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“The mountains don’t give up their secrets easily — but they’ve been generous to me.”

My Story

In his own words.

Kulwant Singh Thakur, Spiti Circuit guide
Kulwant Singh Thakur

Growing up in the shadow of the Dhauladhar range, the mountains weren’t a destination — they were home. I started driving the Spiti Circuit in 2019, when the roads were worse and the maps were vague. I learned every crossing, every village elder, every monastery caretaker the hard way: by being there.

Over the years, I’ve crossed Kunzum La more times than I can count. I’ve watched Chandratal shift from amber to violet at sunset. I’ve sat with monks in Tabo Monastery, listening to stories older than the valley’s written history. The mountains don’t give up their secrets easily, but they’ve been generous to me.

What I offer is simple: if you want to see Spiti — really see it — I’ll take you there. Not as a passenger, but as someone who belongs on these roads.

On the Road

The circuit, by the numbers and the memories.

5+
Years navigating Spiti routes
37+
Kunzum La crossings
1,200+
Kilometres per circuit
12
Villages by name and story

What Sets Me Apart

Not a travel agency. A guide who’s been there.

Local Knowledge

I know every village elder, every monastery caretaker, every shortcut, and the best chai stop on every stretch of the circuit.

Safety First

I drive every kilometre myself. I check road conditions daily. When the road crumbles at 4,500 m, I've been there before.

Custom Itineraries

Photographers need a sunrise at Chandratal. Families need gentler pacing. Solo travellers want the back roads. I build the trip around you.

No Language Barrier

I speak Hindi, English, and local Pahari dialects. No translator needed — just you, the road, and the mountains.

Book a Trip

Call or WhatsApp. I’ll help you plan the route, arrange permits, and answer every question.

Kulwant Singh Thakur

Kulwant Singh Thakur

+91 86288 94313

Custom Spiti itineraries & guided road trips