High-altitude Key monastery in Spiti Valley

Ultimate Spiti & Kinnaur Full Circuit
the epic Himalayan loop

The epic Shimla–Kinnaur–Spiti–Manali loop — Chitkul, Tabo, Key monastery, Hikkim and Chandratal.

10 Days / 9 NightsShimla · Kinnaur · Spiti · ManaliBest for Adventure, road-trips, photography
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Updated · By Itinerary Diary Travel Team · Rated 5.0 on Google (270 reviews)
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Ultimate Spiti & Kinnaur Full Circuit is a 10 Days / 9 Nights private journey covering Shimla, Kinnaur, Spiti, Manali. Best time: Jun–Sep. Ideal for: adventure, road-trips, photography. Every day, hotel and stop can be changed, and the trip runs with your own chauffeur-driven car and 24×7 support from Itinerary Diary.

Why book with Itinerary Diary: Itinerary Diary Tour & Travels · Registered with the Ministry of Tourism · GST-registered · offices in Shimla, New Delhi and Brampton (Canada) · rated 5.0 on Google (270 reviews) · every trip private, with your own car & driver and 24×7 support.
At a glance

Ultimate Spiti & Kinnaur Full Circuit — quick facts

Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Route
Shimla · Kinnaur · Spiti · Manali
Best time
Jun–Sep
Ideal for
Adventure, road-trips, photography
Day by day

Your Ultimate Spiti & Kinnaur Full Circuit itinerary

A concise day-by-day plan to begin from — every detail is private and tailored to your dates, pace and hotel taste.

Arrive Shimla, Himachal PradeshDay 1⛰️ 2,276 m
Day 1 of 10

Arrive Shimla

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
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Arrive Shimla 2,276 m Dinner Hill scenery · 4★

Private transfer to Shimla to acclimatise, with an evening on the Mall Road.

Today’s highlights

  • Shimla to acclimatise
  • with an evening on the Mall Road
Good to know: Every day is fully private and customisable to your dates, pace and hotel taste.

Best photo spots

📸 Shimla📸 Valley vistas📸 Local culture📸 Hill scenery

Included today

Private chauffeur-driven cab
Handpicked, inspected stay
Daily breakfast
24×7 on-trip support
🗺️ Open on Google Maps
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Shimla Sangla, Himachal PradeshDay 2⛰️ 2,276 m
Day 2 of 10

Shimla → Sangla

Shimla Sangla, Himachal Pradesh
Shimla Sangla
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Shimla → Sangla 2,276 m Breakfast Hill scenery · 4★

Into Kinnaur along the Sutlej, to Sangla in the Baspa valley.

Today’s highlights

  • Kinnaur along the Sutlej
  • to Sangla in the Baspa valley
Good to know: Every day is fully private and customisable to your dates, pace and hotel taste.

Best photo spots

📸 Shimla Sangla📸 Valley vistas📸 Local culture📸 Hill scenery

Included today

Private chauffeur-driven cab
Handpicked, inspected stay
Daily breakfast
24×7 on-trip support
🗺️ Open on Google Maps
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Sangla Chitkul Kalpa, Himachal PradeshDay 3⛰️ 2,700 m
Day 3 of 10

Sangla → Chitkul → Kalpa

Sangla Chitkul Kalpa, Himachal Pradesh
Sangla Chitkul Kalpa
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Sangla → Chitkul → Kalpa 2,700 m Breakfast Hill scenery · 4★

Chitkul, the last Indian village, then Kalpa below Kinner Kailash.

Today’s highlights

  • Chitkul
  • the last Indian village
  • Kalpa below Kinner Kailash
Good to know: High-altitude terrain — we build in time to acclimatise, and carry water, sunscreen and warm layers.

Best photo spots

📸 Sangla Chitkul Kalpa📸 Valley vistas📸 Local culture📸 Hill scenery

Included today

Private chauffeur-driven cab
Handpicked, inspected stay
Daily breakfast
24×7 on-trip support
🗺️ Open on Google Maps
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Kalpa Tabo, Himachal PradeshDay 4⛰️ 2,960 m
Day 4 of 10

Kalpa → Tabo

Kalpa Tabo, Himachal Pradesh
Kalpa Tabo
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Kalpa → Tabo 2,960 m Breakfast Hill scenery · 4★

Nako lake and the drive into Spiti, ending at the ancient Tabo monastery.

Today’s highlights

  • Nako lake
  • the drive into Spiti
  • ending at the ancient Tabo monastery
Good to know: High-altitude terrain — we build in time to acclimatise, and carry water, sunscreen and warm layers.

Best photo spots

📸 Kalpa Tabo📸 Valley vistas📸 Local culture📸 Hill scenery

Included today

Private chauffeur-driven cab
Handpicked, inspected stay
Daily breakfast
24×7 on-trip support
🗺️ Open on Google Maps
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Tabo Kaza, Himachal PradeshDay 5⛰️ 3,800 m
Day 5 of 10

Tabo → Kaza

Tabo Kaza, Himachal Pradesh
Tabo Kaza
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Tabo → Kaza 3,800 m Breakfast Hill scenery · 4★

Dhankar monastery and lake and the green Pin valley, on to Kaza.

Today’s highlights

  • Dhankar monastery
  • the green Pin valley
  • on to Kaza
Good to know: High-altitude terrain — we build in time to acclimatise, and carry water, sunscreen and warm layers.

Best photo spots

📸 Tabo Kaza📸 Valley vistas📸 Local culture📸 Hill scenery

Included today

Private chauffeur-driven cab
Handpicked, inspected stay
Daily breakfast
24×7 on-trip support
🗺️ Open on Google Maps
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Kaza around, Himachal PradeshDay 6⛰️ 3,800 m
Day 6 of 10

Kaza & around

Kaza around, Himachal Pradesh
Kaza around
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Kaza & around 3,800 m Breakfast Hill scenery · 4★

Key monastery, Kibber, Hikkim’s highest post office and the fossil village of Langza.

Today’s highlights

  • Key monastery
  • Kibber
  • Hikkim’s highest post office
  • the fossil village of Langza
Good to know: High-altitude terrain — we build in time to acclimatise, and carry water, sunscreen and warm layers.

Best photo spots

📸 Kaza around📸 Valley vistas📸 Local culture📸 Hill scenery

Included today

Private chauffeur-driven cab
Handpicked, inspected stay
Daily breakfast
24×7 on-trip support
🗺️ Open on Google Maps
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Kaza Chandratal, Himachal PradeshDay 7⛰️ 3,800 m
Day 7 of 10

Kaza → Chandratal

Kaza Chandratal, Himachal Pradesh
Kaza Chandratal
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Kaza → Chandratal 3,800 m Breakfast Hill scenery · 4★

Over the Kunzum Pass to camp near Chandratal, the moon lake.

Today’s highlights

  • Kunzum Pass to camp near Chandratal
  • the moon lake
Good to know: High-altitude terrain — we build in time to acclimatise, and carry water, sunscreen and warm layers.

Best photo spots

📸 Kaza Chandratal📸 Valley vistas📸 Local culture📸 Hill scenery

Included today

Private chauffeur-driven cab
Handpicked, inspected stay
Daily breakfast
24×7 on-trip support
🗺️ Open on Google Maps
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Chandratal Manali, Himachal PradeshDay 8⛰️ 2,050 m
Day 8 of 10

Chandratal → Manali

Chandratal Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Chandratal Manali
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Chandratal → Manali 2,050 m Breakfast Hill scenery · 4★

Through the Atal Tunnel and down into the green valleys of Manali.

Today’s highlights

  • Through the Atal Tunnel
  • down into the green valleys of Manali
Good to know: High-altitude terrain — we build in time to acclimatise, and carry water, sunscreen and warm layers.

Best photo spots

📸 Chandratal Manali📸 Valley vistas📸 Local culture📸 Hill scenery

Included today

Private chauffeur-driven cab
Handpicked, inspected stay
Daily breakfast
24×7 on-trip support
🗺️ Open on Google Maps
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Manali, Himachal PradeshDay 9⛰️ 2,050 m
Day 9 of 10

Manali

Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Manali
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Manali 2,050 m Breakfast Hill scenery · 4★

Solang Valley, Hadimba temple and time to unwind at lower altitude.

Today’s highlights

  • Solang Valley
  • Hadimba temple
  • time to unwind at lower altitude
Good to know: Carry warm layers and sturdy shoes; snow activities and ropeways are best booked early in the day.

Best photo spots

📸 Manali📸 Valley vistas📸 Local culture📸 Hill scenery

Included today

Private chauffeur-driven cab
Handpicked, inspected stay
Daily breakfast
24×7 on-trip support
🗺️ Open on Google Maps
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Departure, Himachal PradeshDay 10🏔️ Himachal
Day 10 of 10

Departure

Himachal, Himachal Pradesh
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Departure Breakfast

Breakfast and a private transfer from Kullu–Bhuntar airport.

Today’s highlights

  • Breakfast
  • a private transfer from Kullu–Bhuntar airport
Good to know: Every day is fully private and customisable to your dates, pace and hotel taste.

Best photo spots

📸 Himachal📸 Valley vistas📸 Local culture📸 Hill scenery

Included today

Private chauffeur-driven cab
Handpicked, inspected stay
Daily breakfast
24×7 on-trip support
🗺️ Open on Google Maps
Love Day 10?Make it yours — private, flexible, no advance for a quote.
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What our guests say

★★★★★

“Really thankful for making our trip to spiti so memorable everything was very well managed, hotels/homestays experience was amazing.. transportation was safe and peacefull. Definitely recommended”

— Nishant Lakra · Spiti trip · Google review
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What’s included

✓ Inclusions

  • Handpicked hotel & resort stays with breakfast
  • Private, chauffeur-driven air-conditioned car for the hills
  • All airport / railway transfers and inter-place drives
  • Local English-speaking guides at the main sights
  • A dedicated tour manager & 24×7 on-trip support
  • All applicable taxes and a GST invoice

✗ Exclusions

  • Flights / train to and from the start point (we can arrange these)
  • Lunches & dinners unless specified
  • Monument / activity entry fees (can be added on request)
  • Personal expenses, tips and shopping
  • Travel insurance (recommended)
  • Anything not listed under inclusions
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Ultimate Spiti & Kinnaur Full Circuit — FAQs

What is the best time for this Ultimate Spiti & Kinnaur Full Circuit trip?

The best time is Jun–Sep. Snow is most likely from about December to February at higher points, and July–August is the monsoon, when we keep extra buffer time for mountain roads.

How many days do we need — is 10 Days / 9 Nights enough?

This plan is designed as a well-paced 10 Days / 9 Nights. We can shorten or extend it, add a rest day or combine it with another Himachal region.

Where does the trip start and how do we reach Shimla?

We pick you up from your arrival point — Delhi, Chandigarh, or the nearest airport or railway station — and drive you privately to Shimla. Tell us your flight or train and we plan around it.

What is included?

Included: Handpicked hotel & resort stays with breakfast; Private, chauffeur-driven air-conditioned car for the hills; All airport / railway transfers and inter-place drives; Local English-speaking guides at the main sights; A dedicated tour manager & 24×7 on-trip support. Everything is listed in your written quote.

How is the price worked out?

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

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