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.

Kullu Manali, Himachal PradeshDay 1⛰️ ≈2,050 m
Kullu · Manali

Kullu → Manali

Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
Kullu
Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Manali
Old Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Old Manali
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Kullu · Manali ≈50 km · 2 hrs ≈2,050 m Dinner Manali

Arrive and drive to Manali. Hadimba temple and Old Manali. Acclimatise and brief the expedition.

Today’s highlights

  • Arrive and drive to Manali.
  • Hadimba temple and Old Manali.
  • Acclimatise and brief the expedition.
  • Food to try: Trout & cafe fare
Good to know: Acclimatise before the high camps.

Best photo spots

📸 Old Manali📸 Kullu📸 Manali

Your day, part by part

Morning
Arrive and drive to Manali.
Afternoon
Hadimba temple and Old Manali.
Evening
Acclimatise and brief the expedition.
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Manali Chandratal camp, Himachal PradeshDay 2⛰️ ≈4,300 m
Manali · Atal Tunnel · Kunzum · Chandratal

Manali → Chandratal camp

Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Manali
Atal Tunnel, Himachal Pradesh
Atal Tunnel
Kunzum, Himachal Pradesh
Kunzum
Chandratal, Himachal Pradesh
Chandratal
the Milky Way, Himachal Pradesh
the Milky Way
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Manali · Atal Tunnel · Kunzum · Chandratal ≈110 km · 6–7 hrs ≈4,300 m B, D Chandratal — camp

Through the Atal Tunnel into Lahaul. Over the Kunzum Pass to the Chandratal camp. Sunset and stars over the moon lake.

Today’s highlights

  • Through the Atal Tunnel into Lahaul.
  • Over the Kunzum Pass to the Chandratal camp.
  • Sunset and stars over the moon lake.
  • Food to try: Camp meals
Good to know: Real altitude — we build in acclimatisation, keep pacing gentle and carry oxygen & a first-aid kit.

Best photo spots

📸 Chandratal📸 the Milky Way📸 Manali📸 Atal Tunnel📸 Kunzum

Your day, part by part

Morning
Through the Atal Tunnel into Lahaul.
Afternoon
Over the Kunzum Pass to the Chandratal camp.
Evening
Sunset and stars over the moon lake.
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Chandratal Kaza, Himachal PradeshDay 3⛰️ ≈3,650 m
Chandratal · Losar · Kaza

Chandratal → Kaza

Chandratal, Himachal Pradesh
Chandratal
Losar, Himachal Pradesh
Losar
Kaza, Himachal Pradesh
Kaza
The Spiti river, Himachal Pradesh
The Spiti river
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Chandratal · Losar · Kaza ≈90 km · 4–5 hrs ≈3,650 m Breakfast Kaza

A slow lakeside morning. Drive along the Spiti river to Kaza. Rest at Spiti’s main town.

Today’s highlights

  • A slow lakeside morning.
  • Drive along the Spiti river to Kaza.
  • Rest at Spiti’s main town.
  • Food to try: Spitian food
Good to know: Hydrate and rest at altitude.

Best photo spots

📸 The Spiti river📸 Chandratal📸 Losar📸 Kaza

Your day, part by part

Morning
A slow lakeside morning.
Afternoon
Drive along the Spiti river to Kaza.
Evening
Rest at Spiti’s main town.
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Kaza Key, Kibber, Hikkim, Langza, Himachal PradeshDay 4⛰️ up to 4,500 m
Kaza · Key · Kibber · Hikkim · Langza

Kaza — Key, Kibber, Hikkim, Langza

Kaza, Himachal Pradesh
Kaza
Key, Himachal Pradesh
Key
Kibber, Himachal Pradesh
Kibber
Hikkim, Himachal Pradesh
Hikkim
Langza, Himachal Pradesh
Langza
Key monastery, Himachal Pradesh
Key monastery
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Kaza · Key · Kibber · Hikkim · Langza ≈60 km · local day up to 4,500 m Breakfast Kaza

The Key monastery and hilltop Kibber. Hikkim, Komic and Langza’s fossil fields. Back to Kaza.

Today’s highlights

  • The Key monastery and hilltop Kibber.
  • Hikkim, Komic and Langza’s fossil fields.
  • Back to Kaza.
  • Food to try: Local food
Good to know: Fully private and customisable to your dates and pace.

Best photo spots

📸 Key monastery📸 Langza Buddha📸 Kaza📸 Key📸 Kibber

Your day, part by part

Morning
The Key monastery and hilltop Kibber.
Afternoon
Hikkim, Komic and Langza’s fossil fields.
Evening
Back to Kaza.
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Kaza Pin Valley camp, Himachal PradeshDay 5⛰️ ≈3,600 m
Kaza · Dhankar · Mudh (Pin)

Kaza → Pin Valley camp

Kaza, Himachal Pradesh
Kaza
Dhankar, Himachal Pradesh
Dhankar
Mudh (Pin), Himachal Pradesh
Mudh (Pin)
the Pin river, Himachal Pradesh
the Pin river
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Kaza · Dhankar · Mudh (Pin) ≈70 km · 3–4 hrs ≈3,600 m B, D Pin Valley (Mudh) — camp

The cliff-top Dhankar monastery and lake walk. Into the green Pin valley to Mudh village. A riverside camp in the Pin valley.

Today’s highlights

  • The cliff-top Dhankar monastery and lake walk.
  • Into the green Pin valley to Mudh village.
  • A riverside camp in the Pin valley.
  • Food to try: Camp meals
Good to know: Fully private and customisable to your dates and pace.

Best photo spots

📸 Dhankar📸 the Pin river📸 Kaza📸 Mudh (Pin)

Your day, part by part

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.
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Pin Tabo Kaza, Himachal PradeshDay 6⛰️ 3,050–3,650 m
Mudh · Tabo · Kaza

Pin → Tabo → Kaza

Mudh, Himachal Pradesh
Mudh
Tabo, Himachal Pradesh
Tabo
Kaza, Himachal Pradesh
Kaza
Tabo murals, Himachal Pradesh
Tabo murals
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Mudh · Tabo · Kaza ≈90 km · 4 hrs 3,050–3,650 m Breakfast Kaza

The 1,000-year-old Tabo monastery and its murals. The Gue mummy detour (roads permitting). Return to Kaza.

Today’s highlights

  • The 1,000-year-old Tabo monastery and its murals.
  • The Gue mummy detour (roads permitting).
  • Return to Kaza.
  • Food to try: Local food
Good to know: Fully private and customisable to your dates and pace.

Best photo spots

📸 Tabo murals📸 Mudh📸 Tabo📸 Kaza

Your day, part by part

Morning
The 1,000-year-old Tabo monastery and its murals.
Afternoon
The Gue mummy detour (roads permitting).
Evening
Return to Kaza.
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Kaza Manali, Himachal PradeshDay 7⛰️ descending
Kaza · Kunzum · Atal Tunnel · Manali

Kaza → Manali

Kaza, Himachal Pradesh
Kaza
Kunzum, Himachal Pradesh
Kunzum
Atal Tunnel, Himachal Pradesh
Atal Tunnel
Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Manali
Kunzum Pass, Himachal Pradesh
Kunzum Pass
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Kaza · Kunzum · Atal Tunnel · Manali ≈200 km · 9–10 hrs descending Breakfast Manali

An early start over the Kunzum Pass. Down the Chandra valley and through the Atal Tunnel. Back to green Manali.

Today’s highlights

  • An early start over the Kunzum Pass.
  • Down the Chandra valley and through the Atal Tunnel.
  • Back to green Manali.
  • Food to try: —
Good to know: A long travel day — we start early.

Best photo spots

📸 Kunzum Pass📸 Kaza📸 Kunzum📸 Atal Tunnel📸 Manali

Your day, part by part

Morning
An early start over the Kunzum Pass.
Afternoon
Down the Chandra valley and through the Atal Tunnel.
Evening
Back to green Manali.
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Manali Kullu (departure), Himachal PradeshDay 8⛰️ descending
Manali · Kullu

Manali → Kullu (departure)

Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Manali
Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
Kullu
Kullu valley, Himachal Pradesh
Kullu valley
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Manali · Kullu ≈50 km · 2 hrs descending Breakfast —

A relaxed morning. Drive to the airport. Drop at Kullu (Bhuntar).

Today’s highlights

  • A relaxed morning.
  • Drive to the airport.
  • Drop at Kullu (Bhuntar).
  • Food to try: —
Good to know: Can be run as a Kinnaur-in, Manali-out traverse in reverse.

Best photo spots

📸 Kullu valley📸 Manali📸 Kullu

Your day, part by part

Morning
A relaxed morning.
Afternoon
Drive to the airport.
Evening
Drop at Kullu (Bhuntar).
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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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