★★★★★
“Hard, beautiful, and completely worth it. The local guides knew the mountain like family, which made a genuinely demanding trek feel safe from start to finish.”
Motorcycle Expeditions
Spiti Valley Motorcycle Circuit
Cross into the high-altitude cold desert of Spiti on a demanding, spectacular motorcycle circuit through some of India's most remote terrain.
A demanding, spectacular ten-day ride into one of India’s most remote high-altitude deserts, crossing passes above 4,500 metres on some of the roughest and most rewarding roads in the Himalayas. Spiti’s stark landscape — all ochre cliffs, turquoise rivers, and cliffside monasteries — makes for a circuit unlike anything else on two wheels.
Riders should come with genuine off-road experience; sections of this route are unpaved, high-altitude, and remote enough that our support vehicle is never far behind.
Itinerary
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Day 1–2
Shimla to Kalpa
Ride out of Shimla into the Sutlej Valley, climbing steadily toward the Spiti border.
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Day 3–4
Kalpa to Kaza via Nako
Cross into Spiti proper, riding past Nako's ancient lake village into the valley's main town.
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Day 5–6
Kaza & Key Monastery Circuit
Explore the villages around Kaza, including a visit to the cliffside Key Monastery.
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Day 7–8
Kaza to Chandratal
Ride to the high-altitude lake at Chandratal, one of the trip's most demanding and rewarding days.
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Day 9
Chandratal to Manali via Kunzum La
Cross Kunzum La and descend the Rohtang route into Manali.
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Day 10
Departure
Final morning in Manali before onward travel.
What's Included
- All accommodation (hotels and camps)
- Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycle rental
- Fuel for the full route
- All meals during the expedition
- Experienced ride leader and support vehicle
- Inner Line Permits
What's Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- Personal riding gear
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Availability
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Fully booked / closed
No fixed departure dates are open right now — but we're happy to plan something for you.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Solid off-road and mountain riding experience is essential — sections of this route are unpaved and technical. We recommend at least two years of regular riding, including some off-road practice.
A support vehicle travels with the group throughout, carrying fuel, spares, and medical supplies, though mobile signal is limited or absent for much of the circuit.
Mid-June to early October, before the high passes close for winter.
Traveller Reviews
What Travellers Say
★★★★★
“We saw three leopards in two days at Yala, which our guide told us was rare even for him. Every detail of this trip felt considered — nothing generic about it.”
★★★★★
“Riding Khardung La was the highlight of my life on two wheels. Tenzin and the team handled everything — permits, altitude, the works — so all we had to do was ride. Genuinely life-changing.”
