7-Day Adventure Itinerary in Spiti Valley, May 2023

  1. Day 1: Reach Kaza
    5 hours drive from Manali

    Explore the Kaza town and acclimatize to the high altitude of Spiti Valley.

  2. Day 2: Kibber - Chicham Bridge - Gette - Tashigang
    3 hours drive (21 km)

    Visit the picturesque village of Kibber, cross the Chicham Bridge, and explore Gette village. Hike to the stunning Tashigang Gompa.

  3. Day 3: Langza - Hikkim - Komic
    2 hours drive (18 km)

    Visit the fossil-rich Langza village, send a postcard from the world's highest post office in Hikkim, and explore the Komic monastery.

  4. Day 4: Pin Valley - Kungri - Mudh
    4 hours drive (45 km)

    Experience the beauty of the Pin Valley National Park, visit the Kungri monastery, and spend the night in the charming village of Mudh.

  5. Day 5: Dhankar - Tabo
    2.5 hours drive (28 km)

    Hike to the Dhankar monastery and fort, explore the ancient Tabo monastery and its intricate murals.

  6. Day 6: Chandratal Lake
    6 hours drive (100 km)

    Drive to the stunning Chandratal Lake and camp overnight amidst the scenic beauty of the Himalayas.

  7. Day 7: Return to Manali
    8 hours drive (140 km)

    Drive back to Manali, taking in the beauty of the Spiti Valley one last time.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Kungri Monastery (1 hour, free)
  • Chicham Bridge (30 minutes, free)
  • Tashigang Gompa Hike (2 hours, free)
  • Hikkim Post Office (30 minutes, sending postcards cost extra)
  • Dhankar Monastery Hike (2 hours, free)
  • Tabo Monastery (1 hour, entry fee)
  • Chandratal Lake Camping (overnight, camping and transport costs extra)
  • Total Estimated Costs: camping and transport costs.
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