Distance : 425 km
Estimated Time : 12 hours
Shimla to Spiti Valley is very popular route for tourists. Spiti means ‘The Middle Land' as it separates India from Tibet and is a paradise for adventure lovers.
"Somewhere between the bottom of the climb and the summit is the answer to the mystery why we climb."
Spiti valley is located in Himachal Pradesh at an altitude of 12,500 feet and is one of the coldest places in India. Spiti is also famous as cold desert. Spiti remains covered by thick Himalayan snow cutting it off from rest of country for around 6 months. Summer months are the only time when it is accessible via car. This majestic cold desert valley is flourished with pine forests, green meadows, beautiful monasteries and inhabited villages which makes you stunned all the time. Spiti valley attracts thousands of tourists every year because of its unadulterated beauty. Spiti valley is famous for adventure lovers and trekkers. All the treks start from village Kaza to various peaks. The easiest trek is 1.5 km trek along Spiti river from Dhankar Monastery to Dhankar lake. Another popular tourist attraction is ropeway from Kimberly to Chichum. It offers bird’s eye view of surrounding peaks. Besides this there are several high altitude treks and some of them are like unseen, picture perfect scenery. Spiti i also heavenly gateway for those seeking bliss in nature. Tourist can witness beauty of Kunzum and Barchala Pass which takes them to another world. Spiti also offers two beautiful picturesque lakes Dhadkan and Chandratal lake.
Taxi from Shimla to Spiti Valley is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Shimla to Spiti Valley by car is well connected through NH5 and NH505 and is very scenic hilly terrain. Shimla to Spiti Valley distance is 425 Km and is 12 hours journey. Another route is via Manali which is difficult and more adventurous trail and bikers love this route. Other famous tourist places on this route are :
Mashobra - Jakhu temple, Mahasu Peak, Craignano
Kufri - Snow point, Kufri Fun World, Skiing
Khatnol - Shali Tibba, Bhimkali temple
Fagu - base for trekkers
Theog - Pabbar valley, Jai Bhima Kali temple
Narkanda - Hatu Peak, Skiing, Satyanand Stokes apple orchard, Mahamaya Temple
Kumarsain - Mela Char Saala, Derthu Mata temple
Nirath - Sun Temple
Duttnagar - temple of god Dattreya
Rampur Bushahr - Lavi Fair, Ragunath temple, the Ayudhya temple, the Narsingh temple and Dumgir bodh temple, Padam place
Jhakri - King Palace, Jalori Pass, Tani-Jubber Lake, Tirthan Valley
Bhaba nagar - Bhaba hydroelectric plant, Jatru festival
Wangtu - Kamru fort, Temso lake
Punangkhas - Jai Prakash hydropower ltd
Ribba - Grape orchards
Morang - Morang fort build by Pandavas
Reckong peo - Kinder Kailash mountain
Nako - Nako Lake, Nako Monasteries
Tabo - Tabo chos kor monastery complex
Kaza - Sakya Tangyud Monastery, Kunzum pass, Kaza to langza trek
Langza - Lord Buddha statue, ancient monasteries
Manali - Hadimba Devi temple, Jogini falls, mall road, Manikaran Gurudwara, River rafting, skiing
Losar - Chandratal lake
Palchan - Solang valley, Rahala waterfalls, Anjani mahadev temple
Burwa - Solang Nullah, Gulaba, Bars kund, Parasailing
Solang Valley - Baes kund trek
Rumsu - Pin Parvati trek, Deo tibba base camp, Chandrakhani pass trek
Kasol - Sar pass trek,Great Himalayan national park trek
You can plan to include them in your itinerary. With CabBazar, you can customize the itinerary as per your choice and enjoy the trip to fullest.
Tourist Attractions
Tabo apple Orchards
Dhankar lake
Dhankar monastery
Tabo monastery
Kee (Ki, Kye) Monastery
The Kibber Sanctuary
Pin Parbati Pass
Pin valley National park
Chandra Taal
Kungri monastery
Langza (famous for ammonite fosssil, clay pottery and handwoven carpets)
Kunzum Pass
Trekking
Paragliding
Parasailing
Taxi Options
Being an Aggregator, CabBazar provides you enormous car options for your Shimla to Spiti Valley taxi booking. You can mention your specific preference, if any, while raising a taxi booking request. Our partnered taxi services providers have various cars available with them for Shimla to Spiti Valley taxi service. At high level, we classify taxi in below four categories :
Shimla to Spiti Valley Taxi Prices
Vehicle Type | Model | Capacity | Per Km Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | Wagon-R, Indica or similar | 4 seater | Rs. 9 |
| Sedan | Dzire, Etios or similar | 4 seater | Rs. 9 |
| SUV | Xylo, Ertiga or similar | 6 seater | Rs. 12.5 |
| Assured Innova | Innova, Innova Crysta | 6 seater | Rs. 13.5 |
Taxi Fare
CabBazar is committed to keep the pricing as simple and clear as possible. So, we provide one price for your Shimla to Spiti Valley taxi which covers a specified maximum kilometer and maximum days. So, you know upfront how much taxi is going to cost you and plan your budget well.
The prices are dynamic and transparent and give a win-win deal for both you and our partnered taxi services providers. You can choose car as per your preference.
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