Zen Yatra | Chandratal & Spiti Classic

The Spiti Valley Classic is ZenYatra’s signature journey into one of the most remote and awe-inspiring regions in all of India. Over 9 extraordinary days, you’ll traverse high-altitude mountain passes, visit thousand-year-old monasteries, sleep under a canopy of stars at Chandratal lake, and connect deeply with the Spitian way of life.

This is not a rush-and-tick tour. It is an intentional, unhurried immersion — designed by Nitesh Thakur who knows every village, every monk, and every hidden trail in this valley.

Up to 15,000 ft

9 Days / 8 Nights

8–12 People

Moderate

Arrive at Manali (6,726 ft). Our team receives you at the designated meeting point. Evening welcome dinner with the group and briefing by Nitesh about the journey ahead. Overnight in Manali hotel.

Hotel pickup and check-in
Group introductions and orientation
Light acclimatization walk along Beas River

Early morning drive through Rohtang Pass and Kunzum Pass (15,060 ft) into Spiti. First breathtaking views of the cold desert landscape. Reach Kaza by evening.

Rohtang Pass crossing (permit required — arranged by us)
Kunzum La puja stop
Arrival in Kaza — dinner and rest

Visit the iconic Key Monastery (Ki Gompa) — perched dramatically above the Spiti River, one of the largest and oldest monasteries in the region. Then explore the ancient village of Kibber.

Visit Langza — the fossil village, famous for its giant Maitreya Buddha statue overlooking a sea of peaks. Search for marine fossils in the ancient seabed landscape and share lunch with a local family.

Tabo monastery — 1,000 years old and called the “Ajanta of the Himalayas.” Then a 2 km trek to Dhankar Lake perched at 13,977 ft with panoramic views of the Spiti-Pin confluence.

Scenic drive towards Chandratal — the sacred “Moon Lake” at 14,100 ft. Set up campsite beside its shimmering crescent waters, enjoy an evening sunset walk along the lakeshore, and stargaze under crystal-clear Himalayan skies.

Wake up to morning lake reflections. Take a peaceful 14,000 ft perimeter trail walk around Chandratal, capture stunning landscape photography, and spend a relaxing second night under the Milky Way.

Scenic drive back to Manali via Batal and the Chandra Valley. Farewell dinner with the group. Overnight in Manali hotel.

Morning at leisure. Drop-off at Manali bus stand / airport. The mountains will call you back — we guarantee it.