Spiti Valley is around 12,500 feet above sea level, so reaching it is an adventure. However, after getting there, the reward is worth it. Located amidst hills and snow, it reflects nature’s beauty. There are multiple ways to get there: by air, rail, or road, and the best way depends on your starting point and travel preferences. This region receives heavy snowfall and is accessible only for six months. Hence, knowing how to reach Spiti for your vacation becomes essential.
To make your journey seamless, you can book a Spiti tour package with Indian Holiday, which allows you the freedom to choose your preferred mode of transport. Our packages cover all transportation needs, ensuring an easy and enjoyable journey to Spiti. Check out our comprehensive How to Reach Spiti Valley guide for detailed information on the best routes and transportation options.
By Air
The nearest airport to the Spiti region is Bhuntar Airport of Kullu. This airport is well-connected to the country’s major cities and is around 226 km away. You can hire a taxi or take a bus to the valley from there. The scenic road journey takes around 6 to 7 hours. Another option is to fly to Chandigarh International Airport, which has better flight connectivity with the rest of India. The distance between this airport and Spiti is about 452 km, which you can cover with road transport in 11 to 12 hours.
From | Aerial Distance | Travel Time | Popular Flight | Airport |
Delhi to Bhuntar |
409 km |
1h 25m |
SpiceJet |
Indira Gandhi International Airport |
Chandigarh to Bhuntar |
176 km |
1h 05m |
IndiGo |
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport |
Kolkata to Bhuntar |
1599 km |
6h 30m |
Multi Airline |
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport |
Mumbai to Bhuntar |
1502 km |
4h 15m |
IndiGo |
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport |
By Train
The nearest railway stations to Spiti Valley are Joginder Nagar and Chandigarh. To reach the valley, rent a taxi from the railway station or board a bus to Spiti. Chandigarh railway station offers better connectivity to major cities in India. Hence, it is recommended that you choose Chandigarh Railway Station.
From | Distance (Rail) | Travel Time | Recommended Train | Railway Station |
Delhi to Chandigarh |
266 km |
3 hr 25 min |
KLK SHATABADI |
New Delhi |
Mumbai to Chandigarh |
1782 km |
1d 3 h 20m |
GOA SMPRK K |
Mumbai Bandra Terminus |
Amritsar to Chandigarh |
250 km |
4h 25m |
GOLDN TEMPLE SPL |
Amritsar Junction |
Kolkata to Chandigarh |
478 km |
1 d 5h 50m |
HWH JAT SPECIAL |
Howrah Junction |
By Road
From May to November, Spiti is well-connected by road to the other cities and adjoining states. You can board the Himachal Pradesh state transport buses and other private buses from Manali, travel past the Kunzum La pass, or rent jeeps and cars to reach Spiti. Another road travels north from Shima via the Kinnaur district to the Spiti Valley. While some roads are open all around the year, others, such as those through Kunzum Pass, get completely covered with snow and thus are not accessible. The two alternative routes to reach.
From | Distance | Time | Road |
Delhi to Spiti Valley |
679 km |
15 hr |
NH505 |
Manali to Spiti Valley |
178 km |
4 hr 40 min |
NH505 |
Shimla to Spiti Valley |
408 km |
11 hr 20 min |
NH 3 and NH505 |
Chandigarh to Spiti Valley |
492 km |
11 hr 35 min |
NH 3 and NH505 |
Kasol to Spiti Valley |
252 km |
7 hr 10 min |
NH 3 and NH505 |
Kalpa to Spiti Valley |
212 km |
5 hr 45 min |
NH 5 and NH505 |
Amritsar to Spiti Valley |
586 km |
12 hr 30 min |
NH 3 |
Kinnaur to Spiti Valley |
175 km |
4 hr 50 min |
NH505 |
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