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
Nako
A high village around a small lake, where the green hills turn to cold desert.
- Altitude
- about 3,660 m (12,010 ft)
- Best time
- Best: May – October; winter for the frozen lake
Nako is the village where Kinnaur ends and Spiti's cold desert begins. A small lake sits in the middle of the village, with a monastery beside it, and in winter the lake freezes.
Both our Spiti trips pass through Nako on the way to Tabo and Kaza. On the summer tour you may stay here or in Tabo, and you reach it after following the Sutlej upstream as the hills lose their green.
What to see
- Nako Lake
- Nako monastery
- The Sutlej valley road
- Khab Sangam, where the Spiti and Sutlej rivers meet
Travel tips
- You are now above 3,600 m: drink water and go slowly
- Network is limited, so carry a power bank
When our trips reach Nako
The days of our itineraries that visit Nako, 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 4 | Kalpa to Tabo / NakoKalpa → Nako → Tabo | ~180 km | Hotel or homestay in Tabo / Nako |
| Summer Spiti Backpacking Tour, day 5 | Tabo / Nako to KazaTabo → Gue → Dhankar → Kaza | ~65 km | Hotel or homestay in Kaza |
| Spiti Bike Trip: Full Circuit with Shipki La, day 5 | Kalpa to Nako via Khab Sangam and the Shipki La routeKalpa → Khab Sangam → Shipki La route (12,894 ft) → Nako | ~160 km | Nako |
| 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 |
| Winter Spiti 4WD Expedition, day 4 | Kalpa to TaboKalpa → Khab → Nako → Tabo | ~150 km | Tabo |
Guides that cover Nako
Questions about Nako
How high is Nako?
Nako is at an altitude of about 3,660 m (12,010 ft) above sea level. Rest on arrival, drink water and ride or drive at an easy pace the first day.
Where is Nako, and which state is it in?
Nako is in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, close to where Kinnaur meets Spiti.
When is the best time to visit Nako?
The best time to visit Nako is May – October; winter for the frozen lake.
What is there to see in Nako?
Nako Lake. Nako monastery. The Sutlej valley road. Khab Sangam, where the Spiti and Sutlej rivers meet.
How far is Nako from Kalpa?
About 160 km by road on our route via Khab Sangam and the Shipki La route, around 6–7 hrs of riding or driving. It is day 5 of our Spiti Bike Trip: Full Circuit with Shipki La.
Which MountainBea trips visit Nako?
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 Nako
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