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
Kaza
The main town of Spiti, where our groups rest and explore for two days.
- Altitude
- about 3,650 m (11,980 ft)
- Best time
- Best: May – October for the full circuit; winter for snow
Kaza is the largest town in Spiti Valley and the base for almost everything in the valley: Key Monastery, Kibber, Langza, Hikkim, Komic and the road on to Kunzum Pass and Chandratal.
On our summer tour you stay two nights in Kaza, with a full day for the nearby villages. That day is also deliberate acclimatisation, because you reach Kaza after several days of climbing through Kinnaur. The winter expedition uses Kaza as its turning point.
What to see
- Key Monastery
- Kibber village
- Langza and its Buddha statue
- Hikkim post office
- Komic village
- Chicham Bridge
Travel tips
- Avoid overexertion on the first day while you acclimatise
- Carry cash and a power bank: network and services can be limited
When our trips reach Kaza
The days of our itineraries that visit Kaza, 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 5 | Tabo / Nako to KazaTabo → Gue → Dhankar → Kaza | ~65 km | Hotel or homestay in Kaza |
| Summer Spiti Backpacking Tour, day 6 | Kaza local: Hikkim, Komic, LangzaKaza → Hikkim → Komic → Langza → Kaza | ~50 km | Hotel or homestay in Kaza |
| Summer Spiti Backpacking Tour, day 7 | Kaza to ChandratalKaza → Key → Kibber → Chicham → Kunzum Pass → Chandratal | ~100 km | Camp at Chandratal |
| Spiti Bike Trip: Full Circuit with Shipki La, day 6 | Nako to Tabo, Gue, Dhankar and KazaNako → Tabo Monastery → Gue → Dhankar Monastery → Kaza | ~140 km | Kaza |
| Spiti Bike Trip: Full Circuit with Shipki La, day 7 | Kaza local sightseeing with TashigangKaza → Key Monastery → Langza → Hikkim → Komic → Chicham Bridge → Tashigang → Pinjoor | ~50–70 km | Kaza |
| Spiti Bike Trip: Full Circuit with Shipki La, day 8 | Kaza to Chandratal over Kunzum LaKaza → Losar → Kunzum Pass → Chandratal | ~80–110 km | Camp at Chandratal |
| Winter Spiti 4WD Expedition, day 5 | Tabo to Kaza via Dhankar and Pin ValleyTabo → Pin Valley → Dhankar → Kaza | ~110 km | Kaza |
| Winter Spiti 4WD Expedition, day 6 | Kaza local sightseeingKaza → Key → Kibber → Chicham → Langza → Hikkim → Komic | 60–80 km | Kaza |
| Winter Spiti 4WD Expedition, day 7 | Kaza to Kalpa | ~210 km | Kalpa |
Guides that cover Kaza
Questions about Kaza
How high is Kaza?
Kaza is at an altitude of about 3,650 m (11,980 ft) above sea level. Rest on arrival, drink water and ride or drive at an easy pace the first day.
Where is Kaza, and which state is it in?
Kaza is in Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh; it is the main town and headquarters of the Spiti subdivision.
When is the best time to visit Kaza?
The best time to visit Kaza is May – October for the full circuit; winter for snow.
What is there to see in Kaza?
Key Monastery. Kibber village. Langza and its Buddha statue. Hikkim post office.
How far is Chandratal from Kaza?
About 100 km by road on our route, around 6–7 hrs of riding or driving. It is day 7 of our Summer Spiti Backpacking Tour.
How far is Kaza from Tabo?
About 110 km by road on our route via Dhankar and Pin Valley, around 5–6 hrs of riding or driving. It is day 5 of our Winter Spiti 4WD Expedition.
How far is Kalpa from Kaza?
About 210 km by road on our route, around 7–8 hrs of riding or driving. It is day 7 of our Winter Spiti 4WD Expedition.
Which MountainBea trips visit Kaza?
Summer Spiti Backpacking Tour (8 nights, 9 days); Spiti Bike Trip: Full Circuit with Shipki La (9 nights, 10 days); Winter Spiti 4WD Expedition (8 nights, 9 days).
Trips that visit Kaza
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
Spiti · 8N / 9D
Winter Spiti 4WD Expedition
The ultimate white expedition: eight nights through snow-covered Kinnaur and Spiti in a 4×4.
- Highest4,513 m
- SeasonOct – Mar
- LevelChallenging
Dates on request
From, per person₹32,999