Chitkul & Sangla vs Spiti Valley circuit
Pick Chitkul & Sangla for
tight budgets, nature, an easier walk, a smaller budget, fewer days
Pick Spiti Valley circuit for
adventure, a spiritual journey
| Chitkul & Sangla | Spiti Valley circuit | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Himachal, Kinnaur | Himachal, Kaza, Lahaul & Spiti |
| Highest point | 3,450 m | 4,590 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy–moderate |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 5–6 | 8–10 |
| Best months | May, Jun, Sep, Oct | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,500 | about ₹3,000 |
| Gateway | Shimla / Chandigarh | Chandigarh / Shimla |
| With kids | Good | Possible |
| With seniors | Good | Possible |
| Permits | None for Indian citizens. | Indian citizens: none. Foreign nationals need an Inner Line Permit for the Kinnaur–Spiti border stretch. |
Chitkul & Sangla: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Spiti Valley circuit: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- ❄︎Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely