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Spiti & Lahaul in October
Autumn colours in Lahaul's willows and poplars, empty roads and the clearest light of the year. Chandratal camps pack up early in the month and Kunzum La can close after the first heavy snow in late October or November, so plan to leave by the Shimla road if you travel late. Many homestays slow down after harvest. Check current status before you travel.
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Our picks for October
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Keylong
Lahaul's capital on the Bhaga, two hours from Manali
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Jispa
A riverside stop on the Manali–Leh road at 3,200 m
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Tabo
A working monastery founded in 996 CE, painted inside
Trips
Trips at their best in October
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Signature
Gompas of Spiti, in and out by Kinnaur
Private SUV with driver, private guide
Elsewhere in October
Other hives this month
Questions
Spiti & Lahaul in October, answered
Is October a good time to visit Spiti & Lahaul?
Autumn colours in Lahaul's willows and poplars, empty roads and the clearest light of the year. Chandratal camps pack up early in the month and Kunzum La can close after the first heavy snow in late October or November, so plan to leave by the Shimla road if you travel late. Many homestays slow down after harvest. Check current status before you travel.
What is the weather like in Spiti & Lahaul in October?
Kaza −2 to 14 °C, cold nights. 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 October?
We suggest Keylong, Jispa, Tabo. From mid-October, plan your exit via Kinnaur in case Kunzum La closes.