The trans-Himalayan circuit when the Rohtang–Kunzum road is open: monasteries on crags, a night at Chandratal, and villages that still farm barley at 3,800 metres.
Itinerary
- 1
Manali
Arrive and acclimatise. Gear check.
- 2
Chandratal
Over Rohtang / Atal tunnel toward the lake. Camp.
- 3
Kaza
Kunzum La into Spiti. Night in Kaza.
- 4
Key & Kibber
Key monastery, Kibber, and the high villages.
- 5
Dhankar & Tabo
Cliff monastery and the thousand-year painted halls of Tabo.
- 6
Pin valley
Optional day into Pin, or rest in Kaza.
- 7
Return toward Manali
Long mountain day. Buffer for weather.
- 8
Manali
Spare night.
- 9
Depart
Tour ends.
Inclusions
- Stay in hand-picked hotels or houseboats as listed
- Daily breakfast; selected lunches and dinners as per itinerary
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with chauffeur
- All sightseeing as mentioned, with monument fees where noted
- Airport / railway station transfers
- Assistance of a local representative
- Oxygen cylinder in the vehicle
Exclusions
- Airfare and train tickets unless specified
- Personal expenses, tips and laundry
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
- Anything not listed under inclusions
