Day-wise plan
Every day runs on a private cab - the order and pace are yours to change.
1Day 1 - Trip begins at Delhi - Delhi to Shimla by overnight coach
- Board an air conditioned coach in Delhi.
- Journey of about 341 km, roughly 7 hours.
- Arrive in Shimla and check in to the booked hotel.
2Day 2 - Shimla sightseeing
- Visit Kalibari Temple.
- Walk up to Jakhoo Temple for views over the town.
- Visit Christ Church.
- Walk along the Ridge road.
- Evening at Mall Road.
- Overnight stay in Shimla.
3Day 3 - Shimla to Sarahan
- Drive of about 154 km, roughly 4 hours 50 minutes.
- Road climbs through forest and terraced fields.
- Check in at Sarahan.
- Evening visit to the Bhimakali temple.
- Overnight stay in Sarahan.
4Day 4 - Sarahan to Chitkul
- Drive of about 105 km, roughly 4 hours.
- Follow the Sutlej to Karcham, then turn towards Chitkul along the Baspa river.
- Chitkul is the last inhabited village before the border.
- Option to eat at the roadside eatery known as the last dhaba of India.
- Overnight stay in a hotel or homestay in Chitkul.
5Day 5 - Chitkul to Kaza via Nako
- Drive of about 258 km, roughly 7 hours 40 minutes.
- Cross Khab Bridge where the Spiti and Satluj rivers meet.
- Stop at Nako Lake, with lunch.
- Cross Sumdo and detour to Gue Monastery to see the preserved monk.
- Visit Tabo Monastery.
- Reach Kaza for an overnight stay.
6Day 6 - Sightseeing around Kaza
- Full day sightseeing circuit with the driver.
- Visit Komik village.
- Visit the high altitude post office at Hikkim.
- Visit Langza village and the Lang temple.
- Visit Key Monastery and Kibber village.
- Visit Chicham Bridge.
- Return to Kaza for the night.
7Day 7 - Kaza to Kalpa via Dhankar
- Drive of about 208 km, roughly 5 hours 20 minutes.
- Detour to Dhankar Monastery, a fort monastery on the rocky spurs.
- Continue to Powari, then towards Reckong Peo and on to Kalpa.
- Overnight stay in a camp or homestay in Kalpa.
8Day 8 - Kalpa to Shimla
- Drive of about 216 km, roughly 6 hours 40 minutes.
- Return through Kinnaur valley villages.
- Check in to the booked hotel in Shimla for the night.
9Day 9 - Trip ends at Delhi - Shimla to Delhi
- Transfer to Shimla bus stand.
- Board the air conditioned coach to Delhi, about 341 km and roughly 7 hours.
- Tour ends.
About this plan
Two nights in Shimla first, then Sarahan and the long climb into Spiti. Fully private · after you enquire, a planner fine-tunes stays, pace and extras around you.
Private mountain cabsHotels and homestaysWinter-open Kinnaur road24×7 WhatsApp desk
What's in, what's not
No fine print later - the quote you get matches this list exactly.
Included in 9D / 8N
- Stay on a double and triple sharing basis in hotels, camps and homestays
- Evening bonfire wherever possible
- Buffet breakfast and dinner on all days
- Air conditioned coach seats for the Delhi to Shimla and Shimla to Delhi legs
- Vehicle for all hill transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Experienced driver who also acts as guide
- Inner line permit and the Manali green tribunal permit
- First aid kit and oxygen cylinder with the group
Not included
- GST on the package cost
- Entry tickets for monasteries, stupas, monuments and sightseeing points, plus camera charges and state entry fees
- Any meals or transfers not listed in the itinerary
- All drinks, including alcoholic, aerated and bottled water
- Personal expenses and items of a personal nature
- Any cost arising from a traveller leaving the trip midway
- Any charge for breakage or damage at a property
Sightseeing on this plan
01Shimla02Sarahan03Chitkul04Key Monastery05Chicham BridgeKalpa
