Lahaul and Spiti is the largest district of Himachal – a cold desert at 3,000 – 4,500 m between the Himalaya and Tibet. Lahaul (Sissu, Keylong, Jispa) is reached through the Atal Tunnel; Spiti (Kaza, Tabo, Key, Chandratal) via Kunzum La from Manali or via Kinnaur from Shimla.
Thousand-year-old monasteries, fossil villages, the world’s highest post office and the moon lake of Chandratal make it one of India’s great road trips.
Via Manali: Manali – Atal Tunnel – Gramphu – Batal – Kunzum La – Kaza (8 hrs, June – Oct).
Lahaul & Spiti Distance Chart
Route
Distance
Drive time
Manali – Kaza
200 km
8 hrs
Shimla – Kaza
420 km
2 days
Kaza – Chandratal
85 km
4 hrs
Kaza – Tabo
47 km
1.5 hrs
Kaza – Key
14 km
30 min
Manali – Keylong
115 km
3.5 hrs
Approximate road distances and times – mountain roads can take longer in snow or rain.
Lahaul & Spiti Map
Map of Lahaul & Spiti – Kaza, Key, Kibber, Chandratal & Kunzum La (tap to enlarge)Spiti circuit map – Shimla, Kinnaur, Kaza & Manali (tap to enlarge)
Lahaul & Spiti Travel Tips
Go up via Kinnaur and come down via Manali for better acclimatisation.
Carry cash and a postpaid SIM.
Fuel up at Kaza.
Entrance & Permit Fees in Lahaul & Spiti 2026
Permits
Indians: no permit needed for Spiti or Lahaul.
Foreigners: Inner Line Permit for the Jangi – Sumdo stretch (Kinnaur – Spiti border) from the SDM at Rekong Peo, Kaza or Shimla – we help you.
🎟️ Entrance fees (per person, paid at the gate or online)
Place
🇮🇳 Indian
🌍 Foreigner
Key Monasterydonation welcome
Free
Free
Tabo Monastery
approx. ₹25
approx. ₹300
Dhankar Monasterydonation welcome
Free
Free
Komic
Free
Free
Hikkim Post Office
Free
Free
Langza
Free
Free
Chicham Bridge
Free
Free
Chandratal Lakeapprox. 1 km walk from the parking
Free
Free
Pin Valley National Park
Free
Free
Nako Lake
Free
Free
Gue Monasterydonation welcome
Free
Free
Fees as published for 2026 and can be revised by the authorities; "approx." rates are local / private and may differ. Children are usually free or half rate. Camera fees extra at some places.
Lahaul & Spiti Tour Packages 2026
Packages by Travel Himalayas that stay in Lahaul & Spiti – hotels and a private cab, with the complete price for your date on each page.
Day 3 Key, Kibber (Asia’s Highest Village), Chicham Bridge (Asia’s Highest Hanging Bridge), Langza (Giant Maitreya Buddha Statue), Komic (Highest Village in the World) & Hikkim (Highest Post Office in the World)
Day 4 Dhankar & Tabo Monastery (day trip)
Day 5 Kaza → Losar → Kunzum La → Atal Tunnel → Manali
Day 6 Manali Local Sightseeing · Evening Drop at Manali Volvo Parking
Day 2 Sarahan → Karcham → Sangla → Chitkul (India’s Last Village)
Day 3 Chitkul (India’s Last Village) → Sangla → Kalpa
Day 4 Kalpa → Khab → Nako Lake → Gue → Tabo
Day 5 Tabo Monastery → Dhankar → Kaza
Day 6 Key, Kibber (Asia’s Highest Village), Chicham Bridge (Asia’s Highest Hanging Bridge), Langza (Giant Maitreya Buddha Statue), Komic (Highest Village in the World) & Hikkim (Highest Post Office in the World)
Day 4 Tabo → Dhankar → Pin Valley → Frozen Lingti Fall → Kaza
Day 5 Kaza Snow Circuit – Langza (Giant Maitreya Buddha Statue), Komic (Highest Village in the World), Hikkim (Highest Post Office in the World), Key & Chicham Bridge (Asia’s Highest Hanging Bridge)
Day 6 Kaza → Snow Run towards Losar → Sangla
Day 7 Sangla → Chitkul (India’s Last Village) → Shimla
Indians do not need a permit; foreigners need one between Rekong Peo and Sumdo.
What is the best time to visit Lahaul & Spiti?
June – mid October: both routes open – best season. May: Kinnaur route open, Kunzum La closed. December – March: Winter Spiti expedition via Kinnaur – −20 °C.
How to reach Lahaul & Spiti?
Via Kinnaur – Chandigarh – Shimla – Narkanda – Rampur – Reckong Peo – Nako – Tabo – Kaza (2 days). Via Manali – Manali – Atal Tunnel – Gramphu – Batal – Kunzum La – Kaza (8 hrs, June – Oct).
How much does a Lahaul & Spiti tour cost?
Our Lahaul & Spiti packages start from about ₹22,000 per person (2 sharing) with hotels and a private cab – open a package for the complete price on your date.
