India Himachal Pradesh Manali Manali Guide Manali All Manali 20 Photos on the Road From Manali to Kaza in Spiti Written by Sharell Cook Instagram Facebook Pinterest Twitter Sharell Cook lives in Mumbai full-time and has been writing about India travel for TripSavvy since 2008. Tripsavvy's Editorial Guidelines Sharell Cook Updated 08/17/19 Share Pin Email Manuel ROMARIS / Getty Images The 200 kilometers (125 miles) road from Manali to Kaza in Spiti, India is filled with spectacular ever-changing scenery. From the densely forested hills of Manali to the rocky barren planes and peaks around Chattru, and the sweeping snow-covered mountains surrounding Kunzam Pass. As these photos show, it really is a visual feast that ensures you'll never be bored with the journey. The route is popular with motorbike enthusiasts and trekkers alike. Facilities along the way are minimal, with roadside dhabas (roadside restaurants) serving basic food to hungry stomachs. Don't expect to find many toilet facilities either. In this region, calls of nature are answered out among nature! 01 of 20 Avalanche Point Tripsavvy / Sharell Cook Here, the scenery starts, heading towards Rohtang Pass from Manali. Continue to 2 of 20 below. 02 of 20 Before Rohtang Pass Tripsavvy / Sharell Cook The two-way road leading to Rohtang Pass gets in particularly bad condition during the monsoon season. Delays are often caused by heavily laden goods carriers. However, taking this road is unavoidable. Continue to 3 of 20 below. 03 of 20 Rohtang Pass M. Gebicki / Getty Images Rohtang Pass is the gateway to the Lahaul Valley from Manali and the Kullu Valley. It's a high altitude area of almost 4,000 meters (13,120 feet) above sea level. Conditions are wet and misty during the monsoon season. Continue to 4 of 20 below. 04 of 20 After Rohtang Pass Tripsavvy / Sharell Cook After Rohtang Pass, on the other side of the hill, the landscape becomes green and rocky. Continue to 5 of 20 below. 05 of 20 Road Before Chhatru Tripsavvy / Sharell Cook Continue to 6 of 20 below. 06 of 20 Rest Stop at Chhatru Tripsavvy / Sarell Cook Chhatru is around halfway from Manali to Spiti. It's a popular rest stop with a number of tented huts that serve basic meals, tea, and coffee. Continue to 7 of 20 below. 07 of 20 Lone Figures Walking Tripsavvy / Sharell Cook The area is so isolated, you can't help wondering where did they come from and where are they going? Continue to 8 of 20 below. 08 of 20 Road After Chhatru Tripsavvy / Sharell Cook Continue to 9 of 20 below. 09 of 20 Slowly Slowly Sign Tripsavvy / Sharell Cook Dhire, dhire, slowly, slowly. Signs in Hindi, such as this one, can often be seen painted onto rocks. Their purpose is to warn traffic to drive slowly. Continue to 10 of 20 below. 10 of 20 Kunzum Pass Prakhar Tripathi / Getty Images Kunzum Pass, at 4,551 meters (14,931 feet) above sea level, is the gateway to the Spiti Valley from the Lahaul Valley. The village of Losar is 19 kilometers (12 Miles), further, and the main town of Kaza, 78 kilometers (48 Miles) further. Continue to 11 of 20 below. 11 of 20 Kunzum Pass Temple Mani Babbar / www.ridingfreebird.com / Getty Images It's considered to be auspicious for vehicles traveling through Kunzum Pass to drive around this temple, dedicated to the Goddess Kunzum, on the top of the hill. It provides an attractive place to stop and take in the scenery too! Continue to 12 of 20 below. 12 of 20 Kunzum Pass Prayer Flags DanielPrudek / Getty Images Continue to 13 of 20 below. 13 of 20 After Kunzum Pass Tripsavvy / Sharell Cook After Kunzam Pass, the landscape is colorfully blanketed with grass and tiny yellow flowers. Continue to 14 of 20 below. 14 of 20 Men and Horses Tripsavvy / Sharell Cook Continue to 15 of 20 below. 15 of 20 Goat Herd Enn Li Photography / Getty Images It's surprisingly common to find different types of animals being herded along the remote road. Continue to 16 of 20 below. 16 of 20 Road to Losar Tripsvvy / Sharell Cook The landscape again changes on the road to Losar from Kunzum Pass. Continue to 17 of 20 below. 17 of 20 Losar Village Ivan Aleshin / Getty Images Losar village is the first inhabited village in the Spiti Valley, on the way to the main town of Kaza. It's located at an altitude of 4,085 meters (13,400 feet) above sea level. Continue to 18 of 20 below. 18 of 20 Losar to Kaza Tripsavvy / Sharell Cook The road from Losar to Kaza becomes very striking. Continue to 19 of 20 below. 19 of 20 Kaza Town Tarun Chopra / Getty Images Kaza is the main town and administrative center in the Spiti Valley. It's located at a height of 3,810 meters (12,500 feet) above sea level. Continue to 20 of 20 below. 20 of 20 Overview of the Journey Good luck / Getty Images Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit