Spiti Valley motorbiking (12 days)

Rev up your motorbikes and ride close to a thousand kilometres on this 12-day motorbiking trip of Spiti Valley. With an entourage of daredevil riders, you'll follow an expert road captain and ride through the spellbinding landscapes of Spiti. En route, stop by the world’s highest post office in Hikkim and pay a visit to Komic, the highest village with a motorable road in the world. Ride across high-altitude passes, including the famous Rohtang pass, and delight in the gorgeous views of snow-capped Himalayan peaks. You'll also spend a tranquil night camping under the bright starry sky, near the beautiful Chandratal Lake.

Please note that the price displayed is the per person price for booking of one motorbike rider and one pillion rider.

Destination

Spiti Valley is a cold desert nestled over 12,500 feet in north-eastern Himachal Pradesh. Your 12-day motorbiking adventure in Spiti gives you the chance to witness the changing landscape, from the lush, green valleys of Manali to the brown, barren mountains of Spiti. Under the clear blue sky, you'll ride on rough hilly roads with snow-capped mountains rising high all around you.

Your motorbiking expedition begins from Manali, one of the most gorgeous hill stations of India. Soon, your route will take you on thrilling adventures, from visiting the last inhabited village on the Indo-Tibetan border to splashing about in the emerald green lake of Nako. Completing the circuit, you'll end your expedition back in Manali.

Destination highlights

Explore Spiti Valley with a pack of passionate motorbikers. | Stop by the world's highest post office in Hikkim. | Travel through sky-scraping Rohtang Pass and Kunzum Pass. | Camp under the starry skies near the Chandratal lake. | Visit Komic, the world's highest village with a motorable road. | Stop by breathtaking Buddhist monasteries with fascinating artwork.

Off-road biking

Yes

Yes

6725 feet

15100 feet

6725 feet

922 kms

102 kms

Experienced road captain and support mechanic with spare parts

Royal Enfield

RE Bullet

350cc engine

NA

NA

Experienced support crew-mechanic - backup vehicle to carry spare parts and tool kits

Please ensure that vehicle is registered to the riders name and all documents - pollution check - insurance - drivers licence etc - are in order.

No

NA

NA

RK Ashram Marg metro station, Delhi

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RK Ashram Marg metro station, Delhi

NA

Manali

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17:00

15:00

Today you will meet your fellow riders at the Volvo bus stand in Delhi by late afternoon. You'll board a semi-sleeper AC Volvo bus which will take you to Manali. It will be a fun-filled overnight journey of approximately 12 hours. Overnight in transit.

Overnight in transit.

Board the bus by evening from Delhi. The bus will take you from Delhi to Manali. You are required to carry your own meal and snacks for your overnight journey.

Food

No meals are provided today

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Day 1 Milestone

Delhi

Manali

17:00 PM

After reaching Manali early in the morning, you will immediately check into your pre-booked hotels to relax in the pleasant weather. Today, you can spend the day visiting some of the popular tourist spots in Manali, like the picturesque Hadimba temple, Vashisht temple and Tibetan monasteries. You can explore local cafes for delicious food on Manali's Mall road. Later in the day, your bikes will be allotted to you with a detailed map of your itinerary. Overnight at a hotel in Manali.

Overnight at a hotel in Manali.

Spend a day in Manali. You can have breakfast and lunch while exploring Manali at your own expense. You'll be accommodated at a hotel in Manali. Today's meal package includes dinner only.

Food

Dinner

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Day 2 Milestone

Manali

Manali

07:00 AM

A delicious breakfast will be served to you in the morning. Your biking expedition starts from today; begin by riding 233 km towards Sarahan. En route, you'll visit Rampur, which is a small commercial hub in the mountains. By evening, you'll reach the little Sarahan village. The village is well-known for the quaint Bhimakali temple, built with fascinating Himachali architecture. Overnight in tents under the starlit sky in Sarahan.

Overnight in Swiss tents in Sarahan.

Ride from Manali to Sarahan. You'll be accommodated in Swiss tents in Sarahan. Every day, you'll stop at a restaurant or eatery in the town/villages to buy lunch at your own expense. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner only.

Food

Breakfast | Dinner

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Day 3 Milestone

Manali

Sarahan

07:00 AM

Today you'll ride 83 kms to reach the lush green valley of Sangla. You will enter the Kinnaur district to reach Sangla, which is flanked by snow-clad mountains of one side and the Baspa river on the other. Overnight in a hotel at Sangla.

Overnight in Swiss tents or a hotel in Sangla.

Ride from Sarahan to Sangla. You'll be accommodated in Swiss tents or a hotel in Sangla. All accommodation will be in twin or triple sharing rooms. Couples will be given twin-sharing rooms, subject to availability. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner only.

Food

Breakfast | Dinner

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Day 4 Milestone

Sarahan

Sangla

07:00 AM

Travel 24 kms alongside the Baspa river to the next destination, Chitkul, the last inhabited village near the Indo-Tibetan border. It is also the highest altitude village in the Baspa valley of Himachal Pradesh. Explore the small village in the evening. Overnight in a hotel at Chitkul.

Overnight in a hotel in Chitkul.

Ride from Sangla to Chitkul. You'll be accommodated in a hotel in Chitkul. All accommodation will be in twin or triple sharing rooms. Couples will be given twin-sharing rooms, subject to availability. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner only.

Food

Breakfast | Dinner

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Day 5 Milestone

Sangla

Chitkul

07:00 AM

Your destination for today is Tabo, a small town on the banks of the Spiti River. You'll leave from Chitkul and move towards Reckong Peo, the headquarters of Kinnaur district, and then ride uphill to reach Kalpa, a beautiful town at the base of Kinnaur Kailash mountains. En route, enjoy view of Mt. Reo Purgyil, the highest mountain peak in Himachal Pradesh. You'll then ride towards Nako, famous for the Nako lake surrounded by willow and poplar trees. You may visit the four Buddhist temples that surround Nako Lake and continue to Tabo. Overnight in a hotel at Tabo.

Overnight in Swiss tents or a hotel at Tabo.

Ride from Chitkul to Tabo. You'll be accommodated in Swiss tents or hotel at Tabo. All accommodation units throughout the trip, including the Swiss tents, will come with attached washrooms. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner only.

Food

Breakfast | Dinner

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Day 6 Milestone

Chitkul

Tabo

07:00 AM

In the morning, you'll ride a short distance to Kaza, the largest town in Spiti Valley at an altitude of 12,500 feet. Kaza is decorated by snow-clad mountains and the gushing Spiti river, with multiple beautiful palaces, monasteries and gompas. Spend your evening admiring the beauty of this peaceful town. Overnight in a hotel at Tabo.

Overnight at a hotel in Kaza.

Ride from Tabo to Kaza. You'll be accommodated at a hotel in Kaza. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner only. Please note that due to the high-altitude, there may be limited availability of services like cellular network or bank ATMs.

Food

Breakfast | Dinner

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Day 7 Milestone

Tabo

Kaza

07:00 AM

Today, you'll explore the most popular spots in Kaza. Visit the Key Gompa monastery, the biggest monastery in Spiti Valley located at a height of 13,670 feet. You'll then set foot on Komic village, the highest village with a motorable road in the world. Later, visit the world's highest post office in Hikkim. Overnight in a hotel at Kaza.

Overnight at a hotel in Kaza.

Spend a day at Kaza. You'll be accommodated at a hotel in Kaza. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner only. Please note that due to the high-altitude, there may be limited availability of services like cellular network or bank ATMs.

Food

Breakfast | Dinner

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Day 8 Milestone

Kaza

Kaza

07:00 AM

The next destination of your motorbiking expedition is via the sky-high Kunzum pass on your way to the gorgeous crescent-shaped Chandratal Lake. You'll spend the night in Swiss tents set up a small distance away from the lake. Overnight in Swiss tents at Chandratal Lake.

Overnight in Swiss tents in Chandratal.

Ride from Kaza to Chandratal. You'll be accommodated in Swiss tents at Chandratal. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner only. A support vehicle driven by a mechanic will follow your entourage throughout the trip.

Food

Breakfast | Dinner

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Day 9 Milestone

Kaza

Chandratal Lake

07:00 AM

Today you'll complete your motorbiking expedition at Manali. You'll travel through the famous Rohtang pass to reach Manali by the evening. After reaching Manali, you'll handover the bike to the tour operator and check-in to your hotel. Overnight in a hotel at Manali.

Overnight at a hotel in Manali.

Ride from Chandratal to Manali. Today's meal package includes breakfast only. You'll have to buy lunch and dinner at your own expense at any restaurant in Manali.

Food

Breakfast

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Day 10 Milestone

Chandratal Lake

Manali

07:00 AM

Check-out from your hotel in the morning and spend the day at leisure in Manali. You can explore the hill-station and visit the shops on Manali Mall road to shop for any souvenirs for loved ones back home. In the evening, you'll board a Volvo bus and reach Delhi the next morning. Overnight in transit.

Overnight in transit.

Spend a day in Manali. Board the bus by evening from Manali. The bus ride will take you back to Delhi. You are required to carry your own meal and snacks for your overnight journey.

Food

No meals are provided today

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Day 11 Milestone

Manali

Delhi

07:00 AM

Arrive in Delhi by early morning. Your trip ends here.

Your trip ends by early morning.

Arrive in Delhi by early morning. Your trip ends here.

Food

No meals are provided today

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Day 12 Milestone

Manali

Delhi

07:00 AM

Includes / Excludes

Includes

  • 350cc Royal Enfield motorbike for one motorbike rider plus one pillion rider
  • Fuel for motorbikes, as required, plus safety helmets
  • Volvo tickets for travel between Delhi-Manali
  • Backup MUV to carry luggage (restricted to one rucksack of 60 litres per motorbike), fuel, spare parts and support crew/mechanic
  • Basic spare parts for the motorbikes (all spare parts chargeable, if used)
  • Accommodation in hotels, guesthouses and Swiss tents with attached washrooms for 9 nights on a twin/triple-sharing basis (couples on a twin-sharing basis without any extra cost)
  • Meal package consisting of all breakfasts and dinners from dinner on day 2 to breakfast on day 10
  • Services of experienced road captain and mechanic
  • First aid kit (including oxygen cylinders)
  • All government permits and charges, including the Manali Green Tribunal permit
  • All applicable taxes

Excludes

  • Travel arrangements between your home city and Delhi
  • Any pick-up and drop-off to the airport, railway station or bus stop
  • Upgrade to one person per 350cc motorbike without pillion rider (arranged for total trip cost of INR 41,500 per person)
  • Seat in Tempo Traveller/support vehicle without a motorbike (arranged for total trip cost of INR 35,700 per person)
  • Any type of insurance: medical, accidental, theft
  • Refundable security deposit of INR 5,000 per motorbike
  • Lunch, throughout the trip
  • Parking fees, entry fees and photography/video charges at places of interest
  • Personal expenses like extra meals, beverages, apparel or gear etc.
  • Costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather etc.
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions

What to Wear

What to Wear

  • T-shirts/shirts and jeans/track pants
  • Jacket and sweater
  • Inner thermal wear
  • Woollen and cotton socks
  • Waterproof, sports shoes
  • Not to wear - Expensive jewellery and gadgets

What not to Wear

  • Loose clothing that will tangle around you while swimming
  • Restrictive clothing
  • Flip-flops

Equipment / Gear

We Provide

  • 350cc Royal Enfield motorcycle
  • Fuel for the motorbike and safety helmets
  • Backup vehicle to carry luggage, backup fuel, spare parts and support crew
  • First aid kit (including oxygen cylinder)

You need to get

  • Govt-issued photo ID card (plus driver's license)
  • Towel and napkins
  • Personal toiletries
  • Sunscreen lotion (SPF 40+) and lip balm
  • UV Sunglasses
  • Tarpaulin or plastic sheet
  • Small torch or head lamp
  • Candle and match box
  • Insect repellent
  • Dry snacks (chocolates, biscuits etc.)
  • Camera

Medical Kit

  • Please carry specific personal or prescribed medication, personal first-aid kit for this trip.

Cancellation policy

For cancellations made more than 60 days before departure of the Spiti Valley motorbiking trip: 100% refund.

For cancellations made 45-60 days before departure of the Spiti Valley motorbiking trip: 75% refund.

For cancellations made 30-44 days before departure of the Spiti Valley motorbiking trip: 50% refund.

For cancellations made 20-29 days before departure of the Spiti Valley motorbiking trip: 25% refund.

For cancellations made less than 20 days before departure of the Spiti Valley motorbiking trip: no refund.

In case of no show: no refund.

All refunds will be processed after deducting a transaction fee of INR 200 per person. This fee is charged by The Great Next.

Rules on trip

The motorbike rider as well as the pillion rider is required to wear a helmet at all times while riding the motorbike. A safety helmet will be provided to all travellers by the tour operator.

Travellers are required to carry a valid, govt-issued photo ID card and a valid driver's licence.

Travellers are required to follow all instructions of the road captain during the Spiti Valley motorbiking trip.

Consumption of alcohol and drugs is strictly prohibited during the trip. Travellers suspected of intoxication will not be allowed to participate in the trip.

Travellers getting their own motorbike must ensure that the vehicle is registered to the rider's name and all the relevant documents (pollution check, insurance and driver's licence etc) are in order.

Additional instructions, booking policies, terms and conditions

Travellers will be required to pay a refundable security deposit of INR 5,000 per motorbike. Any major damage or loss to the motorbike and use of any spare parts will be deducted from the security deposit. This deposit is payable directly to the tour operator and any disputes involving the deposit will be settled between the tour operator and the traveller.

Travellers are only allowed to store one rucksack of maximum 60 litres capacity in the support vehicle. Any extra luggage will be the responsibility of the traveller.

If any traveller wishes to exit the tour mid-way for any medical or personal reasons, an additional charge of transporting the motorbike from the leaving point to the end point will be applicable.

The tour operator reserves the right to alter or cancel the itinerary of this Spiti Valley motorbiking trip due to any unforeseen circumstances to ensure maximum safety of travellers and staff. Costs arising due to such a change in itinerary will be borne by the traveller.

Travellers are requested to treat the local culture with respect and avoid littering, defacing property and monuments and causing general disturbance.

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