Himachal Pradesh, India
Solang Valley, Chandratal lake and the ancient monasteries of Spiti on an epic mountain drive.
Overview
A classic Himalayan road trip from the orchards of Manali through the Atal Tunnel to the moon lake of Chandratal and the cold-desert valleys of Spiti, with nights in Kaza near Key Monastery and the fossil village of Langza. Runs June - October.
Boutique hotels in ManaliDeluxe camp at ChandratalHomestay-style hotel in Kaza
Private SUV with a mountain-trained driver
Manali, Solang, Chandratal, Kaza, Key, Kibber, Langza
Itinerary
Arrive at Kullu-Manali airport and drive to Manali. Evening walk through Old Manali and the Hadimba Temple forest.
Drive through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu, then return via Solang Valley for paragliding or a ropeway ride.
Cross into the Lahaul valley and drive to Chandratal, the crescent-shaped moon lake at 4,300 m.
Cross Kunzum Pass into Spiti and descend to Kaza, the valley's main town.
Visit the thousand-year-old Key Monastery, the high village of Kibber and Chicham bridge.
Fossil hunting in Langza, a postcard from the world's highest post office at Hikkim and tea in Komic village.
A long, spectacular drive back over Kunzum La and through the Atal Tunnel to Manali.
Transfer to Kullu-Manali airport for your onward flight.
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