in arranging a local taxi for Rohtang Pass at an additional cost, subject to permit availability and government regulations.

Meal Plan :Breakfast & Dinner Included

It is a private tour not a group tour, means it will be organised for you, your family, and friends or for your group only - No other people will be clubbed to travel with you. The Car and the driver will be provided exclusively for you, your family or friends.

E Permits (e -Aagman) are required for All tourists to visit Chandrataal Lake or Atal Tunnel Rohtang-Koksar-Chandra taal circuit to travel from Manali or from Kaza side. Applicants travelling with a taxi/ private vehicles who want to enter District Lahaul & Spiti have to apply for E-Pass. E-Permit per vehicle is required for Atal Tunnel Rohtang-Koksar-Chandertal circuit and without it you would not be allowed to Visit Chandratal Lake or travel on the above route. We will arrange e Permits for you.

Foreign tourists require an Inner Line permit to visit some of the areas which are close to the Tibetan border. These inner line permits can be obtained for this tour from the district magistrate at Shimla or Reckong Peo in Kinnaur valley and takes around 2-3 hrs depending on the availability of the signing authority for the inner line permits. We will assist you to the government office and help you completing the formalities to obtain the Inner Line permits.

Permits needs to be applied in the morning around 10:30 AM, on working days, from Monday to Saturday. Permits are not processed on Second Saturday and other public holidays.

This is the tour itinerary for the Spiti Valley Tour From Manali which we run regularly. It can be altered & customized as we like to discuss plans with clients and can make suggestions about special places to visit depending on our clients’ interests, and available time. You can get an idea of your holidays from the mentioned tour. You can travel reassured, knowing our vast experience and provide you with around-the-clock support to smooth out anything unexpected. The safety and well-being of our guests is paramount.