Spiti · 8N / 9D
Summer Spiti Backpacking Tour
The complete Spiti circuit from Delhi: Kinnaur, Kaza, Chandratal and Manali.
- Highest4,551 m
- SeasonMay – Oct
- LevelModerate
Dates on request
From, per person₹17,999
Chitkul
The last village near the Indo-Tibet border, on the Baspa river.
- Altitude
- about 3,450 m (11,320 ft)
- Best time
- Best: March – November
Chitkul is the last village on the road up the Baspa Valley, close to the Indo-Tibet border. It sits above Sangla, among wooden houses, apple orchards and snow peaks.
On our summer Spiti tour it is the stop on day 3, between Sangla and Kalpa. The drive back down through Reckong Peo gives time to settle at altitude before Spiti.
What to see
- Chitkul village and the Baspa river
- The wooden houses of the village
- Sangla and the Baspa Valley
- Kalpa under the Kinner Kailash range
Travel tips
- Roads are narrow and winding; keep motion-sickness tablets
- Nights are cold even in summer
When our trips reach Chitkul
The days of our itineraries that visit Chitkul, with the route, distance and overnight stay. The trip captain confirms each day's route the evening before.
| Trip and day | Plan | Distance | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Spiti Backpacking Tour, day 3 | Sangla to Kalpa via ChitkulSangla → Chitkul → Reckong Peo → Kalpa | ~90 km | Hotel in Kalpa |
| Spiti Bike Trip: Full Circuit with Shipki La, day 4 | Sarahan to Chitkul, Sangla and KalpaSarahan → Bhimakali Temple → Karcham Dam → Chitkul → Sangla → Kalpa | ~175 km | Recong Peo or Kalpa |
Guides that cover Chitkul
Questions about Chitkul
How high is Chitkul?
Chitkul is at an altitude of about 3,450 m (11,320 ft) above sea level. Rest on arrival, drink water and ride or drive at an easy pace the first day.
Where is Chitkul, and which state is it in?
Chitkul is in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, at the head of the Baspa (Sangla) Valley, near the border with Tibet.
When is the best time to visit Chitkul?
The best time to visit Chitkul is March – November.
What is there to see in Chitkul?
Chitkul village and the Baspa river. The wooden houses of the village. Sangla and the Baspa Valley. Kalpa under the Kinner Kailash range.
Which MountainBea trips visit Chitkul?
Summer Spiti Backpacking Tour (8 nights, 9 days); Spiti Bike Trip: Full Circuit with Shipki La (9 nights, 10 days).
Trips that visit Chitkul
Spiti · 9N / 10D
Spiti Bike Trip: Full Circuit with Shipki La
Ride the full Spiti circuit on a Royal Enfield Himalayan: Sarahan, Chitkul, the Shipki La route, Kaza and Chandratal.
- Highest4,650 m
- SeasonJun – Sep
- LevelModerate
Dates on request
From, per person₹32,999