After breakfast in Shimla hotel, check-out and drive along the Hindustan-Tibet Highway towards Sangla Valley. Pass through Kufri and Narkanda, eventually reaching the picturesque villages of Sangla or Chitkul (the last inhabited village near the Indo-China border).

Stay: Hotel/Homestay in Chitkul or Sangla.

Explore Chitkul village in the morning and then drive to Kalpa via Sangla.

In the evening, enjoy the stunning views of the Kinner Kailash peaks from Kalpa.

Stay: Hotel in Kalpa.

Proceed to Tabo, a highlight of the trip. En route, visit Nako Lake and potentially the Gue village to see the ancient preserved mummy of a Buddhist monk.

Explore the 1000-year-old Tabo Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its ancient murals and mud architecture.

Stay: Homestay/Hotel in Tabo.

Drive to Kaza, the district capital of Spiti.

En route, visit the Dhankar Monastery, perched atop a cliff overlooking the confluence of the Spiti and Pin rivers.

Stay: Hotel/Homestay in Kaza.

Spend the day exploring Kaza's iconic high-altitude villages: Langza: Known as the 'Fossil Village' and home to a large Buddha statue.

Hikkim: Home to the world's highest post office.

Komic: The world's highest village connected by a motorable road.

Key Monastery: The largest and oldest monastery in Spiti, offering panoramic views.

Chicham Bridge: Asia's highest suspension bridge.

Stay: Hotel/Homestay in Kaza.

Start early and drive towards Chandratal Lake, passing through Losar and the high-altitude Kunzum Pass (4,551m).

The crescent-shaped "Moon Lake" is famous for its mesmerizing beauty and starry nights.

Stay: Camp at Chandratal (basic camping with meals is standard).

After an early breakfast, drive to Manali via the Atal Tunnel. This day involves rugged and scenic roads.

Reach Manali by evening and relax.

Stay: Hotel in Manali.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and board your vehicle for the onward journey back to Kalka/Chandigarh.