Poat La Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route

Detailed Route

Poat La Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps

Standard RouteThis is the standard mountain pacing for this trek. Specific operators may add an acclimatization day or alter the starting point. Check individual operator schedules for their exact logistics.

Duration

5 Days

Total Distance

56 KM

Max Altitude

17,600 FT

Trek Type

linear

Day by Day Breakdown

Day 1
7 Hrs
14 KM
trek
11,500 FT
Sangla Village (8,930 ft)Upper Baspa Camp

Sangla to Upper Baspa Camp

Climb from Sangla through the spectacular upper Baspa valley. Traditional Kinnauri villages on the way.

Key Landmarks

Sangla MeadowsBaspa RiverUpper Baspa Valley

Staying At

Upper Baspa meadow camp
Day 2
8 Hrs
12 KM
trek
15,000 FT
Upper Baspa CampHigh Camp Below Poat La

Upper Baspa to High Camp

Steep climb into the snow zone with views of Kinnaur Kailash. Camp on moraine shelf.

Key Landmarks

Meadow ZoneSnow EntryKinnaur Kailash View

Staying At

High Camp (15,000 ft)
Day 3⚡ Summit Day🏔️ Pass Crossing
10 Hrs
12 KM
summit
14,200 FT
High CampSpiti Side Camp

Cross Poat La (17,600 ft)

4am start. Crampons on snowfield approach. The pass col reveals the Spiti desert world dramatically. Descend steeply.

Key Landmarks

Poat La Col (17,600 ft)Kinnaur Kailash PanoramaSpiti World Entry

Staying At

Spiti descent camp
Day 4
9 Hrs
18 KM
trek
12,500 FT
Spiti Side CampSpiti Road Junction

Descent to Spiti Road

Long descent through the raw Spiti landscape to road access.

Key Landmarks

First Spiti ChortenSpiti Road Junction

Staying At

Road junction camp or guesthouse
Day 5
6 Hrs
12 KM
trek
11,000 FT

Trek Day 5

Day 6
6 Hrs
14 KM
trek
9,000 FT

Trek Day 6

Day 7
5 Hrs
10 KM
trek
8,000 FT

Trek Day 7

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