7-Day Adventure Itinerary for Spiti Valley in August 2023

1. Day 1: Shimla to Narkanda
   2 hours 30 minutes (63.5 km) from Shimla

   Start your adventure from Shimla and drive to Narkanda via Fagu and Kufri. Witness the beautiful sunset at Hatu Peak and stay overnight at Narkanda.

2. Day 2: Narkanda to Sangla
   6 hours 50 minutes (178 km) from Narkanda

   Drive to Sangla via Rampur and Sarahan, visit the Bhimakali temple, and explore the beautiful Sangla Valley. Stay overnight in Sangla.

3. Day 3: Sangla
   Free day in Sangla

   Spend the day exploring Kamru Fort and Chitkul Village. Take a short hike to the glacier point for an amazing view of the valley. Stay overnight in Sangla.

4. Day 4: Sangla to Tabo
   5 hours 30 minutes (150 km) from Sangla

   Drive towards Tabo via Nako village, visit Nako lake and monastery. Stay overnight at Tabo.

5. Day 5: Tabo to Kaza
   1 hour 20 minutes (50 km) from Tabo

   Visit the Tabo Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in Spiti Valley. Drive towards Kaza via Dhankar Monastery. Stay overnight in Kaza.

6. Day 6: Kaza
   Free day in Kaza

   Explore Kibber, the highest village in the world, and Hikkim, the highest post office in the world. Visit the Key Monastery and enjoy the scenic beauty of Kaza. Stay overnight in Kaza.

7. Day 7: Kaza to Manali
   9 hours 20 minutes (205 km) from Kaza

   Drive to Manali via the beautiful Rohtang Pass. Spend the evening exploring Manali. End your adventure in Spiti Valley.

Recommendations

Other local attractions to consider are Pin Valley National Park, Chandratal Lake, and Losar Village. You can also take a side trip to Leh via the beautiful Pangong Lake. To maximize your fun, make sure to carry enough warm clothes and a good camera to capture the scenic beauty. Lastly, try the local cuisine.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Narkanda stay (1 night, ₹1,500)
• Sangla stay (2 nights, ₹4,500)
• Tabo stay (1 night, ₹1,500)
• Kaza stay (2 nights, ₹4,000)
• Gas and tolls (₹6,000)
• Food and drinks (₹7,000)
• Key Monastery entrance fee (₹100)
• Total Estimated Costs: ₹24,600