The present Manali Kaza road status is open. The road was declared open on 1st May for light motor vehicles. There are however several traffic rules applied due to the bad condition of the road and snow at several stretches. Posted below is an image of the travel advisory issued by the authorities effective May 1st, 2022.
Please take a look a How to Plan a Trip to Spiti Valley for any other details related to visiting Spiti.
You can also follow me on Instagram and chat with me live there or subscribe to my YouTube channel and ask a question there to get the latest status of the road at the time of your travel.
The road from Manali to Gramphu is in good condition. Gramphu to Chhatru is very bad with a lot of water crossings. Chhatru to Batal is also bad but the number of water crossings decreased.
Batal to Kunzum Pass is a steep off-road adventure. Kunzum to Losar is also bad all the way. Losar to Kaza is in very good condition.
Manali Kaza Road Status
| Route | Status |
| Manali to Kaza | Open |
| Rohtang Pass | Open |
| Manali to Keylong | Open |
| Kunzum Pass | Open |
| Keylong to Kaza | Open |
| Chandratal Road | Open |
How to Plan a Trip from Manali to Spiti Valley
Knowing the road status of Kaza to Manali is definitely not sufficient for a trip on one of the most adventurous routes in our country. There are several things that you must have knowledge of and be prepared for. Listed below are some of the articles that I have written and would urge you to read so that you have a better knowledge of the route that you are about to be traveling on.
- How to Plan a Trip to Spiti Valley – A Complete Travel Guide
- Manali to Kaza Road Condition
- Manali to Kaza Road Map
- Spiti via Shimla or Manali – Which one is Better
- A Detailed Spiti Valley Itinerary from Manali
- Why You Should Avoid Manali to Kaza in October
- Why you should Travel to Spiti Valley from Manali
Manali to Spiti Valley Road Status
The road from Manali to Kaza via Kunzum Pass should open in the next 7 to 10 days. Campsites at Chandratal however will not be operational before May 15th.
Shimla to Kaza Road Status
The status of the road from Shimla to Kaza is currently open, and it will continue to remain so unless the weather turned extreme and blocked the road anywhere along the route. However, even if that happens; the authorities clear the road just as soon as they are able to and restore connectivity. So yes, starting from Shimla, you can actually travel to Kaza throughout the year.
Kunzum Pass Status
The status of Kunzum Pass as of today is closed and the road. The estimated date of the opening of the road will be late May to early June in the year 2021.
Conclusion
I hope the information above on Manali Kaza Road Status was of help. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask in the comments section below. You can also follow me on Instagram and chat with me live there or subscribe to my YouTube channel and ask a question there to get the latest status on the road.
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Hi sir, i am planning to travel to Manali from kaza on 17th Oct 2022 that is on coming Monday in sharing cabs from taxi union kaza so it is safe to travel on that day please help.
Hi, would kaza to Manali road be open on 18th November?
No, it will get closed any day now
Hi Vargis
Thanks for sharing the critical information. Keep up the good work.
Just wanted to know, that we 4 people are travelling from Delhi to spiti via Manali in Kia Seltos and without much knowledge of the route from Manali to Spiti.
My question is, is the route from Manali to Kaza good as far as road conditions. I am planning to leave around 8-Sept.
Your advice indeed will be of great help.
Thanks Karan. The Manali-Kaza road is in a terrible state. Actually, there is no road at all until Losar. Just a broken dirt trail.
hi sir
planning to visit spiti valley from manali side in 8 – Oct 2022 by swift 5-person
please advice me manali to kaza road condition.
Hello,
Planning to visit spiti valley from manali side in Oct 2022 in 1st week by bike.
Can it will done safely is any chances of road cloased due to snow
There is a high chance of snowfall. Inquire about the road and weather first before you start
I have heard that in manali kaza route snow chances are after the mid Oct I am planning in 1st week of Oct 2022. Pls provide information
There is no guarantee around it. It can snow there even in September end. Depends on the weather
Hi vargas,
Please provide latest updates about manali to kaza route as I am planning to go by 1st week of oct2022.
It is open right now but it has already started to snow at Kunzum Pass. The road can get closed any day now.
Also from where I can get to know about weather update
Hi Vargis
Thanks for all the information.
Just wanted to know, that we 4 people are travelling first time from Delhi to spiti via Nexon and without any much knowledge of the route.
We are planning to go via Manali route.
My question is that, are there 2 routes from Manali to kaza?
Or just a single route via Kanzum?
Your advice will be of great help.
Planning to leave from Delhi by tomorro
Hi Piyush – There is just one road that goes to Kaza from Manali. Sorry for the late reply. I guess you are already on your way by now.
Hi Varagis
We are planning to travel by Bike from Delhi-Shimla-nako- kaza-kunzum-manali-Delhi on 14 May’2022
Are these roads open to travel.
It is open Jaspreet Bhai
Respected Sir,
Planning a Shimla -Spiti valley-Manali via Kaza trip starting 9th June 2022 from Shimla.Will be travelling on Kaza – Manali strip on15th or 16th of June 2022.We are 9 persons.Whether a 14 sitter Tempo Travellar is ok for this.
Regards
Tushar Kanti Hazra
Hello Tushar Bhai – Yes a tempo traveler will be fine
Hi.Planing 15th may to kaza
Can we go own honda jazz car
Manali to Kaza? I will not recommend a Honda Jazz because of low GC
Hello Vargis u r doing a great job , my question is that we r planning to travel from Manali to kaza on 6th June 2022, is it is accessible that time , we r travelling by venue car sx turbo is it compatible and take the condition of road there???
Thank you Shashank. Yes, the road from Manali to Kaza is already open so you can go. Be careful at water crossings.
Hi Varghis,
Planning a road trip to Kaza/Manali from Leh on 14th May 2022, will the roads be open from Leh to Manali or Leh to Kaza then?
Hi Anshul – Yes it should be all open by then
Hi vargis, hats off for your gr8 work.
We have plan starting from Chandigarh on 30th April on bikes and return to chandigarh on 9th may to chandigarh. Going from Shimla side.
Wanted to know that after Losar upto which location roads will be accessible means whether kunzum la will be open and whether kaza manali road will be open by any chance.?
Thank you, Aakash. You will not be allowed beyond Losar. Kunzum Pass and Manali Kaza route is expected to open only after May 10th.
Hi Vargis
Thanks for all the information.
Just wanted to know, that we 4 people are travelling first time from Delhi to spiti via Nexon and without any much knowledge of the route.
We are planning to go via Manali route.
My question is that, are there 2 routes from Manali to kaza?
Or just a single route via Kanzum?
Your advice will be of great help.
Planning to leave from Delhi by tomorrow.
Hi Piyush – There is just one road that goes to Kaza from Manali. Sorry for the late reply. I guess you are already on your way by now.
Hi , How to book a cab for Spiti valley trip. 10 days.
Chandigarh (or delhi) -> shimla -> places in between-> Kaza -> chandratal lake -> manali -> kasol -> chandigarh (or delhi).
Start date ; between 28th May and 2nd June.
What would be the cost of cab. How to book one .
Please help
Try talking to Kunal @ 9910402252
Hi , How to book a cab for Spiti valley trip. 10 days.
Chandigarh (or delhi) -> shimla -> places in between-> Kaza -> chandratal lake -> manali -> kasol -> chandigarh (or delhi).
What would be the cost of cab. How to book one .
Please help
Try talking to Kunal @ 9910402252
We are planning one trip to Spiti valley and Kaza from Shimla through Sangla, Kalpa and Nako during the last week of May 2022. We like to back through Kaza- Manali road. Is it possible? According to your updated valuable informations it will open in the 3rd week of May 2022. We are very happy about it. Requested to get your remarks on it.
Thanking you.
Yes, it will definitely be open by the last week of May
I want to visit chandrataal lake on 6th of may …is it possible sir to visit.
The tentative date of opening right now is around May 15th
Is there any other route to come back to Shimla form Kaza without entering kunjum pass / Manali ?
You can take the road via Nako-Reckong Peo
Can I visit spiti valley from manali in april first week this year? What is the current status.
Not in April first week, plan towards the end of the month
any chance of it opening around 15th April?
Not by the 15th. Early May is the expected opening date.
I am planning for spiti circuit on bike in first week of may starting from delhi on 30th april. Is there any chance that manali kaha road will be open by that time.
Also plz tell about chandrataal that whether that will be open or not that time
My recommendation will be that you postpone your trip by a couple of weeks. Plan towards Mid May.
Hi! Any idea whether rohtang pass and kunzum pass are open for June 2021. I am planning to visit next week. Do you have any contact details from where I can get the details ?
Will the kaza Manali road be open in the last week of April ?
It was opened but then closed recently because of snowfall. It depends on the weather right now.
Bhai. Who are you ? But whosoever U r , u r simply great.
Retired as AGM from a nationalised bank (PNB) , I started to teach poor children free (plus one and two classes). It spread and later I received a request from GSS Spiti to teach their students as there was no teacher there. I started on line but later had to go there to take their classes for one month.
Of course then been to all important places like Kibber, Kaumik, Pin and all monasteries. All the way, information given by you was immensely helpful.
Thank you so much Vipin Bhai for your kind words. I am glad that the information posted was of help.
Is Spiti still in quarantine or will we be able to visit it this year towards the end of may/early june?
I really appreciate the knowledge you have about Himalayas and the way you help and guide others. Its a tremendous effort you do. Kudos.
We are a group of 7 Drs travelling to Kaza via Shimla and leaving back from KAZA ON MAY 9th to reach CHANDIGARH via Shimla.
Can we expect a clear passage via KUNZUM PASS by may 9th so as to complete the circle and return via Manali. In that case we’ll have to make certain alterations in our itinerary and changes in bookings as i have already done all bookings.
If not possible to say definitely now how early can we be sure about the status of opening of KUNJUM PASS.
Warm regards.
Dr Sanjay Sanadhya
What is the status of kunzum la? Is it open for vehicular traffic?
See this post please
https://vargiskhan.com/log/spiti-to-remain-closed-for-tourists-this-year/
Sir, is there a possibility of opening up of Kaza to Keylong route in first week of June, 22 for private vehicles. We would like to chalk out our travel plan accordingly. Thanks a lot in advance.
Yes it will be open by then
It’s a nice post. Can you please let me know the rad condition from rohtang pass to kaza and chandratal As i have a plan on June or September and Still not decided when It should be. I am reading some blogs and as stated, the roads are non existent and after rain, it was too risky. Please clarify if possible in detail
hello am I am planning a trip around second week of June ,do you think the pass will open by then
Yes definitely
Hi,Would Manali to kaza route via rohtang pass open by 22ndMay 2020 & can we stay in chandratal on 27th may,2020?
Will it be open – Yes
Can you stay – Cannot confirm that right now
Hey! Would kaza to Manali Road be open by June 13th? Also cam we travel to chandratal lake on June 12th?
Yes you can. It will be open