Parang La Tso Moriri Trek from Chandigarh

Ancient Spiti to Ladakh Silk Route (18,300 ft) • Vast Glacier Traverse • Cobalt Tso Moriri Lake

13 days door-to-door · all-in ≈ ₹43,999–₹48,899 per person · starts at Kaza. Direct bus or cab Chandigarh → Kaza (560 km) takes 16–22 h.

Trip price
₹39,999
Duration
8N / 9D
Days from Chandigarh
13
Season
Jul–Sep

Parang La Tso Moriri Trek starts at Kaza (Spiti valley, 3,650 m), not in Chandigarh — so the plan below adds the travel legs, the time they take, and what they cost. From Chandigarh, plan to arrive at Kaza the day before the trip starts. The ultimate Trans-Himalayan trade route expedition. Starting from the high-altitude desert of Spiti Valley at Kibber (14,200 ft), cross the mighty Parang La pass at an astonishing 18,300 ft across massive crevassed glaciers, walk along the wild Pare Chu river basin, and emerge i.

Getting from Chandigarh to Kaza

Meeting point: Kaza bus stand / market (arrive a day early to acclimatise)

Direct bus or cab Chandigarh → Kaza (560 km)

Fastest
  1. Via Shimla–Kinnaur (2 days, year-round) or via Manali (summer)
Door-to-door:
16–22 h
One-way:
₹2,000–₹4,500

Best for: Simplest option from the Tricity

Fly via Delhi to Kullu–Manali (Bhuntar)

  1. Fly Chandigarh → Delhi (DEL), 1 h nonstop
  2. Connect to the Delhi → Kullu ATR flight (1 h 20 m, morning departures)
  3. Taxi Bhuntar → Manali → Kaza via Atal Tunnel & Kunzum La (Jun–Oct)
Door-to-door:
15–21 h
One-way:
₹9,200–₹27,400
Limited frequency

Best for: Fastest door-to-door; weather-dependent, keep a buffer day

Fly to Delhi, then Volvo to Manali + bus to Kaza

  1. Fly Chandigarh → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 1 h nonstop
  2. Volvo to Manali + HRTC bus / shared cab Manali → Kaza
Door-to-door:
25–31 h
One-way:
₹5,000–₹9,900

Best for: Most flights, cheapest fares, overnight bus saves a hotel night

Train to Delhi, then bus to Kaza

  1. Shatabdi / Vande Bharat Chandigarh → New Delhi (3.4 h, 3A from ₹700)
  2. Volvo Delhi → Manali (overnight), then the 5 am HRTC bus or a shared cab Manali → Kaza (Jun–Oct)
Door-to-door:
27–34 h
One-way:
₹2,700–₹5,600

Best for: Budget option; overnight trains save a hotel night

Road via Delhi (250 km to Delhi, then the overnight bus)

  1. Chandigarh → Delhi by road / bus (250 km)
  2. Volvo Delhi → Manali (overnight), then the 5 am HRTC bus or a shared cab Manali → Kaza (Jun–Oct)
Door-to-door:
27–34 h
One-way:
₹2,300–₹5,300

Best for: Budget / flexible timing

Times are door-to-door including transfers and buffers; fares are indicative one-way, one adult, booked 3–4 weeks ahead off-peak. Volvo and flight prices rise sharply around Diwali, Christmas–New Year and long weekends.

Day-by-day from Chandigarh

Travel days wrapped around the trip itinerary.

  1. Days −1 to 0

    Travel Chandigarh → Kaza: Via Shimla–Kinnaur (2 days, year-round) or via Manali (summer). Overnight en route and at Kaza.

  2. Day 1

    Meet at Kaza bus stand / market (arrive a day early to acclimatise). Trip starts.

  3. Days 2–9

    Parang La to Tso Moriri Trans-Himalayan Expedition — 8N / 9D.

  4. Day 9

    Trip ends; start the 2-day journey back.

  5. Day 11

    Back in Chandigarh.

Calendar days
13
Hotel nights before
1

Leave planning

Add one day before the trip for travel and a hotel night; the return can be the same evening the trip ends.

See upcoming long weekends →

What Parang La Tso Moriri Trek costs from Chandigarh

Per person. Travel estimates use the recommended route (upper bound) and the cheapest year-round option (lower bound).

Cost breakdown for Parang La Tso Moriri Trek from Chandigarh
ItemLowHighNotes
Trip price₹39,999₹39,999Includes everything from Kaza: stays, meals on the trail, guides, permits, trail transport.
Return travel Chandigarh ↔ Kaza₹4,000₹6,400Direct bus or cab Chandigarh → Kaza (560 km) (low) · Direct bus or cab Chandigarh → Kaza (560 km) (high)
Hotel night at Kaza₹1,000₹2,500Budget guesthouse to mid-range hotel
Personal spends₹1,000₹3,000Meals on travel days, tips, souvenirs
All-in estimate₹44,999₹51,899Excludes personal gear and insurance

Fares are indicative (one adult, booked 3–4 weeks ahead, off-peak). Trip price is the current starting price; group and dedicated-trip rates are on the package page.

Upcoming group departures

Each row shows when to leave Chandigarh to make the start.

Departures for Parang La Tso Moriri Trek
Trip startsLeave ChandigarhEndsSeats leftPrice
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Sat, 14 NovSat, 21 Nov, 202610 of 16₹39,999
Sun, 29 Nov, 2026Sat, 28 NovSat, 5 Dec, 20263 of 16₹39,999
Thu, 24 Dec, 2026Wed, 23 DecWed, 30 Dec, 202614 of 18₹41,999

Parang La Tso Moriri Trek from Chandigarh — FAQs

How do I get from Chandigarh to the Parang La to Tso Moriri Trans-Himalayan Expedition start point?
The trip starts at Kaza (Kaza bus stand / market (arrive a day early to acclimatise)). Recommended: Via Shimla–Kinnaur (2 days, year-round) or via Manali (summer) — about 16–22 h, ₹2,000–₹4,500 one way.
What does Parang La to Tso Moriri Trans-Himalayan Expedition cost from Chandigarh all-in?
The package is ₹39,999 per person from Kaza. Add roughly ₹4,000–₹6,400 for return travel from Chandigarh and about ₹2,500 for a night at Kaza: expect ₹43,999–₹48,899 in total. Fares are indicative — book 3–4 weeks ahead for the lower end.
How many days do I need from Chandigarh?
13 calendar days: the 9-day itinerary plus travel. Travel Chandigarh → Kaza: Via Shimla–Kinnaur (2 days, year-round) or via Manali (summer). Overnight en route and at Kaza.
When should I go?
Parang La to Tso Moriri Trans-Himalayan Expedition runs Jul–Sep. For travellers from Chandigarh, weekends from march to june is the most popular window — book early for those dates.
Is there a group departure I can join from Chandigarh?
Fixed departures are listed on this page with seats left. You travel independently to Kaza and meet the group there; the batch WhatsApp group lets you coordinate buses or flights with others from Chandigarh.