Delhi to Spiti
Delhi to Kaza is about 790 km by road through Chandigarh, Shimla and Kinnaur, best driven over three days, and that road is open most of the year. In summer you can also go through Manali and over Kunzum Pass, about 720 km in two long days. There is no flight or train to Spiti.
Which way
Through Shimla and Kinnaur (recommended, all year). Delhi to Chandigarh and Shimla, then along the Sutlej through Kinnaur to Nako and Tabo, entering Spiti at Sumdo. About 790 km. Break it into three days, with nights around Sarahan or Sangla and at Nako or Tabo. The slow climb is the gentlest way to meet the altitude.
Through Manali and over Kunzum Pass (summer only). Delhi to Manali (about 535 km), then about 185 km over Kunzum Pass to Kaza. Shorter, but it climbs to about 4,551 m in a single day from Manali, so rest when you arrive.
The classic trip uses both: in through Kinnaur, out over Kunzum. See the 7-day and 9-day itineraries.
By bus, train or air
- Bus: overnight Volvo or HRTC buses run from Delhi to Shimla and Manali. From Shimla, take the bus to Reckong Peo, then the early bus to Kaza; from Manali, the summer bus leaves early in the morning.
- Train: to Chandigarh or Kalka, then by road (or the toy train from Kalka to Shimla).
- Air: to Chandigarh (the most flights), Shimla or Kullu–Manali (Bhuntar), then by road.
Before you go
Check Is Spiti open?: the Manali side closes with the first heavy snow, and landslides can block the Kinnaur road in the monsoon. Fill up in Kaza, the only petrol pump in Spiti.
Quick answers
How far is Spiti from Delhi?
About 790 km to Kaza through Chandigarh, Shimla and Kinnaur, or about 720 km through Chandigarh, Manali and Kunzum Pass in summer.
How many days do you need for Spiti from Delhi?
Eight to ten days in all: three days to drive in through Kinnaur, four or five in Spiti, and one or two to drive out through Manali or back the same way. In winter add two spare days.
Is there a direct bus from Delhi to Spiti?
Not to Kaza. Take an overnight bus to Shimla or Manali, then the HRTC bus on to Kaza (from Shimla, change at Reckong Peo).
Sources
- Road distances from OpenStreetMap, routed with OSRM, checked 14 November 2026
- How to reach Spiti Valley, Himalayan Brothers
From our door
Spiti Villa is on Kibber Village Road, just below Key Monastery and 12 km from Kaza: 32 rooms, a glass-walled restaurant, and oxygen on site if the altitude catches up with you. Open all year.