Winter Spiti Tour
A private Winter Spiti tour from Delhi or Chandigarh: seven heated nights through Kinnaur and Spiti, on the only road that stays open through the winter.
Compare three ways to see Spiti in winter, all on the same seven-night route: Shimla, two nights in Sangla, Tabo, two nights in Kaza and a final night in Kalpa. Each is private to your party, runs from October to March subject to weather, and includes heated rooms.
In winter, Spiti is reached through Kinnaur. The Manali–Kaza road and Kunzum Pass close for the season, while the Shimla–Kinnaur–Tabo road is kept open through the year, apart from short closures after heavy snowfall or landslides. Every Winter Spiti journey we run follows that road.
Journey overview
Winter Spiti Explorer starts at ₹37,500 per person plus 5% GST for six guests, with breakfast and dinner, selected local hotels and cottages, and overnight Volvo travel from and to Delhi. Prices change with group size.
The private Winter Spiti journey is offered as Premium, from ₹65,000 per person plus 5% GST for four guests, with breakfast and dinner, or Luxury, from ₹1,09,000 per person plus 5% GST for four guests, with all meals and upgraded confirmed rooms. Both include Delhi or Chandigarh return bus connections and a Toyota Fortuner 4×4 in peak winter, or an Innova Crysta in low snow.
When to travel
The Winter Spiti season runs from October to March. November and early December bring cold, clear days before the deepest snow; late December to February is the heart of winter, when snowfall is most likely and nights are coldest; March starts to soften.
Snow is never guaranteed on a particular date, and a heavy fall can close sections of the road for a few days. Keep your plans flexible and leave a buffer day before onward travel.
Is Spiti open in winter?
Yes. Spiti stays reachable in winter by the Shimla–Kinnaur route through Sangla, Kalpa, Nako and Tabo, which is kept open through the year. The Manali–Kaza road over Kunzum Pass, at about 4,551 m, is closed for the winter months, so Chandratal and the Manali side are not part of a winter itinerary.
After heavy snowfall or a landslide, sections of the Kinnaur road can close for a few days until they are cleared. Your driver and our local team check the road each morning and adjust the day where needed.
How cold is Spiti in winter?
Very cold. Kaza sits at about 3,650 m, and in mid-winter night temperatures there regularly fall to around −20 °C, and lower during cold waves. Days in the sun can feel mild, but water freezes, and many hotels close for the season.
That is why the stay plan matters more in winter than in summer. Every Winter Spiti journey we run uses rooms with heating included, confirmed before you pay, and the team checks that each property is operating for your dates.
Spiti in December, January and February
December brings the first deep cold and, in many years, the first heavy snowfall. January is usually the coldest month and the most likely to bring snow to the valley floor. February stays wintry, with longer, brighter days towards the end of the month.
In all three months, plan for short daylight, slower driving on icy roads and monastery visits shaped by local routines. A private vehicle and driver let the day bend around the conditions.
9-day Winter Ladakh itinerary
7 Nights / 8 Days · Delhi to Delhi / Chandigarh to Chandigarh · Private SUV. Each day depends on road access, weather and how you feel.
Day 0: Delhi / Chandigarh → Shimla
Delhi or Chandigarh boarding · Private taxi at extra cost · Charter arrangements on request
Stay: Overnight bus if selected; no hotel night
Day 1: Shimla | A woodland beginning
Arrival transfer · Rest at your selected stay · Shimla town outing, subject to conditions
Stay: Premium: Backwoods Retreat (wilderness stay) / Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels. Luxury: The Oberoi Cecil. Wildflower Hall upgrade on request.
Day 2: Shimla → Sangla | Into the Baspa Valley
Kinnaur road journey · Baspa Valley arrival · First of two Sangla nights
Stay: Premium: Kamru Duplex Cottages / Kinner Camps, with winter room category confirmed. Luxury: Banjara Camps & Retreat, selected indoor room category.
Day 3: Sangla → Chitkul → Sangla | Time in the valley
Chitkul when safely accessible · Sangla and Rakchham alternatives · Return to the same heated stay
Stay: Premium: Kamru Duplex Cottages / Kinner Camps, with winter room category confirmed. Luxury: Banjara Camps & Retreat, selected indoor room category.
Day 4: Sangla → Tabo | The road into Spiti
Early departure · Nako stop when practical · Tabo overnight
Stay: Maitreya Regency / Tow Dhey Himalaya Hotel or similar; selected category confirmed in proposal.
Day 5: Tabo → Kaza | Monasteries along the way
Tabo Monastery when open · Conditional Dhankar visit · First of two Kaza nights
Stay: Premium: Sakya Abode (room heating; no heated flooring) / The Zambori (Rangrik, near Kaza) / House on the Clouds (Chicham, subject to winter access and acclimatisation) or similar; Luxury: Sakya Abode heated-floor room / The Zambori / House on the Clouds upgraded room category, subject to availability and confirmation.
Day 6: Kaza Local | Follow the winter window
Key, Kibber and Chicham when accessible · High villages subject to safe access · Return to your Kaza stay
Stay: Premium: Sakya Abode (room heating; no heated flooring) / The Zambori (Rangrik, near Kaza) / House on the Clouds (Chicham, subject to winter access and acclimatisation) or similar; Luxury: Sakya Abode heated-floor room / The Zambori / House on the Clouds upgraded room category, subject to availability and confirmation.
Day 7: Kaza → Kalpa | Back through Kinnaur
Early winter-road departure · Spiti to Kinnaur descent · Final hotel night in Kalpa
Stay: Kinner Villa / Grand Shamba-la; luxury selected upgraded Grand Shamba-la room where available.
Day 8: Kalpa → Shimla | Begin the journey home
Shimla departure drop · Optional private onward transfer · Delhi arrival on Day 9 for overnight bus guests
Stay: Departure / optional overnight bus
See the full day-by-day plan, stays and prices
Who this journey suits
Travellers who want Spiti's winter silence, not a summer checklist.
Couples, families and friends wanting a private vehicle and their own pace.
Photographers looking for snow, clear air and low crowds.
Guests who value local road judgement over fixed promises.
Planning questions
What is the price of a Winter Spiti tour package?
Winter Spiti Explorer starts at ₹37,500 per person for six guests. The private journey starts at ₹65,000 per person for Premium and ₹1,09,000 per person for Luxury, each for four guests. All prices are plus 5% GST and change with group size.
Is Spiti open in December and January?
Yes, by the Shimla–Kinnaur route, which is kept open through the winter apart from short closures after heavy snowfall or landslides. The Manali–Kaza road over Kunzum Pass is closed in winter.
Is there snowfall in Spiti in winter?
Snowfall is most likely from late December to February, but it is never guaranteed on a particular date.
How cold does Spiti get in winter?
In mid-winter, night temperatures in Kaza regularly fall to around −20 °C, and lower during cold waves. Heated rooms are included on all our Winter Spiti journeys.
Can we go to Spiti from Manali in winter?
No. The Manali–Kaza road and Kunzum Pass are closed in winter. Winter journeys enter and leave Spiti through Kinnaur and Shimla.
Where does the Winter Spiti tour start?
In Delhi or Chandigarh. Explorer includes overnight Volvo travel from and to Delhi; Premium and Luxury include Delhi or Chandigarh return bus connections to Shimla.