28th Sep I will take a flight from Kolkata to Delhi and the same day I will take night bus for Shimla. Please suggest me most scenic villages for nights stays my 11 days kinnaur and spiti valley. Keep in mind that somewhere along the highway you will again come across a bifurcation and the small road on your right is the one to Nako. Nako to Mudh Village (Pin) – 4 And we are planning to take rented bikes from Shimla/Manali. Right click and save image. Create and share itinerary, download PDF Guides and free access to Holidify's full content. A tour to experience the best of Himalayan landscape, culture and tradition. My travel days are from 1 sept to 15 sept. Dealing with Acute Mountain Sickness In Spiti. Happy driving. Hope you like it !!! There is a road that goes left, further uphill, at this junction. Day 5- Pin Valley – Kaza – Ki – Kibber – Gette -Kaza Thank for your advice. First of all thanks for such a informative post, great work bro . Thanks for posting literally everything there is to know about travelling to Spiti. Leave your luggage at the hotel and you will be returning to Kaza by evening. We were keen to see the base of the Pin-Parbati pass, which takes you to Manikaran in the Kullu valley. Road conditions will worsen near Wangtu so much that it will bring your speed down to a mere 20 kms per hour. Yes there is regular bus service from both Shimla and Kaza plus in between areas as well. There is an ATM at Sangla in case you want to withdraw cash. Enjoyed reading your article. Couple of questions : On the way to Lahaul-Spiti from Manali, we will pass the beautiful Solang Valley. Contact our executives for more details! Sarahn has several hotels and guest houses and you can easily find one that will fit your budget and comfort. This district is connected to Manali through the Rohtang Pass. Kalpa – How to Plan your Trip and Explore, Entry point for Leh -- Manali or Srinagar, Ladakh and Zanskar - The Road Less Traveled, UberCPM.Com Review – Waste of Time and Space. All Rights Reserved. If not the bus, then you will easily find a shared cab from Chhatru. Its located at the main bus stand / chowk at Jeori and is a steep climb to Sarahan. There isn’t much to do here except to enjoy the scenic beauty of the place while the only sounds you hear will be of birds chirping and of water flowing in Baspa River. Indeed this trip was an amazing break from out jobs. Trek up to that spot to see a panoramic view of the village and the mountains around it. While the first few camps that you will come across to are luxurious with proper toilet arrangements, these are way too costly [upto 2500 / head] and a few kilometers away from the lake. But in case you are up for a little adventure or thrill, you can opt to drive down on your own. Kaza – Tashigong – Langza – Kaumik – Kaza : Start early the next day from Kaza to visit the nearby villages of Gette, Tashigang, Kibber, Kaumik and Langza. can we stay in keylong or we have to halt in manali? Kaza ki, kibber, gette, langza, hikkim, tashigang etc – Kaza – 6 On 1st day of the journey, start early from Shimla and take the road towards Kufri and Fagu and continue towards Narkanda. There is an alternative route to the Spiti valley via Kinnaur, starting … You can catch a shared taxi. Thanks. Road conditions may start to deteriorate a little but the journey will still remain smooth. Two buses run on the Manali - Kaza Route on an everyday basis. I am going to assume that you will head towards Manali now so take the one on your left, cross Rohtang Pass and reach Manali to mark an end to this journey of a lifetime. Just tell him that I gave you the info. But again, from Chandratal to Kaza, the roads get pretty bad with huge boulders, rocky slides and water crossings on the way. Carry passports at all times, especially if … I am sorry but I really do not have any contacts with any travel agents. Or did you mean rest in Sangla? Things to Do in Spiti Valley for a Thrilling Experience, Locals in Lahaul-Spiti Help Trapped Visitors and Win Everyone's Hearts, Monasteries In Spiti To Plan Your Entire Trip Around. Starting from Delhi in the morning and take a bus to Shimla at around 10.30am. The Atal Tunnel is in the shape of a horseshoe. Day 6 : Chandertal-Manali – Good enough. You mentioned that road from Losar to Rohtang is the worst you have seen. PM Modi inaugurated Atal Tunnel under Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh. Thanks in advance Vargis. I also hope a loaded Duster would be able to negotiate the road. After Kaza lies the small village of Losar. Photo: Moebius1 , CC BY-SA 4.0 . Alternatively, if you are not short on time, you may also chose to spend the day in Narkanda though there isn’t much to do around here except to enjoy the natural beauty of the place. Day 2 : Sangla-Chitkul and rest The other side of Rohtang up to Manali has been widened and is good. Chitkul to Nako – 3 Would you mind verifying the same and correcting if something is wrong? Day 4 : Sarahan – Sangla / Chitkul It is 21 km (13 mi) from Chandra Tal. Shimla or Manali. The distance of around 196 kms can be covered in approximately 10 to 12 hours as the roads are tricky. Hi Malay – How was your trip brother? The next petrol station on this route is not until Kaza. Kaza ki, kibber, gette, langza, hikkim, tashigang etc – Kaza – 5 Day 4- Tabo – Dhankar- Pin Valley *Day 6: Kanamo to Kibber (Trek) then Kibber to Kaza (Drive) Mahindra Thar as Family Vehicle, City Driving & Daily Use? The last village also near from Spiti, even world’s highest post office also situated in near Spiti. Day 2- Rampur – Nako Royal Enfield – Old Vs New : Which one is better? Drafted this itinerary after reading several posts across several blogs. 500 – 600 for a night for 1 camp which is wide enough to accommodate 2 people. Lahaul and Spiti is situated at an altitude of 3350 meters (10,988 feet). Day 5 : Kaza – chandertal If you are on a motorcycle, please do not make the mistake of taking your shoes off. About your mother, I am sorry but I do not feel qualified to answer that query. You will also start to feel the temperature dropping and increase in the pace of the wind. So you can imagine the load but not once did it stutter. 1. But i am still confused about taking i20 also its only 2 month old. Indeed a very informative blog but I wanted to ask how could I travel from chatru to Kaza as I will be trekking to Hampta Pass and my base and the end of the trek will be chatru , is there any public transport because hrtc website shows no results and as I’ll be travelling solo I want to know if I could get proper transport to Kaza. Hello Wasim – I would suggest that you go through the below mentioned article that I wrote about traveling to Spiti by public transport. The road then used to go through Yangthang and crossed Malling at much lower altitude than it does now. Take a break here and have breakfast at either of the several restaurants available. Along with it the other locations that we will visit on our way include Gulaba, Kothi, Marhi, and Rohtang Pass. While the highway straight will take you towards Spiti Valley, there will be a road on your right going uphill towards Sarahan. Hi Guarav – You may find a little snow at Rohtang Pass top while going to Keylong, nowhere else. Could you please suggest the number of nights required to stay at each of these, if at all needed or any change you think we should accommodate. If you wouldn’t mind, you can share your experience and some pics at the link below, http://roadragas.com/index.php?forums/travelogues.4/. Not much to write about me really except for that I love to travel around whenever I can and to wherever I can. Dalhousie – How to Plan your Trip & What to See ! One of the roads will take you to the village of Langza and the other one towards Kaumik.So if you decided to visit Langza first, you will have to return downhill all the way and then take the other road to visit the villages of Kibber and Kaumik. thanks a lot vargis for all the information. Do you suggest the overall feasibility of this itinerary with rainfall / landslide / bad weather ???? You are welcome. Day 3. ***Vechicles are available or not Road is generally ok up to just short of Tapri but since it is raining in upper Shimla and lower Kinnaur, you could encounter a landslide or two. I guess now you already know that the check post at Rohtang is open all day. A few kilometers up ahead and you will enter the beautiful Sangla valley, which starts at the town of Sangla and ends at Chitkul. If you are hungry, you can eat at one of the dhabas located at Batal. Slowly Slowly Sign. Hi Vargis its very informative post Bro . You can also try a different route while coming back by adding multiple destinations. There are several accommodation option at Rampur as well in case you want to stop here for the night. Shimla – Kufri – Fagu – Narkanda [63 kms], Narkanda – Kumarsain – Kingal – Rampur [65 kms], Sarahan – Jeori – Wangtu – Tapri – Chooling – Karcham [67 kms], Chitkul – Sangla – Karcham – Powari – Reckong Peo [60 Kms], Kalpa – Reckong Peo – Pooh – Khab – Nako [110 Kms], Nako – Malling Nullah – Sumdo – Hurling – Tabo [67 Kms], Kaza – Tashigong – Langza – Kaumik – Kaza [60 Kms], Gramphu – Rohtang Pass – Marhi – Manali – [70 Kms]. Carry enough warm clothes and accessories like mufflers, hand gloves etc. Some of these water streams are slightly deep and Ii have personally seen vehicles getting stuck so if you are in a car, please stop, step out and get an idea of the depth before you try to take your car across. now My plan starts from 30th Sep from Shimla. If you want to, I can provide you my contact in Kaza. You should be able to complete the journey at that time, just be careful with the SX4 as the roads are really bad in Spiti. I was actually thinking of the distances between all the places you mentioned so as to ascertain whether to stay a night or not at any particular place Full of  mesmerizing landscapes, challenging terrains, adventurous roads, this journey is bound to leave you speechless and crave for more. 2. Which route should I take. We are a senior couple 64 n 68 , in good health planning to go to Spiti in Sep 2016. You can break the journey there or if there is still sun in the sky, you can continue further as well. Lahaul Spiti road map showing road network, headquarter and major towns through which the road network is passing. You will come across several small water bodies on the way out of which … There were five adults in the car with a separate piece pf luggage for each. They are the last ones to close down in winters and have been known to help numerous tourists stuck in that area. HI, Your average speed would drop down to 10 kilometers / hr, thanks to the highly damaged road and numerous water streams flowing on it. Thanks a lot for the information. Better to make prior arrangements. *Day 5: Kanamo base camp to kanamo peak back to Kanamo base camp Keep your driving license handy as you will be required to produce it at the check post. You cross two mountain passes – Rohtang Pass at the start and the Kunzum Pass further ahead. Hello Mr. Chakraborty – How will you be traveling Sir? Travel like this Harsh Bhai *Day 1: Manali to Batal (drive) Reckong Peo – Kalpa : Upon reaching Reckong Peo, you will come across a junction, more like the main market. Day 15 : Manali – Delhi Sorry for late reply Shrikant. This is a very narrow road so caution is advised while riding / driving. Signs in Hindi, such as this one, … The most ideal time to travel is between September and October which is devoid of fog or rain or snow. Now the Malling crossing is done almost at the mouth of the nallah after the road was realigned around 2005. Can you please suggest some tour guides who can do a full circuit from Shimla to Manali or vice versa. Would love to hear more of ur experience and see some pictures. Bike rentals are available at both Shimla and Manali and there isn’t much of difference so it depends on where you are starting your journey from. Thank you for putting so much of information in such details. On receipt of your reply, further query may be asked. Since there are no flights, or trains that run on the route between Manali to Spiti, the most ideal and the convenient option to travel is by road. ANd that time may be kunzum pass will be closed. Would b great if you can join us at the link below and post a few pics…. There are several hotels in Chitkul so finding an accommodation should not be a problem. Day 8 : Mane Village – Pin Valley (Mud Village) There are several signboards on the way and also on the road that goes to Dhankar so there is very little chance that you will miss it. You can also ask any of the locals and they can point you in the right direction. Sangla – Chitkul : If you thought Sangla was scenic, Chitkul will sweep you off your feet. The new Monastery is located right at the start of the village while the old one is located a few meters ahead. This site is famous for a 650 year old Mummy located here and is worth a visit. The two routes that can be used to reach Lahaul and Spiti valley are as below: Route 1: Reach Lahaul and Spiti valley via Shimla When visiting Lahaul and Spiti via Shi mla, you will have to follow the below route: Shimla to Recongpeo (Kinnaur) via Rampur Bushahar Recongpeo is the headquarter for the district of Kinnaur. There are a couple of hotels at Nako and also a PWD guest house right next to Nako Lake. Thanks for your suggestions and advice ……..it is really helpful. No passes required for Kanmao peak but keep in mind that it is a minimum of 3 day trek and yes, you would need a guide and porters to carry your luggage. Uttarakhand Tourism identifies 32 rural centres to be developed under Trekking Traction scheme Lahaul-Spiti is a remote land of unique charms & a world within the world. Kothi has a temple dedicated to the goddess Chanadika Devi. Thanks. While I find the Leh route more picturesque and having more variety in terms of landscape, the Kinnaur-Spiti circuit, though shorter, is more challenging. Thank you very much Vargis. Day 10 : Kaza – Ki – Kibber – Gette – Tashigang – Kaza Gramphu – Rohtang Pass – Marhi – Manali: At Gramphu is the bifurcation where one road goes towards Spiti (that you just traveled 0n), another one to your right goes towards Leh and the one on your left will take you to mighty Rohtang Pass. Day 14 : Chandratal – Kunzum Pass – Rohtang Pass – Manali Karcham is the site for a huge dam on river Satluj. But just ahead, from Losar to Kunzum, the roads get very uneven and infested with cracks. . There is a small museum in the Dhankar Monastery. We are just planning to go to spiti via shimla route and planning to go by a self drive hatch back or sedan car. Yes on first day we are starting at midnight. I think i might end up taking a bike(best option). Click on the link below to read about where you can stay at Chandratal. Narkanda has plenty of hotels and guests houses to fit into any budget. We are planning to go on swift dezire ..will it be good to go on dezire on these roads… Plz do suggest me.. If you have any further question, please feel free to comment and ask and I would be glad to answer. Some facts about the Manali Kaza route to Spiti valley. Can you please have a look and suggest if it is doable and suggest any change if required. We will driving in our renault duster, While I am quite familiar with the Kinnaur and Spiti terrain, I am slightly apprehensive about the Lahaul stretch (Kunzum top to Gramphoo) especially the nallah crossings. Have a look at the complete guide of the road trip from Manali to Spiti given below. Aside from a few patches, the road is mostly smooth. ***vehicles are available or not?? The longest highway tunnel in the world connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley. It is a very small village consisting of less than a 100 houses and is surrounded by the mighty Himalayas with River Baspa flowing right through the village. There isn’t much to do or see around here but it is indeed a very nice and silent small village. Day 6 : Kalpa – Nako – Nako Lake – Geyu Mummy – Tabo We are 4 couples and plan to visit Spiti Valley around 2nd week of July. You will have to ask the locals and they can show you some of the fossils they found. Hi Vargis grt post bhai, can u pls tell me whether local vehicles are available from Kunzum La to Kibber and do we need to get permission for Kanamo Peak? I am confused in Day 3 and 4 also, how to utilize it. Sarahan – Jeori – Wangtu – Tapri – Chooling – Karcham : Backtrack from Sarahan until Jeori ( to the same highway that you left and turned right to Sarahan) and continue towards Karchham. Been extremely helpful. Continue until you reach a bridge where the road again bifurcates. That will be grt, pls share ur contact number. - Vargis Khan, Delhi to Spiti Valley Bike Trip | Delhi to Kaza via Shimla, Places to visit in Mcleodganj and Things to Do in 2021. In Winter, October till April, Rohtang La and Kunzum Pass remain closed so the valley is only accessible from Manali. Chances are that it will be open though. The real challenge is Batal to Rohtang top. For the same, you can travel in an HRTC bus that runs directly between Manali and Kaza. © Holidify Travels Pvt Ltd.- All Right Reserved. I am travelling by my own bike. Located near the bridge is the Kye Monastery and is well worth a visit. Manali To Lahaul Distance & Time : Manali to Lahaul approximate distance is 138 Kms and takes approximately by road. @2016 - Vargis Khan. At travel alone or hopefully find a group to join in with. I20 is good enough for these roads (170 mm ground clearance) ? and is it compulsory to get a guide with us if yes then how / where we can get them?? From here until Rohtang lies the worst road you would have ever driven on, so get yourself ready for a joyride. Do not go by the distance, roads here will kill your average speed down to a bare 25 kms/hr. How did Duster perform? Road conditions will mostly remain good with a few bad patches here and there. Now it is Koumic and I am sure that in another few years it would yield place to another one. […] Also Read: Spiti Valley Route Guide and Road Map […]. Once back on the highway, head towards Pooh. Any advice on what to keep in mind while negotiating this stretch. Hello Mr. Sarkar – Yes, your itinerary looks great. Lahaul Map - Explore travel map of Lahaul including satellite, road, routes, city and street guides of Lahaul at Travel.India.com Carry enough water and energy food like energy bars and chocolates etc. Hi Vargis, I am planning to complete shimla spiti manali circuit in september. Spiti is notorious for bad roads, specially on Batal Gramphoo stretch and you may find the belly of your car kissing the ground at several places, especially at water crossings. *Day 4: Kibber to Kanamo Base camp (Trek) 1. Reckong Peo is more of an army base and the only significance this place has in this journey is that foreign nationals are required to obtain a pass here that they will have to submit at a couple of checks posts in Spiti Valley. though the main road is part of Project Deepak of BRO. From where should we hire our bikes. Start 09 Day Spiti Valley Bike Tour from our latest packages of 2020. hello sir… i want to visit lahul spiti valley from simla via kunzum pass and rotang pass in between september 7th to 11 september when i will reach manali…is it open now?? But the downside is that this route has a lot of puddles and wet mud, especially in the rainy season that is between May and July. From Kunzum to Chandratal, it again gets better. Thanks Vargis. Hello Sir, Thanks for such a lovely blog. Road will continue to be a disaster for now. Primary attraction at Tabo is the Tabo Monastery which is said to be over a thousand years old. Your details are safe with us. The temple where the Mummy is placed is on a hilltop and is hard to miss once you have reached the village. It connects the Manali Solang valley to the Lahaul and Spiti valleys in Himachal Pradesh and the Zanskar valley in Ladakh. First because of high altitude acclimatization which is easier if traveled from Shimla and second due to a permit that is required to cross Rohtang. Places to visit in Mcleodganj and Things to... Chamba – A Comprehensive Travel Guide & Itinerary, Leh Ladakh on Scooter – An Adventurous Journey, Ranthambore Fort & Tiger Sighting in Ranthambore. A few kilometers before Tabo, you will come across a cemented gate on your right and road heading towards Gue village. Turn on this road and this will take you to Kalpa, roughly another 10 kms from here. Hi Rahul – Do you just plan to go to Chitkul and return the same route or are you planning to complete the Spiti circuit? Tabo – Dhankar : Roughly 30 kms from Tabo is the small village of Dhankar. If you are unsure what to see in Spiti, below is a list of places you must include. Batal is nothing but a few chadar tents and dhabas. After about 10-15 kms, you will come across the Sutlej View Point and this is the first view of mighty river. Mohit – How many days do you have in hand bro? Hi Vargis, first of all thanks for your response. I want to travel during 30 Dec to 2 Jan. Want to see snowfall. Day 8: Chandratal - Rohtang la - Manali. Chandratal Manali – 8. From foothills to high mountains, from pine forests to cold desert – this tour takes you through the Chandra Valley in Lahaul before continuing to the highlands of Spiti Valley. One of the most important things you need to be ready for before embarking upon the journey is acute mountain sickness which you may have to deal with. Return to Narkanda after visiting the Hatu Peak and continue on the road towards Rampur. Manali to Spiti Road Trip – 5 Days Overview. There are local transport services from Kaza to surrounding villages of Kibber and Kaumik but you will have to be very careful with the timings, no bus, just the locals running a taxi kind of service once or twice in a day to commute. "Manali – Chatru – Kaza - Dhankar - Tabo - Ki – Kaza - Chandratal - Keylong - Udaipur - Manali" You will double back a lot on this route coming from Spiti : going to the base of the Rothang , going west , then north to Keylong , going back same route , turning east to Udaipur , then back to the base of the Rothang before Manali. Why it is better to travel to Spiti from Shimla. You will have to halt at Manali anyways to arrange Rohtang Permits, Hi You will be driving on embedded rocks for almost 4-5 hours. There is a daily bus from Manali to Kaza that you can board. Referred to as the “Cold Desert”, the Spiti route from Manali remains closed for major part of the year, and is only open during the summer and monsoon season.

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