Day 1
- Arrive in Kaza and rest; do nothing strenuous.
- Take a short walk to Sakya Tangyud Gompa, Kaza.
- Withdraw cash and fill fuel if needed.
- Early dinner and plenty of fluids.
5 days in Kaza and Spiti Valley
A slow first day in Kaza, then day trips to the high villages, the old monasteries downstream and Pin Valley.
Day 2
- Drive to Key Monastery in the morning.
- Continue to Kibber village and Chicham Bridge.
- Lunch at a village homestay or cafe.
- Return to Kaza by late afternoon.
Day 3
- Go up to Langza for the Buddha statue and views.
- Post a card from the post office at Hikkim and Komic loop.
- Visit Tangyud Monastery at Komic.
- Return to Kaza; total loop is about 44 km.
Day 4
- Start early for Tabo Monastery, about 50 km downstream.
- See the temples and the caves above the village.
- Stop at Dhankar Monastery on the way back.
- Walk to Dhankar Lake only if you feel well at altitude.
Day 5
- Day trip to Pin Valley National Park and Mud village.
- Look for ibex and blue sheep on the slopes.
- Lunch in Mud.
- Return to Kaza, or stay the night in Mud.