Spiti Valley Bike Trip

• Receive your Royal Enfield Himalayan (411cc or 450cc), complete a test ride, and confirm your comfort settings.
• Early morning departure from Chandigarh as you leave the plains and head toward the Himalayas.
• Ride the iconic Himalayan Expressway — the air turns crisp and the roads begin to twist upward through the Shivalik range.
• Pass through the bustling outskirts of Shimla, the old summer capital of British India.
• Watch the landscape transform from the plains into dense Himalayan forests of fir and spruce.
• Arrive at the quiet hamlet of Narkanda — surrounded by forests and offering a peaceful introduction to the higher altitudes ahead.
• Optional detour to Hatu Peak for sweeping panoramic views of the snow-covered Himalayan range.
• Team debrief for the route ahead, overnight stay in Narkanda.

• Depart Narkanda as the terrain becomes more dramatic and the Kinnaur district unfolds before you.
• Ride through the famous Kinnaur Gate — a massive tunnel carved directly into the mountain face.
• Follow the roaring Sutlej River along sheer cliff-edge roads with breathtaking gorge views.
• Turn into the lush and scenic Sangla Valley — a basket of greenery amidst bare mountain faces.
• Explore the traditional wooden houses and rich cultural heritage of Sangla village.
• Arrive at Chitkul — the last inhabited village on the Indo-Tibetan border at 3,450 m.
• Walk along the pristine Baspa River with the backdrop of glaciated snow-capped peaks.
• Overnight stay in Chitkul — the true edge of India before the Tibetan plateau begins.

• Depart Chitkul and leave the lush Baspa Valley behind as the landscape transforms dramatically.
• Enter the rain-shadow region — watch the lush green give way to a stark, arid high-altitude desert.
• Ride through Rekong Peo with stunning glimpses of the sacred Kinner Kailash
• Witness the dramatic confluence of the Spiti and Sutlej rivers at Khab Sangam.
• Tackle the infamous "Kazigs" — a series of hair-raising hairpin bends etched into near-vertical cliff faces.
• Climb to the high-altitude village of Nako, perched above its sacred glacial lake.
• Take a peaceful evening walk around the sacred Nako Lake and catch the stunning sunset.
• Overnight stay in Nako — absorb the silence of the high desert under a star-filled sky.

• Depart Nako and head deeper into the ancient Spiti Valley.
• Stop at Gue Monastery to witness the remarkably preserved 500-year-old mummy of a Buddhist monk — one of the rarest sights in India.
• Ride to Tabo, home to the celebrated Tabo Monastery — often called the "Ajanta of the Himalayas".
• Marvel at the 1,000-year-old frescoes inside Tabo Monastery's ancient cave temples.
• Visit Dhankar Monastery, dramatically perched on a crumbling cliffside overlooking the Spiti Valley.
• Arrive in Kaza (3,800 m) — the administrative and commercial hub of the Spiti Valley.
• Explore Kaza's local market, monasteries, and cafes at leisure in the evening.
• Overnight stay in Kaza — your base camp for the next two days of high-altitude exploration.

• Depart Kaza on the legendary high-altitude village circuit — a day of world records.
• Ride to Langza to see the iconic giant golden Buddha statue overlooking the valley below.
• Hunt for ancient marine fossils in Langza's fields — living proof that Spiti was once a seabed.
• Continue to Komic — officially the highest motorable village in Asia, connected by a motorable road.
• Stop at Hikkim to send a postcard from the world's highest post office — a certified world record holder.
• End the circuit at the iconic Kee Monastery — a fort-like structure serving as the main learning centre for monks in Spiti.
• Explore Kee Monastery's grand halls and take in the sweeping panoramic views of the Spiti Valley.
• Return to Kaza for overnight stay — celebrate the day's extraordinary high-altitude achievements.

• Depart Kaza early — the most challenging and rewarding riding day of the entire expedition.
• Cross the architectural marvel of Chicham Bridge — the highest suspension bridge in Asia — spanning a dramatic gorge.
• Ascend to the mighty Kunzum La Pass at 15,060 ft — offer prayers at the Kunzum Devi temple atop the pass.
• Soak in sweeping panoramic views of the Spiti, Lahaul, and Chandratal basins from the summit.
• Descend from Kunzum La onto a narrow, rocky trail heading toward Chandratal.
• Arrive at Chandratal — the "Moon Lake" at 4,300 m — the turquoise water reflecting surrounding peaks is a sight to behold.
• Trek to the lake's edge for dramatic views of glaciers and the perfectly still Moon Lake.
• Spend the night at high-altitude campsites near Chandratal under a canopy of a billion Himalayan stars.

📌 Note: If roads to Chandratal stay closed due to bad weather, alternate accommodation will be arranged in Chatru, Manali, or Kaza.

• Break camp early and begin the raw, adventure-packed ride from Chandratal toward Batal.
• Navigate multiple "nullahs" — water crossings — and technical rocky riverbeds.
• Experience true Himalayan off-roading — raw, challenging, and utterly unforgettable.
• Stop at the legendary Batal for a warm meal at the iconic Chacha Chachi Dhaba.
• Continue the descent, heading toward the 9-km engineering marvel Atal Tunnel.
• Pass through the Atal Tunnel — bypassing the treacherous Rohtang Pass — and transition instantly from barren Lahaul to lush green Kullu Valley.
• Descend into Manali through cedar forests alongside the Beas River.
• Check into your hotel in Manali — hot showers, warm beds, and a well-earned celebration dinner.

• Final morning in the mountains — breakfast and a fond farewell to Manali and the Himalayas.
• Begin the descent from the mountains back to the plains, following the scenic Beas River.
• Ride through the Aut Tunnel and the historic town of Mandi.
• Cross Pandoh Dam — a stunning reservoir set against the Dhauladhar range.
• Join the smooth, fast Kiratpur-Nerchowk Expressway for the final sprint toward Chandigarh.
• Reflect on the incredible 1,200 km Himalayan loop you have just completed.
• Arrive in Chandigarh by evening for bike handover and final documentation.
• Group farewell — Participation Certificate distribution and onward departure.