Spiti Valley is a Buddhist cold desert in Himachal's north-east, bordering Tibet. A 7–10 day circuit covers Kaza, Key Monastery, Langza, Hikkim, Komik and the return via Kunzum. Roads open Jun–Sep only via Manali; Shimla side open longer.
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.
| From | Distance | Time | Sedan | SUV | Innova | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasol | 113 km | 4 hrs | ₹2,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,900 | Details |
| Manali | 124 km | 4 hrs | ₹2,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,900 | Details |
| Kullu | 145 km | 5 hrs | ₹2,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,900 | Details |
| Mandi | 187 km | 7 hrs | ₹3,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 | Details |
| Shimla | 234 km | 8 hrs | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,200 | Details |
| Dharamshala | 250 km | 9 hrs | ₹4,300 | ₹5,400 | ₹6,700 | Details |
| Chandigarh | 320 km | 11 hrs | ₹5,900 | ₹7,400 | ₹9,100 | Details |
| Delhi | 638 km | 23 hrs | ₹11,800 | ₹14,800 | ₹18,300 | Details |
Couples & solo travellers. Fine for tarred roads up to Manali/Shimla/Dharamshala.
Families of 4-5, moderate luggage, better ground clearance for last-mile rough stretches.
High-altitude routes (Kaza, Chandratal), 6 pax + luggage, best comfort on long drives.