Spiti Valley is called the “Little Tibet,” a cold desert mountain valley that features scenic landscapes, ancient Monasteries and unique cultural experiences. If you’re thinking of taking a trip to this place, here’s an informative guide on how to reach Spiti Valley.
By Road
How To Reach Spiti Valley From Delhi:
The distance between Delhi and Spiti Valley is about 734 km. There are two basic routes to reach Spiti from Delhi;
Via Shimla: This route remains open throughout the year, and it is conducive to acclimatisation due to gradual ascent. The course can be taken as follows: Delhi – Shimla – Narkanda – Rampur – Kalpa – Nako – Tabo – Kaza. It will take approximately 16-18 hours by car or bus.
Via Manali: Shorter in length, this route can only be used during summer months (June to October) because heavy snowfall during winter makes it impassable; that is Delhi-Manali-Rohtang Pass-Kunzum Pass-Kaza. It takes around 12 -14 hours to reach Manali and subsequently another 6-8 hours from Manali to Kaza.
How To Reach Spiti Valley From Mumbai:
The distance between Mumbai and Spiti Valley is approximately 2,075 km. One should fly directly into Chandigarh or New Delhi before proceeding by road into Spiti Valley via any of the above-mentioned routes.
By Air
Unfortunately, Spiti has no air connectivity of its own. However, Bhuntar(Kullu), Shimla and Chandigarh airports are nearby where a taxi can be hired to take one to Spiti Valley or a bus can be taken.
Bhuntar Airport (Kullu): Bhuntar is around 245 kilometres away from Kaza and the road distance covers about 10-12 hours that is required to complete this journey in a car.
Shimla Airport: The journey takes approximately 16-18 hours by road, and Shimla Airport is roughly 412 km away from Kaza.
Chandigarh Airport: The duration of journey by road takes up to 18-20 hours when Chandigarh airport is about 452.2 km away from Kaza.
By Train
The nearest railway stations to Spiti Valley are in Shimla and Chandigarh. From these stations, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Spiti Valley.
Shimla Railway Station: Shimla is situated at a distance of about 412 kilometres from Kaza and it is well connected with Kalka through the famous toy train.
Chandigarh Railway Station: Chandigarh Railway Station lies nearly 522 km away from Kaza and is closer to most Indian cities.
For a trouble-free, enriching experience, it is best to book Spiti Valley Tour Packages, Himachal Honeymoon Packages or Himachal Pradesh Travel Packages. Most of these packages include transportation, lodging, tours, guided trekking activities, river rafting and Monasteries visits.
