Lahaul and Spiti road conditions & weather guide
Last reviewed 8 October 2026 by the Himachal Tour and Taxi route desk. Seasonal patterns only — we confirm live road status on WhatsApp before every trip.
Lahaul and Spiti is high cold desert above 3,000 m: Keylong and Sissu via the Atal Tunnel, and Kaza, Tabo and Langza in Spiti.
Main roads and what to expect
- Manali – Atal Tunnel – Keylong
Open most of the year subject to snow; the fastest way into Lahaul.
- Gramphu – Kunzum Pass – Kaza
Seasonal (usually June–October), rough with stream crossings — SUV only.
- Kaza via Kinnaur
Open longer in the year; the safer winter route into Spiti.
Weather and roads by season
| Season | Weather | Roads |
|---|---|---|
| Summer June–September | Sunny, 10–25 °C days, cold nights. | Main season; Kunzum and Manali–Kaza usually open. |
| Autumn October | Crisp, very cold nights. | Passes may close with early snow. |
| Winter November–May | Extreme cold, heavy snow. | Kunzum closed; Spiti reachable only via Kinnaur. |
Driver tips
- Acclimatise at Manali or Kalpa before going above 3,500 m.
- Carry cash — ATMs and fuel stations are scarce.
Who wrote this and how we checked it
Kartik & Paras — Himachal Tour and Taxi route desk, Himachal Pradesh. Written and fact-checked by Himachal Tour and Taxi's own route desk in Himachal Pradesh. Kartik and Paras have coordinated hill transfers across all twelve districts — Shimla, Kullu, Kangra, Chamba, Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur included — and every timing, fare and road note here is cross-checked with the drivers running that sector this season.
- Fares come from our own published per-km rates for each car type, plus tolls, state entry tax and driver stay. We confirm the final price on WhatsApp before you book.
- Travel times are what our drivers usually take on this road in normal weather. Snow, landslides and traffic jams can make trips longer.
- Before you travel, check road closures and permits with official sources: HP Police traffic updates, Border Roads Organisation (BRO) notices for high passes, and the HP Tourism permit portal for Rohtang and Atal Tunnel.
- Spotted something wrong? Email rides@himachaltourandtaxis.com or message us on WhatsApp and we will correct it.
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