Take a bike trip to India’s one of the most unexplored and offbeat destinations - Spiti Valley. Start your Spiti Valley bike trip from Chandigarh and ride to some of the most surreal places in India which will leave you breathless. You will agree with us when we say that for some of us mountains are like a second home and you feel like you belong to them. Once you are amidst these grand structures of pure awe you feel at home. If you are in eternal love with mountains then Spiti Valley will be a paradise for you.

The ever-changing tinge of the barren mountains in Spiti is the sight to behold. The starry sky with stars shining bright like diamonds and the rare sight of Milky Way will leave you speechless. The Tibetan Buddhist Monastery in Tabo which dates back to 996 AD is located in Spiti Valley and visiting it is like taking a trip through history. Key Gompa has the picture-perfect location by the Spiti River at the height of 13668 feet. The beautiful monastery amidst the mountains is a must-visit place. Spiti offers a perfect blend of beauty and adventure!

The spellbinding Spiti Valley will surprise you. You’ll see the dreamlike Chandratal Lake before concluding the journey at Manali.  Take back home unforgettable memories from Spiti. This is the ultimate adrenaline-pumping adventure!

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Detailed Itinerary for Spiti Valley Bike Trip:

Day 01: Arrival in Manali (2050m)

Highlights - Orientation, Exploring the city

Arrive Manali on your own and report at the pre-booked hotel. After in the day you will get the briefing about your biking route and schedule. Later, have dinner at the hotel with your fellow riders and get a good night's sleep. Stay overnight.

Day 02: Manali to Narkanda (2708m) | 200km

Grade/Duration - Moderate/Approx. 8 Hours
Highlights - Jalori pass, Jibhi

After an early breakfast at the hotel, start your expedition by riding to Narkanda. You will be riding in the HImalayas and the weather will start to get pleasant. After riding for a couple of hours, you will pass through Jalori pass (3200m) and the popular small town of Jibhi from where you get amazing views of the valley. Another couple hours of riding will take you to Narkanda, one of the most popular tourist attractions in Himachal Pradesh. You should reach your destination early in the evening. Check-in to your accommodation and stay overnight.

Day 03: Narkanda to Chitkul(3450m) via Sangla | 185km

Grade/Duration - Moderate/Approx. 9 Hours
Altitude Gain - 742m
Highlights - Riding along Baspa River, Sangla Valley

Today’s destination is a quaint Himalayan village called Chitkul. You will start early in the morning as there is a lot of distance to be covered today. You will be entering the border of Kinnaur district today and that will take you from beautifully made roads to picturesque villages of the district.
As you travel alongside river Baspa toward Chitkul valley, you will likely pass through Rakcham village (3,450 m). After riding for some more time you will reach Chitkul which happens to be the last inhabited village near the Indo-Tibet border. The Indian road ends here. Overnight stay in Chitkul.

Day 04: Chitkul to Kalpa(2957m) | 72km

Grade/Duration - Easy/Approx. 4 Hours
Altitude Loss - 493m
Highlights - Raksham Village

After a relaxed breakfast in the morning, head out towards Sangla valley. We will ride on the same route that we took yesterday to reach Chitkul. Start out by riding towards Reckong Peo, the headquarter of Kinnaur. Another couple hours of riding will make you reach Kalpa, a beautiful place overlooking the Kinner Kailash Mountain. You will find the famous apple orchards here in Kinnaur.
Stay overnight at camp/hotel.

Day 05: Kalpa to Kaza( 3801m) | 207km
 

Grade/Duration - Difficult/Approx. 9 Hours
Altitude Gain - 844
Highlights - Nako, Sumdo, Tabo

Early in the morning, you will start heading towards Kaza. Today’s ride is going to be long but full of adventure as you will be riding on one of the most scenic routes in the entire state of Himachal Pradesh. After riding almost throughout the day, you will reach Kaza. It operates as the sub-divisional headquarters of the Spiti valley and is also the biggest town in the valley. Located on the east bank of the Spiti River, the town is the central point for travelers entering the valley from both Shimla and Manali. . A scenic treat, Kaza is overlooked by high mountain ridges on all fronts. In the splendid greens, the town is incredibly rich in high-altitude flora and fauna.
Enjoy the serenity of this town; the town is segregated into two parts: the old and the new. The old town is located on the outer edge of the city and you can visit an ancient monastery here. Spend the day exploring the surroundings.
Overnight stay at a hotel.

Day 06: Kaza Exploration

Highlights - Hikkim, Komik, Langza

Post a relaxed breakfast, take your bike out today to explore the spectacular beauty of Kaza. Visit the tourist spots including Key Gompa monastery that is nestled between the mountains in a bowl shape, in the small village of Langza in Spiti valley. This village is at a whopping height of about 4420m above sea level. It is also considered to be one of the highest villages in the world with a motorable road. Another popular location to be visited is a tiny village called Hikkim in the Spiti district, close to Kaza. This is one of the highest year-round inhabited locations in India.
Overnight stay at a hotel.

Day 07: Kaza to Chandratal(4298m) | 100km

Grade/Duration - Moderate/Approx. 5 Hours
Altitude Gain - 496m
Highlights - Riding along Spiti River

As we ride our motorbikes out of Kaza, the next location on our maps is the beautiful Chandratal Lake. The ride throughout is pretty scenic as you will be riding along the Spiti River for the most part. After riding for 5-6 hours, you will reach your destination. After reaching the last motorable point, we will park our bikes and hike a little towards the campsite. The shimmering blue water lake, situated on the Samudra Tapu plateau overlooking the Chandra River, is situated at an altitude of 4,300mt. Stay overnight at the campsite.

Day 08: Chandratal to Manali(2050m) | 125km
 

Grade/Duration - Moderate/Approx. 6 Hours
Altitude Loss - 2248m
Highlights - Kunzum Pass, Rohtang Pass

Today’s ride is going to be one of the most adventurous on this entire expedition as you will cross two high altitude passes. After riding for a couple of hours, you will cross Kunzum Pass (4,590m) which happens to be the highest mountain pass on this Spiti Valley motorbike expedition. Before reaching Manali, you will also cross the most visited mountain pass in India; Rohtang Pass (3,978m). After reaching Manali, check-in to the hotel and stay overnight.

Day 09: Departure from Manali

Today brings an end to this epic adventure that has brought people from all walks of life together. After having breakfast at the hotel, you will start your journey towards your destination town.

Trip Ends.