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Key Monastery above Spiti Valley

Lahaul & Spiti Valley Circuit

Manali → Atal Tunnel → Chandratal → Kaza → Langza → Kibber → Key → Manali

Destination
Himachal Pradesh
Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Difficulty
Moderate
Best season
Mid-May – October

Tour overview

A road journey from Manali through Lahaul into Spiti's high villages and monasteries.

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Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1: Arrive Manali

    Rest and prepare.

  2. 2

    Day 2: Manali to Chandratal

    Via Atal Tunnel and Kunzum route.

  3. 3

    Day 3: Chandratal to Kaza

    Over Kunzum Pass into Spiti.

  4. 4

    Day 4: Langza & Komic

    High villages and fossils.

  5. 5

    Day 5: Key & Kibber

    Key Monastery and Kibber village.

  6. 6

    Day 6: Dhankar & Pin Valley

    Cliffside monastery and Pin valley.

  7. 7

    Day 7: Kaza to Manali

    Return over Kunzum Pass and through the Atal Tunnel.

  8. 8

    Day 8: Depart Manali

    Onward journey.

Accommodation

Hotels in Manali, camps near Chandratal, homestays/hotels in Kaza.

Transportation

Private SUV with driver.

Inclusions

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Permits where applicable

Exclusions

  • Airfare / train fare
  • Personal expenses, tips and porterage
  • Travel insurance
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions

Important travel information

  • Kunzum route is seasonal; winter Spiti runs via Shimla–Kinnaur.

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