Kinnaur tour package — 6 days on the Sutlej to Sangla, Chitkul and Kalpa
Himachal's most underrated valley. Apple orchards, the Baspa river, Chitkul's last-village silence and Kalpa's Kinner Kailash sunrise, all reached on one of the world's great mountain roads.
- Fixed all-inclusive fare — tolls, permits, night halts inside the quote
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup
- Pay the balance to the driver at the end of the trip
- Discounts on round trips, multi-day tours and group bookings
- Duration
- 6 days / 5 nights
- Route length
- 720 km of driving
- Fare from
- ₹44,500 all-inclusive, per vehicle
- Starts & ends
- Shimla or Chandigarh → Shimla or Chandigarh
- Altitude range
- 2,100 m to 3,450 m (Chitkul)
- Best months
- April–June and September–November; apple harvest in September
Kinnaur Tour Package — day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Shimla → Sarahan (175 km)
Narkanda, Rampur and the climb to Sarahan. Evening aarti at the Bhimakali temple complex.
- 2
Sarahan → Sangla (95 km)
Karcham and up the Baspa. Afternoon in Sangla — Kamru fort, the trout farm and the river.
- 3
Sangla → Chitkul → Sangla (50 km)
Chitkul in the morning light, the last dhaba on the Indo-Tibetan road, and an easy afternoon back in Sangla.
- 4
Sangla → Kalpa (55 km)
Reckong Peo, then up to Kalpa. Sunset on the Kinner Kailash face.
- 5
Kalpa — Roghi, Suicide Point, apple belt
Short local drives, orchard walks and a slow day at 2,960 m.
- 6
Kalpa → Shimla / Chandigarh
The long Sutlej descent with halts at Rampur and Narkanda.
Kinnaur Tour Package price by vehicle
Fares are per vehicle for the entire itinerary, not per person. Everything the road charges you — fuel, driver allowance, night halts, tolls, parking, inter-state permits and green tax — is already inside the number below.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Package fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUV (Ertiga / Scorpio) | 5–6 passengers | ₹44,500 | Ideal for the Sangla and Chitkul roads. |
| Innova Crysta | 6 passengers | ₹51,500 | Extra comfort on the long Sutlej days. |
| Tempo Traveller (12 seater) | 12 passengers | On request | Possible to Kalpa; Chitkul in smaller vehicles. |
Discounts available on round trips, multi-day tours and group bookings — ask Kartik or Paras on WhatsApp.
Highlights of this circuit
- Sarahan's Bhimakali temple and the Shrikhand view at dawn
- Sangla valley and the Baspa river's wooden villages
- Chitkul — the last inhabited village before the Tibet border
- Kalpa's Kinner Kailash sunrise across the Sutlej gorge
- Suicide Point, Roghi village and the old Hindustan–Tibet Road cliffs
Permits, terrain and who it suits
Permits: No inner-line permit needed up to Chitkul and Kalpa
Circuit: Narkanda · Sarahan · Sangla · Chitkul · Kalpa · Reckong Peo
Best for: Travellers who've already done Shimla–Manali and want something quieter, plus photographers chasing Kinner Kailash light.
A local driver's tip for this trip
September is the best-kept secret here. The apple harvest is on, the villages are busy in the best way, the monsoon has cleared and Chitkul's meadows are gold. Book early — orchard-season rooms fill fast.
What's included
- Private cab for the full itinerary with a Himachal-licensed hill driver
- All fuel, driver allowance, night halt charges and inter-state permits
- Toll, parking and green tax on every stretch of the circuit
- Snow chains, shovel and first-aid kit on winter departures
- Airport, railway station or hotel pickup at no extra charge
- 24/7 WhatsApp support from Kartik and Paras during the trip
What's not included
- Hotels and meals (we can block rooms with our partner properties on request)
- Monument, monastery and national park entry tickets
- Rohtang Pass rotation permit fee where the government charges it separately
- Adventure activities — paragliding, rafting, skiing, ATV rides
- Anything caused by landslides, road closure or weather beyond the itinerary
Kinnaur Tour Package — questions travellers ask us
Do I need a permit for Kinnaur?
No permit is needed for Sarahan, Sangla, Chitkul, Kalpa or Reckong Peo. The Inner Line Permit only applies beyond Sumdo toward Spiti, which this package doesn't cross.
How much does a Kinnaur tour package cost?
Six days from Shimla starts at ₹44,500 in an SUV and ₹51,500 in an Innova Crysta, covering fuel, driver allowance, five night halts, tolls, parking and green tax.
Is Chitkul worth the drive?
Yes. It's the last inhabited village on the Baspa before the Tibet border at 3,450 m, with wooden houses, a small temple and a river meadow. Go in the morning; afternoon clouds usually roll in over the valley.
Is the Kinnaur road safe?
The Hindustan–Tibet Road is famous for its cliff sections around Nigulsari and Wangtu, and it does see rockfall in monsoon. Driven in daylight by a driver who knows the shooting-stone stretches, it's safe. We avoid this valley in peak monsoon.
When is the best time to visit Kinnaur?
April to June for clear weather and green valleys, September to November for the apple harvest and the sharpest Kinner Kailash views. December to March, Chitkul is often cut off by snow.
Can we combine Kinnaur with Spiti?
Yes — Kinnaur is the natural approach to Spiti, and our 8-day Spiti circuit does exactly that. If you're already going as far as Kalpa, adding Tabo and Kaza is only two more days of driving.
Is there snow in Kinnaur?
Kalpa and Chitkul both get heavy winter snow, and Chitkul's road often closes from January to March. For guaranteed snow with an open road, Kalpa in late December is the safer pick.
What kind of accommodation is available?
Homestays and small hotels in Sangla, Chitkul and Kalpa, plus the HPTDC properties at Sarahan and Kalpa. Rooms are simple, clean and often orchard-side; luxury hotels don't really exist in this valley.
How high is Kalpa and will altitude affect us?
Kalpa sits at about 2,960 m and Chitkul at 3,450 m. Most people feel nothing beyond mild breathlessness on the first evening. Our itinerary gains altitude over four days, which handles it.
Is Kinnaur good for families with kids?
Yes — it's one of the gentler high-Himachal circuits, with no pass above 3,500 m and short daily drives after day two. Bring warm clothes even in summer; Chitkul mornings are cold all year.
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Book the kinnaur tour package
Send your dates and headcount — you'll get the day plan and one fixed all-inclusive number back the same day. Free cancellation up to 48 hours, balance paid to the driver at the end of the trip.