5-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Spiti Valley and Rohtang Pass in October 2023

1. Day 1: Manali
   From Bhuntar Airport to Manali (50km, 2 hours)

   Start your day by the Beas river and watch the sunrise during breakfast. Afterwards, visit the Hadimba Temple, explore the Manu Temple and take a walk around Old Manali. In the afternoon, visit the Vashisht Hot Springs and get a glimpse of the local life by exploring the market. End your day with a walk down Mall Road and dinner at a local restaurant.

2. Day 2: Kaza
   From Manali to Kaza (200km, 9 hours)

   Start your long journey to Kaza by visiting Rohtang Pass, which will be covered in snow during October. Enjoy the scenic drive and take a lot of pictures on the way. Stop at the Chandra Taal Lake for a short break and continue your journey to Kaza. Reach Kaza in the evening and relax for the night.

3. Day 3: Kibber and Langza
   From Kaza to Kibber (18km, 40 minutes) and Langza (16km, 30 minutes)

   Start your day by visiting Kibber Village, which is one of the highest motorable villages in the world. Take a walk around the village and visit the Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary. After lunch, head towards Langza Village, which is famous for the Buddha statue and the beautiful views of the valley. Take a walk around the village and end the day with a beautiful sunset.

4. Day 4: Pin Valley and Dhankar Lake
   From Kaza to Pin Valley (50km, 1 hour) and Dhankar Lake (32km, 1 hour)

   Start your day by visiting Pin Valley National Park, which is famous for its wildlife and flora. Take a walk around the valley and enjoy the beautiful views. After lunch, head towards Dhankar Lake, which is a beautiful high altitude lake with stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Take a walk around the lake and end the day with a beautiful sunset.

5. Day 5: Manali
   From Kaza to Manali (200km, 9 hours)

   Start your journey back to Manali and enjoy the scenic drive. Stop at the Kunzum Pass and take a lot of pictures. Visit the Key Monastery, one of the largest monasteries in Spiti Valley, and explore the local market of Kaza. End your day in Manali with dinner at a local restaurant.

Recommendations

Try the local Spitian dishes like Thenthuk and Momos, visit the Chandratal Lake and camp there for a night, and take a day trip to Leh which is a beautiful drive.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Hadimba Temple (1-2 hours, free)
• Manu Temple (1 hour, free)
• Vashisht Hot Springs (1-2 hours, free)
• Mall Road (1-2 hours, free)
• Rohtang Pass (2-3 hours, INR 550 per person)
• Chandra Taal Lake (1-2 hours, INR 100 per person)
• Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary (1-2 hours, INR 100 per person)
• Dhankar Lake (1-2 hours, free)
• Key Monastery (1-2 hours, free)
• Dinner at a local restaurant (1-2 hours, INR 500 per person)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 1350 per person

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