Spiti Expedition 

Suggested 7-Days Spiti Itinerary 

Day 1: Shimla → Sangla/Chitkul

• Start your journey from Shimla.
  
  

• Drive to Sangla (8–9 hours).
  
  

• Explore the beautiful Baspa Valley.
  
  

• Overnight stay in Sangla or Chitkul (last village before Tibet).
  
  

Day 2: Sangla → Kalpa

• Drive to Kalpa (~3 hours).
  
  

• Visit Suicide Point and view Kinner Kailash range.
  
  

• Stay overnight.
  
  

Day 3: Kalpa → Nako → Tabo

• Visit Nako Lake en route.
  
  

• Stop at Gue village (visit the 500-year-old mummified monk).
  
  

• Reach Tabo and visit Tabo Monastery, over 1,000 years old.
  
  

• Stay in Tabo.
  
  

Day 4: Tabo → Dhankar → Kaza

• Visit Dhankar Monastery and lake (short hike).
  
  

• Drive to Kaza, the main town in Spiti.
  
  

• Acclimatize and rest.
  
  

Day 5: Around Kaza (Monasteries and Villages)

• Visit:
  
  

  • Key Monastery (largest in Spiti)
    
    

  • Kibber Village (high-altitude wildlife zone)
    
    

  • Hikkim (world’s highest post office)
    
    

  • Komic (one of the highest villages)
    
    

  • Langza (fossil village with a giant Buddha statue)
    
    

• Return to Kaza for the night.
  
  

Day 6: Kaza → Chandratal Lake

• Drive over Kunzum Pass to Chandratal (moon lake).
  
  

• Camp near the lake (in season only: June to October).
  
  

• Stargazing at night is a must!
  
  

Day 7: Chandratal → Manali

• Drive to Manali via Rohtang Pass.
  
  

• End your journey with a comfortable stay in Manali.

🧭 Important Tips

🧳 What to Pack:

• Warm clothes (even in summer), gloves, and thermals
  
  

• Sunscreen, sunglasses, lip balm
  
  

• Water, snacks, and energy bars
  
  

• Power bank and flashlight
  
  

• Essential medicines (esp. for AMS)
  
  

• Valid ID (you’ll pass through checkposts)
  
  

⚠️ Health and Safety:

• Altitude Sickness (AMS) is a real risk. Acclimatize properly—prefer the Shimla route for a gradual ascent.
  
  

• Stay hydrated, avoid alcohol in the first few days.
  
  

• Roads are rough and remote—drive carefully or hire a skilled local driver.
  
  

🏨 Where to Stay:

• Options range from homestays to guesthouses in places like Kalpa, Tabo, Kaza, and Kibber.
  
  

• Camping at Chandratal is only allowed in designated areas.