Landscape Photography Tour, Astro Photography Tour, Moonlit Landscapes Photography Tour, Travel Photography Tour and People Photography Tour, Culture Photography Tour Himachal Pradesh, India
Overview of Spiti Photography Tour Sep 2024
A photography workshop focused on landscapes, people, and real experiences of Kinnar, Spiti and Pin Valley.
Landscape Photography, Astro Photography, Travel Photography and People / Culture Photography / Festival Photography Tour to Spiti, India
This Spiti Valley Photography Workshop is designed for photographers who want more than just sightseeing—it’s about learning, storytelling, and creating powerful images.
📅 Upcoming Dates & Pricing
📅 Dates:
- Oct 2, 2026 to Oct 11, 2026
- A private tour can be arranged at your convenient dates.
💰 Price: ₹75,000 per person
👥 Group Size: Maximum 6 participants
📍 Start/End: Chandigarh
👉 Limited seats available – Enquire Now!
🌍 Why This Spiti Photography Workshop?
Unlike standard tours, this workshop is built around light, timing, and photographic opportunities.
✔ Saurabh Chatterjee (Mentor) as 15+ years of experience photographing Ladakh/Spiti and 25+ years experience in Photography
✔ Carefully planned locations for best light conditions
✔ Focus on storytelling, not just locations
✔ Small group of 6 for personal attention
You won’t just visit places—you’ll understand how to photograph them meaningfully.
My Spiti Valley Pictures
See my pictures of Ladakh in better resolution here .
(for computer users)📸 What You Will Learn
This is not just a tour—it’s a hands-on photography workshop.
🌄 Landscape Photography
- Composition in vast terrains
- Using compositional elements like leading lines and scale
- Working with mountain light - using lights and shadows to your advantage
🌌 Astrophotography (Milky Way)
- Camera settings for night photography
- Planning Milky Way shots
- Long exposure techniques
🧭 Visual Storytelling
- Capturing culture and human elements
- Building a photo narrative
- Shooting with intent
🎨 Editing & Review
- Lightroom workflow
- Daily feedback sessions
- Improving your visual style
👤 Who This Workshop is For
✔ Beginners wanting structured guidance
✔ Intermediate photographers looking to improve
✔ International travelers exploring India through photography
✔ Anyone passionate about landscapes, astro, and culture
🏔️ Difficulty & Altitude
- Moderate difficulty
- High altitude (11,000–15,000 ft)
- Proper acclimatization included
👉 No prior trekking experience required
Spiti Valley Photography Tour Map and Itinerary
Spiti Valley Photography Tour
Detailed Day-wise Itinerary
Altitudes, distances, and travel times are indicative. Mountain roads depend on weather and conditions.
📍 Day 1
Chandigarh → Rampur
Altitude:
Chandigarh (1,053 ft / 321 m) → Rampur (3,307 ft / 1,010 m)
Distance: ~260 km
Driving Time: 8–9 hours
Route: Chandigarh – Shimla – Narkanda – Rampur
✨ Highlights
- Start at 8:30 AM from Chandigarh Airport
- Drive via Shimla and enjoy the pine-covered hills
- Stop at places with good views
- Overnight stay at Rampur Bushair, a historic town on the banks of River Satluj
📍 Day 2
Rampur → Chitkul
Altitude:
Rampur (3,307 ft / 1,010 m) → Chitkul (11,319 ft / 3,450 m)
Distance: ~140 km
Driving Time: 6–7 hours
Route: Rampur – Jeori – Karcham – Sangla – Rakcham – Chitkul
✨ Highlights
- Scenic drive into Baspa Valley
- Cross Karcham Dam and enter Sangla Valley
- Stop at Rakcham for stunning river views
- Reach Chitkul, the last inhabited village near the Indo-Tibet border
⚠️ Important (Acclimatization):
- Drink a lot of water
- Take it easy due to altitude gain
- Hourly hydration reminders
- Vitamin C tablets provided
🌌 Night Experience
- Astrophotography / Milky Way photography
📍 Day 3
Chitkul → Kalpa
Altitude:
Chitkul (11,319 ft / 3,450 m) → Kalpa (9,711 ft / 2,960 m)
Distance: ~65 km
Driving Time: 4 hours
Route: Chitkul – Sangla – Karcham – Reckong Peo – Kalpa
✨ Highlights
- Explore traditional wooden houses
- Views of snow peaks & Kinner Kailash range
- Evening stroll through apple orchards
- Visit:
- Kalpa Monastery – Lochawa La Khang
- Narayan Nagini Temple
- Roghi village (Suicide Point)
🌌 Night Experience
- Astrophotography / Milky Way photography (weather permitting)
📍 Day 4
Kalpa → Nako → Gue → Tabo
Altitude:
Kalpa (9,711 ft / 2,960 m) → Tabo (10,826 ft / 3,300 m)
Distance: ~190 km
Driving Time: 8–9 hours
Route: Kalpa – Pooh – Nako – Sumdo – Gue – Tabo
✨ Highlights
- Sunrise shoot in Kalpa
- Drive along the rugged Indo-Tibetan Highway
- Enter Spiti Valley at Khab (confluence of Sutlej & Spiti rivers)
- Visit:
- Nako Lake & Monastery
- Gue village – 500-year-old mummy of a monk
- Reach Tabo, known as the Ajanta of the Himalayas
📱 Note: Phone time may switch to China time near border areas
🌌 Night Experience
- Astrophotography / Milky Way photography (weather permitting)
📍 Day 5
Tabo → Pin Valley → Mud → Kaza
Altitude:
Tabo (10,826 ft / 3,300 m) → Kaza (12,467 ft / 3,800 m)
Distance: ~95 km
Driving Time: 5–6 hours
Route: Tabo – Dhankar – Sichling – Pin Valley – Mud – Kaza
✨ Highlights
- Visit Dhankar Monastery perched on a cliff
- Enter Pin Valley National Park
- Walk on a hanging bridge
- Drive to Mud village (end of road, start of Pin Parvati trek)
- Reach Kaza, headquarters of Spiti Valley
🌌 Night Experience
- Astrophotography / Milky Way photography (weather permitting)
📍 Day 6
Kaza → Key → Kibber → Chicham → Kaza
Distance: ~50 km (round trip)
Driving Time: 4–5 hours
✨ Highlights
- Visit Key Monastery – largest monastery in Spiti
- Explore Kibber, once the highest motorable village
- Spot wildlife:
- Blue sheep
- Ibex (if lucky)
- Visit Chicham Bridge and photograph the deep gorge
🌌 Night Experience
- Astrophotography / Milky Way photography (weather permitting)
📍 Day 7
Kaza → Hikkim → Komic → Langza → Kaza
Distance: ~45 km (round trip)
Driving Time: 4–5 hours
✨ Highlights
- Visit Hikkim Post Office (highest in the world)
👉 Send postcards—a unique keepsake - Visit Komic village, one of the highest motorable villages
- Explore Langza village
🌌 Night Experience
- Milky Way & star trails photography at Langza
⚠️ Very cold and windy
📍 Day 8
Kaza → Chandratal
Altitude: Chandratal (14,100 ft / 4,300 m)
Distance: ~90 km
Driving Time: 6–7 hours
Route: Kaza – Losar – Kunzum Pass – Chandratal
✨ Highlights
- Cross Kunzum Pass (15,059 ft / 4,590 m)
- Short trek (~2 km) to Chandratal (Moon Lake)
- Stay in camps under starry skies
❄️ Coldest night of the trip – carry proper clothing
🌌 Night Experience
- Astrophotography / Milky Way photography (weather permitting)
📍 Day 9
Chandratal → Mandi
Distance: ~240 km
Driving Time: 9–10 hours
Route: Chandratal – Batal – Gramphoo – Rohtang Pass – Manali – Mandi
✨ Highlights
- Challenging off-road stretch till Gramphoo
- Cross Atal Tunnel
- Descend into lush Kullu Valley
- Continue to Mandi
📍 Day 10
Mandi → Chandigarh
Distance: ~190 km
Driving Time: 4 hours
Route: Mandi – Bilaspur – Chandigarh
✨ Highlights
- Drive along Govind Sagar Lake
- Reach Chandigarh by 12 PM
- Plan flights after 2 PM
📸 Learning Experience During the Tour
- Regular photo reviews and feedback sessions
- Guidance on improving your photography
- Post-tour online session for image review
✨ Final Experience
We go back with memories of a lifetime and some great pictures.
Itinerary -
Cost: Rs.75,000/-
Only 6 participants on first come first serve basis.
Cost includes
1) Accommodation at all destinations as per the itinerary. (Twin sharing basis) Single room available on request.2) Vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner from Day 1 morning to Day 10 Morning
3) Comfortable vehicle (Tempo Traveller or Ertiga) for all days as per the itinerary
4) Driver charges and inter-state toll.
5) Expert guidance for Photography by Saurabh A Chatterjee
Cost does not include
1) Travel to Leh and return travel from Leh to your location.
2) Bottled Water, additional food or beverages ordered; tips, etc.
3) Anything that is not mentioned in inclusions.
💳 Payment Policy
- ₹20,000 – Booking amount
- Balance payment – 45 days before tour start date
⚠️ Cancellation Policy
Cancellations affect planning and logistics, as bookings are made well in advance and last-minute replacements are difficult.
👉 Please confirm your participation only if you are sure.
Cancellation Charges:
- 60 to 45 days prior: 20% of total tour cost non-refundable
- 40 to 15 days prior: 50% of total tour cost non-refundable
- 14 to 0 days: 100% non-refundable
❗ No refund for NO SHOWS
📅 Upcoming Dates
- 2 Oct, 2026 to 11 Oct, 2026
- 5 – 14 July 2026
💰 Pricing
- ₹75,000 per person
- Twin sharing basis
- Small group experience
👥 Limited Seats
⚠️ Only 6 participants per batch
👉 This ensures:
- Personal attention
- Better photography guidance
- Flexibility during shoots
🔥 Why You Should Book Now
- Peak season dates get fully booked early
- Limited accommodations in remote locations
- Small group = very limited availability
👉 Most participants book 2–4 months in advance
📸 What You’ll Gain
- Milky Way & astrophotography experience
- Landscape + culture photography
- Hands-on guidance throughout the tour
- A strong portfolio from Spiti
💳 Easy Booking
- ₹20,000 to reserve your seat
- Balance payment 45 days before tour
👉 Ready to Join?
📩 Enquire Now
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⚡ Final Reminder
⏳ Seats fill quickly every season
👥 Small group = high demand
👉 If you’re serious about photographing Spiti, this is the time to secure your spot.
Any Questions - Contact us on Whatsapp
Note: If you want a customized tour anywhere in India focused on Photography, I will be happy to organise it for you.
PICTURES FROM Lahaul Spiti Valley Photo Tour Oct 2026
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FAQ
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
0. How cold will it be?
Temperatures at Chandratal can drop to sub-zero levels at night. Since we stay in camps here, you will experience the cold quite intensely.
At other locations, daytime temperatures are comfortable (25–30°C), while nights can get chilly (around 5°C).
As we spend time outdoors for astrophotography sessions, it is important to come well-prepared with proper warm clothing.
Places like Langza can be particularly cold and windy at night.
1. Do I need to be physically fit to join this trip?
The journey is primarily by SUVs, with only light walking involved.
However, we will be traveling at high altitudes, which can affect individuals differently.
We strongly recommend consulting your doctor before the trip, especially if you have any pre-existing health conditions.
2. Is this trip only for photographers?
Not at all. This experience is open to anyone who appreciates travel, landscapes, and meaningful experiences.
While photography will be a key part of the journey, many non-photographers have joined our tours in the past and enjoyed them just as much.
3. I have no knowledge of photography. Will I get guidance?
Absolutely. You will receive continuous guidance throughout the tour.
Saurabh will personally assist you in understanding how to capture compelling images—making the learning process simple, engaging, and enjoyable.
By the end of the journey, you will not only return with memorable photographs, but also with improved skills and confidence.
⭐ Spiti Photography Tour Reviews
🌟 Suman, Bangalore
Dear Saurabh, thank you for a well organised trip by anticipating and accommodating our needs, every step of the way 🙏
I was impressed by your gentle, polite yet informative and engaging guidance throughout.
God bless you in your hopes and aspirations 🙏 I see tremendous potential for your future in photography, don't forget us when you become famous!!! 😊😇🙂
🌟 Tara, Bangalore
Dear Saurabh, thank you for such a great trip and for helping us see the true beauty of Spiti.
You’re an amazing photographer and a great mentor. That palpable enthusiasm would force us to make many such trips with you and we look forward to that 😁
🌟 Mohini, Mumbai
Dear Saurabh,
The Spiti Trip was like an Espresso Shot to me and I am still dreaming about it with open eyes.
Your knowledge and passion truly brought the place to life! I can’t express how much I enjoyed your tour. It was a truly enlightening experience.
Thank you! Looking forward for the next amazing trip soon.
🌟 Soumya, Bangalore
Dear Saurabh,
Your trip was not just about photography, it was about experiencing the best of the places that you took us - Places, People, Food & Photographs.
From having a detailed day-wise itinerary, scheduling calls to make clear expectations & listing important stuff that needs to be carried (from clicking photos to keeping ourselves winter ready), being able to make quick adjustments basis the groups’ feedback, answering the same questions each time with the same zeal, taking care of individuals who felt unwell, participating in cracking jokes and feeding us lovely apples, birthday cake & food through the journey.
It never felt that I was travelling with you & other members, for the first time. It felt like a great bonding time with an extended family with no veil of age or relation/acquaintance.
Being able to take beautiful photos & learning the basics was just an add-on experience for me 😀. Getting to know the hidden settings of our phone camera was the biggest eye-opener. And best of all, getting the Milky Way from my iPhone 😍.
We all loved every bit of the trip so much so that we finalised our trip for 2025 😊.
🌟 Shamala, Bangalore
Dear Saurabh,
It was an amazing journey, travelling through the mountains and getting to see nature at such a close proximity!!!
Superb planning, lovely locations for our pit stops, remote destinations and travelling along the paths carved out in the mountains was simply an awesome experience!!!
Milky Way!!! The beauty and the experience, I have no words to explain 😊
Did not know a simple tripod and 30 seconds exposure can create such wonders with mobile photography.
Last but not the least, getting to meet you, know you and doing this trip with you was such a pleasure. You are humble, caring and making sure all of us are enjoying and comfortable all through the trip, a big thanks to you.
Looking forward for more trips with you 😊
🌟 Aruna, Bangalore
Personally, I am very thankful that Ramesh and I was invited to this wonderful experience by Anita and Acchu, thru Shamala and Suman.
It was just so calming and soul satisfying moments to be in that altitude surrounded by mountains, rivers, boulders and pebbles.
It was a great sense of adventure to be amongst the marathoners and also humbled to be amongst the most friendly and caring photographers.
All in all, it was the best vacation Ramesh and I had in a long time. So thank you everyone one of you, for making it so. 😍
🌟 Sara
Amazing tour to spiti valley! Well honestly I dunno where to start from n where to end at..
It was an awesome journey n a great experience! I never ever thought I’d be going but the line once said by Saurab Sir ” IT IS DIFFICULT BECAUSE U THINK IT IS ” this line actually kept me confident.
Besides it was pleasure being with a decent, knowledgeable, understanding n a helpful person i.e, Saurabh Chatterjee.
Infact all the people who came along were simply great n supportive and I can’t forget my lovely room mates!
I have seen a new world, new place, new culture, different atmosphere n much more thanks to God then my parents n surely to saurabh sir!
🌟 Swati
Finally I could make it to my first photo tour with SIA.
Very happy to be a part of such a wonderful trip. Had loads of fun along with lots of learning. One of the best trips so far.
Thank you Saurabh Chatterjee for pushing us to test our limits every time else we would have missed the other awesome shots as we missed Chitkul sunrise.
Learnt a lot in this trip and looking forward to join you for more such trips.
🌟 Ismail Bhai
Dear Saurabh Chatterjee,
Just to say an enormous thank you for organising the most amazing photo tour! It truly was one of the best in life time!
Everything went like clockwork. Thank you to all for making it such a memorable experience.
We will definitely be going back and will be recommending you to all our friends and colleagues.
🌟 Aparna
Thanks a lot to you Saurabh for making this trip where I found myself once again.
You taught lot of things and motivated a lot for taking nice photos. Learning from you when clicking was nice practical part.
You are nice photography teacher who motivates and teaches also.
🌟 Sahithi
Saurabh – Thanks for organising a fantastic tour of Lahaul and spiti valley!
Everything was well organised, hence the tour went smooth and in a timely manner.
Thanks for the amazing experience from this tour.
🌟 Aditi Jha, New Delhi
I again had an amazing experience in Spiti and Lahaul trip curated by SIA Photography.
I got to shoot Milky Way on every consecutive day. With the learnings from my previous trip I was able to help others.
So grateful to Saurabh Sir for organising this trip.
🌟 Dr. Gurpreet Singh, Patiala
Spiti is one of the most picturesque places to visit in India, and who better than Saurabh Chatterjee to guide a photography tour.
We started as strangers and ended as friends like family.
Under his guidance our photographic skills improved significantly.
🌟 Dr. Mahesh Iyer
One of the most memorable trips I have had.
The itinerary was brilliantly planned and Saurabh ensured every participant got great Milky Way and star trail shots.
🌟 Dr. Shailaja
A once in a lifetime experience.
I learned Milky Way and star trail photography and was inspired by the entire group.
Happy to recommend others to travel with Saurabh.
🌟 Achala Nayak
Spiti valley is an awesome place & holding hands with Saurabh Chatterjee makes the trip extra special.
I never thought I would take photographs of galaxy or star trails—but this was possible under his guidance.
🌟 Ajay Deshpande, Group Captain, IAF
Surreal Spiti with Saurabh
A ten day journey that transformed us—from strangers to a family.
From challenging roads to magical night skies, the experience was unforgettable.
🌟 Shiva, USA
The great Himalayas—finally I could make it.
This trip gave me memories of clean air, beautiful landscapes, and happy faces.
🌟 Padma, Hyderabad
A roller coaster trip full of thrilling experiences.
Even though I couldn’t complete the journey, my heart is full of unforgettable memories.
🌟 Swaroopa, Hyderabad
Lasting memories with once in a lifetime experiences.
Capturing landscapes, people, and their lifestyle made this journey truly special.
🌟 Suvadeepta, Himachal Pradesh
Saurabh is an amazing mentor and guide.
He takes you to the perfect place at the perfect time for the perfect shot.
🌟 Prakhar, USA
One of the most wonderful and memorable trips of my life.
Climbing mountains and capturing landscapes made me realise my true potential.
🌟 Barhadath Devaraj, Hyderabad
A great learning experience with an enthusiastic and diverse group.
Saurabh’s guidance made the journey enriching and memorable.
🌟 Jaunet, Bangalore
A journey that made me see the hills in their true essence.
You come back not just with photographs—but with perspective and gratitude.
Must Read these links if you need Information on Travelling to Ladakh / Spiti
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