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.