The present Spiti Valley road status is open from both the Shimla and Manali sides. You can plan a trip to Spiti covering the entire Circuit. The road to Chandratal is also now open and the campsites are functional as well. All the inner roads to the villages of Spiti and Pin Valley are also accessible.
Below is a complete video of the Manali Kaza stretch that you can take a look at. If you have any questions, you can contact me on Instagram to chat with me or subscribe to my YouTube channel and ask a question there to get the latest status on the road. You can also take a look at How to Plan a Trip to Spiti Valley for any other details related to visiting Spiti.
To organize your trip to Spiti Valley, book a taxi, rent a bike, or get the best hotel rates, you can contact Kunal @ 9910402252. From luxurious hotels to budget stays, he can help get you the best rates possible.
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Spiti Valley Current Road Status
| Route | Status |
| Shimla to Kaza | Open |
| Manali to Kaza | Open |
| Rohtang Pass | Open |
| Manali to Keylong | Open |
| Kunzum Pass | Open |
| Keylong to Kaza | Open |
| Chandratal Road | Open |
| Chitkul Road | Open |
Kunzum Pass and Rohtang are both on the Manali Kaza route. Both these passes are known to receive a heavy amount of snow each year. Due to this, the entire Manali – Spiti Valley stretch remains buried under snow in the winter season. Chandratal is also located on this stretch and is closed from late October to early June.
From Shimla’s side, only the road from Karchham to Chitkul via Sangla Valley remains closed until March. The rest of the route remains open throughout the year.
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How to Plan for Your Trip to Spiti?
If you are planning a trip on the Spiti circuit anytime soon in the near future, then continue checking this blog post or the Forum Thread for recent updates. Meanwhile, take a look at the articles below that I am sure will be of help in planning your trip to Spiti Valley.
- Clothes for Spiti Trip – What to Pack?
- How to Prepare Your Car for a Spiti Valley Trip
- How to Prepare Your Motorcycle for Spiti Trip
- Mobile Network in Spiti Valley – Coverage and Data Connectivity
- Tourist Attractions In Spiti Valley & Its Vicinity
- Lahaul Spiti Road Map With Distances
- Lahaul Spiti Route Guide
- Shimla to Spiti Itinerary: A Detailed Travel Plan
- How to Calculate Minimum Budget or Cost of Spiti Valley Trip?
- Spiti Valley Bus Service: Frequency, Fare & Time Table
- How to Handle Acute Mountain Sickness In Spiti
- Top 10 Things NOT to Do in Spiti Valley
The list above is a few that I believe are must-knows for anyone heading toward Spiti.Â
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Shimla to Spiti Valley Road Status
Contrary to common belief, the road from Shimla to Spiti Valley actually remains open throughout the year. There could be temporary closure in the winter season if it snowed heavily anywhere on the route, especially near Nako. But the authorities clear the snow just as soon as they can restore the connectivity.
So starting from Shimla, you can visit Spiti Valley at any time of the year. The only catch is that between November to May, you will have to keep Chandratal and the entire Manali Kaza stretch off your itinerary.
Chitkul Road Status
The road to Chitkul bifurcates from Spiti Valley highway near Karcham and passes through the beautiful Sangla Valley. This entire stretch also receives quite a bit of snow each year due to which, it gets cut off from the main highway between November to March.
There have been instances when tourists got stuck in Chitkul and Sangla Valley for several days and had to be airlifted out (there have been casualties as well). So if you want to include Chitkul in your itinerary, I will suggest planning a trip after April only.
Manali to Spiti Valley Road Status
As a tourist, consider the road from Manali to Kaza as closed for this year. I would strongly advise against risking a journey on this stretch now. Blizzards and sudden heavy snowfall in this area are way too common.
Do not forget that you will also be crossing two high-altitude passes to get out and if that does not happen, you will be stuck for good. There have been instances when tourists were caught in blizzards at places like Batal and Chhota Dhara and had to be airlifted out. And yes, there have been casualties as well so do not take the risk.
Kunzum Pass Road Status
The status of Kunzum Pass as of today is closed. The estimated date of the opening of the road will be late May to early June in the year 2024.
Chandratal Lake Status
The road to Chandratal from both the Manali and Kaza sides is closed as of now. It will open around May 10th from the Kaza side and after 20th from the Manali side. The campsites at the lake however will not be operational until June 10th.
Spiti Valley Road Status 2024 – Conclusion
I hope the information above on Spiti Valley Road Status 2024 was of help.  If you have any questions, please feel free to ask in the comments section below. You can also contact me on Instagram to talk to me live or subscribe to my YouTube channel and ask a question there.
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Hello Mr. Khan!
We are planning to visit Manali on 17th to 19th June, 2024 and then visit Rohtang (via bike). After visiting Rohtang, the same day, we would be going to Kaza for 2 days and come back to Manali staying at Chandrataal for one night. Please help us with the following:
1. Should we worry about applying for Green Tax Permit to enter Manali now itself?
2. Do we need two different permits, one to just visit Rohtang Pass and other to go beyond till Kaza or we can visit Rohtang and beyond with just single permit?
3. What is advised: Obtain the permit online or offline?
4. Do we need another permit to enter Manali via Rohtang while coming back to Manali from Chandrataal?
5. Is the time we have chosen to visit Manali and beyond (17th-25th June) good for now, considering the current weather and road conditions there in Spiti Valley?
6. Also, do we need to book for stays in Spiti in advance or we can do it once we reach there, including camping at Chandrataal?
7. Can we stay at the Monasteries in Spiti? Is there any procedure to follow for booking or we can just go and stay there?
8. How much time does it actually take to reach Kaza from Rohtang? (Not what Google Map says)
9. By 19th June or so, what are the chances of the reopening of Manali-Kaza route?
Anticipating a prompt revert.
Thank You!
Hi Vargis,
I am planning a trip Delhi-Manali-Spiti valley-Chanrataal-Manali-Delhi from July 5 to Jily 12, 2024. Is it safe considering monsoons…any chances of landslides…how does it look now and what do you suggest? Highly appreciate how you help everyone by giving genuine advice.
we also planning from 12 to 20th july, pls updaate on road conditions
Hi Vargis,
Do you know if the Road from Manali to Kaza will open the next days or soon?
Thank you for your great blog
Hi vargis.
I am planing to go for spiti valley circuit trip during june. Approx start date 10th june and return by 21st june. Will go fro shimla and come back by manali.
Please suggest will it be good time to visit spiti?
Which time is better to visit spiti june or July considering road, whether in all aspect?
Also I will be travelling with my father who is ager person. What are the precaution we should take.
Hi Vargis Ji,
Greetings for the day.
By any chance the road of “kaza – chandratal via kunzum pass – manali” open by 20th May? will campsite at chandratal be operational in May? Please guide.
Thanks a lot for the help in advance,
VARGIS SIR YOU ARE GREAT
Hi everyone I am 62 year oldie but avid traveller of Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh. I always take his opinions and bother him as we all do always. He relentlessly answers us, whatever silly questions questions and queries we ask. But no-one knows how much efforts and time he puts in, how much risks he takes. Recently I am the witness to his dedication and risks he takes and time he puts in.
Here is the narration.
I asked him regarding my Spiti valley and Chitkul tour on 24 February 24. His answer “wait I will tell you, I am going , will let you once I come back” . No communication from him after that , I tried his Instagram many times but there was no answer. I was to start on 9th of March, newspaper had only one news about the sad incidence at Nigulsari near kharcham, no specific inputs on road condition. I was in dilemma but decided to take a chance as my hired driver told me that road is clear till Kalpa.
Then suddenly got a message on Instagram from this great person. ” SIR CANCEL THE TOUR ITS REALLY BAD HERE.” He narrated further. He was stuck up near Sarahan in bad weather conditions and extremely difficult situation for FOUR DAYS. The incidence of sad nigulsari happened in front of him.
Further more he apprised me of really bad conditions at Kaza, no lights, no supply,heavy snow fall and everything .
I cancelled my tour. But the last message from THIS GREAT Personality ” sir I would have told you further but because of lack of time I had to come back” . Sir you are person who can’t be described in words. You are not only dedicated but also compassion and kindly help is your virtue. I salute you sir.
My daughter ask me to convey her sincere thanks to you.
Hello Doctor Bhrushundi – Thank you so much for your kind words Sir. It means a lot. I am glad that I was of help. God bless you and your family.
Sir, good morning. We plan to travel to Spiti and Kaza from Kalka Railway Station via Shimla rekong peo road at the end of this month, around 23rd December, on our bikes. There are a total of 6 members. Could you please advise if it is safe? We are interested in exploring the main areas and not necessarily every place.
hi.. we have group of 20 pax can we travel for Spiti in the month of feb or march
Varghis bhai.. I added comment above under someone else’s question.. repeating it here.. planning road trip Shimla-Kaza from 23rd Nov to 27th Nov. Is it possible?
Yes you can Bhai
Hi Vargis
We are planning for a trip in the mid of June next year. Just want to know that kunzum pass will be accessible after 15th of June, 2024? so we can plan ahead.
Thanks in advance.
Yes it would be
Varghis bhai.. I am planning to do Shimla-Kaza trip from 23rd Nov to 27th Nov. Will it be possible?
Yes you can Bhai
Hi vargis.
I am planing to go for spiti valley circuit trip during june. Approx start date 10th june and return by 21st june. Will go fro shimla and come back by manali.
Please suggest will it be good time to visit spiti?
Which time is better to visit spiti june or July considering road, whether in all aspect?
Also I will be travelling with my father who is ager person. What are the precaution we should take.
Hi I am looking for a trip to spiti valley chandratal lake and rohtang pass in this week 30 October – 3 November. Please advise if all these sites are open and accessible to general tourists.
No, Chandratal is already closed and the Manali Kaza route will close anytime now. Not safe to travel anymore
Sir,
We propose to do the Spiti circuit from Shimla side beginning from Sept 24. Could you kindly give me the latest Road status available.
Our contact at Chandigarh says there is heavy rain and it is next to impossible to do the trip now.
Sasipottekkad
It is true bhai. Heavy rains and landslides are still occurring on the route.
Sir shima kaza road open or closed?
It is open bhai
Hi, I have a trip planned from 20th Sep..is it safe to travel now to Spiti and are all routes open..our trip starts from Shimla. What do you suggest, as I want to do full circuit.
I wouldn’t advise it. Heavy rains and landslides are still occurring in the region
Hi Vargis,
I am planning trip to Spiti via Chandratal in the first week of Oct. Is the road open from Manali to Leh ? Any help would he helpful
thanks
Hi Abhishek – Yes, it usually remains open until Oct 10th but this year the campsites are planning to wrap by Sep end so you may not find a place to stay there
Actually there is heavy rainfall in himachal, so need to confirm whether route is open from manali to spiti. Chandratal is not a priority but if camp site is there i want to stay one night there. Do you have any contact of local from manali or spiti who can help me whether jeeps are available from manali to spiti & the prices as well ?
Road from Shimla is closed after the landslide at Nigulsari but Manali road is open. Sorry, I do not have any contacts
Hi Vargis
I am planning trip to Spiti in last week of October and first week of November
Manali to Spiti or Shimala to spiti .Which route will be good ?
Manali to Spiti will be closed by then Sateesh Bhai. You will have to go via Shimla and come back the same way
Hi Vargis
I am planning trip to Spiti in last week of September and first week of October
Should I keep the Manali – Chandrataal – Kaza part in my itenarary
I heard the roads are damaged
If I exclude Chandrataal and Kaza, would it be safer then ?
That road usually remains open in early October but best wait until September end before finalizing the trip
Hi !
We are going on a Spiti Valley trip next week starting Aug 1. Can the loop be completed after the recent floods ? Are roads open ?
Thank you for the info in advance
Hi Vargis
I am planning trip to Spiti in last week of September and first week of October
Should I keep the Manali – Chandrataal – Kaza part in my itenarary
I heard the roads are damaged
If I exclude Chandrataal and Kaza, would it be safer then ?
That road usually remains open in early October but best wait until September end before finalizing the trip
Hi! I just returned from Chandratal yesterday. The weather is quite unpredictable right now and it has been raining for 2-3 days in the Chandratal-Batal-Gramphu Section.
Chandratal Road condition was okish yesterday but it has rained last night as well. Please check with locals or checkposts before attempting to go. Hatchback and Sedans not recommended at all.
As for Batal-Gramphu section, the road got blocked yesterday 17 kms before Gramphu due to a large rock that came onto the track blocking the passage. 3-4 travellers have been stuck over there for entire night.
Please check before attempting.
Again, only 4X4 vehicles or RWD vehicles recommended in current road condition which is really bad.
Please be careful while moving on this road for next couple of days.
Regards
Same concern, we are planning around mid July and I am not sure how rains are gonna affect. I know it’s unpredictable but is this even a good time to plan around? If I plan to return via manali are the roads open or close during Monsoon?
The roads are open. It is a good time to go but keep a watch on the weather. At worst, there could be landslides. At best, you will get wet in the rain a little bit and the water in the crossings will be higher
Hello sir , your previous blogs has been really helpful. We are going to spiti valley next week , full spiti circuit . I want to know phone connectivity status in kaza or chandratal lake. At what places will we get range to make a call in between to family members ?
Hello Vargis !!
Hope you are doing good!
I am planning to go to kaza from manali on 15th July by HRTC bus. Do you know if the bus service will resume by then?
hello vargis, thanks for these enormous informative writings .
we are four people from bangladesh planning a circuit trip from shimla to manali via kaza chandratal from 29th of june .
It would be a great help if yu share some of your wisdom with us.
1.Do we need to take any permission ,if yes ,from where?
2.from kaza is there any bus available towards chandratal?
3.apart from the tent is there any homestay available near chandratal?
Hi Debobroto
1. Yes. Please see this post https://vargiskhan.com/log/get-inner-line-permit-for-spiti-valley/
2. No direct bus
3. No, only tents
Hi Vargis,
Thanks for your updates.
Could you please advise how are the road conditions as I am planning a road trip by car from Delhi – Shimla – Kaza – Manali – Delhi next week. Any suggestions.
Hi Rajat – Shimla Kaza is mostly a mix of good and average. Kaza to Manali is a badly broken road.
Hi Vargis,
We will be travelling from Kaza – Chandratal – Sissu on 8th/9th of May. Will the road be opened during that time.
Thanks
It will be 8th/9th June instead of May. Thanks
Hi – Yes it should open in next 4-5 days
Hello Mr. Vargis,
First of all thank you so much for writing such extensive blogs on your webpage. It has helped me extremely to plan my spiti circuit.
I am in Kaza as i am writing this to you. The reason to bother you was I needed your wisdom and advise.
I am staying in Kaza till 29th and the plan was to spend the night of 30th in Chandratal and then leave for Manali on 31st and spend 2 nights there as we have return flight on 3rd from Chandigarh.
Now i have been told that Chandratal is still inaccessible annoying with the route to Manali from kaza.
What do you suggest should we do pls We are group on 10 pax with two 7 y/o.
Your help is highly needed. Thank You.
(I tried messaging you on gram but was not allowed)
Hello Prasad – Unfortunately you will have to go back to Shimla. There is no other way. That road may not open for the next 4-5 days
Hi, Samuel,
We are planning to visit Spiti from Shimla side and come back from Manali side . We will start our trip on June 1st .
Will we be able to come back from Manali side around 4th or 5th June ?
Cannot confirm yet …. the estimate is that it will take another 7 to 10 days
Hello Vargis, we are 4 friends currently at Tabo on 24th May, 2023 and planning to visit kaza, chandratal lake and Manali. As locals are saying that th roads are closed to these places as on date. Can you confirm us whether the road towards chandratal lake and Manali will be open by 28th May 2023?
Hi Agniv – It will most probably not open until early June now
Hi Vargis,
I have already planned to reach manali by 27th of may, and then to head for Kaza on 28, will the roads be opened by that time?
Planned for a bike trip to kaza from manali.
Hi Shadab – Unless the weather turns bad again, it should be open by then
Hi,
We wish to complete the Spiti circut i.e. Delhi – Shimla – Kaza – Manali – Delhi. Whether the road from Kaza to Manali & Chandratal opened today on 22/05/2023.
Thanks in advance!
No it is not yet open
Hi Vargis,
we are planning road trip for entire Spiti circuit. we will reach Kaza on 31st May. Will roads be open by that time time ?
Thanks in advance.
Hopefully yes. Start from Shimla and exit in Manali
Hi Vargis vai , Can i go Kaza to chandratal on 3rd of june and kaza to manali on 4th of june (by HRTC bus) ?
Not by Bus Bhai. Plan after 15th June
Hi Vargis,
Thanks for this excellent imformative blog. I along with my family is planning for kaza and tabo via Manali route. Will start for kaza on 10th of june 23 , from manali. Can we avail this route during that time. Can we visit chandratal at that time? What would expected tourist rush during this period? If you can guide us out by giving these information it would be great help. Thanks Rajat Mukherjee from Kolkata
Hi Rajat – Yes you can travel to these places on 10th June. The road should be open but yes, there could be tourist crowd in Kaza.
Hi Vargis Khan,
Thanx for this great blog.
We are planing to make a Sptiti circuit from Shimla Kinnaur Spiti and exit at Manali. By using this circuit chances of AMS is low right ? even though we r exiting at Manali. Or must we completely avoid Kaza to Manali exit to be safe. We are planinng to make the trip in 2024 late June.
We are a group of friends from Malaysia aged ranging from 50-60. We have a year ahead to prepare . Any advice for us to be get physically prepared for the Spiti Circuit? Thank You God Bless
Hello Leonard – You are right. If you are starting from Shimla and completing the journey slow with sufficient breaks, chances of AMS are very low.
Hi,
We are planning for a trip to Spiti by May 20th, I want to visit Chandratal lake, what are the chances of road to be open, would it be open by then?
It is expected to open by May end
Hi, Vargis
Thanks for the very informative blog. I have understand a lot of things. I m planning to travel Spiti valley from 26/04/2023 to 4/05/2023 by car. I was planning the route from Shimla to kaza and Manali. But as per your information the Kaza -Manali road is closed. In this case, what will be the options for me?
1. Driveing the same route?
2. Any chance to opening the Manali road?
3. Status of Chandratal lake road?
Thanks in Advance
Hi Virag – You will have to drive back to Shimla from Kaza. Manali-Kaza route and Chandratal would have to be kept out of the itinerary. Manali-Kaza is expected to open after May 15th and Chandratal by May end.
Hi Vargis,
I am planning to travel to Spiti from Shimla side on 20th May. based on your past experiecne do you think the road from Kaza to Chandratal and down from manali will open by 30th May?
Hi Samir – Yes it will be
Hello Vargis. Really informative blog due to which I learnt about Kunzum pass opening late. We have also planned the same route Shimla – Kaza – manali and according to our itinerary we will have to pass the kunzum pass on 27th May. Do you think it’ll open by then? If not, then what’s the alternative from Kaza. We have to catch a flight from Chandigarh on 30th May.
Hi Snehal – Yes it should be all open by May 27th
Planning to visit Spiti valley in the first week of December,is it safe enjoy at that time period??
Hi VK sir,
Could you please confirm if the circle route for spiti valley is now open. We are two friends who will be travelling in XUV300 for the round trip. How are the road conditions? Fuel pumps on the whole circuit or do you suggest to carry jerry cans still.
Best fuel pump to top up
are there mechanic on the route?
good places to stay?
9th July till 22nd July 2022 is the trip plan
Hi Vargis
Am planning to visit Kalpa early October this year. 2 People only . Want to visit NAko by starting in the morning and coming back by nite. Cannot spare a day bcoz of our tight schedule . Is it possible ? Or not worth the hassle ?
Hi Vargis,we planned for trip from Kaza to Manali by visiting Chandratal on 13th-May ,2022,can you advise on this is possible to visit?
Hi Aravind – Chandratal will be open by 14th but you may not find a campsite up and running yet.
Hi Vargis,its very informative blog.planning to go Kunzum pass on 13.6.23.hope the riad condition will be ok by then.what about chandrataal during that periid.waiting fir your reply.
Hi Samir – If you are talking about the road from Manali to Chandratal then it is always bad, never better.
I WOULD LIKE TO VISIT KAZA TO KEYLONG THEN MANALI VIA CHANDRATAL LAKE AFTER 22/5/2022 ONWARDS. CAN I SEE CHANDRATAL LAKE AT THAT TIME OR STAY THERE.KINDLY GUIDE US.
Yes you can
I want to visit Manali via kaza on 15-17 May 2022 with my family, is it possible depending on current situation.
Yes it will definitely be open by then
I’m traveling to spiti valley in march15 is it safe to travel
We want to take a route from kaza to manali in mid October . Is it possible ??
It depends on the weather but the road is usually open at that time
Hi Vargis !!
Planning a Trip To Manali to Leh Next Week July 7-14th
Is There Any Pass Which Needs to be applied for Crossing Atul Tunnel.. Also Help Me with The Road Conditions after Crossing Atul Tunnel Till Leh..
Hi Viresh – No permit needed for the Atal tunnel. The road between Manali and Leh is a mix of good and bad but mostly driveable right now.
Hi Vargis,
We are planning Chandigarh – Manali – Chandratal – kaza – Manali starting 18th July.
I am hearing some news about cloud burst.
How is condition of the road now ?
Kaza is open from Shimla site or not from 10 29th March 2012
Please advise we are planning a trip to lahaul Spiti from 29th March to 3rd April please plan
Fantastic info. I wish to visit HP upper areas where I can go for viewing snowfall. What will be your suggestion.
please advise : ‘am planning a trip on bike from Jammu – Kashmir – Dras – Kargil -Leh Ladhak -Sarchu -Kelong -Kaza -Manali. 25 May onwards. Is the circuit possible on these days. If no pls suggest me an alternative. Thank you.