Chitkul & Sangla vs Kaza
Pick Chitkul & Sangla for
tight budgets, a smaller budget
Pick Kaza for
nature, adventure, a spiritual journey
| Chitkul & Sangla | Kaza | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Himachal, Kinnaur | Himachal, Spiti, Lahaul & Spiti |
| Highest point | 3,450 m | 4,600 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 5–6 | 4–5 |
| Best months | May, Jun, Sep, Oct | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,500 | about ₹3,500 |
| Gateway | Shimla / Chandigarh | Manali / Shimla |
| With kids | Good | Good |
| With seniors | Good | Good |
| Permits | None for Indian citizens. | None for Indian citizens. |
Chitkul & Sangla: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Kaza: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely