Bike Trips · Himachal Pradesh
Spiti Valley Circuit
Ancient monasteries on the edge of Tibet
- Duration
- 8 days
- Experience
- Bike Trips
- Destination
- North India
- Season
- Jun – Oct
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Highest point
- 15,060 ft
- Distance
- 850 km
- Begins in
- Shimla
- Stay
- Boutique stays
- Activity level
- 4/5
- Group
- Small group · private from 2
The journey
A full loop through Kinnaur and Spiti: cliff-hanging roads, the Key and Tabo monasteries, the world's highest post office at Hikkim, and Chandratal on the way out.
- Key & Tabo monasteries
- Hikkim, Langza & Komic villages
- Kunzum Pass & Chandratal
- Kinnaur's cliff roads
Day by day
- D1
Shimla → Sangla
Ride along the Sutlej into the Kinnaur valley.
- D2
Sangla → Chitkul → Kalpa
India's last village at Chitkul, then Kalpa's Kinner Kailash views.
- D3
Kalpa → Tabo
Through Nako and the famed Malling nala into Spiti.
- D4
Tabo → Kaza
1,000-year-old Tabo monastery and Dhankar fort.
- D5
Kaza local
Key monastery, Kibber, Hikkim, Langza and Komic.
- D6
Kaza → Chandratal
Over Kunzum La to camp near Chandratal.
- D7
Chandratal → Manali
Batal, Chhatru and the Atal tunnel to Manali.
- D8
Depart Manali
Bike handover and departure.
Where you'll stay
Boutique stays. Hand-picked camps, lodges and boutique hotels, chosen for their setting and their welcome.
What's included
- Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycle
- Hotels & camps on twin sharing
- Breakfast & dinner
- Road captain & mechanic
- Backup vehicle for luggage
- Permits
- Fuel
- Lunches
- Riding gear (available on rent)
- Bike damage costs
Safety & good to know
- Each day begins with a briefing on the route, weather and what to carry.
- Local guides who know the terrain walk with you throughout.
- Permits and transfers are arranged before you arrive.
- This journey reaches high altitude — see what thin air does in our altitude explorer, and tell your trip planner about any health conditions.
- Your trip planner sends a packing list and preparation advice before you travel.
Questions
Can we take this journey privately?
Yes — on your dates, for your party alone, from two travellers. Your trip planner can adjust the pace, stays and route.
Are the dates fixed?
The dates shown are suggested start dates. Your trip planner confirms availability, or arranges a private departure.
How do we pay?
Once your journey is confirmed, your trip planner shares a secure payment link and the terms for your itinerary.
