SHIMLA • KINNAUR • SPITI • CHANDRATAL • MANALI

8 Nights / 9 Days

• 🕐 Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights

• 🗺️ Route: Chandigarh / Kalka → Shimla → Sarahan → Sangla → Chitkul → Kalpa → Tabo → Kaza → Chandratal → Manali → Chandigarh / Kalka

• 🏔️ Travel Style: Himalayan • Adventure • Road Trip • Scenic • Cultural • High-Altitude

• ✨ Experience: Shimla • Sarahan • Sangla • Chitkul • Kalpa • Nako • Tabo • Dhankar • Kaza • Langza • Komic • Hikkim • Chicham • Key Monastery • Kunzum Pass • Chandratal • Manali

• 📍 Best For: Adventure Lovers • Road-Trip Travellers • Photographers • Bikers • Nature Lovers • Explorers • Mountain Lovers

• 🧭 Customisable: Fully customisable according to your travel style, duration and budget. Destinations, sightseeing, hotel category and overall route can be modified on request.

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Tour Plan

Day 1: Chandigarh / Kalka → Shimla — Pickup from Chandigarh / Kalka Railway Station or Airport and begin your Himalayan road journey towards Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh. On arrival, check in to the hotel and relax. Later, explore Shimla’s iconic attractions including Christ Church, Mall Road, Kali Bari Temple, Scandal Point and Lakkar Bazaar, experiencing the timeless charm of the Queen of Hills. Overnight: Shimla.

Day 2: Shimla → Sarahan via Kufri & Rampur — After breakfast, check out and begin the drive towards Sarahan through scenic mountain roads, forested valleys and traditional Himachali landscapes. En route, visit Kufri and continue towards Rampur. Explore Padam Palace and the historic Bhimakali Temple, one of the region’s significant temple complexes. Continue towards Sarahan and check in to your hotel / homestay. Overnight: Sarahan.

Day 3: Sarahan → Sangla via Rakchham & Chitkul — After breakfast, proceed towards Sangla, one of the most spectacular valleys of Kinnaur. Follow the Baspa River through dramatic mountain scenery, apple orchards and traditional Himalayan villages. Visit Rakchham and continue towards Chitkul, renowned for its remote location and beautiful mountain surroundings. Spend the evening soaking in the peaceful atmosphere of the Baspa Valley. Overnight: Sangla.

Day 4: Sangla → Kalpa — After breakfast, check out and drive towards Kalpa, famous for its breathtaking views of the Kinner Kailash range. Explore Roghi Village, Narayan Nagini Temple, Suicide Point, Reckong Peo Market and Chini Gaon. Take time to enjoy the quiet mountain environment and spectacular Himalayan vistas before relaxing at your stay. Overnight: Kalpa.

Day 5: Kalpa → Tabo via Nako Lake — After breakfast, check out and enter the dramatic landscapes of Spiti Valley. Drive towards Tabo through rugged mountain terrain and high-altitude desert landscapes. En route, visit Nako Village and the serene Nako Lake before continuing towards Tabo. Explore the ancient Tabo Monastery and Tabo Caves, surrounded by the stark beauty of the Spiti landscape. Check in to your hotel / homestay on arrival. Overnight: Tabo.

Day 6: Tabo → Kaza via Dhankar — After breakfast, check out and continue towards Kaza, the heart of Spiti Valley. En route, visit Gue Village and its famous mummy before proceeding towards the spectacular Dhankar region. Explore Dhankar Monastery, dramatically perched above the Spiti landscape. Continue through the remote villages and landscapes of Spiti before reaching Kaza. In the evening, explore Kaza Market and relax after the day’s high-altitude drive. Overnight: Kaza.

Day 7: Kaza Full-Day Sightseeing — Langza • Komic • Hikkim • Chicham • Key Monastery — After breakfast, set out on a full-day exploration of Spiti’s iconic high-altitude villages and landmarks. Visit Langza, known for its fossil-rich landscape and giant Buddha statue, followed by Komic, one of the world’s highest inhabited villages. Continue to Hikkim, famous for its high-altitude post office, before heading towards Chicham Bridge. Complete the day with a visit to the spectacular Key Monastery overlooking the Spiti Valley. Return to Kaza by evening. Overnight: Kaza.

Day 8: Kaza → Chandratal → Manali via Kunzum Pass — After breakfast, check out and begin one of the most adventurous drives of the journey. Travel through Losar and cross the spectacular Kunzum Pass before continuing towards Chandratal Lake, the legendary Moon Lake of Spiti. Spend some time around this high-altitude Himalayan lake, subject to road, weather and local conditions. Kibber may be covered depending on route planning and available time. Continue towards Manali via the Rohtang Pass / Atal Tunnel route, depending on prevailing road conditions and applicable permissions. Reach Manali and check in to the hotel. Overnight: Manali.

Day 9: Manali → Chandigarh / Kalka Drop — After breakfast, check out and begin your return journey towards Chandigarh / Kalka. Enjoy the final stretch through mountain valleys, riverside roads and changing Himalayan landscapes. Arrive at Chandigarh / Kalka Railway Station or Airport and conclude your unforgettable Kinnaur–Spiti road adventure.

Included

✓ Comfortable hotel / homestay accommodation as per itinerary
✓ Accommodation as per selected package
✓ Daily Breakfast & Dinner
✓ Private vehicle for transfers and sightseeing
✓ Chandigarh / Kalka pickup
✓ Chandigarh / Kalka drop
✓ Sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
✓ Driver allowance and fuel charges as per package plan
✓ Tour guidance and travel coordination
✓ Basic on-tour assistance
✓ Nomadix Holidays travel assistance

Excluded

✕ Train / flight fares
✕ Lunch and meals not mentioned in inclusions
✕ Entry fees, parking charges and monument tickets unless specifically mentioned
✕ Toy Train tickets
✕ Adventure activities and optional activities
✕ Personal expenses such as shopping, laundry, tips and extra food orders
✕ Heater charges, if charged separately by hotels
✕ Permit charges, if applicable
✕ Any sightseeing not mentioned in the itinerary
✕ Additional vehicle cost due to route changes or extra usage
✕ Any cost arising due to snowfall, road blockage, landslide, weather conditions, traffic, permit restrictions or government regulations
✕ Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions

Payment Policy

25% Token: To confirm booking; non-refundable.
Balance 25%: Payable 7 days before travel.
Remaining 50%: Payable on arrival.

Booking is confirmed only after the required advance is received.

Confirmation voucher must be carried during the trip.

Cancellation & Refund

25% Token: Non-refundable in all cases.
Cancellation within 15 days: 50% advance is non-refundable.
No Show: Advance payment is non-refundable.

All cancellations must be submitted in writing.

Exceptional cases may be considered at Nomadix Holidays' discretion, subject to applicable service charges and supporting documents.

Date Change / Amendment

Prepone / Postpone: One date change is permitted free of Nomadix charges if requested in writing at least 7 days before travel, subject to availability.

Any supplier / seasonal charges will be payable by the traveller.

No changes are accepted within 7 days of travel, except in exceptional circumstances.

Changes requested during the trip are treated as a fresh booking and may incur additional charges.

Important

▪️ This is an 8 Nights / 9 Days customised Kinnaur–Spiti road trip covering high-altitude and remote Himalayan regions.
▪️ Spiti Valley is a high-altitude cold-desert region. Travellers should be prepared for long driving hours, rugged terrain, limited network connectivity and basic facilities in some remote areas.
▪️ Chandratal Lake and Kunzum Pass are subject to weather, road conditions, snow clearance and applicable government / local permissions.
▪️ Some sightseeing points may be skipped, replaced or rearranged due to road closures, landslides, snowfall, weather conditions, traffic or local restrictions.
▪️ Travel time may vary considerably depending on road and weather conditions.
▪️ Hotels and homestays in remote areas are subject to availability and may offer basic facilities.
▪️ Guests are advised to carry warm clothing, comfortable walking shoes, personal medicines, sunscreen, sunglasses and valid government ID proof.
▪️ Network connectivity may be limited or unavailable in parts of Kinnaur and Spiti.
▪️ Toy Train tickets, entry fees, permits and optional activities are not included unless specifically mentioned.
▪️ Kibber, Rohtang Pass / Atal Tunnel route and other route-based sightseeing are subject to available time, road conditions and applicable permissions.
▪️ Vehicle type depends on group size, availability, route conditions and selected package.
▪️ Best-view rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking.
▪️ Hotels, homestays, vehicles and services are subject to availability and seasonal rates.
▪️ Package prices may change due to hotel tariffs, transport rates, taxes, permits or government charges.
▪️ Seasonal and peak-period rates may apply.
▪️ Only services mentioned in the booking voucher are included.
▪️ This itinerary is fully customisable. Extend your journey to 9 Nights / 10 Days or longer, add destinations or modify sightseeing according to your preferences and budget.
▪️ All trips are customised according to the number of travellers, travel dates, hotel category and seasonal rates.

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