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Spiti Bike Expedition
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Spiti Bike Expedition

Experience the wonders of Spiti Valley on this curated 9 Days / 8 Nights journey starting from Shimla. Planned and executed by certified local travel experts.

9 Days / 8 Nights
Starts from Shimla
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From β‚Ή34,999 / person
Trip Overview Detailed Itinerary Inclusions & Exclusions Hotels & Stays Book & Enquire
Duration 9D / 8N
Pickup & Drop Shimla
Best Season June to Oct (Summer), Dec to Feb (Winter Circuit)
Meal Plan Breakfast & Dinner
Vehicle Type Private AC Cab / SUV

Trip Highlights & Overview

100% Customized Tour

The Spiti Bike Expedition offers an authentic travel experience crafted for discerning travellers who want to soak in the beauty, culture, and adventure of Spiti Valley without any logistics hassle. Starting directly from Shimla, you will travel in a private, comfortable vehicle accompanied by an experienced local driver-guide.

Key Experiences Included

Royal Enfield 350/411
Backup vehicle and mechanic
Kunzum La ride
Fuel at Kaza planned

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

9 Days & 8 Nights Plan

Every day is thoughtfully planned with scheduled morning, afternoon, and evening experiences to ensure you see the best landmarks without feeling rushed. Timings and activities are customizable to your preference.

DAY 01 Arrival & Welcome to Spiti Valley

Arrival at Shimla & Welcome to Spiti Valley

πŸ“ Pickup from Shimla (Airport / Station) 🍽️ Dinner Included 🏨 Spiti Valley Heritage / Luxury Stay
Shimla to Narkanda, ride briefing

πŸŒ… Morning Schedule: Upon your arrival at Shimla, meet and greet our dedicated driver and trip coordinator holding your personalized welcome placard.

β˜€οΈ Afternoon Exploration: Board your private sanitized vehicle and begin your scenic transfer into Spiti Valley. Check in to your hotel/resort, unpack, and relax with welcome drinks.

πŸŒ™ Evening & Night: Spend a relaxing evening exploring nearby streets, bustling local bazaars, or scenic viewpoints. Savor a delicious multi-course welcome dinner at the hotel.

πŸ’‘ Local Pro Tip: Keep photo ID proofs and digital booking vouchers handy for swift hotel check-in. Rest well to get acclimatized.
Stay: Spiti Valley Heritage / Luxury Stay
Meals: Dinner Included
Transport: Dedicated private vehicle
DAY 02 India's Last Border Village & Baspa River

Narkanda to Sangla

πŸ“ 120 km | ~4.5 hrs along Baspa Valley 🍽️ Breakfast & Dinner Included 🏨 Sangla / Chitkul Riverfront Homestay or Camp
Narkanda to Sangla

πŸŒ… Morning Schedule: Drive through the dramatic gorges of Kinnaur towards the Sangla Valley. Follow the emerald Baspa River surrounded by cedar slopes and snow-capped peaks.

β˜€οΈ Afternoon Exploration: Proceed to Chitkul (11,320 ft), the last inhabited Indian village before the Indo-Tibet border. Walk through centuries-old wooden homes and touch the glacial river.

πŸŒ™ Evening & Night: Enjoy lunch with a backdrop of rugged mountains at 'Hindustan ka Aakhri Dhaba'. Return to Sangla or Chitkul for a quiet night with hot dinner.

πŸ’‘ Local Pro Tip: Chitkul can be windy and chilly even in summer; always carry a windproof fleece jacket.
Stay: Sangla / Chitkul Riverfront Homestay or Camp
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Included
Transport: Dedicated private vehicle
DAY 03 Sacred Kinner Kailash Views & Apple Orchards

Sangla to Kalpa via Chitkul

πŸ“ 70 km | ~2.5 hrs uphill drive 🍽️ Breakfast & Dinner Included 🏨 Kalpa Kinnaur Valley Resort
Sangla to Kalpa via Chitkul

πŸŒ… Morning Schedule: Drive from Sangla/Chitkul towards Reckong Peo and ascend to Kalpa (9,711 ft), a tranquil village famous for apple orchards and wooden architecture.

β˜€οΈ Afternoon Exploration: Visit Roghi Village known for its steep cliffside drop (Suicide Point) and traditional Kinnauri lifestyle. Explore the ancient Hu-Bu-Lan-Kar monastery.

πŸŒ™ Evening & Night: Witness the unforgettable sunset as the evening sunlight turns the holy Kinner Kailash peak (6,050 m) into fiery gold and crimson hues directly visible from your room balcony.

πŸ’‘ Local Pro Tip: Keep your camera ready during golden hour between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM for the most iconic Kinner Kailash photographs.
Stay: Kalpa Kinnaur Valley Resort
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Included
Transport: Dedicated private vehicle
DAY 04 Ancient Monasteries & Nako Sacred Lake

Kalpa to Tabo

πŸ“ 150 km | ~5 hrs through Cold Desert terrain 🍽️ Breakfast & Dinner Included 🏨 Tabo Heritage Homestay / Guest House
Kalpa to Tabo

πŸŒ… Morning Schedule: Drive past Khab confluence where Spiti and Sutlej rivers meet. Ascend to Nako village (12,014 ft) and take a walk around the sacred willow-fringed Nako Lake.

β˜€οΈ Afternoon Exploration: Cross Chango checkpost to enter Spiti. Arrive at Tabo (10,760 ft) to explore the 1,027-year-old Tabo Monastery, revered as the 'Ajanta of the Himalayas'.

πŸŒ™ Evening & Night: Admire the priceless 10th-century murals, stucco statues, and ancient scriptures preserved in mud-brick chambers. Enjoy a hot local Spitian dinner.

πŸ’‘ Local Pro Tip: Tabo monastery is an active prayer sanctuary; silence is observed inside the historic halls.
Stay: Tabo Heritage Homestay / Guest House
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Included
Transport: Dedicated private vehicle
DAY 05 Ancient Monasteries & Nako Sacred Lake

Tabo to Kaza

πŸ“ 150 km | ~5 hrs through Cold Desert terrain 🍽️ Breakfast & Dinner Included 🏨 Tabo Heritage Homestay / Guest House
Tabo to Kaza

πŸŒ… Morning Schedule: Drive past Khab confluence where Spiti and Sutlej rivers meet. Ascend to Nako village (12,014 ft) and take a walk around the sacred willow-fringed Nako Lake.

β˜€οΈ Afternoon Exploration: Cross Chango checkpost to enter Spiti. Arrive at Tabo (10,760 ft) to explore the 1,027-year-old Tabo Monastery, revered as the 'Ajanta of the Himalayas'.

πŸŒ™ Evening & Night: Admire the priceless 10th-century murals, stucco statues, and ancient scriptures preserved in mud-brick chambers. Enjoy a hot local Spitian dinner.

πŸ’‘ Local Pro Tip: Tabo monastery is an active prayer sanctuary; silence is observed inside the historic halls.
Stay: Tabo Heritage Homestay / Guest House
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Included
Transport: Dedicated private vehicle
DAY 06 Guided Sightseeing & Local Discovery

Kaza village circuit ride

πŸ“ Scenic Spiti Valley Route | ~70-90 km 🍽️ Breakfast & Dinner Included 🏨 Spiti Valley Selected 3β˜…/4β˜… Hotel
Kaza village circuit ride

πŸŒ… Morning Schedule: After an energizing breakfast, head out for a full day of guided exploration across the most scenic viewpoints, historic landmarks, and cultural highlights of Kaza village circuit ride.

β˜€οΈ Afternoon Exploration: Enjoy an authentic regional lunch stop curated by our local guides. Continue exploring hidden spots, scenic photography viewpoints, and historic architecture.

πŸŒ™ Evening & Night: Return to your hotel at your leisure. Enjoy a relaxed evening discovering local markets and savoring a delicious dinner prepared with fresh local ingredients.

πŸ’‘ Local Pro Tip: Carry your camera and keep light warm layers handy as temperatures can shift across different altitudes.
Stay: Spiti Valley Selected 3β˜…/4β˜… Hotel
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Included
Transport: Dedicated private vehicle
DAY 07 Guided Sightseeing & Local Discovery

Kaza to Chandratal via Kunzum La

πŸ“ Scenic Spiti Valley Route | ~70-90 km 🍽️ Breakfast & Dinner Included 🏨 Spiti Valley Selected 3β˜…/4β˜… Hotel
Kaza to Chandratal via Kunzum La

πŸŒ… Morning Schedule: After an energizing breakfast, head out for a full day of guided exploration across the most scenic viewpoints, historic landmarks, and cultural highlights of Kaza to Chandratal via Kunzum La.

β˜€οΈ Afternoon Exploration: Enjoy an authentic regional lunch stop curated by our local guides. Continue exploring hidden spots, scenic photography viewpoints, and historic architecture.

πŸŒ™ Evening & Night: Return to your hotel at your leisure. Enjoy a relaxed evening discovering local markets and savoring a delicious dinner prepared with fresh local ingredients.

πŸ’‘ Local Pro Tip: Carry your camera and keep light warm layers handy as temperatures can shift across different altitudes.
Stay: Spiti Valley Selected 3β˜…/4β˜… Hotel
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Included
Transport: Dedicated private vehicle
DAY 08 Guided Sightseeing & Local Discovery

Chandratal to Manali

πŸ“ Scenic Spiti Valley Route | ~70-90 km 🍽️ Breakfast & Dinner Included 🏨 Spiti Valley Selected 3β˜…/4β˜… Hotel
Chandratal to Manali

πŸŒ… Morning Schedule: After an energizing breakfast, head out for a full day of guided exploration across the most scenic viewpoints, historic landmarks, and cultural highlights of Chandratal to Manali.

β˜€οΈ Afternoon Exploration: Enjoy an authentic regional lunch stop curated by our local guides. Continue exploring hidden spots, scenic photography viewpoints, and historic architecture.

πŸŒ™ Evening & Night: Return to your hotel at your leisure. Enjoy a relaxed evening discovering local markets and savoring a delicious dinner prepared with fresh local ingredients.

πŸ’‘ Local Pro Tip: Carry your camera and keep light warm layers handy as temperatures can shift across different altitudes.
Stay: Spiti Valley Selected 3β˜…/4β˜… Hotel
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Included
Transport: Dedicated private vehicle
DAY 09 Farewell & Return Transfer

Departure Transfer back to Shimla

πŸ“ Transfer back to Shimla 🍽️ Breakfast Included 🏨 Homebound Journey
Depart Manali

πŸŒ… Morning Schedule: Begin your final day with a leisurely breakfast at the hotel while soaking in the last panoramic views. Complete checkout formalities at your ease.

β˜€οΈ Afternoon Exploration: Embark on your return transfer towards Shimla. Make brief stops at local craft emporiums or organic spice/tea stalls for souvenirs if time permits.

πŸŒ™ Evening & Night: Our private chauffeur drops you at Shimla (Airport / Railway Station / Bus Stand) well in time for your onward journey, concluding your memorable holiday with Travel Tribes.

πŸ’‘ Local Pro Tip: Double-check your luggage and hotel safe for chargers, IDs, and personal valuables before departure.
Stay: Homebound Journey
Meals: Breakfast Included
Transport: Dedicated private vehicle

What’s Included & Excluded

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What is Included

  • 8 Nights accommodation in handpicked, verified 3β˜… / 4β˜… hotels or luxury camps
  • Daily delicious buffet breakfast & dinner at all hotel stays
  • Dedicated private vehicle (Sedan / SUV / Tempo) throughout the trip including all toll taxes, state permits, and parking charges
  • Pickup and drop-off transfers directly from Shimla (Airport / Railway Station)
  • All inner line permits, environmental fees, and green cess where applicable
  • 24x7 Dedicated trip manager on WhatsApp & Call from our Shimla HQ
  • Driver allowances, fuel charges, night halts, and local guide assistance

What is Excluded

  • Airfare or Train tickets to and from Shimla (can be booked on request)
  • Personal expenses like laundry, telephone calls, room heater charges, or mini-bar usage
  • Entry tickets to monuments, museums, optional adventure sports (Rafting, Paragliding, Scuba, etc.)
  • Lunches, snacks, and alcoholic beverages not specified in the meal plan
  • Mandatory GST (5%) applied on the final invoice
  • Anything not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions list

Accommodation & Stays

Verified Properties

We inspect every property personally to ensure high cleanliness, scenic views, hot water supply, and warm hospitality. You can choose from our standard, deluxe, or luxury hotel tiers.

Standard Tier

Comfort 3β˜… Hotels & Homestays

Clean, cozy rooms with mountain or garden views, attached private bathrooms, hot running water, and wholesome home-cooked meals.

Free Wi-FiHot WaterAttached BathRoom Service
Most Popular

Deluxe 4β˜… Hotels & Boutique Resorts

Spacious rooms with private balconies, premium bedding, central heating/AC, multicuisine restaurant, and scenic valley/sea views.

Balcony ViewHeated / ACBuffet MealsTea/Coffee Maker
Luxury Tier

5β˜… Luxury Resorts & Private Villas

Top-tier luxury properties, heritage palaces, private pool villas, butler services, heated indoor pools, and gourmet dining.

Infinity PoolSpa & WellnessGourmet DiningButler Service

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this itinerary be customized?

Yes, absolutely. We can add or remove days, upgrade hotels, change pickup locations, or include special experiences (e.g. candlelit dinner, adventure sports, photographer) according to your preferences.

What is the booking and payment policy?

You can confirm your trip with a 25% advance token payment. The remaining balance can be settled 7 days prior to departure or on arrival as per the agreed schedule. We issue official GST receipts for all payments.

Will we have a private vehicle or shared transport?

All our trips are 100% private. The vehicle assigned will be exclusively for you and your family/group from start to finish.

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