Day-wise plan
Every day runs on a private cab - the order and pace are yours to change.
1Day 1 - Trip begins at Shimla - Arrival at Shimla or Kufri
- Check in at the hotel in the afternoon.
- Free time in the surroundings.
- Evening group introduction, drive walkthrough and safety briefing.
- Overnight in Shimla or Kufri.
2Day 2 - Shimla to Rakcham
- Drive the old Indo Tibetan highway to Karcham, then turn towards Rakcham.
- Scenery of apple orchards, pine and apricot trees and meadows.
- Check in at a campsite on the Baspa river.
- Bonfire in the evening.
- Overnight in Rakcham.
3Day 3 - Rakcham to Kalpa via Chitkul
- Drive to Chitkul, the last village before the border.
- Outdoor picnic lunch with a self cooked barbecue at Chitkul.
- Return through Rakcham and continue on the Indo Tibet highway.
- Cross Khab Bridge, where the Spiti and Sutlej rivers meet.
- Visit the Suicide Point viewpoint at Kalpa.
- Overnight in Kalpa.
4Day 4 - Kalpa to Kaza
- Cross Sumdo to enter Spiti Valley.
- Visit Tabo Monastery.
- Drive on snow covered roads with photo stops.
- Overnight at a homestay in Kaza.
5Day 5 - Kaza to Chicham
- Visit Langza and the Lang Temple, and look for marine fossils.
- Visit Hikkim and its high altitude post office.
- Drive up to Komik village.
- Visit Ki Monastery.
- Overnight at a hotel or homestay in Chicham.
6Day 6 - Chicham to Nako
- Detour to Dhankar and its fort monastery.
- Take the Indo Tibet highway and cross Khab Bridge.
- Detour about 3 km past Sumdo to see the preserved monk at Gue village.
- Visit Nako Monastery and its old prayer wheel.
- Free time by Nako Lake at sunset.
- Overnight in Nako.
7Day 7 - Nako to Narkanda
- Leave Kinnaur Valley and drive towards Narkanda.
- Drive alongside the Sutlej river through pine forest and high passes.
- Optional drive through the apple orchards at Narkanda if time allows.
- Arrive Narkanda by evening.
8Day 8 - Trip ends at Kinnaur - Departure from Narkanda
- Check out after breakfast.
- Your trip ends at Narkanda and we help you time the onward journey home.
About this plan
Your own car, our lead vehicle, and the Kinnaur road all the way to Kaza. Fully private · after you enquire, a planner fine-tunes stays, pace and extras around you.
Your car, our lead vehicleHotels and homestaysRoute briefing and backup24×7 WhatsApp desk
What's in, what's not
No fine print later - the quote you get matches this list exactly.
Included in 8D / 7N
- Stay on a double and triple sharing basis in hotels, homestays or camps
- Evening bonfire where possible
- Breakfast from day 2 to day 8
- Dinner from day 1 to day 7
- Travel as per the itinerary in the traveller's own vehicle (own vehicle option)
- Expedition leader vehicle for the convoy with a terrain specialist and support team
- Homestay and village experience in Spiti
- Sightseeing at all stops as per the itinerary
- Documentation and arrangement of permits where needed, including the inner line permit and the Manali green tribunal permit
Not included
- GST on the package cost
- Entry tickets for monasteries, monuments, sightseeing spots, camera charges and permits not otherwise stated
- Personal expenses
- Any meal or transfer not listed in the itinerary
- All drinks, including alcohol, aerated drinks and mineral water
- Fuel and running costs of the traveller's own vehicle are not listed as included
- Rental vehicle charges on the rented vehicle option, which are quoted separately per person by car model
Sightseeing on this plan
01Kalpa02Chitkul03Tabo Monastery04Key Monastery05Chicham BridgeNako Lake
