Winter Spiti Self Drive
Package details
Winter Spiti 2026 (January 31 to 09 February) from Chandigarh to Chandigarh
Short Itinerary
Day 01 | 31.01.26 | Arrival in Chandigarh (Briefing and getting ready)
Day 02 | 01.02.26 | Chandigarh to Narkanda – 180 kms
Day 03 | 02.02.26 | Narkanda to Chitkul – 190 Kms
Day 04 | 03.02.26 | Chitkul to Nako – 150 kms
Day 05 | 04.02.26 | Nako to Gue to Tabo to Kaza – 170 kms
Day 06 | 05.02.26 | Kaza (Local) 80 kms
Day 06 | 06.02.26 | Kaza to Kalpa – 200 kms
Day 07 | 07.02.26 | Kalpa to Shimla – 240 kms
Day 09 | 08.02.26 | Shimla to Chandigarh – 150 kms (Return the Car, if hired)
Day 10 | 09.02.26 | Chandigarh tour concludes
Winter Spiti 2026 Detailed Day-Wise Itinerary
Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Start & End Point: Chandigarh to Chandigarh
Dates: 31st January 2026 to 09 February 2026
Day 01 | 31 Jan | Arrival in Chandigarh
- Guests arrive in Chandigarh via train/flight.
- Meet & greet with the tour team and fellow travellers.
- Briefing on route, weather conditions, safety protocols, and equipment.
- Allocation of vehicles and necessary documentation.
- Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Chandigarh.
Day 02 | 01 Feb | Chandigarh to Narkanda (180 km)
- Begin scenic drive from the plains into the lower Himalayas.
- Enjoy pine forests, winding mountain roads, and views of snow-capped peaks.
- Arrival in Narkanda by evening.
- Dinner and overnight stay amidst serene mountain surroundings.
Day 03 | 02 Feb | Narkanda to Chitkul (190 km)
- Drive through Kufri, Rampur, and enter Kinnaur Valley.
- Scenic riverside drive along the Sutlej.
- Reach Chitkul, the last inhabited village near the Indo-Tibetan border.
- Explore local village life and snow-covered valleys.
- Overnight stay in Chitkul.
Day 04 | 03 Feb | Chitkul to Nako (150 km)
- Travel towards the upper Kinnaur region.
- Experience increasing snow cover and dramatic landscapes.
- Reach the high-altitude village of Nako, located near the frozen Nako Lake.
- Explore the village and local monastery.
- Overnight stay in Nako.
Day 05 | 04 Feb | Nako → Gue → Tabo → Kaza (170 km)
- Drive deeper into Spiti Valley.
- Visit Gue Village to see the 500-year-old naturally preserved Mummy. (If roads are open)
- Continue to Tabo Monastery, one of the oldest in the Himalayas (over 1000 years old).
- Proceed to Kaza, the administrative capital of Spiti Valley.
- Overnight stay in Kaza.
Day 06 | 05 Feb | Kaza Local Sightseeing (80 km) (Subject to Road openings)
- Explore the iconic Key Monastery.
- Visit the highest villages in the world:
- Kibber: Snow leopard spotting region.
- Hikkim: Home to the world’s highest post office.
- Langza: Famous for the giant Buddha statue and fossils.
- Evening interaction with locals and experience the Spitian culture.
- Overnight stay in Kaza.
Day 07 | 06 Feb | Kaza to Kalpa (200 km)
- Begin return journey from Spiti.
- Descend from high-altitude cold desert landscapes to forested Kinnaur.
- Arrive in Kalpa with panoramic views of the Kinner Kailash range.
- Overnight stay in Kalpa.
Day 08 | 07 Feb | Kalpa to Shimla (240 km)
- Scenic drive through apple orchards and terraced valleys.
- Cross small mountain towns like Reckong Peo and Rampur.
- Arrive in Shimla by evening.
- Leisure walks on Mall Road (time permitting).
- Overnight stay in Shimla.
Day 09 | 08 Feb | Shimla to Chandigarh (150 km)
- Return journey to Chandigarh via Solan.
- Final vehicle handover and documentation.
- Evening at leisure for rest or city exploration.
- Overnight stay in Chandigarh.
Day 10 | 09 Feb | Departure from Chandigarh
- Tour concludes after breakfast.
- Guests depart with unforgettable winter memories of Spiti.
Inclusions:
· Stay on double occupancy in hotels/resorts/homestays for 09 nights
· 09 Breakfasts and 09 dinners
· Back up Team with basic recovery equipment’s
· Permissions to visit sensitive areas
Exclusions:
· Lunch
· The car, its fuel and any tolls or parking
· Any expenses arising out of detouring, evacuation, medical, or weather
Contact us for hiring cars for this tour.
Package cost:
Per Person: ₹59,600