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Cold-desert valley under a deep blue sky
High-Altitude AdventureSpiti ValleyHimachal Pradesh

Spiti Valley Motorcycle Expedition

Where the roads end and adventure begins

The classic Kinnaur–Spiti–Lahaul loop through gorges, monasteries and cold desert.

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Duration
10D / 9N
Distance
1,250 km
Start / End
Shimla / Manali
Max altitude
4,590 m
Next departure
19 Jun – 28 Jun 2027
From
₹46,000
Riding difficulty
Challenging

The expedition

Overview

Leaving Shimla, the route follows the Sutlej into Kinnaur, then crosses into Spiti — a high Buddhist valley of monasteries and fossil-strewn villages. The loop closes over Kunzum La and through the Atal Tunnel to Manali.

Duration
10 days / 9 nights
Distance
1,250 km
Start → End
Shimla → Manali
Highest altitude
≈ 4,590 m
Riding
Broken tarmac, gravel, water crossings, high passes
Category
High-Altitude Adventure

Who is this ride for?

Riders comfortable with rough roads, water crossings and altitude.

Highlights

  • Cold-desert valley under a deep blue sky

    Key Monastery

    A thousand-year-old monastery overlooking the Spiti river.

  • High-altitude lake reflecting snow mountains

    Chandratal

    The crescent-shaped high-altitude lake below Kunzum La.

  • River valley in warm evening light with mist

    Kinnaur gorges

    Roads carved into vertical cliffs above the Sutlej.

Route map

Stop locations are approximate and the line on the map is indicative only, not the exact road.

Dashed line is an indicative connection between stops, not the road route.

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Overview

  • Shimla· Day 1
  • Sarahan· Day 2
  • Chitkul· Day 3
  • Kalpa· Day 4
  • Tabo· Day 5
  • Kaza· Day 6
  • Chandratal· Day 8
  • Manali· Day 9

Day-by-day itinerary

Distances and riding times are estimates; mountain conditions can change the plan on the day.

  1. Briefing and motorcycle handover.

    Route
    Shimla
    Overnight
    Shimla

Dates & availability

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Pricing & packages

Prices are per person, plus 5% GST. Departure-specific prices are shown when you book. An advance of 30% secures your place.

  • Rider with company motorcycle

    Includes motorcycle rental.

    ₹72,000

  • Rider with own motorcycle

    Bring your own motorcycle.

    ₹58,000

  • Pillion passenger

    Shares a motorcycle with a rider.

    ₹46,000

  • Single-room supplement

    Where available.

    ₹12,000add-on

What’s included

Included

  • Accommodation on twin-sharing basis
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Ride leader and mechanic
  • Support vehicle

Not included

  • Travel to Shimla and from Manali
  • Fuel
  • Lunches
  • Personal insurance
  • Security deposit for rented motorcycles

Accommodation

Hotels and homestays; one night in a fixed camp at Chandratal.

Motorcycles & support

    Luggage: Luggage carried in the support vehicle.

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Kunzum La open?

    Normally from mid-June to October, but opening dates depend on snow. Itineraries may change.

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