pass · Spiti · 4,590 m

Taxi to Kunzum Pass

Kunzum La at 4,590 m is the mountain pass connecting Lahaul to Spiti. Every vehicle stops for a ritual parikrama of the Kunzum Mata temple. Chandratal Lake trek starts here.

Best time
Jul–Sep only. Snow closes the pass Oct–Jun.
Altitude
4,590 m
Region
Spiti
Cheapest fare
2,500

Taxi fares to Kunzum Pass

One-way fares from major cities. Round trip is roughly 1.8× the one-way price (driver's return day built in). All fares include tolls, parking & driver allowance.

FromDistanceTimeSedanSUVInnova
Manali74 km3 hrs2,5003,1003,900Details
Kasol86 km3 hrs2,5003,1003,900Details
Kullu112 km4 hrs2,5003,1003,900Details
Mandi161 km6 hrs2,7003,4004,200Details
Dharamshala197 km7 hrs3,3004,1005,100Details
Shimla237 km8 hrs4,0005,0006,200Details
Chandigarh317 km11 hrs5,9007,4009,100Details
Delhi659 km24 hrs12,20015,30018,900Details

Why visit Kunzum Pass

  • Parikrama of Kunzum Mata temple
  • Trailhead for Chandratal (14 km)
  • Views of Bara-Shigri glacier
  • Photo stop with prayer flags
  • Border of Lahaul and Spiti districts
Practical note: No permit. Carry water and warm layers. AMS possible — don't ascend if you flew in yesterday.

Which vehicle for Kunzum Pass?

Sedan (Dzire/Etios)

Couples & solo travellers. Fine for tarred roads up to Manali/Shimla/Dharamshala.

SUV (Ertiga/XL6)

Families of 4-5, moderate luggage, better ground clearance for last-mile rough stretches.

Innova Crysta

High-altitude routes (Kaza, Chandratal), 6 pax + luggage, best comfort on long drives.

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