Kinnaur Tour Packages plans trips into Sangla Valley, Kalpa, Chitkul and Nako — apple orchards, the Baspa Valley, views of Kinnaur Kailash, and border villages along the old Hindustan-Tibet trade route, guided by a team based right in Reckong Peo.
Kinnaur Tour Packages is based in Reckong Peo and plans trips only across the Kinnaur district — the fruit-growing, forested valley between Shimla and Spiti along the old Hindustan-Tibet trade route. Since our early trips, we've guided travellers through the Baspa Valley to Sangla and Chitkul, up to Kalpa's Kinnaur Kailash viewpoints, and further along the Sutlej to the Buddhist village of Nako.
Because we work only this district, we know which Kalpa guesthouse has the clearest Kinnaur Kailash view, when the Sangla-Chitkul road gets crowded with orchard traffic, and which homestays serve the best Kinnauri thali. Whether you want a relaxed apple-season trip, a Kinnaur-Spiti combined circuit, or the multi-day Kinnaur Kailash trek, we build the plan around your dates.
From an apple-season weekend to a Kinnaur-Spiti combined circuit, here's how we help travellers explore this valley.
Guided trips through the Baspa Valley to Sangla and Chitkul, the last village on this side of the old trade route.
Plan a Sangla trip →A moderate-to-difficult multi-day trek around the sacred Kinnaur Kailash peak, with local trek leaders.
Ask about the trek →The full road route from Shimla through Kinnaur into Spiti Valley, combining Sangla, Kalpa, Nako and Kaza.
Plan the combined circuit →Seasonal visits to Kinnaur's apple orchards around Kalpa and the Sangla Valley, best in September-October.
Ask about orchard visits →Stay with local Kinnauri families in Sangla, Kalpa, Chitkul or Nako, with home-cooked meals and local hospitality.
Book a homestay →Trips to Nako and other high-altitude villages near the Kinnaur-Spiti border, blending Buddhist and Hindu culture.
Explore Nako tours →Approximate distance and drive time for the most-requested legs of the Kinnaur circuit. Call our booking desk for exact price and timing.
| Route / Site | Distance | Drive Time | Fare & Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimla → Reckong Peo | 235 km | ~7–8 hrs | Call for Price & Time |
| Reckong Peo → Sangla | 45 km | ~2 hrs | Call for Price & Time |
| Sangla → Chitkul | 28 km | ~1 hr | Call for Price & Time |
| Reckong Peo → Kalpa | 13 km | ~30 mins | Call for Price & Time |
| Kalpa → Nako | ~110 km | ~4 hrs | Call for Price & Time |
| Nako → Kaza (Spiti) | ~90 km | ~3.5 hrs | Call for Price & Time |
All trip styles include a local, hill-experienced driver or guide and support tied to Kinnaur's specific road conditions.
A full Kinnaur circuit with driver, homestays or hotels, and a fixed day-wise plan.
Call for Price →A short trip from Shimla covering Sangla and Chitkul, popular for weekend travellers.
Call for Price →The complete road circuit from Shimla through Kinnaur into Spiti Valley and back.
Call for Price →A trip built around staying with local families in Sangla, Kalpa and Chitkul rather than hotels.
Call for Price →Six reasons travellers pick us specifically for Kinnaur trips.
We work only in this district, so our recommendations for stays, timing and routes are specific, not generic Himachal advice.
We know exactly when apple season, road conditions and monsoon risk line up, so your trip is timed right.
Inner Line Permits for foreign nationals and border-adjacent areas arranged before your trip begins.
Our support line stays reachable even on remote stretches of the Sangla and Nako roads.
Call us and get an exact price and itinerary for your dates — no vague online estimates.
Long-standing relationships with Kinnauri families mean authentic stays, not staged tourist stops.
Short, direct answers to what travellers ask most before booking a Kinnaur trip.
April to June and September to November offer the best weather and clear roads.
About 235 km to Reckong Peo, roughly a 7-8 hour drive.
It's the last village on this side of the old Hindustan-Tibet trade route in the Baspa Valley.
Indian nationals generally don't for most of the district; foreign nationals need an Inner Line Permit beyond Kalpa.
Yes, Kinnaur is the standard road route into Spiti Valley from Shimla.
Cost depends on duration, route and group size. Call +91 78078 07373 for an exact quote.
"Did a weekend trip to Sangla and Chitkul with them from Shimla. The Baspa Valley views were stunning and our homestay host in Chitkul made the trip."
"Went during apple season in October — visited orchards around Kalpa and got to see the Kinnaur Kailash peak clearly every morning from our room."
"Combined Kinnaur and Spiti into one loop with them. Their driver knew the Nako-Kaza stretch well and the whole trip felt seamless despite the long distances."
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April to June and September to November offer the best weather, clear roads and apple-harvest season in places like Kalpa and Sangla. July-August brings monsoon landslide risk on some stretches, and winter (December-February) brings heavy snow with limited access to Chitkul.
Reckong Peo, the district headquarters of Kinnaur, is about 235 km from Shimla, roughly a 7-8 hour drive along the Sutlej River valley on NH5.
Chitkul is the last village on the Indian side of the old Hindustan-Tibet Trade Route in this part of the Baspa Valley, close to but not directly at the international border, which is why it draws so many curious travellers.
Indian nationals generally don't need a permit for most of Kinnaur including Sangla, Kalpa and Chitkul. Foreign nationals require an Inner Line Permit for areas beyond Kalpa such as Nako and parts of the upper valley, which we help arrange.
Yes, Kinnaur is the standard road route into Spiti Valley from Shimla, so most travellers combine both regions into a single loop covering Sangla, Kalpa, Nako, Kaza and back via Manali or the same route.
The Kinnaur Kailash trek is a moderate-to-difficult multi-day trek around the sacred Kinnaur Kailash peak, typically taking 5-6 days and passing through alpine meadows, forests and high passes.
Yes, homestays are popular in Sangla, Kalpa, Chitkul and Nako, offering local Kinnauri meals and a closer look at the region's distinct culture, which blends Hindu and Buddhist traditions.
Yes, Kinnaur is one of Himachal's major apple-growing regions, and September-October harvest season is a popular time to visit orchards around Kalpa and the Sangla Valley.
Yes, a 3-day, 2-night weekend covering Sangla and Chitkul is a popular short trip from both Shimla and Chandigarh.
Apple season (September-October) and long weekends fill up fast — we recommend booking 2-3 weeks ahead. Off-season trips can often be arranged within a few days.
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