About this Himachal Tour
One of India's greatest rides
Spiti is a bucket-list ride, and this expedition does the full loop on Himalayan motorcycles - up via Kinnaur from Shimla, across the high desert to Kaza and Chandratal, and out over Kunzum La through the Atal Tunnel to Manali.
A backup vehicle, mechanic and trip captain ride with the group, so you focus on the road while we handle the logistics, spares and safety.
Trip Highlights
Legendary roads, backup support, epic scenery
Ride the full Spiti loop
Cross Kunzum La on two wheels
Camp by Chandratal lake
Backup vehicle, mechanic & captain
Key Monastery & high villages
River crossings & mountain switchbacks
Trip Gallery
A taste of the trip
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Nine riding days around the Spiti loop
- Meet the team; motorcycle handover and safety briefing.
- Short shakedown ride to get familiar with your bike.
- Ride along the Sutlej into the Baspa valley.
- Reach Sangla; optional Chitkul visit.
- Ride to Kalpa via Reckong Peo.
- Evening views of Kinner Kailash.
- Ride past Nako into Spiti's cold desert.
- Reach Tabo; visit the ancient monastery.
- Ride via the clifftop Dhankar Monastery.
- Reach Kaza and rest.
- Ride to Key Monastery, Kibber, Langza, Hikkim and Komic.
- Short, high rides to the world's highest villages.
- Ride over towards Kunzum La to Chandratal.
- Camp near the lake.
- Ride over Kunzum La, past Batal, through the Atal Tunnel.
- Reach Manali; celebrate the ride.
- Return motorcycles; trip debrief and farewell.
- Depart Manali for your onward journey.
What's Included
Transparent pricing — no hidden surprises
- All arrival & departure transfers
- 8 nights hotel stay (Kinnaur, Spiti & Lahaul)
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner
- All sightseeing & transfers by private vehicle
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls & parking
- 24x7 on-trip support
- Train/air fare to the start city
- Lunches & personal expenses
- Rohtang permit, adventure & activity charges
- Entry tickets, ropeway & pony rides
- GST as applicable
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Things to Carry
High-altitude cold-weather essentials
Important Notes
Please read before booking
Altitude: Spiti, Kinnaur and Chandratal sit at 3,000–4,300m. We build in acclimatisation and keep the pace gentle to reduce the risk of mountain sickness (AMS).
Roads & Season: High passes like Kunzum and the Atal Tunnel route are seasonal; the summer Spiti circuit runs roughly June–October, while winter Spiti is a special snow experience.
Connectivity: Mobile network and ATMs are limited beyond Kaza and Reckong Peo. Postpaid SIMs work best; carry enough cash.
Permits: Indian nationals do not need inner-line permits for the main Spiti and Kinnaur circuit; we advise on any local requirements before you travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you book
We provide Himalayan-style adventure motorcycles (e.g., Royal Enfield Himalayan) suited to these roads, along with fuel-planning support. You need a valid motorcycle licence and prior riding experience on hills.
Yes - a backup (support) vehicle, a mechanic with spares, and a trip captain ride with the group throughout. Luggage travels in the backup vehicle, and it can carry a tired rider or bike if needed.
Prior riding experience is essential, ideally on hilly terrain. You do not need Himalayan experience specifically, but you should be a confident rider comfortable with rough, narrow roads and long days.
Fuel stations are scarce beyond Reckong Peo, with Kaza being the main pump in Spiti. We plan fuel stops carefully and the backup vehicle carries reserve fuel for the remote stretches.
Riding up via Kinnaur gives gradual acclimatisation. We include short local rides around Kaza before crossing Kunzum La, keep the pace sensible, and carry oxygen and first aid.
The Kaza-Chandratal-Batal stretch is the most challenging, with unpaved roads, loose gravel and river crossings near Batal. The backup team assists riders through the water crossings.
Yes - a partner can ride pillion, or travel in the backup vehicle. Let us know and we will price it accordingly so mixed groups can travel together.
June to September, when Kunzum La and the Manali side are open and roads are ridable. We avoid early-season snowmelt flooding and late-season early snowfall where possible.
