A thoughtfully paced private journey through one of the Himalayas’ most dramatic landscapes, travelling from Shimla through Kinnaur into the high-altitude villages and monasteries of Spiti before crossing Kunzum La towards Chandratal and Manali. Designed for travellers who value comfort, culture and meaningful exploration, the route allows gradual acclimatisation while revealing apple orchards, ancient Buddhist heritage, remote mountain communities and vast trans-Himalayan scenery.
Meet your private driver and travel into the Himalayan foothills. Arrive in Shimla, settle into your hotel and spend a relaxed evening exploring the Mall Road and heritage quarter.
Drive through Narkanda and the Satluj Valley towards Kinnaur. On arrival in Kalpa, enjoy views of the Kinner Kailash range and an unhurried evening amid apple orchards and traditional villages.
Continue along the Hindustan–Tibet Highway, stopping at Nako village and lake before entering Spiti. Arrive in Tabo and visit the ancient Tabo Monastery, celebrated for its murals, sculptures and centuries-old spiritual heritage.
Visit Dhankar Monastery above the confluence of the Spiti and Pin rivers. Continue to Kaza and spend the evening acclimatising at leisure.
Explore Key Monastery and the villages of Kibber, Chicham, Langza, Hikkim and Komic, subject to road conditions. Discover fossil landscapes, the high-altitude post office, traditional homes and sweeping views across the Spiti plateau.
Journey into Pin Valley National Park, visiting Kungri Monastery and the remote village of Mud. Experience the quieter character of this secluded valley before returning to Kaza.
Cross Kunzum La, subject to seasonal road access, and continue towards Chandratal. Walk to the crescent-shaped lake and stay overnight at an authorised camp away from the protected lakeshore.
Travel through Batal and the Chandra Valley towards Atal Tunnel and Manali. The journey concludes with a private drop at your hotel or designated point.
A clear day-wise look at destinations, planned programs, hotel options, and room categories for this journey.