Spiti Valley circuit vs Nako
Pick Spiti Valley circuit for
adventure
Pick Nako for
nature, culture and heritage, fewer people, an easier walk, a smaller budget, fewer days
| Spiti Valley circuit | Nako | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Himachal, Kaza, Lahaul & Spiti | Himachal, Kinnaur |
| Highest point | 4,590 m | 3,800 m |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 8–10 | 1–2 |
| Best months | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Snow likely | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹3,000 | about ₹2,500 |
| Gateway | Chandigarh / Shimla | Shimla / Reckong Peo |
| With kids | Possible | Good |
| With seniors | Possible | Good |
| Permits | Indian citizens: none. Foreign nationals need an Inner Line Permit for the Kinnaur–Spiti border stretch. | None. |
Spiti Valley circuit: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
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- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Nako: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely