7-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Spiti Valley in December 2023

1. Day 1: Kaza
   From Shimla, it takes around 10 hours (220 km).

   In the morning, visit the Kaza Monastery, followed by a visit to the Sakya Tangyud Monastery in the afternoon, and enjoy a bonfire at night.

2. Day 2: Tabo
   1 hour 40 minutes (47 km) from Kaza

   Visit the ancient Tabo Monastery in the morning, followed by a trip to the Tabo Caves in the afternoon, and enjoy local food for dinner.

3. Day 3: Dhankar
   45 minutes (24 km) from Tabo

   Visit the Dhankar Monastery in the morning, followed by a trek to the Dhankar Lake in the afternoon, and enjoy stargazing at night.

4. Day 4: Pin Valley National Park
   1 hour 30 minutes (54 km) from Dhankar

   Take a wildlife safari in the morning, followed by a visit to the Kungri Monastery and Mudh Village in the afternoon, and enjoy local food for dinner.

5. Day 5: Langza, Komic, and Hikkim
   1 hour 20 minutes (35 km) from Pin Valley National Park

   Visit the iconic Buddha statue in Langza in the morning, followed by a visit to the world's highest village Komic and the highest post office in Hikkim, and enjoy stargazing at night.

6. Day 6: Chandratal Lake
   5 hours (120 km) from Kaza

   Take a road trip to the stunning Chandratal Lake for an all-day picnic and enjoy the scenic beauty.

7. Day 7: Manali
   8 hours 30 minutes (205 km) from Chandratal Lake

   Drive to Manali in the morning, visit the Hadimba Temple and Mall Road in the afternoon, and enjoy local cuisine for dinner.

Recommendations

If you are interested in adventure sports, you can try trekking, skiing, and paragliding in Manali. You can also visit the Solang Valley and Rohtang Pass for scenic beauty. Additionally, you can spend a day exploring the food and culture of the local villages. Don't forget to pack for the cold weather.

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