GUARANTEED DEPARTURE

Hidden Valleys of Spiti

12-day odyssey through the ancient monasteries and high desert moonscapes of the Middle Land.

Manali ➔ Atal Tunnel ➔ Kunzum La ➔ Kaza ➔ Pin Valley ➔ Chandratal ➔ Manali
Duration 12 Days / 11 Nights
Machinery Royal Enfield Himalayan 452 40 HP Liquid-Cooled Sherpa
Physical Grade Level 4: High Altitude Active Scale: 4/5
Max Altitude 15,000 FT 4,572 M

Route Elevation Telemetry Profile

Peak Summit: 15,000 FT
Manali6,725 ftJispa10,500 ftKunzum La15,000 ftKaza12,500 ftPin Valley12,000 ftChandratal14,100 ftManali6,725 ft
Mountain Pass Summits (> 16,000 ft)
Acclimatization & Valley Camps
✓ 24L Medical Oxygen Escort Present at All Points
Waypoint 01
Technical river crossings in the Pin Valley canyon
Verified high-altitude passage · 4x4 shadow escort active
Waypoint 02
Camping under pristine night skies at Chandratal Lake
Verified high-altitude passage · 4x4 shadow escort active
Waypoint 03
Climbing to the world highest post office in Hikkim (14,567 ft)
Verified high-altitude passage · 4x4 shadow escort active
Expedition Log

Day-by-Day Tactical Itinerary

Each day includes precise distance, altitude profile, road surface condition, and safety protocol.

Phase I: The Kunzum Ascent
01-03

Manali to Kaza via Kunzum Pass (15,000 ft)

Distance: 200 KM
Riding Time: 7 Hrs
Surface: 50% Tarmac / 50% Riverbed Dirt

Pass through Atal Tunnel into Lahaul. Ford the challenging boulders of Batal and climb Kunzum Pass before descending to Kaza basecamp.

Kunzum Pass: 15,000 FT
Phase II: Ancient Monasteries & Pin Valley
04-08

Kee, Dhankar, Pin Valley & Hikkim

Distance: 180 KM
Riding Time: Exploratory Rides
Surface: 60% Tarmac / 40% Canyon Dirt

Visit cliff-top Kee Gompa, post letters from the highest post office in Hikkim, and explore the raw red cliffs of Pin Valley National Park.

High Desert Sanctuary
Phase III: The Moon Lake
09-12

Chandratal Lake & Return to Manali

Distance: 210 KM
Riding Time: 6.5 Hrs
Surface: 55% Tarmac / 45% Boulder Trails

Camp near the crescent-shaped Chandratal Lake. Navigate the technical gravel descent of Gramphu back into the lush pine valleys of Kullu.

Chandratal: 14,100 FT
Expedition Machinery

The Spiti Fleet

Royal Enfield Himalayan 452 platforms optimized for high-torque water crossings and unpaved off-camber trails.

  • 40 HP Liquid-cooled Sherpa engine
  • Long-travel suspension for steep washouts
  • Dual 4x4 backup convoy with 24L medical oxygen
  • Master mechanics with full engine spares
SHERPA 452
Liquid-Cooled Altitude Engine

Closed-loop ride-by-wire altitude throttle mapping that dynamically adjusts air-fuel mixture above 14,000 ft. Showa 43mm USD front forks with 200mm wheel travel.

100% Turnkey Standard

What Is Guaranteed in Your Expedition

No hidden fuel fees, no surprise permit surcharges, and zero mechanical abandonment. Every rider is backed by our complete expeditionary life-support corps:

100% High-Octane Fuel
Every liter of fuel for your Himalayan 452 is pre-filled and carried for the complete circuit distance.
4x4 Shadow Convoy Truck
Trails within 200m hauling all guest luggage, tools, emergency bivouac shelter, and passenger seats.
RE Certified Master Mechanic
Dedicated factory-trained mechanic with full inventory of spare levers, cables, tires, and backup motorcycle.
24L Medical Oxygen & WFR Medic
High-flow medical oxygen cylinders, non-rebreather masks, and twice-daily mandatory pulse oximetry logs.
Boutique Stays & Heated Glamping
Handpicked heritage garden hotels in Leh; luxury heated Swiss camps with private en-suite baths at lakes and dunes.
All Permits, Levies & Transfers
Turnkey Protected Area Permits (PAP), Inner Line clearances, Red Cross funds, and Leh airport transfers.
Solo Room Upgrades Available: Stays are structured on twin-sharing with fellow expedition pilots. Private single-room luxury upgrades across the entire circuit can be selected in the configurator.
International Inbound Logistics

International Rider & Expat Protocol

Over 70% of our pilots join us from the US, UK, Europe, Australia, and Singapore. Our Leh operations desk coordinates all statutory border documentation and arrival logistics:

1. Protected Area Permits (PAP)

Foreign passport holders require statutory Protected Area Permits for Pangong, Nubra, and border corridors. Simply email your passport scan and valid Indian eVisa copy 14 days before arrival. Our Leh headquarters procures and stamps all original permits in advance.

2. Flight Logistics (DEL → IXL)

Fly into New Delhi (DEL) and take an early morning connecting flight to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh (IXL). Domestic carriers allow checking riding boots and heavy gear. Our private chauffeur meets you directly at Leh arrivals for transfer to our heritage basecamp.

3. Mandatory 48-Hour Acclimatization

In strict compliance with Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) and Sonam Norboo Memorial Hospital protocols, all arriving pilots observe a compulsory 48-hour rest and gentle shakedown period in Leh (11,560 ft) before tackling high passes.

4. Licenses & Riding Safety

Riders must hold a valid domestic motorcycle operator license accompanied by an International Driving Permit (IDP). Bring your own ECE/DOT-certified full-face helmet, armored riding jacket, and waterproof adventure boots. We provide all motorcycle luggage racks and dry packs.