7-Day Honeymoon Itinerary for Spiti Valley in August 2023

1. Day 1: Arrival in Shimla
   6 hours (119 miles) from Chandigarh International Airport

   Arrive at Shimla and check-in at your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure to explore the local market and enjoy the scenic beauty of Shimla.

2. Day 2: Kalpa
   7 hours (149 miles) from Shimla

   Drive to Kalpa, a beautiful town in Kinnaur Valley. Visit the ancient village of Chitkul and enjoy the stunning views of Kinner Kailash range.

3. Day 3: Nako
   6 hours (107 miles) from Kalpa

   Start early from Kalpa to reach Nako. Visit the Nako Lake and explore the Nako Monastery. Enjoy the serene beauty of Nako village.

4. Day 4: Kaza
   4 hours (64 miles) from Nako

   Drive to Kaza and visit the Key Monastery, the largest monastery in Spiti Valley. Explore the nearby villages of Kibber and Langza.

5. Day 5: Pin Valley National Park
   2 hours (32 miles) from Kaza

   Visit the Pin Valley National Park known for its wildlife, high-altitude alpine vegetation, and snow leopards. Trek to the beautiful Pin-Bhaba Pass.

6. Day 6: Chandratal Lake
   4 hours (75 miles) from Pin Valley

   Drive to the stunning Chandratal Lake, surrounded by high mountains. Enjoy camping and stargazing.

7. Day 7: Return to Shimla
   10 hours (190 miles) from Chandratal Lake

   Return to Shimla and catch your flight back home.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Key Monastery (1-2 hours, free entry)
• Pin Valley National Park (4-5 hours, INR 100 per person)
• Chandratal Lake camping (overnight, INR 2000 per tent)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 2400 per person

Recommendations

Try the local cuisine including Momos and Thukpa. Visit the Tabo Monastery, one of the oldest and most important monasteries in Spiti Valley. Try trekking to the stunning Dhankar Lake.