Kinnaur orchards and the Spiti high desert, Himachal

Ultimate Himachal 13-Day Grand Circuit
every side of Himachal, end to end

The definitive circuit — Shimla, Kinnaur, Spiti, Manali, Dharamshala and Dalhousie, from apple orchards to moonscape monasteries, end to end.

13 Days / 12 Nights Shimla · Kinnaur · Spiti · Manali · Kangra Best for Grand-tour & adventure travellers
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The definitive circuit

Every side of Himachal, end to end

This is the definitive Himachal journey — the classic hill stations, the apple orchards and last villages of Kinnaur, the moonscape monasteries of Spiti, the green valleys of Manali and the Tibetan Kangra, all in one carefully-paced grand circuit.

Thirteen days give the high altitude time to settle safely, with a private vehicle, premium stays and expert routing that follows the season and the roads.

At a glance

Trip quick facts

Duration
13 Days / 12 Nights
Route
Chandigarh · Kinnaur · Spiti · Kangra
Best time
Jun–Sep
Difficulty
Challenging
Ideal for
Grand-tour & adventure travellers
Highest point
Kunzum Pass · 4,590 m
Highlights

What makes this trip special

  • Shimla and the apple country of Kinnaur
  • Chitkul, the last Indian village
  • Tabo, Dhankar, Kaza and the Key monastery
  • Chandratal lake and the Kunzum Pass
  • Manali, McLeodganj and Dalhousie to finish
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.

Chandigarh Shimla, Himachal PradeshDay 1⛰️ ≈2,200 m
Chandigarh · Shimla

Chandigarh → Shimla

Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh
Chandigarh
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Shimla
The Ridge, Himachal Pradesh
The Ridge
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Chandigarh · Shimla ≈115 km · 3.5 hrs ≈2,200 m Dinner Shimla

Pickup and the drive up to Shimla. The Mall Road and the Ridge. A colonial hill stay.

Today’s highlights

  • Pickup and the drive up to Shimla.
  • The Mall Road and the Ridge.
  • A colonial hill stay.
  • Food to try: Hill dining
Good to know: We acclimatise gradually as we climb over the days.

Best photo spots

📸 The Ridge📸 Chandigarh📸 Shimla

Your day, part by part

Morning
Pickup and the drive up to Shimla.
Afternoon
The Mall Road and the Ridge.
Evening
A colonial hill stay.
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Shimla Sangla (Kinnaur), Himachal PradeshDay 2⛰️ ≈2,700 m
Shimla · Narkanda · Sangla

Shimla → Sangla (Kinnaur)

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Shimla
Narkanda, Himachal Pradesh
Narkanda
Sangla, Himachal Pradesh
Sangla
The Baspa valley, Himachal Pradesh
The Baspa valley
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Shimla · Narkanda · Sangla ≈220 km · 8 hrs ≈2,700 m Breakfast Sangla

Along the Sutlej into Kinnaur through apple country. Into the Baspa valley to Sangla. A riverside Kinnauri stay.

Today’s highlights

  • Along the Sutlej into Kinnaur through apple country.
  • Into the Baspa valley to Sangla.
  • A riverside Kinnauri stay.
  • Food to try: Kinnauri food
Good to know: A long, scenic driving day.

Best photo spots

📸 The Baspa valley📸 Shimla📸 Narkanda📸 Sangla

Your day, part by part

Morning
Along the Sutlej into Kinnaur through apple country.
Afternoon
Into the Baspa valley to Sangla.
Evening
A riverside Kinnauri stay.
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Sangla Chitkul Kalpa, Himachal PradeshDay 3⛰️ ≈2,960 m
Sangla · Chitkul · Kalpa

Sangla → Chitkul → Kalpa

Sangla, Himachal Pradesh
Sangla
Chitkul, Himachal Pradesh
Chitkul
Kalpa, Himachal Pradesh
Kalpa
Kinner Kailash, Himachal Pradesh
Kinner Kailash
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Sangla · Chitkul · Kalpa ≈75 km · 5 hrs ≈2,960 m Breakfast Kalpa

Chitkul, the last Indian village on the old Indo-Tibet road. Drive to Kalpa, facing Kinner Kailash. Sunset on the Kinner Kailash range.

Today’s highlights

  • Chitkul, the last Indian village on the old Indo-Tibet road.
  • Drive to Kalpa, facing Kinner Kailash.
  • Sunset on the Kinner Kailash range.
  • Food to try: Local food
Good to know: Fully private and customisable to your dates and pace.

Best photo spots

📸 Chitkul📸 Kinner Kailash📸 Sangla📸 Kalpa

Your day, part by part

Morning
Chitkul, the last Indian village on the old Indo-Tibet road.
Afternoon
Drive to Kalpa, facing Kinner Kailash.
Evening
Sunset on the Kinner Kailash range.
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Kalpa Tabo, Himachal PradeshDay 4⛰️ ≈3,050 m
Kalpa · Nako · Tabo

Kalpa → Tabo

Kalpa, Himachal Pradesh
Kalpa
Nako, Himachal Pradesh
Nako
Tabo, Himachal Pradesh
Tabo
Nako lake, Himachal Pradesh
Nako lake
Tabo murals, Himachal Pradesh
Tabo murals
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Kalpa · Nako · Tabo ≈160 km · 7 hrs ≈3,050 m Breakfast Tabo

The high Nako lake and village. Cross into Spiti to the ancient Tabo monastery. A quiet night at Tabo.

Today’s highlights

  • The high Nako lake and village.
  • Cross into Spiti to the ancient Tabo monastery.
  • A quiet night at Tabo.
  • Food to try: Spitian food
Good to know: Real altitude — we build in acclimatisation, keep pacing gentle and carry oxygen & a first-aid kit.

Best photo spots

📸 Nako lake📸 Tabo murals📸 Kalpa📸 Nako📸 Tabo

Your day, part by part

Morning
The high Nako lake and village.
Afternoon
Cross into Spiti to the ancient Tabo monastery.
Evening
A quiet night at Tabo.
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Tabo Kaza (via Dhankar), Himachal PradeshDay 5⛰️ ≈3,650 m
Tabo · Dhankar · Kaza

Tabo → Kaza (via Dhankar)

Tabo, Himachal Pradesh
Tabo
Dhankar, Himachal Pradesh
Dhankar
Kaza, Himachal Pradesh
Kaza
Dhankar monastery, Himachal Pradesh
Dhankar monastery
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Tabo · Dhankar · Kaza ≈50 km · 3–4 hrs ≈3,650 m Breakfast Kaza

The cliff-top Dhankar monastery and lake. Drive to Kaza, the heart of Spiti. Rest at altitude.

Today’s highlights

  • The cliff-top Dhankar monastery and lake.
  • Drive to Kaza, the heart of Spiti.
  • Rest at altitude.
  • Food to try: Local food
Good to know: Rest and hydrate at Kaza.

Best photo spots

📸 Dhankar monastery📸 Tabo📸 Dhankar📸 Kaza

Your day, part by part

Morning
The cliff-top Dhankar monastery and lake.
Afternoon
Drive to Kaza, the heart of Spiti.
Evening
Rest at altitude.
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Kaza Key, Kibber, Hikkim, Langza, Himachal PradeshDay 6⛰️ 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 fossils. Back to Kaza.

Today’s highlights

  • The Key monastery and hilltop Kibber.
  • Hikkim, Komic and Langza’s fossils.
  • 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 fossils.
Evening
Back to Kaza.
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Kaza Chandratal, Himachal PradeshDay 7⛰️ ≈4,300 m
Kaza · Losar · Kunzum · Chandratal

Kaza → Chandratal

Kaza, Himachal Pradesh
Kaza
Losar, Himachal Pradesh
Losar
Kunzum, Himachal Pradesh
Kunzum
Chandratal, Himachal Pradesh
Chandratal
the Milky Way, Himachal Pradesh
the Milky Way
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Kaza · Losar · Kunzum · Chandratal ≈100 km · 5–6 hrs ≈4,300 m B, D Chandratal — camp

Along the Spiti river to Losar. Over the Kunzum Pass (4,590 m) to Chandratal. A lakeside camp under the stars.

Today’s highlights

  • Along the Spiti river to Losar.
  • Over the Kunzum Pass (4,590 m) to Chandratal.
  • A lakeside camp under the stars.
  • 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📸 Kaza📸 Losar📸 Kunzum

Your day, part by part

Morning
Along the Spiti river to Losar.
Afternoon
Over the Kunzum Pass (4,590 m) to Chandratal.
Evening
A lakeside camp under the stars.
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Chandratal Manali, Himachal PradeshDay 8⛰️ descending
Chandratal · Atal Tunnel · Manali

Chandratal → Manali

Chandratal, Himachal Pradesh
Chandratal
Atal Tunnel, Himachal Pradesh
Atal Tunnel
Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Manali
The Chandra valley, Himachal Pradesh
The Chandra valley
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Chandratal · Atal Tunnel · Manali ≈130 km · 6–7 hrs descending Breakfast Manali

Sunrise over the moon lake. Down the Chandra valley and through the Atal Tunnel. Back to green Manali.

Today’s highlights

  • Sunrise over the moon lake.
  • Down the Chandra valley and through the Atal Tunnel.
  • Back to green Manali.
  • Food to try: River trout
Good to know: A welcome return to lower altitude.

Best photo spots

📸 The Chandra valley📸 Chandratal📸 Atal Tunnel📸 Manali

Your day, part by part

Morning
Sunrise over the moon lake.
Afternoon
Down the Chandra valley and through the Atal Tunnel.
Evening
Back to green Manali.
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Manali, Himachal PradeshDay 9⛰️ ≈2,050 m
Manali · Solang

Manali

Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Manali
Solang, Himachal Pradesh
Solang
Hadimba, Himachal Pradesh
Hadimba
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Manali · Solang ≈30 km · local day ≈2,050 m Breakfast Manali

Solang Valley and the snow slopes. Hadimba temple and Old Manali. A restful evening.

Today’s highlights

  • Solang Valley and the snow slopes.
  • Hadimba temple and Old Manali.
  • A restful evening.
  • Food to try: Cafe fare
Good to know: Fully private and customisable to your dates and pace.

Best photo spots

📸 Solang📸 Hadimba📸 Manali

Your day, part by part

Morning
Solang Valley and the snow slopes.
Afternoon
Hadimba temple and Old Manali.
Evening
A restful evening.
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Manali Dharamshala, Himachal PradeshDay 10⛰️ ≈1,800 m
Manali · Mandi · Dharamshala

Manali → Dharamshala

Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Manali
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Mandi
Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
Dharamshala
Dhauladhar range, Himachal Pradesh
Dhauladhar range
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Manali · Mandi · Dharamshala ≈250 km · 7–8 hrs ≈1,800 m Breakfast McLeodganj

Down the Beas via Mandi. Into the Kangra valley to McLeodganj. The Tibetan quarter.

Today’s highlights

  • Down the Beas via Mandi.
  • Into the Kangra valley to McLeodganj.
  • The Tibetan quarter.
  • Food to try: Tibetan food
Good to know: A long travel day.

Best photo spots

📸 Dhauladhar range📸 Manali📸 Mandi📸 Dharamshala

Your day, part by part

Morning
Down the Beas via Mandi.
Afternoon
Into the Kangra valley to McLeodganj.
Evening
The Tibetan quarter.
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Dharamshala McLeodganj, Himachal PradeshDay 11⛰️ up to 2,800 m if Triund
McLeodganj · Bhagsu

Dharamshala & McLeodganj

McLeodganj, Himachal Pradesh
McLeodganj
Bhagsu, Himachal Pradesh
Bhagsu
The temple, Himachal Pradesh
The temple
Dhauladhar, Himachal Pradesh
Dhauladhar
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McLeodganj · Bhagsu ≈12 km + walks · local day up to 2,800 m if Triund Breakfast McLeodganj

The Dalai Lama temple and Namgyal monastery. Bhagsu waterfall and the Triund base. Cafes above the valley.

Today’s highlights

  • The Dalai Lama temple and Namgyal monastery.
  • Bhagsu waterfall and the Triund base.
  • Cafes above the valley.
  • Food to try: Cafe fare
Good to know: Fully private and customisable to your dates and pace.

Best photo spots

📸 The temple📸 Dhauladhar📸 McLeodganj📸 Bhagsu

Your day, part by part

Morning
The Dalai Lama temple and Namgyal monastery.
Afternoon
Bhagsu waterfall and the Triund base.
Evening
Cafes above the valley.
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Dharamshala Dalhousie Khajjiar, Himachal PradeshDay 12⛰️ ≈2,000 m
Dharamshala · Khajjiar · Dalhousie

Dharamshala → Dalhousie & Khajjiar

Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
Dharamshala
Khajjiar, Himachal Pradesh
Khajjiar
Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh
Dalhousie
Khajjiar meadow, Himachal Pradesh
Khajjiar meadow
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Dharamshala · Khajjiar · Dalhousie ≈120 km · 5 hrs ≈2,000 m Breakfast Dalhousie

The drive into the Chamba hills. The Khajjiar meadow and colonial Dalhousie. A final hill evening.

Today’s highlights

  • The drive into the Chamba hills.
  • The Khajjiar meadow and colonial Dalhousie.
  • A final hill evening.
  • Food to try: Local fare
Good to know: Fully private and customisable to your dates and pace.

Best photo spots

📸 Khajjiar meadow📸 Dharamshala📸 Khajjiar📸 Dalhousie

Your day, part by part

Morning
The drive into the Chamba hills.
Afternoon
The Khajjiar meadow and colonial Dalhousie.
Evening
A final hill evening.
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Dalhousie Gaggal (departure), Himachal PradeshDay 13⛰️ descending
Dalhousie · Kangra · Gaggal

Dalhousie → Gaggal (departure)

Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh
Dalhousie
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Kangra
Gaggal, Himachal Pradesh
Gaggal
Kangra fort, Himachal Pradesh
Kangra fort
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Dalhousie · Kangra · Gaggal ≈120 km · 4 hrs descending Breakfast —

A relaxed breakfast and departure. The drive down via Kangra. Drop at Gaggal (Dharamshala) airport.

Today’s highlights

  • A relaxed breakfast and departure.
  • The drive down via Kangra.
  • Drop at Gaggal (Dharamshala) airport.
  • Food to try: —
Good to know: Can also end at Pathankot or Amritsar.

Best photo spots

📸 Kangra fort📸 Dalhousie📸 Kangra📸 Gaggal

Your day, part by part

Morning
A relaxed breakfast and departure.
Afternoon
The drive down via Kangra.
Evening
Drop at Gaggal (Dharamshala) airport.
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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

Ultimate Himachal 13-Day Grand Circuit FAQs

The best window is 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 Chandigarh 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 13 Days / 12 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 grand-tour & adventure travellers. 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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