It's best to arrive in Manali the day before you're set to leave for Kaza, as this will give you time to be ready for your time away from society. The last large town or city where you can get in all the necessities is Manali, therefore today is a good day to finalise your packing list and get any last-minute necessities. Staying in Manali for at least one night is recommended for acclimatisation purposes. Get an early start on Day 1 to ensure you get in Kaza no later than 3:00 PM. Rohtang Pass and Kunzum La, home to the revered Kunzum mata mandir, will be the day's most exciting attractions. While travelling from Kunzum La to Kaza, visitors may enjoy scenic views of the Spiti River and the Key monastery in the distance. If you get there early, you may take your time strolling around Kaza's local market, which is a hive of activity from June until late October. Our hotel in Kaza is our home for the night.

The days of today and tomorrow are set aside for acclimation. In the morning, we'll go for a short hike up a nearby hill. Walking along the Spiti riverbank after breakfast and seeing nearby Key monasteries and gompa in the afternoon are just two examples of how the days are structured to encourage physical activity. Following our time at the monastery, we will travel to the nearby town of Chicham across the historic trolley bridge. Our first night's lodging is a homestay in Chicham, the trail's launching point and a town at an elevation of 4,270 metres.

After leaving Chicham on a well-paved metallic road that has nearly no ascents, you'll find the Dumla campground in the valley to your right after about 45 minutes of hiking. With just a two- to three-hour hike from Kibber, the Dumla campground is a great choice for hikers who want to get an early start on their day. The campground is surrounded on two sides by the fertile fields of Chicham hamlet, and a creek runs through the centre. The elevation of the Dumla campground is 3890 metres. After leaving Dumla, the following three hours will be a true test of your endurance and acclimatisation as you climb steeply over terrain characteristic of Spiti. For its whole, the path is covered with Thama, a common grass or shrub, and a loose dirt and gravel surface. After a two- to three-hour climb, you'll reach a flatter, dustier area with more expansive vistas of the surrounding mountains. As you go toward Thaltak, you'll see the Kanamo peak on your right, surrounded by mountains that have lost their snow and greenery since the end of the monsoon. To get to the Thaltak campground, you'll need to hike for around 6.6 hours. This day will have a total of 636 metres of climbing and 144 metres of descending. Oasis in the midst of the desert with a breathtaking panorama of Kanamo Peak, this campground is a gem. Typical grass may be seen in this meadow, while Thama bush can be found at the campsite's edges. Camping out for the night.

The path from Thaltak begins its descent into a deep canyon on a track constructed of loose rocks, gravels, and requires extreme caution because of the high risk of rockfall. The path descends into a narrow valley where there is no daylight. At the end of your hour and a half of steady descending, you'll reach the bottom of the valley, where the rushing river known as Rong Nala awaits. Following the river upstream, the path will be on your right. The river bends to the left after you pass the famous Rong Nala bridge and continues until you leave it at the beginning of the hike to Juktha, another stunning camping spot. The path along the riverbed consists of large boulders and smaller stones, as would be expected of any river bed in the mountains. The scree-covered climb to Jukhta is a strenuous one. The path from Jukhta progressively rises, providing a vista of the ever-eroding mountain cliffs that have become the Spiti valley's identifying feature. The day's destination is Borochen, a campground with a few water streams, perfect for small group camping after a long, arduous trek across barren and rocky terrain. Borochen camp is located at a height of 5100 m near the base of Parang La and is completely barren. We hiked a total of 12 kilometres (km), gained 857 metres (m), and lost 455 metres (m) in elevation, taking about eight hours to complete.

The pass day of any climb is challenging, but doing it at 5100 metres above sea level requires an extra measure of physical preparedness. Another great spot for a small group campout is reached after a difficult 1.5-hour ascent across moraines. The locals have given this camping area the name Thakchu because of the water stream that flows out of the rock face. Trail traces left by mules and horses provide a clear zigzag ascent to the pass. There is a hard ascent of 3.5–5 hours required to reach the summit of the Parang la. Stunning panoramas of Parilungi mountain and the Spiti and Changthang valleys can be seen from this pass. The next step is to make your way down the Parang La glacier once you've crossed the mountain. Under your feet, water is rushing at an impressive rate. While the glacier is mostly free of crevasses, extra caution is still required while travelling through it. The trip down the glacier to the Lakku camp location takes around two hours. The route continues down the glacial river, passing by the wide dry river bed on your right. Camp at Kharsa Yongma and hike for around 1.5 hours to the Parang La glacier's toe. The day's total elevation gain is 548 metres, while the total descent is 750 metres. The next campground is clearly seen from here. This camping spot, located on the river's left bank, has a reliable supply of drinkable water

Datang Nala's downstream river bed is open enough to allow travellers to pick their own path, and after nearly three hours of hiking along it and wading through numerous streams (sometimes without our shoes) we came to the campsites of Datang Yongma and Datang Kongma, which were separated by just an hour. Towards the left of the Datang Yongma camp site is where the Tsoma Nala may be found. Just below the Yongma campground, the Lasoma or Takli La nala merges with the Datang nala. The track has a total of 290 metres of elevation gain and 396 metres of loss.

After leaving Kapapuche, the path to Kitpodansa is quite identical to the one taken the day before, with just a little increase in height to contend with. The majority of the path follows the dry bed of the Pare River. Falangbado Nala is one of the river tributaries that flow into the massive Pare Chu river. The first campground, called Phalum Phada, has a large rock formation and many tiny, shallow caverns that served as a safe haven for ancient merchants. After Falangbado Nala flows into the main river, the Racholamo campground may be found at the confluence of two valleys. The Racholamo camp is located on the Lakuk Nala, a significant tributary of this river. A river bed serves as the whole path.

The path abruptly veers left, heading in the direction of Norbu Sumdo, after following the Parechu River downriver. The main challenge (or attraction) of the day is fording the raging Parechu River, where the water may reach your waist. At midday, the water rises and people must form a human chain to cross it. As the Parechu river continues its journey into Tibet, the environment changes from the desolate river bed to verdant meadows dotted with little yellow flowers and a few streams of water. Norbu Sumdo is the dividing line between the Spiti and Ladakhi regions and the entrance to Ladakh. Animals like a black wolf, a marmot, and a kiang (wild ass) appeared out of nowhere among the new, vibrant greenery. After an hour's hike, we arrive at the Chumik Shilde campground, which is surrounded by verdant meadows and has a plenty of spring water.

After a few hours of walking, you'll reach level ground and meadows. Some of the Mentok range's snow-capped summits are visible. The route leads to the lake's southernmost point, where one may receive one's first view of the pristine Tso Moriri. The campground is infamous for its herds of wild asses, and there is no reliable water supply between Chumik Shilde and Kinagdom. The day's total elevation gain was 121 metres, while the daily elevation loss was 76.

Tsomoriri lake, which is constantly to your right, provides the backdrop for this hike. Views of Chamsher Kangri and Lungser Kangri make this a spectacular hike. The elevation on the route to Korzok village is the last one you'll encounter as today is last trekking day of the whole route . For the day's hike, you'll travel 21.5 kilometres in 8 hours and 22 minutes. The daily elevation gain is 226 metres, while the daily elevation loss is 179 metres.

Get on the early shuttle to Leh. Reaching Leh should take around 5-6 hours. To book a ride from Karzok to Leh or an extended stay in Leh, please contact one of our agents (if required). You may get the same thing done for a fee.