On this 11-day Spiti motorcycling trip, you will ride on Royal Enfield motorcycles on national highways carved into the Himalayan Mountains. En route, you will visit charming villages like Sarahan, Chitkul, Kaza and many more that are brimming with a fascinating blend of the Indo-Tibetan culture. You will also make pit stops at historic landmarks such as the Bhimakali Temple, Key Monastery and others.
One of the highlights of the trip, you will spend a night camping on the banks of the famous Chandratal Lake, a moon-shaped lake at an altitude of 13,900 ft that is only open to travellers in the summer.
Note: Riders are required to pay a refundable security deposit of INR 10,000 per bike. This cost is not included in the booking cost and will be paid directly to the tour operator.
Destination
Spiti Valley is a cold desert mountain valley that connects India and Tibet. On this Spiti motorcycling expedition, you will drive on national highways that cut across the sacred Kinnaur Kailash Mountains covered with rich forests of pine and deodar trees. Your route will begin at Manali and circle across the villages of Banjar, Saharan, Chitkul, Kalpa, Tabo and Kaza and loop back to Manali. Travelling through gorgeous landscapes of lofty mountains, you will visit landmarks such as the 1000-year old Key Monastery. You will spend a night camping under the star-studded night skies at the Chandratal Lake. On this expedition, take the road less travelled and explore the magical Spiti Valley through the eyes of an insider.
Destination highlights
Experience the thrill of motorcycling through the winding roads of the Spiti Valley. | Camp under the starry night sky at Chandratal Lake. | Visit 1000-year old Key Monastery and other landmarks. | Ride through mountain roads at altitudes as high as 14,000 ft.
Activity Details
Off road biking
Yes
No
6700 feet
15000 feet
6700 feet
1100 kms
120 kms
A backup vehicle to carry luggage, fuel, spare parts and support crew/mechanic.
Royal Enfield
500 cc UCE
N/A
Yes
Riders are not allowed to bring their own motorcycles.
Day 1 of the Spiti Valley Motorcycling Trip: Arrive in Manali
Land at the Kullu-Manali Airport or arrive at the bus station where you will board private, shared vehicles to reach the hotel in Manali. At the hotel, you will attend a short briefing session on the upcoming trip to know more about your motorcycles and riding gear such as helmets and Go-Pro cameras. After the session, spend the day with the rest of your group at leisure. Overnight at Manali in hotel rooms.
Overnight at Manali in hotel rooms.
Spend your night in Manali in a cosy hotel room on a twin-sharing basis. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner. You can spend extra to have lunch at the hotel or visit any of the local restaurants in Manali.
Day 1 Milestone
Manali
Manali
09:00 AM
Food
Breakfast | Dinner
Veg | Non Veg
Day 2 of the Spiti Valley Motorcycling Trip: Manali to Banjar Valley
Wake up early morning and embark on the first day of your motorcycling expedition. Your destination of Banjar Valley, also known as the Valley of Tranquillity, is renowned for sparkling natural streams, thick meadows of pine and deodar and huge apple orchards. Overnight at Banjar Valley in home stays or tents.
Overnight at Banjar in home stays or tents.
Spend your night in Banjar in a cosy home stay or tent on a twin-sharing basis. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner. You can spend extra to have lunch at eateries along your route to Banjar.
Day 2 Milestone
Manali
Banjar Valley
07:00 AM
Food
Breakfast | Dinner
Veg | Non Veg
Day 3 of the Spiti Valley Motorcycling Trip: Banjar Valley to Saharan
Today, you will ride to Saharan. Begin the journey with a ride to Kinnaur, also known as the land of fairy tales. The town of Kinnaur is well known for its enchanting beauty with snow-clad peaks and cold, grey mountains. As you get closer towards Saharan, you will ride alongside apple orchards and gardens of medicinal herbs. After a stop at the Bhimakali Temple to admire its wealth of ancient sculptures, you will reach Sarahan. Overnight at Saharan in home stays or tents.
Overnight at Saharan in home stays or tents.
Spend your night in Saharan in a cosy home stay or tent on a twin-sharing basis. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner. You can spend extra to have lunch at eateries along your route to Saharan.
Day 3 Milestone
Banjar Valley
Saharan
07:00 AM
Food
Breakfast | Dinner
Veg | Non Veg
Day 4 of the Spiti Valley Motorcycling Trip: Saharan to Chitkul
Today's journey will take you to Chitkul, the last inhabited village closest to the Indo-Tibetan border. Riding through the valley of Sangla, you will drive through dense forests, apple orchards and towering mountains. This tiny village of Chitkul is known for its houses with slate or wooden roofs, its famous Buddhist monastery and tower. Overnight at Chitkul in home stays or tents.
Overnight at Chitkul in home stays or tents.
Spend your night in Chitkul in a cosy home stay or tent on a twin-sharing basis. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner. You can spend extra to have lunch at eateries along your route to Chitkul.
Day 4 Milestone
Saharan
Chitkul
07:00 AM
Food
Breakfast | Dinner
Veg | Non Veg
Day 5 of the Spiti Valley Motorcycling Trip: Chitkul to Kalpa
Your adventure continues as you ride on roads with views of the majestic Kinnaur Kailash mountains to visit Kalpa. The village serves as a great vantage point to catch a crimson coloured sunrise coming up behind the snow-clad mountain peaks. Overnight at Kalpa in home stays or tents.
Overnight at Kalpa in home stays or tents.
Spend your night in Kalpa in a cosy home stay or tent on a twin-sharing basis. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner. You can spend extra to have lunch at eateries along your route to Kalpa.
Day 5 Milestone
Chitkul
Kalpa
07:00 AM
Food
Breakfast | Dinner
Veg | Non Veg
Day 6 of the Spiti Valley Motorcycling Trip: Kalpa to Tabo
Today, you will travel to the rural community of Tabo. As you begin your journey, the scenery will change from lush, green valleys to cold, grey deserts. Make a pit stop at Nako to visit its 10th century temple and the Nako holy lake. Proceed to Tabo where you will visit the Tabo Monastery, a key part of Buddhist influence over Spiti. Overnight at Tabo in home stays or tents.
Overnight at Tabo in home stays or tents.
Spend your night in Tabo in a cosy home stay or tent on a twin-sharing basis. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner. You can spend extra to have lunch at eateries along your route to Tabo.
Day 6 Milestone
Kalpa
Tabo
07:00 AM
Food
Breakfast | Dinner
Veg | Non Veg
Day 7 of the Spiti Valley Motorcycling Trip: Tabo to Kaza
Today's journey will take you to Kaza, the capital of Spiti Valley. As the monsoon rains rarely visit this area, you will ride through dry mountains and cold deserts with only an occasional stretch of greenery. Overnight at Kaza in home stays or tents.
Overnight at Kaza in home stays or tents.
Spend your night in Kaza in a cosy home stay or tent on a twin-sharing basis. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner. You can spend extra to have lunch at eateries along your route to Kaza.
Day 7 Milestone
Tabo
Kaza
07:00 AM
Food
Breakfast | Dinner
Veg | Non Veg
Day 8 of the Spiti Valley Motorcycling Trip: Day visit to Kibber and Komic
You will spend the day at Kaza with a day trip to surrounding sights. You will visit the 1000-year old Key Monastery that features Buddhist scrolls and paintings. You will stop at the village of Langza to see the colourful Buddha statue. While ridding back to Kaza, you will also stop at the small villages of Kibber and Komic. Overnight at Kaza in home stays or tents.
Overnight at Kaza in home stays or tents.
After a spending a whole day visiting Kibber, Komic and the Langza Village, return to you twin sharing home stay or camp tent in Kaza. Today's package includes meals of breakfast and dinner. You can spend extra to have lunch at eateries along your day visit.
Day 8 Milestone
Kaza
Kaza
07:00 AM
Food
Breakfast | Dinner
Veg | Non Veg
Day 9 of the Spiti Valley Motorcycling Trip: Kaza to Chandratal Lake
Today, you will ride to another one of Spiti's breathtaking wonders, the Chandratal Lake, a moon-shaped lake that is only open to travellers in summer. Camp under the starry skies and admire the mountain peaks of the Chandra Bhaga ranges that surround the lake. Overnight at Chandratal Lake in tents.
Overnight at Chandratal Lake in tents.
Spend your night at Chandratal Lake in cosy tent on a twin-sharing basis. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner. You can spend extra to have lunch at eateries along your route to Chandratal Lake.
Day 9 Milestone
Kaza
Chandratal Lake
07:00 AM
Food
Breakfast | Dinner
Veg | Non Veg
Day 10 of the Spiti Valley Motorcycling Trip: Chandratal Lake to Manali
Today, you will loop back to Manali from the campsite at Chandratal Lake. Drive through a diverse terrain of mountains, valleys, rivers and tiny villages and reach the city of Manali. Overnight at Manali in hotel rooms.
Overnight at Manali in hotel rooms.
Spend your night at Manali in cosy hotel rooms on a twin-sharing basis. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner. You can spend extra to have lunch at eateries along your route to Manali.
Day 10 Milestone
Chandratal Lake
Manali
07:00 AM
Food
Breakfast | Dinner
Veg | Non Veg
Day 11 of the Spiti Valley Motorcycling Trip: Depart from Manali
On the last day of your Ladakh expedition, wake up late and spend the day at leisure. You can visit the marketplaces of Manali in the morning for some souvenir shopping and say farewell to the rest of the group. You will be dropped to the Kullu-Manali Airport or bus station. Your trip ends here.
Your trip ends before nightfall.
Today's package only includes breakfast before you leave for the Kullu-Airport or bus station.
Day 11 Milestone
Manali
Manali
07:00 AM
Food
Breakfast
Veg | Non Veg
Day 1 Milestone
Manali
Manali
09:00:00
Day 2 Milestone
Manali
Banjar Valley
07:00:00
Day 3 Milestone
Banjar Valley
Saharan
07:00:00
Day 4 Milestone
Saharan
Chitkul
07:00:00
Day 5 Milestone
Chitkul
Kalpa
07:00:00
Day 6 Milestone
Kalpa
Tabo
07:00:00
Day 7 Milestone
Tabo
Kaza
07:00:00
Day 8 Milestone
Kaza
Kaza
07:00:00
Day 9 Milestone
Kaza
Chandratal Lake
07:00:00
Day 10 Milestone
Chandratal Lake
Manali
07:00:00
Day 11 Milestone
Manali
Manali
07:00:00
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Cancellation policy
Cancellations made more than 30 days before departure of the Spiti Valley motorcycling trip: 40% refund.
Cancellations made on or less than 30 days before departure of the Spiti Valley motorcycling trip: 20% refund.
No show: No refund.
All refunds will be processed after deducting any transaction charges.
Rules on trip
Please adhere to the instructions of the road captain during the Spiti Valley motorcycling trip.
Riders will not be allowed to ride without proper apparel and protective gear.
Consumption of alcohol and narcotics is strictly prohibited during or before motorcycling.
Additional instructions, booking policies, terms and conditions
The tour operator is not liable for any physical injuries or loss of life during the Spiti Valley motorcycling trip.
The cost of any major damage to the motorcycle and loss/misuse of any spare parts will be deducted from the security deposit.
The refundable security deposit will be payable to the tour operator directly. Any disputes arising from this will be settled between the tour operator and the rider.
Standard 500cc Royal Enfield motorcycles.
Test ride your motorcycles through the streets of Manali.
Ride through the winding mountains to explore Spiti.
Visit the moon-shaped Chandratal Lake.
Stop at vantage points along the way to catch photogenic scenes.
Ride through roads carved into the Himalayan mountains near Kalpa.
Ride alongside the Tirthan River near Banjar.
Ride alongside the Baspa River near Sangla.
A support jeep carrying spare parts, fuel and luggage will follow the riders.
Includes / Excludes
Includes
500cc UCE Royal Enfield Motorcycles
Backup vehicle to carry luggage, fuel, spare parts and support crew/mechanic
Basic spare parts and tool kits
All required camping equipment
Services of an experienced road captain, mechanic, back-up rider and support crew
Accommodation in hotels, tents and home stays on a twin sharing basis
Meal package consisting of breakfast and dinner (lunch will be at additional cost)
Farewell party on the last day
Pick-up and drop at Kullu-Manali Airport or bus station
Photos and videos of the tour
Permit charges or entrance fees at sightseeing locations
First Aid kit (including oxygen cylinders)
All applicable taxes
Excludes
Airfare from base city to Manali
Damage to motorcycle or spare parts (will be recovered from your security deposit)
Medical or travel insurance
Trip extension cost in case of unforeseen circumstances (road blockages/natural crisis etc.)
Riding gear (facemask, riding gloves etc.)
Personal expenses like tips to staff, alcohol etc.
Any item not mentioned in inclusions
What to Wear
What to Wear
Jeans or track pants
Riding gear (jacket, facemask, helmet etc.)
Riding boots/footwear
Windcheater
Sweaters or thermal wear
Full sleeved shirts/t-shirts
Night clothes
Woollen socks and gloves
Not to wear - Expensive jewellery or watches
Sandals or slippers
Suitcases or hard luggage is not allowed
What not to Wear
Loose clothing that will tangle around you while swimming
Restrictive clothing
Flip-flops
Equipment / Gear
We Provide
500cc UCE Royal Enfield Motorcycles
Backup vehicle to carry luggage, fuel, spare parts and support crew/mechanic
Basic spare parts and tool kits
All required camping equipment
First Aid kit
You need to get
Rucksack
Personal toiletries
Torch (with batteries)
Swiss knife
ID proof
Water bottle
Dry snacks
Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion
Medical Kit
Please carry all specific and prescribed medications.
Directions towards the Pick up Point
The Kullu-Manali airport in Bhuntar is well connected to major cities of the country via frequent flights. The Kullu bus station runs state transport buses to neighbouring cities with regular frequency as well. Google Maps pin: https://goo.gl/maps/ACoKVF4kS6m
Directions towards the Start Point
The tour operator will arrange your transport to the start point of this trip.