13-Day Road Trip from Delhi to Keylong via Spiti – Full Circuit
Begin in Shimla and drive through apple orchards, rugged terrains, and winding mountain passes. Discover iconic spots like Kalpa, Tabo, Pin Valley, Komik, Kibber, Chandratal Lake, and Rohtang Pass. With daily guided sightseeing, this cab journey promises cultural depth, natural wonders, and peaceful nights in local stays.
Included & Excluded Services
✅ Services Included in the Package
12 Nights’ accommodation in hotels.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner.
All transfers and sightseeing by cab.
Pick-up from Delhi & drop at Chandigarh.
Overnight stay at Chandratal Lake.
Visits as per detailed itinerary (temples, monasteries, villages, valleys, lakes, passes).
❌ Services Excluded from the Package
Lunch.
Personal expenses.
Room heaters, camera fees, and adventure activities.
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi – Shimla (350KM/8-9hrs)
Arrival in Delhi & Drive to Shimla : On arrival at Delhi Airport/Railway Station, meet and drive to Shimla. Shimla is set amidst the snow-capped Shivalik Mountains and offers stunning views of the Himalayas.
Overnight Stay : Check-in at the hotel in Shimla.
Day 2: Shimla – Sarahan (2,150 Metres / 7,055 Feet, 170 KMS / 9-10hrs)
Drive to Sarahan : After breakfast at the hotel, begin your 9-10 hour drive covering 170 km to Sarahan. You’ll pass through scenic villages like Fagu, Theog, Matiana, Narkanda, and Rampur, with stops for comfort breaks. On the way, you’ll visit apple orchards and stop at Hattu Peak (3,400 meters / 11,154 feet) in Narkanda, where you can enjoy spectacular views of the Central Himalayas and visit the traditional wooden-carved Goddess Kali temple atop the peak. You’ll also stop by a small lake en route to Hattu Peak.
Overnight Stay : Overnight stay at the hotel in Sarahan.
Day 3: Sarahan – Sangla (2,680 meters / 8,792 feet)
Visit Bhimakali Temple : After breakfast at the hotel, visit the famous Bhimakali Temple in Sarahan, a historical site once associated with human sacrifices about two centuries ago.
Drive to Sangla : Continue the drive to Sangla (90 km / 4–5 hours). On arrival, check in at your hotel or fixed luxury tented accommodation.
Walk Through Kamru and Sangla Villages : After lunch, take a 1–2 hour walk through Kamru and Sangla villages. Visit beautifully carved old temples and Buddhist monasteries, and engage with the friendly locals of the valley.
Overnight Stay : Overnight stay at the hotel in Sangla.
Day 4: Sangla – Chitkul – Kalpa
Visit to Chitkul Village : After breakfast, drive to Chitkul, the last village on the Indian side of the Indo-Tibetan border. Walk slowly around this fairy-tale village, enjoy the stunning landscapes, and interact with locals.
Lunch and Local Exploration in Sangla : Return to Sangla for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, relax in the mountain landscape or take a nature walk to nearby villages.
Drive to Kalpa via Recongpeo : Later, drive to Kalpa (2–3 hrs). En route, stop at Recongpeo for a walk through the local market. Lunch at a local restaurant with options for Indian or Tibetan cuisine.
Arrival in Kalpa and Village Walk : After reaching Kalpa (7 kms from Recongpeo), check in to the hotel. After some rest, take a walk to Kalpa and Roghi villages, known for pine forests, apricots, and apples. Enjoy the stunning view of Mt. Kinner Kailash (6000 metres), especially beautiful during sunrise.
Overnight Stay : Overnight stay at the hotel in Kalpa.
Day 5: Kalpa – Nako – Tabo
Drive to Tabo via Nako : After breakfast, descend from Kalpa to the Indo-Tibet Highway and drive along the Sutlej River up to Khab, the confluence of the Spiti and Sutlej rivers. Continue upstream along the Spiti River as the landscape transforms into barren mountains.
Visit to Nako Village and Lake : After an hour-long climb, reach Nako village (3800m). Visit the artificial lake, which is surrounded by pink blossoms during late spring.
Drive to Tabo : Descend to the riverbed and continue driving upstream of Spiti, crossing villages like Chango, Shalkar, Sumdo, and Hurling before arriving at Tabo.
Visit to Chos Khor Gompa : Explore Chos Khor Gompa, a 1020-year-old monastery known for its ornate thangka paintings and Buddhist pantheon-themed walls. Interact with monks to learn more about monastery life and thangka art.
Evening Exploration in Tabo : Relax in the fields of Tabo or hike to the meditation caves once used by monks.
Overnight Stay : Overnight stay at the hotel in Tabo.
Day 6: Tabo – Dhankar – Dhankar Lake – Pin Valley
Visit to Tabo Monastery : After breakfast and checkout, visit the Tabo Monastery, considered to be over 1000 years old.
Drive to Dhankar : Proceed to Dhankar Gompa, built on a 300-meter-high spur overlooking the confluence of the Spiti and Pin rivers.
Visit to Dhankar Monastery and Lake : Explore Dhankar Monastery, once the capital of Spiti under the king’s rule. “Dhang” means cliff and “kar” means fort — the monastery is perched dramatically on the cliff’s edge. Built 800 years ago, it is one of the endangered archaeological sites in the world. Experience its ancient architectural charm.
Visit to Chos Khor Gompa : Explore Chos Khor Gompa, a 1020-year-old monastery known for its ornate thangka paintings and Buddhist pantheon-themed walls. Interact with monks to learn more about monastery life and thangka art.
Drive to Pin Valley : After the Dhankar visit, leave for Pin Valley. En route, visit Key Monastery at Kibber and Comic Village.
Arrival at Pin Valley : Reach Pin Valley National Park, located in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. Check in to your hotel upon arrival.
Overnight Stay : Overnight stay at the hotel in Pin Valley.
Day 7: Pin Valley – Kaza – Ki – Kibber – Gette – Tashigang – Kaza
Morning in Pin Valley : After breakfast, wake up to the stunning landscape of Pin Valley National Park. Enjoy a cup of tea and take a walk around.
Visit to Kungri Monastery : From Pin, visit the Kungri Monastery — the last hold of Buchen Lamas in Sangam.
Drive to Ki Monastery and Kibber : Proceed to Ki Monastery, located on top of a mountain overlooking Spiti Valley and a vast riverbed. It serves as a major learning centre for Lamas of the Geluk sect and houses around 100 monks.
Visit to Kibber Village : Climb a little further to visit Kibber Village, which was once the highest motorable village in the world.
Drive to Pin Valley : After the Dhankar visit, leave for Pin Valley. En route, visit Key Monastery at Kibber and Comic Village.
Overnight Stay : Overnight stay at the hotel in Kaza.
Day 8: Kaza – Langza – Hikkim – Komik – Ki Monastery – Kaza
Drive to High-Altitude Villages : Drive to some of the highest inhabited regions in the world.
Visit to Komik Village : Visit Komik, the highest village in Asia situated at 4,513 meters. This remote farming village has a population of 84 people.
Visit to Hikkim Village : Drive to Hikkim and visit the world’s highest post office. If possible, interact with the postmaster and hear his stories.
Visit to Langza Village : Proceed to Langza (4,400 meters), home to 137 people in 33 households. Walk around the village and visit the ancient Lang (Temple), estimated to be around 1000 years old. This centuries-old gompa, once used as a fort, contains valuable thangkas and offers panoramic views.
Visit to Kibber Village : Also visit the small gompa at Kibber, located 9 km ahead at an altitude of 4,205 meters. Kibber is the highest permanently inhabited village in the region.
Overnight Stay : Overnight stay at the hotel in Kaza.
Day 9: Kaza – Ki Monastery – Chicham – Losar – Kunzum La – Chandratal Lake
Drive to Chandratal Lake via Kunzum La Pass : Drive to one of the most photogenic places in Spiti Valley — Chandratal Lake. En route, pass through the high-altitude Kunzum La Pass (15,000 ft), which connects Kullu and Lahaul to Spiti Valley. Stop at the stupa and pay tribute to the local deity, Kuzum Mata.
Visit to Chandratal Lake : Continue to Chandratal Lake, located at 4,300 meters above sea level. Named after its crescent shape — Chandra (Moon) and Tal (Lake) — the lake changes colours from crystal blue to emerald green by dusk.
Overnight Stay : Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10: Chandratal Lake – Chattru – Keylong
Drive to Keylong via Kunzum La Pass : After an early breakfast by 6:30 a.m., check out from the hotel and drive to Keylong via Kunzum La Pass (4,590 meters), the highest pass on the Spiti–Lahaul road. Rudyard Kipling once remarked of this region: “Surely the Gods live here, this no place for Men.”
En-route Refreshment Stop : Stop at the tiny hamlet of Chattru for refreshments during the journey.
Arrival and Exploration in Keylong : On arrival in Keylong, check in to your hotel. Explore the town, which serves as the administrative and commercial hub of the region. Surrounded by barren landscapes and green valley floors with fields of barley, potato, and hops, Keylong is often likened to a “barbaric jewel – a roughly cut emerald in a bronze and silver setting.”
Overnight Stay : Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11: Keylong – Trilokinath – Udaipur – Keylong
Visit to Gondla Fort : After breakfast, visit Gondla (3,110 meters / 18 km), situated on the right bank of River Chandra, known for its ancient fort.
Trilokinath Temple Visit : After an early lunch, proceed to Trilokinath (2,660 meters / 57 km), famous for the Trilokinath Temple, sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists.
Visit to Mrikula Devi Temple in Udaipur : On the return journey, visit Udaipur (2,523 meters / 53 km), located in Upper Lahaul in the Pattan Valley. Udaipur is home to the Mrikula Devi Temple, renowned for its intricate wood carvings. Formerly known as Margul, the village was renamed during the reign of Raja Udai Singh of Chamba (1690–1728 AD).
Evening Free Time in Keylong : Return to Keylong. Enjoy free time for shopping—Keylong is famous for shawls, local tweeds, caps, rugs, footwear, natural olive & almond oil, silver jewelry, pullovers, woollen jackets, metal craft, bamboo products, and fresh fruits.
Overnight Stay : Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 12: Keylong – Rohtang Pass – Manali
Drive to Manali via Rohtang Pass : After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Manali via Rohtang Pass. Carry warm clothes like hand gloves, muffler, sweater, shawl, socks, and sports shoes. En route, overcoats and shoes are available on hire. Please note that Rohtang Pass starts at Manali.
Overnight Stay : Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 13: Manali – Kullu Valley – Delhi (570 KM / 12-14 hours)
Drive to Chandigarh : After breakfast, check out from the hotel and leave for Chandigarh. On the way, visit Kullu (or Kulu), the capital town of the Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh. Located on the banks of the Beas River, Kullu Valley is a broad open valley formed by the Beas River between Manali and Largi.
Drop at Chandigarh Airport / Railway Station : After your visit, you will be dropped off at the Chandigarh airport or railway station.
