The road from Manali follows the Solang Valley-Atal tunnel-Gramphu-Batal-Kunzum Pass-Losar-Kaza route. The distance from Manali to Kaza is 183 km and it takes about 4-5 hours to reach Kaza. Manali-Kaza is a shorter route than the Shimla-Kaza route.
Though the Atal Tunnel has hardly reduced the road distance between Manali and Spiti valley by nearly 20km, the drive time between the two places has now been reduced by over 2 hours.
Manali town is one of the two — the second is Shimla — places to start the Spiti valley circuit tour.
Is it possible to drive to Spiti valley from Manali in winter (via Atal tunnel)?
No. Not until BRO (Border Road Organisation) punches another hole under Kunzum-La — a pass that keeps Spiti valley closed to vehicular traffic from November to May from Manali’s side.
What precautions do you need to take while driving through the Atal (Rohtang) tunnel?
If you are coming from any city located on the plains (like from Delhi/Chandigarh), do take a break in Manali — or a place located at a similar altitude.
Driving straight from a place located at 200m altitude to a place at 3000m can take a toll on your body. Moreover, the temperature difference between the two places is enormous — from temperatures above 40 degrees celsius to subzero temperatures at the north portal of the Atal tunnel (during winters).
The second thing you need to consider is the speed limit. As the Atal tunnel is built under the Seri Nallah stream. Water ingressing into the tunnel walls from Seri Nallah could cause the formation of black ice on tunnel tarmac during the winters as the tunnel will act as a venturi for icy winds blowing in through the North portal.
If you drive above the speed limits on a slippery surface, your car can easily go into a slide causing a major accident!
Hi, we’re looking to do this trek (Lamkhaga pass). We’re 2 people currently and we can join on May 23rd batch for this trek.
I need to know the pricing and the discount/offers available.
Thanks
Hi Kamlesh I have mailed you the details of Lamkhaga pass trek. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks
Would like to know the rates for Lamkhaga Pass Trek in 23rd May batch. We are 2 persons. Hoping for a response as soon as possible please
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Hi Rishab.. the details of Lamkhaga pass trek 2019 have been sent.
Can we do this trek in December
Hi , we are 3 people looking to do lamkhaga pass from 21st June .
Need to know about cost and detailed itinerary. Please provide your contact no as well.
Hi I’m interested in doing Auden col & Kalindi Pass trek this season. Can u please suggest the dates & trek cost for one person?
Hi Navneet. I have mailed you the details.
Planning for Spti winter drive in January 2020 (By rented cab).
Kindly let me know the details and approx cost for 6-7 days for 2 ppl.
Hello Abhishek, I have mailed you the details.
I m interested in Audens col
can you quote the price for a single person? I can reach Gangotri/Rishikesh?
June 3 program
Hello Aditya! Due to ongoing COVID-19 forced lockdown, we have not yet scheduled Auden’s Col departure for 2020. The situation is likely to improve after August. I’ll keep you in the loop.
Hi.
Need dates and details for Lamkhaga pass trek in 2021. Prices too
Hi there, I am planning to visit, Chitkul & Kalpa from 27th to 31st Dec 20, would you help me to stay options for this period at various locations,
3 person
I am looking for a vacation with my family at Spiti valley at the month of June..as we are generally 4 members, can u tell me how much it will cost per person?
Want to know abt spiti valley package in April 2021
Hi,
Can i please get the details of shimla-spiti-manali circuit package for June 2021?
Need details of Audens col & mayali pass departures in 2021.