Route guide
Two road routes down from Spiti, plus bus, taxi and flight options.
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At a glance
• Distance: 446–560 km
• Via Manali: 10–11.5 hours
• Via Kinnaur: 3–4 days recommended
Best time: June to September.
Route A · Summer shortcut
Kaza → Losar → Kunzum Pass → Batal → Gramphu → Atal Tunnel → Manali → Mandi → Bilaspur → Chandigarh
About 446–510 km · 10–11.5+ hours
Kunzum Pass usually opens in late May or early June.
Route B · All-weather
Kaza → Tabo → Nako → Kalpa → Rampur Bushahr → Narkanda → Shimla → Chandigarh
About 500–560 km · 3–4 days
Better roads and a gentler drop in altitude.
Road conditions
• Batal to Gramphu: broken roads and water crossings
• Smooth tarmac after the Atal Tunnel
• A high-clearance SUV or 4x4 is strongly recommended
Option 2 · Budget
• HRTC from Kaza to Manali or Kullu: 10–11 hours
• Ordinary buses: 17–18 hours · ₹864–₹1,500
• Volvo combination: 16–18 hours · ₹2,000–₹3,339
Other options
• SUV or Innova taxi: ₹13,600–₹17,600+
• Bhuntar Airport is about 250 km from Kaza
• Flights are limited and weather-sensitive
Before you go
• Confirm live Kunzum Pass status before leaving
• Carry extra fuel and cash
• Avoid night driving in Spiti
Keep buffer days for landslides or weather delays.
Plan your trip
Both routes, bus and taxi options, and FAQs.
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