Kinnaur Valley Tours

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8-12 Days Chandigarh to Chandigarh All Seasons Cultural Experience
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Shimla-Kinnaur Circuit

Classic route | Cultural immersion | Scenic landscapes

Our most popular Kinnaur tour takes you through the classic Shimla-Kinnaur circuit, combining the colonial charm of Shimla with the raw beauty of Kinnaur. Experience the perfect blend of culture, adventure, and breathtaking landscapes as you journey through apple orchards, ancient villages, and high mountain passes.

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Spiti-Kinnaur-Manali Circuit

Extended journey | High altitude | Buddhist culture

For those seeking a more adventurous experience, our Spiti-Kinnaur circuit combines the best of both regions. This extended journey takes you through the tribal areas of Kinnaur into the high-altitude desert of Spiti, offering diverse landscapes, ancient monasteries, and a deep dive into Buddhist culture.

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Spiti-Kinnaur Adventure

Kinnaur Spiti Circuit

All seasons | Comfortable stays | Breathtaking scenery

This tour is designed for everyone looking to explore the breathtaking regions of Kinnaur and Spiti—without the typical Manali circuit. Travel through high-altitude valleys, ancient monasteries, traditional villages, and dramatic Himalayan landscapes. From the orchards and temples of Kinnaur to the stark beauty and Buddhist culture of Spiti, this journey offers a deep, authentic experience of Himachal's most remote and enriching regions. Perfect for families, solo travelers, and culture seekers alike.

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Apple Valley Experience

Our Kinnaur Tour Packages

Choose the perfect package for your Himalayan adventure

Shimla-Kinnaur Classic

₹21,699 per person
  • 8 days/7 nights [ Min. 4 pax ]
  • All meals included
  • Comfortable accommodations
  • Experienced local guide
  • Visit Chitkul (last village)
  • Cultural performances
  • All permits included
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Spiti-Kinnaur Circuit

₹32,999 per person
  • 12 days/11 nights [ Min. 4 pax ]
  • All meals included
  • Monastery visits
  • Transportation
  • Breathtaking Views
  • Visit Nako Lake
  • Chandartal Lake
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Kinnaur Spiti Circuit

₹26,999 per person
  • 10 days/9 nights [ Min. 4 pax ]
  • Comfortable stays
  • Unique experience
  • Kinnauri culture
  • Kinnauri style temples
  • Cultural performances
  • All meals included
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Custom Kinnaur Package

Starting from ₹32,999 per person
  • Tailor-made itinerary
  • Private vehicle & guide
  • Luxury accommodation
  • Flexible dates & duration
  • Special requests
  • Dedicated trip planner
  • Priority support
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Group Discounts Available

Traveling with friends or family? We offer special discounts for groups:

  • 6-8 people: 5% discount on total
  • 9+ people: 10% discount on total
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Tour Itinerary

Detailed day-by-day schedule of your Kinnaur adventure

Shimla-Kinnaur
Spiti-Kinnaur
Kinnaur-Spiti
Day 1

Chandigarh to Shimla

Shimla (2,200m)

Activities:

  • Travel by private AC vehicle from Chandigarh
  • Arrive in Shimla by afternoon
  • Check-in to hotel and rest
  • Evening walk on Mall Road
  • Scenic drive through the Himalayan foothills
  • First glimpse of colonial Shimla
  • Leisure start to the trip
Comfortable hotel in Shimla
Day 2

Shimla to Sarahan

Sarahan (2,165m)
  • Drive to Sarahan via Kufri and Narkanda
  • Visit the Bhimakali Temple complex
  • Explore the traditional Kinnauri village
  • Evening at leisure
  • Bhimakali Temple - sacred Shakti Peeth
  • Traditional architecture & mountain views
Hotel or guesthouse in Sarahan
Day 3

Sarahan to Rakchham

Rakchham (2,900m)
  • Drive to Rakchham via Jeori, Karcham and Sangla
  • Stop at Kamru Fort (optional)
  • Reach Rakchham by evening
  • Enjoy peaceful riverside and pine forest views
  • Less-crowded and pristine Himalayan village
  • Baspa River and cedar landscapes
Homestay or hotel in Rakchham
Day 4

Rakchham – Chitkul Excursion

Chitkul (3,450m)
  • Day trip to Chitkul, the last Indian village near the Indo-Tibet border
  • Walk along the Baspa River and visit Mathi Devi Temple
  • Explore wooden houses and scenic views
  • Return to Rakchham for overnight stay
  • Chitkul – India’s last inhabited village
  • Snow peaks, clean air, cultural tranquility
Same hotel in Rakchham
Day 5

Rakchham to Kalpa

Kalpa (2,960m)
  • Drive to Kalpa via Reckong Peo
  • Visit Suicide Point & enjoy sunset views of Kinner Kailash
  • Walk through apple orchards
  • Evening at leisure in the village
  • Views of snow-capped Himalayan ranges
  • Peaceful Himalayan village setting
Hotel with views in Kalpa
Day 6

Kalpa Local Exploration

Kalpa
  • Visit Roghi Village & Suicide Point cliffs
  • See Narayan Nagini Temple and Kinnauri heritage sites
  • Explore local cafes or just relax
  • Stunning Himalayan panoramas
  • Traditional wood-carved temples
Same hotel in Kalpa
Day 7

Kalpa to Narkanda

Narkanda (2,700m)
  • Drive down via Rampur and Kingal to Narkanda
  • Optional visit to Hatu Peak (weather permitting)
  • Relax amidst apple orchards and pine forests
  • Transition from high mountains to mid-Himalayan pine valleys
  • Quiet forest resort town experience
Hotel in Narkanda
Day 8

Narkanda to Chandigarh

Chandigarh (350m)
  • Drive back via Shimla and Solan
  • Stop for lunch en route
  • Reach Chandigarh by afternoon or evening
  • Trip concludes with unforgettable Himalayan memories
  • Comfortable descent through scenic foothills
  • End of your Kinnaur valley circuit
Tour ends – no accommodation
Day 1

Chandigarh to Sarahan

Sarahan (2,165m)
  • Pickup from Chandigarh early morning
  • Drive via Shimla, Kufri, Narkanda, and Rampur
  • Visit Bhimakali Temple in the evening
  • Beautiful Himalayan landscapes
  • Intricate temple architecture
Hotel in Sarahan
Day 2

Sarahan to Rakchham

Rakchham (2,900m)
  • Drive via Jeori and Karcham along the Baspa River
  • Visit Kamru Fort en route
  • Explore Rakchham village and enjoy peaceful nature
  • Scenic views and pine forests
  • Quieter alternative to Sangla
  • Authentic Kinnauri culture
Hotel or homestay in Rakchham
Day 3

Rakchham to Chitkul (Excursion)

Chitkul (3,450m)
  • Drive to Chitkul, the last Indian village before Tibet
  • Visit Mathi Devi Temple & walk along the Baspa River
  • Return to Rakchham by evening
  • Stunning alpine scenery
  • Traditional wooden houses
Same hotel in Rakchham
Day 4

Rakchham to Kalpa

Kalpa (2,960m)
  • Drive to Kalpa via Reckong Peo
  • Visit Suicide Point and Narayan Nagini Temple
  • Enjoy sunset views of Kinner Kailash
  • Panoramic Himalayan vistas
  • Peaceful traditional village
Hotel in Kalpa
Day 5

Kalpa to Tabo via Nako and Gue

Tabo (3,280m)
  • Drive via Khab Bridge and Nako
  • Visit Gue Monastery and 500-year-old mummy
  • Explore Tabo Monastery in the evening
  • High-altitude lakes and Buddhist culture
  • Remote villages of Spiti Valley
Guesthouse or hotel in Tabo
Day 6

Tabo to Kaza via Dhankar

Kaza (3,800m)
  • Visit Dhankar Monastery en route
  • Drive along Spiti River to Kaza
  • Evening free to explore the market
  • Cliffside monastery views
  • Gateway to Spiti’s heart
Hotel in Kaza
Day 7

Kaza – Langza, Hikkim, Komic

Kaza (3,800m)
  • Visit Langza – giant Buddha statue
  • Hikkim – send a postcard from the highest post office
  • Komic – one of the world’s highest villages
  • Unmatched altitude and remoteness
  • Glimpse of traditional Spitian life
Same hotel in Kaza
Day 8

Kaza – Key Monastery & Kibber

Kaza (3,800m)
  • Visit Key Monastery – largest monastery in Spiti
  • Explore Kibber village
  • Walk across Chicham Bridge
  • Iconic spiritual and cultural center
  • Asia’s highest suspension bridge
Same hotel in Kaza
Day 9

Kaza to Chandratal Lake

Chandratal (4,250m)
  • Drive over Kunzum Pass
  • Short hike to Chandratal Lake
  • Camp overnight near the lake
  • Moon-shaped glacial lake
  • Pristine landscapes & night under stars
Luxury tents at Chandratal
Day 10

Chandratal to Manali

Manali (2,050m)
  • Drive through Batal, Chhatru and Atal Tunnel
  • Reach Manali by afternoon
  • Evening at leisure on Mall Road
  • Transition from Spiti desert to Kullu greenery
  • Enjoy town vibes after wilderness
Hotel in Manali
Day 11

Manali Local Sightseeing

Manali
  • Visit Hadimba Temple, Old Manali, and Vashisht
  • Optional cafe hopping or shopping
  • Cultural temples and Himalayan crafts
  • Relaxed end to the tour
Same hotel in Manali
Day 12

Manali to Chandigarh

Chandigarh
  • Drive back via Mandi and Bilaspur
  • Lunch en route at local dhabas
  • Reach Chandigarh by evening
  • Farewell to the Himalayas
  • Comfortable return drive
Tour ends – no accommodation
Day 1

Chandigarh to Sarahan

Sarahan (2,165m)
  • Pickup from Chandigarh early morning
  • Drive via Shimla, Kufri, Narkanda, and Rampur
  • Evening visit to Bhimakali Temple
  • Beautiful Himalayan drive
  • Traditional wooden architecture
Hotel in Sarahan
Day 2

Sarahan to Rakchham

Rakchham (2,900m)
  • Drive via Jeori and Karcham Dam
  • Visit Kamru Fort (optional)
  • Evening by the Baspa River in Rakchham
  • Offbeat village charm
  • Pine forest trails
Homestay or hotel in Rakchham
Day 3

Rakchham to Chitkul & back

Chitkul (3,450m)
  • Morning drive to Chitkul – last village before the Indo-Tibet border
  • Explore Baspa Valley and Mathi Devi Temple
  • Return to Rakchham by evening
  • Stunning alpine scenery
  • Old-world wooden homes
Same hotel in Rakchham
Day 4

Rakchham to Tabo via Nako & Gue

Tabo (3,280m)
  • Drive via Khab Sangam, Nako (optional), and Gue
  • Visit Gue Mummy Monastery
  • Evening visit to Tabo Monastery
  • Desert mountains of Spiti
  • Historic Buddhist monasteries
Guesthouse or hotel in Tabo
Day 5

Tabo to Kaza via Dhankar

Kaza (3,800m)
  • Visit cliffside Dhankar Monastery
  • Drive to Kaza and explore the town
  • Evening at leisure
  • Gateway to Spiti's high-altitude villages
  • Spitian culture and cafés
Hotel in Kaza
Day 6

Kaza Local Sightseeing – Langza, Hikkim, Komic

Kaza Region (4,400m+)
  • Visit Langza (giant Buddha statue), Hikkim (highest post office), and Komic (highest village)
  • Optional: Stargazing or explore cafes in the evening
  • Snow-covered peaks and winter villages
  • Rich Spitian landscapes and local traditions
Same hotel in Kaza
Day 7

Kaza to Kalpa

Kalpa (2,960m)
  • Drive back through Tabo, Nako and Pooh
  • Reach Kalpa by evening
  • Sunset view of Kinner Kailash from hotel
  • Transition from barren to green valley
  • Beautiful orchards and cultural temples
Hotel in Kalpa
Day 8

Kalpa to Narkanda

Narkanda (2,700m)
  • Drive via Reckong Peo and Rampur
  • Optional stop at Hatu Peak (if open)
  • Evening walk around the apple orchards
  • Shifting landscapes from high mountains to pine forests
  • Quiet forest town experience
Hotel in Narkanda
Day 9

Narkanda to Chandigarh

Chandigarh
  • Drive back via Shimla and Solan
  • Stop for lunch en route
  • Drop-off in Chandigarh by evening
  • Final mountain views
  • Tour ends with wonderful memories
Tour ends – no accommodation

Kinnaur Highlights

Must-see attractions in the Land of Gods

Chitkul Village

Chitkul Village

The last inhabited village near the Indo-Tibet border, known for its picturesque setting and traditional Kinnauri architecture.

Kalpa Village

Kalpa Village

Famous for its apple orchards and stunning views of the Kinner Kailash range, a sacred mountain in Hindu mythology.

Nako Lake

Nako Lake

A serene high-altitude lake surrounded by willow and poplar trees, with an ancient monastery overlooking its waters.

Sangla Valley

Sangla Valley

One of the most beautiful valleys in Kinnaur, with lush greenery, apple orchards, and the Baspa River flowing through.

Kamru Fort

Kamru Fort

A historic fort and temple complex in Sangla, showcasing traditional Kinnauri architecture and wood carvings.

Ropa Valley

Ropa Valley

Known for its terraced fields and traditional irrigation systems, offering spectacular views of the Kinnaur Himalayas.

Packing List

Essential items to bring for your Kinnaur tour

Clothing

  • Layered clothing (temperatures vary)
  • Fleece jackets or sweaters
  • Waterproof jacket (monsoon season)
  • Comfortable trekking pants
  • Warm socks
  • Traditional attire (optional for festivals)

Footwear

  • Sturdy trekking shoes
  • Comfortable sandals/slippers
  • Waterproof shoes (monsoon)
  • Extra pairs of socks

Gear & Accessories

  • Sunglasses (UV protection)
  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Lip balm with SPF
  • Power bank
  • Camera with extra batteries

Health & Medications

  • Personal medications
  • Diamox (for altitude)
  • Moisturizer
  • Basic first aid kit
  • Water bottle (insulated)

Seasonal Considerations

Winter (Dec-Feb)

  • Thermal innerwear
  • Heavy down jacket
  • Woolen gloves and cap
  • Snow boots

Summer (May-Jul)

  • Light jacket for evenings
  • Sun hat
  • Quick-dry clothing
  • Good sunglasses

Monsoon (Aug-Sep)

  • Waterproof backpack cover
  • Quick-dry towels
  • Waterproof shoes
  • Umbrella/rain poncho

Apple Season (Sep-Oct)

  • Comfortable clothes for orchard visits
  • Sturdy shoes for farm walks
  • Camera for harvest scenes
  • Small bags for apple purchases

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Kinnaur tours

Kinnaur can be visited year-round, with each season offering unique experiences:

  • Spring (April-May): Blooming flowers, pleasant weather
  • Summer (June-July): Ideal for trekking, all roads open
  • Monsoon (August-September): Lush green landscapes
  • Autumn (October-November): Apple harvest season, clear skies
  • Winter (December-March): Snow-covered landscapes, fewer tourists

Yes, certain areas in Kinnaur require permits:

  • Indian nationals need Inner Line Permits for areas near the Tibet border (like Chitkul)
  • Foreign nationals require Protected Area Permits for the entire Kinnaur district
  • All permits are included in our tour packages
  • We handle all paperwork - you just need to provide ID proofs in advance

Our Kinnaur tours are designed to be accessible to most travelers:

  • Moderate fitness level is sufficient
  • Most sightseeing involves short walks
  • Some optional hikes available for more active travelers
  • We maintain comfortable pacing with acclimatization days
  • Vehicles handle most of the transportation between locations
  • For those with mobility concerns, we can customize the itinerary

We offer different accommodation options based on your package:

  • Standard: Clean, comfortable hotels and guesthouses with attached bathrooms
  • Premium: Heritage properties and boutique hotels with more amenities
  • Apple Valley Special: Traditional orchard homestays for authentic experience
  • Winter Tours: Properties with heating facilities
  • All accommodations are carefully vetted for safety and hygiene

Kinnauri cuisine is simple yet flavorful:

  • Staple foods include rice, dal, vegetables, and locally grown buckwheat
  • Must-try dishes: Siddu (steamed bread), Aktori (buckwheat pancake), Chha Gosht (meat curry)
  • Fresh apples, apricots, and other fruits in season
  • Local alcoholic beverages like Chhang and apple wine
  • We accommodate dietary restrictions with advance notice
  • All meals are included in our packages (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Traveler Experiences

What our guests say about Kinnaur

"The Shimla-Kinnaur tour was the perfect introduction to this beautiful region. Our guide's knowledge of local culture and history made each stop meaningful. Chitkul was absolutely breathtaking - worth every minute of the journey!"

Neha Patel

October 2023 Traveler

"We did the Spiti-Kinnaur circuit and it exceeded all expectations. The landscapes changed dramatically each day, from lush apple valleys to stark mountain deserts. The team handled all logistics perfectly - we just enjoyed the ride!"

Rajiv & Family

June 2023 Travelers

"The Apple Valley tour was a unique experience we'll never forget. Picking apples straight from the trees, learning traditional recipes, and staying with local families gave us such an authentic connection to Kinnaur's culture."

Meera & Friends

September 2023 Travelers

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