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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
Technical river crossings in the Pin Valley canyon
Camping under pristine night skies at Chandratal Lake
Climbing to the world highest post office in Hikkim (14,567 ft)
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.