Himachal Wale · Trusted since 2017
Shimla · Chitkul · Kalpa (Kinnaur Valley) — 6N/7D
Last Indian village · Kinner Kailash · Sangla apple country
6 Nights / 7 DaysStarts from ChandigarhFrom ₹21,999 / pax
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The Kinnaur valley circuit is a slow, scenic, high-altitude journey along the old Hindustan-Tibet road. You ascend gradually — Shimla → Narkanda → Sarahan → Sangla → Chitkul (the last Indian village before Tibet) → Kalpa (Kinner Kailash viewpoint) — over 7 days. Best run between April and October.
Tour Highlights
- Drive the historic Hindustan–Tibet road along the Sutlej
- Stay in Chitkul — the last motorable Indian village before Tibet
- Sunrise on Kinner Kailash from Kalpa
- Sangla's Bering Nag temple & apple orchards (Aug–Sept)
- Sarahan's Bhimakali temple complex
- Old wooden Kinnauri architecture & temples
Day-wise Itinerary
Sample itinerary — fully customisable on the enquiry call.
- 1
Chandigarh → Shimla
Reach Shimla by afternoon, evening on the Ridge.
- 2
Shimla → Narkanda → Sarahan
Drive via Kufri & Narkanda apple country to Sarahan. Evening Bhimakali temple aarti.
- 3
Sarahan → Sangla → Chitkul
Steep climb into Kinnaur. Check-in at Chitkul, the last Indian village.
- 4
Chitkul → Kalpa via Sangla
Morning at Chitkul, drive to Kalpa, sunset Kinner Kailash views.
- 5
Kalpa — Suicide Point + Kothi village
Local sightseeing covering Suicide Point, Roghi village, Kothi Bhagwati temple.
- 6
Kalpa → Shimla
Long descent drive back to Shimla.
- 7
Shimla → Chandigarh
Drop in Chandigarh.
What's Included
- Comfortable hotel stay (3-star / handpicked properties)
- Daily breakfast and dinner at the hotel
- Private AC vehicle for all sightseeing and transfers
- Pickup and drop from your arrival point
- All toll taxes, parking, fuel and driver allowance
- Local market visits and free time at every stop
- 24×7 on-trip support from the Himachal Wale team
- GST included — no hidden charges
What's Not Included
- Airfare or train fare to / from the starting city
- Lunch and any meals not mentioned in inclusions
- Monument / sightseeing entry fees and adventure activity charges
- Personal expenses (laundry, calls, tips, mineral water)
- Any expense due to road blocks, landslides or weather changes
- Anything not explicitly listed under inclusions
Frequently Asked Questions
+Do I need a permit for Chitkul or Kalpa?
No — Indian nationals do not need any inner-line permit for Chitkul or Kalpa. Foreign nationals heading further into the inner Kinnaur–Spiti circuit (Nako, Tabo) do need an ILP, which we arrange.
+What is the best month for this tour?
May–June for clear apple-blossom views; September–October for ripe orchards and the cleanest mountain photography light. July–August can have landslide-related delays on the Hindustan-Tibet road.
+How do I book this tour?
Fill the enquiry form on this page and our travel expert will call you back within 30 minutes during business hours (9 AM – 9 PM IST). After confirming your dates, vehicle and hotel category, we share a detailed itinerary and a secure payment link to lock the booking.
+How much advance payment is required?
A 30% advance confirms the booking. The balance can be paid 7 days before departure via UPI, bank transfer or our online payment gateway. All payments are protected by a written cancellation policy.
+Can the itinerary be customised?
Yes — every itinerary on this page is fully customisable. You can extend nights at a particular destination, swap activities, upgrade hotels, add an extra cab segment, or pair this tour with another nearby circuit. Tell our advisor what you want and we will redesign the package on the same call.
+Is the vehicle private or shared?
All vehicles are private — only your group travels in the cab. For 2 pax we typically deploy a Swift Dzire / Etios; for 3–4 pax an Innova / Ertiga; for 5–6 pax an Innova Crysta; for larger groups a Tempo Traveller. Vehicle type is confirmed in writing before booking.
+Are tours operating year-round?
Most circuits run March–November. High-altitude routes (Spiti, Ladakh, Chanshal Pass, Manali–Leh) are seasonal and operate only between June and mid-October when passes are open. We will tell you the safe window for your chosen route on the first call.
+Is this safe for families with children and senior citizens?
Yes. Our vehicles are well-maintained, drivers are vetted Himachal locals, and we recommend lower-altitude hotels and shorter driving days for groups with children or elderly travellers. We have run thousands of family tours since 2017.
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