Distances to Spiti
Kaza is about 420 km from Shimla through Kinnaur, and about 185–200 km from Manali over Kunzum Pass. From Chandigarh it is about 525 km via Shimla or 455 km via Manali; from Delhi about 790 km via Shimla or 720 km via Manali. The Manali road is open only from about June to mid-October.
To Kaza
| From | To Kaza | Road | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ~790 km | Kinnaur road | 3 days | via Chandigarh and Shimla |
| Delhi | ~720 km | Kunzum road (summer) | 2 days | via Chandigarh and Manali, summer only |
| Chandigarh | ~525 km | Kinnaur road | 2–3 days | via Shimla |
| Chandigarh | ~455 km | Kunzum road (summer) | 2 days | via Manali, summer only |
| Shimla | ~420 km | Kinnaur road | 2–3 days | open most of the year |
| Manali | ~185 km | Kunzum road (summer) | 8–10 hours | via the Atal Tunnel, summer only |
| Narkanda | ~355 km | Kinnaur road | – | |
| Rampur | ~295 km | Kinnaur road | – | |
| Sarahan | ~285 km | Kinnaur road | – | |
| Sangla | ~235 km | Kinnaur road | – | |
| Reckong Peo | ~210 km | Kinnaur road | – | |
| Pooh | ~145 km | Kinnaur road | – | |
| Nako | ~110 km | Kinnaur road | – | |
| Sumdo | ~80 km | Kinnaur road | – | check post, enter Spiti |
| Tabo | ~48 km | Kinnaur road | – | |
| Gramphu | ~150 km | Kunzum road (summer) | – | where the Kunzum road leaves the Leh highway |
| Batal | ~86 km | Kunzum road (summer) | – | turn for Chandratal |
| Kunzum Pass | ~79 km | Kunzum road (summer) | – | |
| Losar | ~57 km | Kunzum road (summer) | – | check post |
Rounded road distances from OpenStreetMap. Times are ours: these roads are slower than any map suggests.
Inside Spiti
| Place | From Kaza | From Spiti Villa | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Monastery | About 12–14 km | About 4 km by road | About 4,166 m |
| Kibber | 19 km | About 8 km | About 4,270 m |
| Chicham Bridge | About 20 km | About 9 km | About 4,145 m |
| Langza | About 15 km | About 22 km | About 4,400 m |
| Hikkim | About 14 km | About 20 km | About 4,400 m |
| Komic | About 16–19 km | About 22–26 km | About 4,520 m |
| Kaza | In town | About 12 km | About 3,650 m |
| Tabo | About 47 km | About 58 km | About 3,050 m |
| Dhankar | About 30 km | About 40 km | About 3,894 m |
| Pin Valley | About 50 km to Mudh | About 60 km | 3,500 m to 6,000 m+ |
| Chandratal | About 95–100 km | About 110 km, via Kaza | About 4,300 m |
| Kunzum Pass | 79 km | About 90 km, via Kaza | About 4,551 m |
| Nako | About 110 km | About 120 km | About 3,625 m |
| Losar | About 57 km | About 70 km, via Kaza | About 4,076 m |
Routes by starting point
Quick answers
How far is Spiti from Delhi?
About 790 km to Kaza through Chandigarh, Shimla and Kinnaur, or about 720 km through Manali and Kunzum Pass in summer.
How far is Kaza from Manali?
About 185 km through the Atal Tunnel and over Kunzum Pass; most guides quote about 200 km. It takes 8 to 10 hours and is open only in summer.
How far is Kaza from Shimla?
About 420 km through Kinnaur, best split over two or three days.
How far is Tabo from Kaza?
About 48 km, on the main road towards Kinnaur.
Sources
- Road distances from OpenStreetMap, routed with OSRM, checked 14 November 2026
- How to reach Spiti, Himalayan Brothers