Lakeside camp at Chandratal in Spiti, Himachal

Chandratal & Spiti Camping Expedition
lakeside camps and starry skies

A camping-led Spiti — lakeside nights at Chandratal, the villages of the sky and the green Pin valley, under some of the clearest skies on earth.

8 Days / 7 Nights Manali · Chandratal · Kaza · Pin Best for Campers & photographers
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Camp-led Spiti

Spiti under canvas

This is Spiti at its most immersive — a camping-led expedition of lakeside nights at Chandratal, monastery villages perched in the sky and the green oasis of the Pin valley, under skies so dark the Milky Way pours across them.

Eight days give the altitude time to settle, with safe pacing, guided camps and a private vehicle throughout — made for campers and photographers.

At a glance

Trip quick facts

Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Route
Kullu · Chandratal · Kaza · Pin
Best time
mid-Jun–Sep
Difficulty
Challenging
Ideal for
Campers & photographers
Highest point
Kunzum Pass · 4,590 m
Highlights

What makes this trip special

  • Two nights of high-altitude camping near Chandratal
  • The Key monastery, Kibber and Langza
  • Hikkim’s highest post office in the world
  • The green Pin valley oasis and Dhankar
  • Astro-photography under the clearest skies
Day by day

Your day-wise itinerary

A realistic, production-ready plan with drive times, altitudes and seasonal notes — fully customisable to your dates and pace.

Day 1

Kullu → Manali

Route: Kullu · Manali≈50 km · 2 hrs
Morning

Arrive and drive to Manali.

Afternoon

Hadimba temple and Old Manali.

Evening

Acclimatise and brief the expedition.

Night stayManali
MealsDinner
Altitude≈2,050 m
Road & seasonPaved.
Food to tryTrout & cafe fare
Photo spotsOld Manali
Good to knowAcclimatise before the high camps.
Day 2

Manali → Chandratal camp

Route: Manali · Atal Tunnel · Kunzum · Chandratal≈110 km · 6–7 hrs
Morning

Through the Atal Tunnel into Lahaul.

Afternoon

Over the Kunzum Pass to the Chandratal camp.

Evening

Sunset and stars over the moon lake.

Night stayChandratal — camp
MealsB, D
Altitude≈4,300 m
Road & seasonRough high-altitude road.
Food to tryCamp meals
Photo spotsChandratal, the Milky Way
Good to knowReal altitude — we build in acclimatisation, keep pacing gentle and carry oxygen & a first-aid kit.
Day 3

Chandratal → Kaza

Route: Chandratal · Losar · Kaza≈90 km · 4–5 hrs
Morning

A slow lakeside morning.

Afternoon

Drive along the Spiti river to Kaza.

Evening

Rest at Spiti’s main town.

Night stayKaza
MealsBreakfast
Altitude≈3,650 m
Road & seasonRough but improving.
Food to trySpitian food
Photo spotsThe Spiti river
Good to knowHydrate and rest at altitude.
Day 4

Kaza — Key, Kibber, Hikkim, Langza

Route: Kaza · Key · Kibber · Hikkim · Langza≈60 km · local day
Morning

The Key monastery and hilltop Kibber.

Afternoon

Hikkim, Komic and Langza’s fossil fields.

Evening

Back to Kaza.

Night stayKaza
MealsBreakfast
Altitudeup to 4,500 m
Road & seasonNarrow mountain roads.
Food to tryLocal food
Photo spotsKey monastery, Langza Buddha
OptionalPost a letter from Hikkim
Day 5

Kaza → Pin Valley camp

Route: Kaza · Dhankar · Mudh (Pin)≈70 km · 3–4 hrs
Morning

The cliff-top Dhankar monastery and lake walk.

Afternoon

Into the green Pin valley to Mudh village.

Evening

A riverside camp in the Pin valley.

Night stayPin Valley (Mudh) — camp
MealsB, D
Altitude≈3,600 m
Road & seasonWinding valley road.
Food to tryCamp meals
Photo spotsDhankar, the Pin river
OptionalPin Valley NP nature walk
Day 6

Pin → Tabo → Kaza

Route: Mudh · Tabo · Kaza≈90 km · 4 hrs
Morning

The 1,000-year-old Tabo monastery and its murals.

Afternoon

The Gue mummy detour (roads permitting).

Evening

Return to Kaza.

Night stayKaza
MealsBreakfast
Altitude3,050–3,650 m
Road & seasonNarrow roads.
Food to tryLocal food
Photo spotsTabo murals
OptionalGue mummy visit
Day 7

Kaza → Manali

Route: Kaza · Kunzum · Atal Tunnel · Manali≈200 km · 9–10 hrs
Morning

An early start over the Kunzum Pass.

Afternoon

Down the Chandra valley and through the Atal Tunnel.

Evening

Back to green Manali.

Night stayManali
MealsBreakfast
Altitudedescending
Road & seasonA long, rough mountain day.
Food to try
Photo spotsKunzum Pass
Good to knowA long travel day — we start early.
Day 8

Manali → Kullu (departure)

Route: Manali · Kullu≈50 km · 2 hrs
Morning

A relaxed morning.

Afternoon

Drive to the airport.

Evening

Drop at Kullu (Bhuntar).

Night stay
MealsBreakfast
Altitudedescending
Road & seasonPaved.
Food to try
Photo spotsKullu valley
Good to knowCan be run as a Kinnaur-in, Manali-out traverse in reverse.
Choose your style

Package variants

Every itinerary above is available in the comfort level that suits you.

Budget

Clean 3★ stays & homestays, smart pacing.

Deluxe

Boutique 4★ hotels with the best views.

Premium

Premium resorts, private guides & experiences.

Luxury

Iconic retreats & bespoke touches throughout.

Family / Honeymoon

Tuned for couples or families — rooms, pace & extras.

Transparent, always

What’s included

✓ Inclusions

  • Handpicked stays with breakfast
  • Private, chauffeur-driven AC car for the hills
  • All transfers and inter-place drives
  • Local guides at the main sights
  • A dedicated tour manager & 24×7 support
  • All applicable taxes and a GST invoice

✗ Exclusions

  • Flights / train to the start point (we can arrange)
  • Lunches & dinners unless specified
  • Monument / activity entry fees (added on request)
  • Personal expenses, tips & shopping
  • Travel insurance (recommended)
  • Anything not listed under inclusions
Answers

Chandratal Spiti Camping Expedition FAQs

The best window is mid-Jun–Sep. We tailor the season to your dates and advise on snow, monsoon and pass-closure timing so your trip runs smoothly.

We begin from Kullu (Bhuntar) and handle every transfer and internal drive in a private chauffeur-driven car. Tell us your arrival flight or train and we plan around it.

This route is designed as a well-paced 8 Days / 7 Nights journey. We can shorten or extend it, add rest days, or combine it with a nearby region — it is fully customisable.

Yes — the pace, stays and activities are tuned for campers & photographers. Difficulty is rated Challenging, and we adjust everything to your comfort.

Handpicked stays with daily breakfast (dinner on request). Choose your tier — Standard, Deluxe, Premium or Luxury — and we match the stays and inclusions to it, always with a GST invoice.

Every journey is private and customised, so we quote per person after learning your dates, group size and hotel tier — with no hidden charges and a proper GST invoice.

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