Spiti Valley Full Circuit Bike Tour With Chandratal and Pin Valley

June to September. June and September are the sweet spots with fewer crowds and clear skies. July and August bring rain but the dramatic clouds and green patches make for incredible riding. The full Chandratal and Kunzum route typically opens by mid June.

The 7 day trip enters and exits from Manali. You miss Kinnaur, Sangla, Chitkul, Kalpa, Nako, Gue, Tabo, Dhankar, and Pin Valley entirely. This 11 day tour is the full circuit — Shimla side entry through Kinnaur with gradual acclimatisation, and Manali side exit through Chandratal. It covers six valleys instead of two. It gives you 9 riding days instead of 5. And it includes Pin Valley, which almost no other bike trip in the market offers.

Because they are among the most rewarding experiences in Spiti and skipping them makes no sense on an 11 day expedition. Tabo Monastery is over 1,000 years old with ancient frescoes inside mud walls — it deserves more than a 20 minute photo stop. Pin Valley is snow leopard territory with the ancient Kungri Monastery and Mud Village at the end of the road. These stops are what separate a real expedition from a template tour.

We provide Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycles (411cc, with 450cc upgrade subject to availability). Fuel for the entire itinerary route is included. If you prefer to ride your own bike, contact us for pricing without bike rental. Bikes are picked up in Chandigarh on Day 2 and dropped back in Chandigarh on Day 10.

Valid motorcycle licence is mandatory for riders. Riding experience on 400cc or above is recommended for solo riders. The route includes gravel, broken roads, river crossings, and high altitude thin air riding. If you are new to riding, you can join as a pillion rider or travel in the backup vehicle and still experience the entire route. The road captain assesses every rider on Day 2 and provides guidance throughout.

Chandratal camping depends on road and weather conditions. Kunzum Pass and the Chandratal access road must be clear for the campsite to operate. If conditions are unsafe, we reroute and adjust. Safety always comes first and the road captain makes real time decisions.

Expect 15 to 25 degrees during daytime riding. Narkanda and Sangla nights: 5 to 10 degrees. Kaza nights: 0 to 5 degrees. Chandratal at night: near freezing to below zero, even in July and August. Pack thermals, a warm jacket, and thick socks for the camping night.

Jio and Airtel work until Kinnaur then drop off. BSNL postpaid works best in Spiti. ATMs are unreliable past Reckong Peo. Day 4 passes through Reckong Peo — that is your last chance to withdraw cash. Carry Rs 5,000 to 10,000 for lunches, personal expenses, and monastery fees.

Because 280 km of highway riding on Day 10 is a bonus riding day, not a chore. After nine days in the mountains, the smooth highway back to Chandigarh feels like a victory lap. And returning bikes to Chandigarh keeps logistics clean and costs lower. It is the smart way to close the loop.

Yes. Pillion riders ride on the back of a solo rider’s bike. Non riders can travel in the backup vehicle and experience the same route, same stops, same camping, and same meals. Pricing differs — contact us for pillion and backup vehicle rates.

It happens in the mountains. We prioritise safety above everything else. The road captain adjusts the itinerary based on real time ground reports. All changes are communicated with full transparency. No refund is applicable for weather related changes, but we always deliver the best possible alternative experience.

Starting price is ₹28,999 per person on triple sharing as a solo rider with Royal Enfield Himalayan, fuel, all stays, 17 meals, riding gear, support vehicle, and mechanic included. Pillion pricing starts at ₹22,999. Double sharing, own bike, and custom group pricing available on request.