Spiti Valley Short Circuit – Manali | Kaza | Chandratal
📍 Manali – Kaza – Chandratal
Overview
Experience the raw beauty of the Himalayas on our Spiti Valley Short Circuit from Jaipur / Delhi — a 6-day adventure covering Spiti's most iconic destinations in a shorter itinerary.
Your route:
- Jaipur / Delhi → Manali → Kaza → Chandratal → Shimla → Jaipur / Delhi
Trip highlights:
- The dramatic landscapes around Kaza
- Hikkim, Langza and Komic — Spiti's famous high-altitude villages
- Key Monastery and Chicham Bridge
- The breathtaking Chandratal Lake
Highlights
- ✔ Jaipur to Manali Volvo journey
- ✔ Delhi to Manali Volvo journey
- ✔ Manali local exploration and acclimatisation
- ✔ Scenic drive from Manali to Kaza
- ✔ Explore the spectacular Spiti Valley landscapes
- ✔ Visit Hikkim – World's Highest Post Office
- ✔ Visit Langza and its iconic Buddha Statue
- ✔ Visit Komic – one of the highest motorable villages
- ✔ Explore Key Monastery
- ✔ Visit Chicham Bridge
- ✔ Explore Kaza and its local markets
- ✔ Visit World's Highest Café
- ✔ Visit World's Highest Ice Cream Shop
- ✔ Drive to the stunning Chandratal Lake
- ✔ Overnight camping near Chandratal
- ✔ Scenic return journey towards Shimla
- ✔ Shimla to Delhi / Jaipur return journey
Day-wise Itinerary
- Day 1: Jaipur/Delhi to Manali by Volvo
Overnight Volvo to Manali
- Jaipur boarding: Sindhi Camp / Transport Nagar, 8–10 PM
- Delhi boarding: Kashmiri Gate, 10–11 PM
- Overnight journey to Manali, where you'll meet your trip captain and fellow travellers
- Meals: Dinner self-paid
- Day 2: Manali Acclimatisation & Local Exploration
Manali: acclimatisation & free time
- Check in and acclimatise before heading to high-altitude Spiti
- Explore Mall Road, local markets and cafés at your own pace
- Or simply relax and enjoy the mountain surroundings
- Day 3: Manali to Kaza
Manali → Kaza
- Scenic drive into the heart of Spiti Valley
- Watch lush green mountains turn into Spiti's famous barren landscapes
- Subject to road and arrival conditions: Chicham Bridge, Key Monastery and the local market
- Stay: Kaza — dinner and overnight at the hotel
- Day 4: Kaza Exploration
Kaza exploration
- Hikkim — famous for its high-altitude post office
- Langza — the iconic Buddha statue and spectacular views
- Komic — one of the highest villages connected by a motorable road
- Lunch at the World's Highest Café (own cost) and a stop at the World's Highest Ice Cream Shop
- Explore Kaza market, then dinner at the hotel
- Day 5: Kaza to Chandratal
Kaza → Chandratal Lake
- Early start through Spiti's most rugged and spectacular landscapes
- Time to explore Chandratal Lake and its surrounding mountains
- Extra charges (payable separately): ₹300 Forest/Union charge + ₹400 private 4x4 vehicle (regular vehicles can't go all the way to the lake)
- Stay: Overnight at the campsite
- Day 6: Chandratal to Shimla & Return to Jaipur/Delhi
Chandratal → Shimla → Jaipur / Delhi
- Check out after breakfast and drive to Shimla
- Board your designated bus to Delhi or Jaipur
- Arrive as per your bus schedule — the end of the Spiti Valley Short Circuit
Inclusions
- ✅ Jaipur to Manali / Delhi to Manali Volvo journey
- ✅ Manali to Shimla transportation as per itinerary
- ✅ Shimla to Jaipur / Shimla to Delhi return transportation
- ✅ Tempo Traveller / Mini Bus transportation during the trip
- ✅ Accommodation as per itinerary
- ✅ Hotel stay in Manali
- ✅ Hotel stay in Kaza
- ✅ Camping stay near Chandratal
- ✅ Dinner as mentioned in the itinerary
- ✅ Trip captain / trip leader
- ✅ Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary
- ✅ Kaza sightseeing
- ✅ Hikkim visit
- ✅ Langza visit
- ✅ Komic visit
- ✅ Key Monastery visit
- ✅ Chicham Bridge visit
- ✅ World's Highest Café visit
- ✅ World's Highest Ice Cream Shop visit
- ✅ Chandratal Lake visit
Exclusions
- ❌ Breakfasts/meals mentioned as self-paid
- ❌ Lunch at World's Highest Café
- ❌ Food/drinks at World's Highest Ice Cream Shop
- ❌ ₹300 Forest/Union charges as applicable
- ❌ ₹400 private 4x4 vehicle charge for Chandratal as applicable
- ❌ Personal expenses
- ❌ Travel insurance
- ❌ Any additional transportation not mentioned in the itinerary
- ❌ Room heaters or additional hotel amenities
- ❌ Early check-in or late check-out
- ❌ Medical expenses
- ❌ Any expenses arising due to personal reasons
- ❌ Any additional expenses caused by weather, road conditions or itinerary changes
- ❌ Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions
Things to Carry
Cancellation Policy
- Booking amount: Strictly non-refundable under any circumstances.
- Remaining Trip Amount (if paid in advance):
- 15 days or more before departure: 75% refund of the remaining trip amount (excluding the booking amount).
- 7–14 days before departure: 50% refund of the remaining trip amount (excluding the booking amount).
- Less than 7 days before departure: No refund.
- No-show & unused services: No refund for no-show, late arrival, early departure or unused services.
Note: Trekking Mantra reserves the right to modify or cancel the itinerary due to weather conditions, road closures, operational requirements or government regulations.
FAQs
Is this trip safe?
The trip is led by a trip captain, and the itinerary may be modified or rearranged in the interest of traveller safety.
What is the starting price?
The Spiti Valley Short Circuit starts at ₹11,999 per person on triple sharing.
What are the other room-sharing prices?
Triple sharing is ₹11,999/person, double sharing is ₹12,999/person and single room is ₹14,999/person.
What is the registration amount?
The registration amount is ₹5,000 per person and is non-refundable and adjusted against the total trip cost.
What are the pickup points in Jaipur?
Jaipur travellers will board from Sindhi Camp / Transport Nagar between approximately 8:00 PM–10:00 PM.
What is the pickup point in Delhi?
Delhi travellers will board from Kashmiri Gate between approximately 10:00 PM–11:00 PM.
Is transportation from Jaipur included?
Yes, Jaipur to Manali and the return journey from Shimla to Jaipur are included for travellers selecting Jaipur as their pickup location.
Is transportation from Delhi included?
Yes, Delhi to Manali and the return journey from Shimla to Delhi are included for travellers selecting Delhi as their pickup location.
Where will Jaipur travellers be dropped after the trip?
Jaipur travellers will be dropped back in Jaipur through the designated return bus.
Where will Delhi travellers be dropped after the trip?
Delhi travellers will be dropped back in Delhi through the designated return bus.
Will Jaipur and Delhi travellers travel in the same bus?
Pickup and return arrangements may be through separate buses/services. Jaipur and Delhi travellers will board from their respective designated pickup points and follow the transportation arrangement provided for their route.
Is breakfast included?
Breakfast is not included where it is mentioned as self-paid in the itinerary.
Is lunch included?
Lunch at the World's Highest Café is self-paid.
Are Chandratal charges included?
No. The ₹300 Forest/Union charge and ₹400 private 4x4 vehicle charge, wherever applicable, are payable separately.
Is travel insurance included?
No, travel insurance is not included in the package. Travellers are advised to arrange suitable travel insurance independently.
Can the itinerary change?
Yes. Since Spiti is a high-altitude and weather-sensitive destination, the itinerary may be modified, delayed or rearranged in the interest of traveller safety.
Where will I stay during the trip?
Accommodation will be provided in Manali and Kaza, followed by a camping stay near Chandratal.
What happens if I miss an activity or meal?
No refund will be provided for unused services, missed activities, meals or sightseeing due to personal reasons or late arrival.