7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Lahaul Spiti in July 2023
Day 1: Keylong
Keylong is the district headquarters of Lahaul Spiti, and it’s a 10-hour drive from Manali. (118.1 miles)
Visit the Shashur Monastery in the morning, stroll through the town, and visit Khardong Monastery in the evening.
Day 2: Kaza
Kaza is a 5-hour drive from Keylong. (78.1 miles)
Visit the Key Monastery in the morning, followed by a trip to the Langza Village, and end the day at the Kibber Village.
Day 3: Komic
Komic is a 2-hour drive from Kaza. (10.7 miles)
Visit the Komic Monastery in the morning, then head to the Hikkim Village to send postcards from the world's highest post office, and end the day with a visit to the Demul Village.
Day 4: Tabo
Tabo is a 2-hour drive from Komic. (27.3 miles)
Visit the Tabo Monastery in the morning, followed by a trip to the Pin Valley National Park, and end the day with a visit to the Dhankar Monastery.
Day 5: Nako
Nako is a 5-hour drive from Tabo. (46.6 miles)
Visit the Nako Lake in the morning, proceed to Giu Village, and end the day with a visit to the Nako Monastery.
Day 6: Sarahan
Sarahan is a 10-hour drive from Nako. (219 miles)
Visit the Bhimakali Temple in the morning, then explore the apple orchards in the afternoon, and end the day with a visit to the nearby Bird Park.
Day 7: Manali
Manali is a 6-hour drive from Sarahan. (157.9 miles)
Visit the Hadimba Temple in the morning, followed by a trip to the Vashisht Temple, and end the day with a visit to the Manu Temple.
Recommendations
Other local attractions and experiences include the Tso Kar Lake, Kunzum Pass, Suraj Tal, and the Chandratal Lake. Side trips can include a visit to Leh-Ladakh or Kinnaur. To maximize your fun, try to experience the local culture, taste traditional food, and take plenty of photographs.