Spiti (Kaza) weekend trip from Delhi

High-desert monasteries over Kunzum La

By road: 653 km
Best months: Jun–Oct
Trip length: Long weekend

See the train, bus or cab, where you'd stay and one all-in price per person for your dates.

Plan this weekend

How to get there

By road653 km from central Delhi.
Nearest airportKullu (Bhuntar), 95 km away in a straight line.

When to go

Best: Jun–Oct

Avoid: Nov–May

Jan
-6°
-14°
9d rain
11d snow
Feb
-7°
-14°
8d rain
9d snow
Mar
-4°
-11°
9d rain
10d snow
Apr
1°
-7°
6d rain
9d snow
May
6°
-2°
4d rain
4d snow
Jun
13°
4°
4d rain
Jul
20°
10°
10d rain
Aug
20°
10°
9d rain
Sep
17°
6°
7d rain
Oct
8°
-2°
2d rain
2d snow
Nov
2°
-7°
3d rain
5d snow
Dec
-3°
-12°
4d rain
5d snow

Typical day high and night low (°C) and rainy days per month, averaged over the last ten years. best avoid

A sample 4-day plan

Fri — Manali to Kaza over Kunzum La
- 9:30 amThrough the Atal Tunnel to Gramphu, then the rough Chhatru–Batal stretch
- 2:00 pmKunzum La (4,590 m) and the Kunzum Mata stupa
- 4:00 pmLosar village checkpost
- 6:30 pmReach Kaza (about 200 km, 9–10 hours); rest and hydrate
Sat — Key, Kibber and Chicham
- 9:00 amKey Monastery (about 1,000 years old), 14 km from Kaza
- 11:30 amKibber village and the Chicham bridge over a 1,000 ft gorge
- 1:30 pmLunch back in Kaza
- 3:30 pmKaza old town and the Sakya Tangyud monastery
Sun — Langza, Hikkim and Komic
- 8:30 amLangza (fossil village and the big Buddha statue)
- 10:30 amHikkim: post a card at one of the world's highest post offices
- 12:00 pmKomic village and monastery (around 4,500 m)
- 3:00 pmOptional drive to Dhankar Monastery and the confluence view (35 km)
Mon — Kaza to Manali
- 6:00 amLeave Kaza early to clear Batal and Chhatru stream crossings before afternoon melt
- 12:00 pmLunch at Chandra Dhaba, Batal (or Chhatru)
- 4:00 pmThrough the Atal Tunnel to Manali

Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.

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Spiti (Kaza): questions people ask

How far is Spiti (Kaza) from Delhi?

About 653 km by road from central Delhi.

What is the best time to visit Spiti (Kaza)?

Jun–Oct. Avoid Nov–May.

What is the weather like in Spiti (Kaza)?

Warmest in Jul (days around 20°C), coldest in Jan (nights around -14°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 10 rainy days. Snow is most likely in Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov and Dec.

Can I do Spiti (Kaza) in a weekend from Delhi?

It's better as a long weekend: our sample plan for Spiti (Kaza) covers 4 days, so take a day off or pick a holiday weekend.

Go to Spiti (Kaza) this weekend

The train, bus or cab, where you'd stay, every day planned and one all-in price per person for the whole trip. We book your train, bus or flight, stay and cabs, and confirm them before you pay.

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