Chasing Chandrataal:5-Day Spiti Escape
The Experience
Tour Overview
Duration
05 Days 04 Nights
Location
Manali-Chandratal-Kaza
Budget
Premium
Status
Verified
Day-by-Day
Itinerary Schedule
Manali Arrival
Arrive in Manali via the overnight Volvo from Delhi. Check into your hotel and spend the day taking it entirely easy. What to do: Take a slow walk down Mall Road or visit Old Manali's cafes. Avoid heavy physical exertion. Crucial Step: This is the day you buy your snacks, hydration drinks, and ensure your physical health for the next day's massive altitude jump. Overnight: Hotel in Manali.
Manali to Chandratal
Distance/Time: 125 km | 5–6 hours Altitude Jump: 2,050m to 4,300m 🚨 (Expect a dramatic temperature drop). The Journey: Leave Manali by 7:00 AM. Cross the smooth Atal Tunnel and immediately head down the rugged, unpaved tracks from Gramphu to Chhatru. Stop at the legendary Chacha-Chachi Chandra Dhaba at Batal for lunch. The Lake: Reach the campsite by 2:00 PM. Rest for an hour, then head up to the parking lot and take the gentle 2 km walk to the gorgeous, crescent-shaped Chandrataal Lake. Pro-Tip: Drink lots of water, walk slowly, and do not fall asleep immediately upon reaching the camps; give your body time to adapt to the thin air. Overnight: Luxury/Swiss Tents near Chandrataal.
Chandratal to Kaza
Distance/Time: 100 km | 4 hours The Journey: Wake up early to catch the crisp reflection of the mountains in the lake (if you fancy another quick visit), then hit the road. You’ll cross the mighty Kunzum Pass (4,551m), stopping briefly at the mountaintop temple for blessings. As you descend into the Spiti Valley, watch the landscape change into a barren, majestic cold desert. Afternoon: Reach Kaza by lunchtime. Check into your hotel and spend a relaxed evening exploring the colorful local Kaza market. Overnight: Hotel / Homestay in Kaza.
Kaza Sightseeing
Distance/Time: 60 km loop | 5 hours The Highlights: Today is about checking off Spiti’s icons: Key Monastery: The stunning, multi-tiered fortress-like monastery. Chicham Bridge: The highest suspension bridge in Asia, spanning a massive gorge. Hikkim: Send a physical postcard to your family from the World’s Highest Post Office. Langza: Capture a photo with the massive, golden Buddha statue overlooking the snow-capped peaks. Overnight: Hotel / Homestay in Kaza.
Kaza to Manali & Return to Delhi
Distance/Time: 185 km road trip | 8–9 hours + 10 hours Volvo ride. The Grind: A non-negotiable 4:30 AM or 5:00 AM departure from Kaza. You need to cross the rocky riverbeds of Chhatru and Gramphu before the afternoon sun melts the glaciers and floods the streams (Pagal Nallahs). The Transition: You will cross back through the Atal Tunnel and arrive at the Manali Private Volvo Bus Stand by 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM. Return Journey: Board your evening luxury Volvo bus back down to Delhi. Overnight: Semi-Sleeper journey on the bus, arriving in Delhi early the next morning
Inclusions
- · Pickup and Drop from Delhi Airport/Railway station.
- · Accommodation on triple / double sharing.
- · Breakfast and dinner every day (Breakfast Not included in Day 1).
- · All sightseeing as per the itinerary.
- · Private Vehicle for Sightseeing.
- · Driver allowances, Toll Tax, Parking fees.
- · Environmental fees and Inner line Permits.
- · Beautiful Memories and Pictures for Instagram feed.
Exclusions
- · Anything not mentioned in Inclusions.
- · 5% GST.
- · Any kind of adventure Activities .
- · Any entry fees in Monuments and Parks.
- · Medical and transportation expenses in case of emergencies.
- · Extra meal other than mentioned in the plan.
- · In case of any unforeseen circumstances like cancellation or delay in flight/landslides/strike/roadblocks or any natural calamity, Charges to be paid by the traveller.