Land of Lamas(The Untamed Spiti Circuit)

• Meet & Greet: Our representative will receive you at Bhuntar Airport.
• Transfer to Manali (Distance: 50 km / 1.5-2 hours)

• • Scenic drive along the Beas River.
  • Check-in to pre-booked hotel in Manali.

• Light meals recommended.
• Relax and let your body adjust to the mountain air.
• Avoid strenuous activity on Day 1.

• Introduction to your motorbike (RE Himalayan 411cc /450cc).
• Preliminary bike check and minor adjustments if needed.
• Tour orientation:
• • Ride safety protocols
  • Route overview
  • Emergency & backup plans
  • Document verification

Route Overview

1. Manali to Atal Tunnel (30 km / Smooth Tarmac)

• Start early to avoid traffic and slush buildup.
• Pass through Atal Tunnel (9.02 km) — the longest highway tunnel at 10,000 ft.
• Emerging on the Lahaul side, the scenery shifts instantly: dense pine forests give way to rugged Himalayan cliffs and braided rivers.

2. Atal Tunnel to Gramphu (10 km)

• The terrain turns rough and off-road begins.
• Junction point where the road to Leh via Keylong and Spiti via Batal
• Descend toward Chandra River and brace for adventure.

3. Gramphu to Chhatru to Batal (50 km / Off-Road Heaven)

• Pure Himalayan off-roading: mud trails, boulders, melting snow streams, waterfalls splashing onto the road.
• Small dhabas at Chhatru and Chota Dhara serve tea and basic food.
• Batal is your last stop before the climb to Kunzum.
• Option to stop at the iconic Chacha-Chachi Dhaba at Batal for a break.

4. Batal to Kunzum La (16 km uphill / Rocky Ascent)

• One of the most raw and surreal stretches.
• Kunzum Pass (4,551 m) is the gateway to Spiti Valley.
• Adorned with prayer flags, a small temple dedicated to Goddess Kunzum Mata, and 360° Himalayan views.
• Riders often circle the temple clockwise for blessings.

5. Kunzum La to Losar (19 km / Steep Descent)

• Descend into the Spiti Basin.
• Road remains dusty but improves slightly.
• Losar (4,000 m) is the first village of Spiti—stop here for chai or Maggi and documents check (ILP may be asked).

6. Losar to Kaza (58 km / Scenic & Breathtaking)

• Follow the Spiti River, ride through wind-eroded mountains and ancient rock formations.
• The landscape is stark, lunar, and jaw-dropping.
• Reach Kaza, Spiti’s administrative capital, by late afternoon or early evening.

1. Kaza → Shichling (30 km)

• Start after a relaxed breakfast from Kaza.
• Follow the road alongside the Spiti River—well-paved and scenic.
• Pass through Sagnam and Hurling village cut-offs, with occasional army presence.
• Reach Shichling fork, where a sharp left leads to Gue.

2. Shichling → Gue Monastery (12 km one way)

• Take the uphill detour to Gue, climbing through narrow mountain roads.
• Road condition: mostly paved with some tight switchbacks and gravel patches.
• Reach Gue Monastery, home to the 500-year-old naturally preserved mummy of Lama Sangha Tenzin.
• Spend time understanding the legend of the self-mummified monk, a unique cultural and spiritual experience.
• Amazing views of the Spiti Valley and Indo-Tibetan terrain from the hilltop monastery.
• Optional: Visit the newly built white-washed monastery structure above the mummy hall.

3. Gue → Tabo (35–40 km)

• Descend back to the main highway from Gue.
• Continue toward Tabo, riding along dramatic cliffs and eroded mountains.
• Road here is smooth with gradual bends—ideal for relaxed riding after tough terrain.
• Arrive in Tabo by late afternoon or early evening.

• Tabo Monastery (founded 996 CE): Known as the “Ajanta of the Himalayas,” with frescoes and ancient mud structures.
• Explore monk caves, mud stupas, and fossil beds nearby.
• Optional walk to Tabo Helipad Ridge for a panoramic sunset view.
• Evening tea at a local café with monastery chants echoing through the village.

 1. Tabo → Schichling → Dhankar (30 km)

• From Tabo, ride along NH505 toward Kaza.
• At Schichling, take a right uphill turn to Dhankar Village (9 km from highway).
• Road is narrow, serpentine, and climbs steeply to a cliffside saddle.
• Visit Dhankar Monastery, perched dramatically over the confluence of the Spiti and Pin rivers.
• Optional hike to Dhankar Lake (1.5 hrs round trip, moderate trek).

2. Dhankar → Lhalung (18 km)

• From Dhankar, follow the ridge road to Lhalung, avoiding backtrack to highway.
• This route is lesser known and beautifully isolated — a hidden gem.
• Road condition: Rough but motorable, narrow in places with loose rocks.
• Lhalung Monastery (Sarkhang Gompa) is one of the earliest Buddhist centers in Spiti.
• Known for its gold-leaf deities, quiet village atmosphere, and views over Lingti Valley.

3. Lalung → Lingti → Guling → Sagnam → Mudh (30–35 km)

• Descend from Lhalung to Lingti, rejoining the main road toward Pin Valley.
• Pass through villages like Guling and Sagnam, where you’ll see fields of barley and peas bordered by pink wildflowers in summer.
• Enter Pin Valley National Park – keep an eye out for blue sheep, golden eagles, or if lucky, signs of snow leopard movement.
• Road gets narrow but beautifully maintained toward the end.
• Arrive in Mudh Village (3,810 m) — the last motorable settlement in Pin Valley.

1. Mudh → Guling → Lidang (15 km)

• Retrace your ride from Mudh to Guling, then head toward Lidang village on NH505.
• Road is mostly blacktop with good views of Pin Valley’s terraced farms.
• At Lidang, leave the highway and turn uphill toward Demul.

2. Lidang → Demul (20 km)

• Begin your ascent into the highlands via a narrow dirt road (can be loose in monsoon).
• Demul lies atop a broad mountain plateau (4,300 m), often used for grazing yaks.
• Reach Demul village — one of the least commercial and most preserved in Spiti.
• Spend time in a local homestay for tea or tsampa (roasted barley snack).
• Optional: Short hike to Demul Viewpoint, offering panoramic Spiti valley views.

• It’s self-sustainable, has a rotating guest system among families, and is a base for rare trails.

3. Demul → Komic (18 km)

• Ride continues along a windswept dirt ridge with little habitation.
• Scenic isolation, with mountains in every direction.
• Reach Komic (4,590 m) – the highest motorable village in the world.
• Visit Komic Monastery (Tangyud Gompa), one of the highest gompas in Asia.

4. Komic → Hikkim (7 km)

• Short descent to Hikkim, home to the world’s highest post office (4,400 m).
• Send a postcard from the iconic red mailbox — a unique memory.
• Hikkim also offers excellent views of the Spitian canyon below.

5. Hikkim → Langza (10 km)

• Descend to Langza, known for:
  • The giant seated Buddha overlooking the village
  • Fossils, especially ammonites from the Tethys Sea era
  • Dramatic views of Chau Chau Kang Nilda in the backdrop
• Langza is a perfect overnight spot or final stop for the day.

• The route descends in zig-zag switchbacks, opening wide views of the Spiti River valley, Key Monastery (visible across the valley), and eroded Himalayan ridges.
• Road is mostly gravel or narrow blacktop, prone to dust and occasional landslide scars.
• Be cautious on sharp turns and blind bends.

1. Kaza → Key Monastery (15 km)

• Easy ride on paved road, slightly uphill
• Park below the Key Monastery, a 1000+ year-old Gompa built like a fortress on a hill
• Optional: Attend the morning prayer or take a guided monastery tour
• Offers stunning photo ops of the Spiti River valley

2. Key → Kibber (7 km)

• Ride further uphill to Kibber village (4,200 m), once known as the highest motorable village
• Surrounded by pastures, it's a great spot for yak sightings and local lunch
• Visit Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary gate (entry optional)

3. Kibber → Chicham (4 km)

• A short but dramatic ride to Chicham village, via:
  • The Chicham Bridge, Asia’s highest suspension bridge, 100+ m above a gorge
  • Great place for bike & rider photo on the bridge

4. Chicham → Losar (45–50 km)

• Continue toward Losar, the last village before Kunzum Pass
• Road conditions: mostly good tarmac with some rough sections
• En route: long, open stretches with Spiti River to your left
• Pass tiny hamlets like Kyato, Pangmo, Hanse
• Arrive at Losar (4,000 m) by late afternoon. Stay in here.

1. Losar → Kunzum Pass (19 km)

• Leave early morning (7–8 AM recommended)
• Gradual but steep ascent on narrow dirt road
• Loose gravel, slush zones, and snowmelt streams common
• Reach Kunzum La (4,551 m) – marked by prayer flags and a small temple
• Riders traditionally circle the Kunzum Mata Temple for blessings

2. Kunzum Pass → Chandratal Junction (12–15 km)

• Begin descent toward Batal
• Take a sharp right turn at “Chandratal diversion”, 2 km before Batal
• Marked by a small signboard or cairn — don't miss this turn
• Road narrows significantly from here on

3. Diversion Point → Chandratal Parking (12–14 km)

• This section is pure off-road:
  • Rocky path
  • Sharp curves
  • Sandy and slippery slopes
  • Several glacial stream crossings (deep after noon)
• Average speed: 10–15 km/h

Chandratal Parking → Lake

• Bikes must be parked at the designated parking area
• Trek 15 mins on flat dirt trail to reach the lake shore
• Camping by the lake is not allowed – all camps are 2–3 km before the lake
• Spend quiet time at the lake, and do not litter or make noise – it’s a fragile ecology.

1. Chandratal Camps → Manali

• Extremely narrow trail with boulders, slush zones, and stream crossings
• Cross 2–3 water streams (stronger flow after 10 AM)
• Ride along the Chandra River gorge, constantly dodging potholes, waterfalls, and gravel traps
• Epic scenery—glacial cliffs, hanging rocks, icy streams
• Pass Chota Dhara, Chhatru, and Gramphu
• Better road begins after Chhatru
• Ascend briefly and enter Atal Tunnel (9.02 km)
• Exit at Solang Valley side—lush forests, paved roads
• Optional: stop for paragliding or food at Solang
• Ride back to Manali for celebration, rest, and final regrouping

Arrival in Manali

• Return your bikes
• Enjoy a hot shower and comfort after rugged days
• Celebrate the ride with team dinner

• Bike drop-off & certificate
• Party
• End of tour