Highlights:

• Pick-up & Drop: Chandigarh Airport/Railway Station
• Places to visit: Shimla, Narkanda, Kufri, Sangla Valley, Chitkul Village, Kalpa, Reckong Peo, Nako Lake, Giu Village, Tabo Monastery, Dhankar Monastery, Dhankar Lake, Pin Valley, Mudh Village, Kaza, Key Monastery, Kibber Village, Chicham Bridge, Hikkim, Komic, Langza, Kunzum Pass, Chandratal Lake, Manali, Atal Tunnel
• Top Experiences: Driving through the treacherous yet stunning Hindustan-Tibet Highway, witnessing the Kinnaur Kailash range, exploring ancient Buddhist monasteries, sending postcards from the world's highest post office, staying in a remote Himalayan village, stargazing at Chandratal Lake, crossing high mountain passes

Day-wise Itinerary:

• Day 1: Chandigarh to Shimla/Narkanda (120-170 km, 4–6 hours)

  • Pickup from Chandigarh Airport / Railway Station

  • Begin your journey to the Himalayas

  • Drive through scenic routes to Shimla or Narkanda.

  • Optional visits: Kufri and Narkanda are good for panoramic views

  • Check into your hotel

  • Overnight stay in Shimla/Narkanda

• Day 2: Shimla/Narkanda to Sangla/Chitkul (220 km, 7–8 hours)

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • Drive along the Hindustan-Tibet Highway, entering the beautiful Kinnaur Valley

  • Pass through Rampur, Sarahan, and Karcham

  • Reach Sangla Valley. If time permits, continue to Chitkul, the last inhabited village near the Indo-China border

  • Overnight stay in Sangla/Chitkul

• Day 3: Sangla/Chitkul to Kalpa (40 km, 2–3 hours)

  • Breakfast and explore Chitkul village (if not done on Day 2)

  • Visit the serene Baspa River

  • Drive to Kalpa, known for its breathtaking views of the Kinner Kailash range

  • Explore Reckong Peo, the district headquarters

  • Enjoy the sunset views from Kalpa

  • Overnight stay in Kalpa

• Day 4: Kalpa to Tabo (150 km, 6–7 hours)

  • Breakfast and check-out

  • Continue on the Hindustan-Tibet Highway, crossing the Khab confluence of the Sutlej and Spiti rivers

  • Visit: Nako Lake and Nako village

  • Optional detour: Giu Village to see the famous 500-year-old mummy of a Buddhist monk

  • Enter Spiti Valley through Sumdo

  • Reach Tabo and visit: Tabo Monastery, often called the “Ajanta of the Himalayas”

  • Overnight stay in Tabo

• Day 5: Tabo to Kaza via Dhankar & Pin Valley (70 km, 3–4 hours)

  • Breakfast and check-out

  • Drive to Dhankar, visiting: Dhankar Monastery, perched precariously on a cliff

  • Optional: Trek to Dhankar Lake for stunning views (1-1.5 hours return trek)

  • Proceed to Pin Valley, home to the Pin Valley National Park

  • Visit: Mudh Village, the last village in Pin Valley

  • Continue to Kaza, the administrative capital of Spiti Valley

  • Overnight stay in Kaza

• Day 6: Kaza & High Villages Exploration (50 km, 4–5 hours)

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • Explore the iconic high-altitude villages around Kaza

  • Visit: Key Monastery, the largest and most famous monastery in Spiti

  • Proceed to Kibber Village

  • Cross: Chicham Bridge, one of the highest suspension bridges in Asia

  • Visit: Hikkim (the world's highest post office), Komic (the world's highest motorable village), and Langza (famous for its Buddha statue and fossil hunting)

  • Overnight stay in Kaza

• Day 7: Kaza to Chandratal Lake (100 km, 4–5 hours)

  • Breakfast and check-out

  • Drive towards Kunzum Pass (if open), the gateway to Lahaul Valley

  • Visit: Kunzum Devi Temple at Kunzum Pass

  • Continue towards Chandratal Lake, the "Moon Lake"

  • Enjoy the mesmerising blue waters of Chandratal Lake

  • Overnight stay in camps near Chandratal Lake (weather permitting)

• Day 8: Chandratal Lake to Manali (120 km, 5–6 hours)

  • Breakfast at the campsite

  • Drive from Chandratal via Kunzum Pass (if the road is clear) and Atal Tunnel to Manali

  • Check into your hotel in Manali

  • Leisure time to explore Manali's Mall Road or local sights

  • Overnight stay in Manali

• Day 9: Manali to Chandigarh Departure (270-300 km, 7–9 hours)

  • Breakfast and check-out from the hotel

  • Drive from Manali back to Chandigarh

  • Drop off at Chandigarh Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey

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