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Spiti & Lahaul in May
Kaza is open again, homestays restock, and barley goes into the fields. The Shimla route is the reliable way in. Kunzum La and the Batal stretch are usually cleared by BRO between late May and June, and Chandratal opens later still, so a Manali exit is possible only late in the month in a good year. Check current status before you travel. Prices are low and roads are quiet.
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Our picks for May
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Kaza
Spiti's only town, base camp for every village loop
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Tabo
A working monastery founded in 996 CE, painted inside
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Langza, Hikkim and Komic
Fossil slopes, a high post office and a 4,587 m village
Trips
Trips at their best in May
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Signature
Gompas of Spiti, in and out by Kinnaur
Private SUV with driver, private guide
Elsewhere in May
Other hives this month
Questions
Spiti & Lahaul in May, answered
Is May a good time to visit Spiti & Lahaul?
Kaza is open again, homestays restock, and barley goes into the fields. The Shimla route is the reliable way in. Kunzum La and the Batal stretch are usually cleared by BRO between late May and June, and Chandratal opens later still, so a Manali exit is possible only late in the month in a good year. Check current status before you travel. Prices are low and roads are quiet.
What is the weather like in Spiti & Lahaul in May?
Kaza 2 to 18 °C, sunny, windy afternoons. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Spiti & Lahaul in May?
We suggest Kaza, Tabo, Langza, Hikkim and Komic. Carry sunscreen and lip balm: the UV at 4,000 m in May is harsh.