Best For: Solo Travelers, Couples, Group of Friends & Families
Best Season: June to September
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Best For: Solo Travelers, Couples, Group of Friends & Families
Best Season: June to September
DAY 1: DELHI – MANALI (560KM/12HRS)
Your bike expedition begins in Delhi, where our team will meet you at the pickup point. We will then head to Manali, known as the “Valley of Gods.” The journey will take around 11-12 hours, filled with excitement and anticipation for your Spiti Valley biking adventure. Enjoy a comfortable overnight journey in a Volvo bus.
DAY 2: ARRIVE IN MANALI – LOCAL CITY TOUR
Arrive in Manali in the morning, check-in to your hotel, and take some rest. Afterward, you’ll receive your bikes along with a detailed briefing on the routes, maps, and regulations. Then, enjoy a local city tour of Manali, visiting sites like the Hadimba Temple, Tibetan Monasteries, the Nature Reserve, Old Manali with its quaint eateries and markets, and the Manu Maharishi Temple. Relish the local cuisine before returning to your hotel for the night.
Highlights: Beas River, Hadimba Temple, Manali Mall Road, Tibetan Monasteries, Manu Temple
DAY 3: MANALI – JIBHI – TIRTHAN VALLEY – JALORI PASS – RAMPUR – SARAHAN (233 KM)
After breakfast, begin your 233 km ride towards Sarahan, a small yet modern town ideal for a stopover before your long journey into Lahaul Spiti. Rampur, a small commercial hub, offers scenic views of the Satluj River. Your overnight stay will be in camps under a starlit sky with a thrilling campfire.
Sarahan is home to the Bhimakali Temple, dedicated to the goddess Bhimakali, revered by the former rulers of the Bushahr State.
DAY 4: SARAHAN – SANGLA (85 KM)
Today, you will ride through the stunning Sangla Valley, also known as Baspa Valley, which follows the Baspa River. The roads here are beautifully engineered, leading through Kinnaur’s villages. Overnight stay at a camp or hotel in Sangla.
DAY 5: SANGLA TO CHITKUL – THE LAST VILLAGE (60 KM)
Enjoy a hearty breakfast before heading to Chitkul, the crown of Kinnaur. The Baspa River will accompany you throughout your journey. On the way, you’ll pass Rakcham village, located at 3,450 meters (11,345 ft), the highest village in Baspa Valley. Chitkul is the last inhabited village near the Indo-Tibetan border. Stay overnight in camps.
DAY 6: SANGLA – KALPA – NAKO – TABO (178 KM)
After breakfast, head towards Reckong Peo, the headquarters of Kinnaur, followed by Kalpa, a picturesque spot overlooking Kinner Kailash and famous apple orchards. Then, continue to Nako at 12,014 ft, known for its serene lake and the revered footprints of Guru Padmasambhava. Enter Spiti Valley at Sumdo, then take a detour to Gyu to see the famous mummy of an ancient monk. Proceed to Tabo, known as the “Ajanta of the Himalayas.”
Overnight stay: Tabo Camps/Hotel.
DAY 7: TABO – KAZA (50 KM)
After breakfast, head to Kaza, the main town in Spiti Valley. Set at 11,980 ft, Kaza is surrounded by high mountain ridges and lush greenery. Explore the town’s old and new parts, including its ancient monastery. Rest of the day free for exploration.
Overnight stay: Hotel in Kaza.
DAY 8: KAZA EXCURSION TO KEY MONASTERY, LANGZA, KOMIC, HIKKIM VILLAGES
Today, explore Kaza’s surroundings. Visit Key Gompa Monastery, Langza (at 14,500 ft, one of the highest villages in the world with a motorable road), Komic (the world’s highest motorable village), and Hikkim (home to one of the highest post offices in India).
Overnight stay: Hotel in Kaza.
DAY 9: KAZA TO CHANDRATAL (100 KM)
Ride towards Chandratal, known as the Lake of the Moon. Located at 14,100 ft, the crescent-shaped lake offers breathtaking views, especially at sunset when the sky fills with stars, providing an incredible view of the Milky Way. Enjoy the night camping under the stars.
Overnight stay: Campsite.
DAY 10: CHANDRATAL TO KULLU MANALI (160 KM)
After an early breakfast, begin your ride back to Manali. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and return your bike. Enjoy the evening relaxing and reflecting on the adventure.
Overnight stay: Hotel in Manali.
DAY 11: MANALI TO DELHI
After a relaxing morning, take some time to explore Manali before departing for Delhi in the evening by Volvo bus. Arrive in Delhi around 10 AM the next day, bringing with you unforgettable memories of an epic biking journey.
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HOW TO REACH
By Air
Flights to Leh are available year-round. Leh Airport has stringent security checks, so ensure you carry a printout of your e-ticket. From the airport, taxis are easily available to take you to your accommodation.
By Bus
If you’re traveling from Jammu and Kashmir or Manali to Leh by bus, expect a thrilling and bumpy ride that will take around 4 days (starting from New Delhi).
By Train
Pathankot and Chandigarh are the closest railway stations to Leh, though it requires a 3-day bus ride to reach Leh, making it less popular with most travelers.
By Road/Self Drive
For adventure enthusiasts, driving to Leh is a dream come true. Whether on a motorbike, jeep, SUV, or bicycle, this journey is an adventure in itself. You can take the lower route from Jammu and Kashmir or the higher route from Rohtang La via Keylong and Sarchu.
In the event of an unforeseen emergency requiring a Yatri to depart the Yatra prematurely and seek to return, the Yatri will be fully responsible for any additional costs incurred due to this early departure. These expenses may include, but are not limited to: