Sissu & Lahaul vs Deo Tibba Base Camp
Pick Sissu & Lahaul for
road trips, snow, peace and quiet, an easier walk, a smaller budget, fewer days
Pick Deo Tibba Base Camp for
camping, adventure, a real challenge, fewer people
| Sissu & Lahaul | Deo Tibba Base Camp | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Himachal, Lahaul & Spiti | Himachal, Manali, Kullu |
| Highest point | 3,200 m | 4,480 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Difficult |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | about 40 km |
| Days on the ground | 2–3 | 6–7 |
| Best months | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr | May, Jun |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,500 | about ₹3,200 |
| Gateway | Manali | Bhuntar (Kullu) |
| With kids | Good | Not advised |
| With seniors | Good | Not advised |
| Permits | None; Atal Tunnel is open to all vehicles. | Forest permit via operator. |
Sissu & Lahaul: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- ❄︎Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Deo Tibba Base Camp: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- ❄︎May
- ❄︎Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely