9 Days Guided Motorcycle Tour

Arrive in Manali, the gateway to the high Himalayas, and make your way to the hotel, where our team will welcome you and assist with check-in. Set amid deodar forests and framed by snow-capped peaks, Manali is the perfect place to slow down before the journey ahead.

The rest of the day is yours to relax, settle in and wander through Old Manali’s cafés or the lively Mall Road at your own pace.

In the evening, meet your fellow riders and tour team for a detailed tour briefing and safety orientation. Then comes the moment every rider waits for—the introduction to your motorcycle. Check the controls, adjust your mirrors and get familiar with your machine as the engine idles in the cool mountain air.

Tomorrow, the journey begins—nine days through the forests of Tirthan, the cliff roads of Kinnaur and the high, ancient valleys of Spiti, the Middle Land.

An easy first ride to settle into the rhythm of the mountains. Leave Manali and ride down the Kullu Valley alongside the Beas River, through apple orchards, riverside villages and pine-covered slopes.

Pass through the Aut Tunnel and turn off the highway towards Banjar, entering the quiet, forested valleys around Tirthan. The road narrows and winds gently uphill, the air grows fresher, and traditional wooden houses with slate roofs appear among the cedars.

Arrive in Jibhi, a peaceful hamlet tucked into the forest beside a gurgling stream. Spend the afternoon at your own pace—walk to the Jibhi waterfall, explore the village or simply relax to the sound of the river.

Enjoy a calm evening in the woods. Tomorrow, the road climbs over Jalori Pass and into the dramatic cliffs of Kinnaur.

An early start today, beginning with the steep climb to Jalori Pass, approximately 3,120 metres above sea level. Tight hairpins wind through dense forests of oak and deodar, and at the top, the views open across ridge after ridge of the outer Himalayas.

Descend through remote villages towards the Sutlej River and ride upstream past Rampur, once the seat of the Bushahr kingdom. Beyond Jeori, the valley narrows and you enter Kinnaur, where the road is carved straight into sheer rock faces high above the roaring river—one of the most thrilling stretches of riding in India.

At Karchham, turn into the Baspa Valley and climb towards Sangla. The landscape softens into apple orchards, wooden temples and snow-capped peaks, with the Baspa River glinting below.

Arrive in Sangla after a long and rewarding day, and rest in one of the most beautiful valleys in the Himalayas.

Begin the morning with a short, beautiful ride up the Baspa Valley to Chitkul, approximately 3,450 metres above sea level and often called the last village of India on the old trade route to Tibet. Wooden houses with slate roofs, the ancient Mathi temple and the clear, rushing Baspa River make this one of the most charming villages in the Himalayas.

Walk along the riverbank, soak in the views of the surrounding peaks and enjoy a cup of tea at the edge of the frontier.

Then ride back down the valley to Karchham and rejoin the Sutlej, climbing past Reckong Peo to Kalpa, a village of apple orchards, old wooden temples and slate-roofed houses perched high above the river.

As evening falls, step outside and look across the valley to the Kinnaur Kailash range, its snow-capped peaks glowing in the last light.

Wake to sunrise over the Kinnaur Kailash range, then descend to the Sutlej and ride north through upper Kinnaur. Past Pooh, the greenery fades and the landscape turns raw and dramatic. At Khab, watch the Spiti River meet the Sutlej in a deep, rocky gorge.

The road then climbs in a series of tight hairpins to Nako, a high village of stone houses beside a small sacred lake. From here, ride on past Sumdo into Spiti, the "Middle Land" between Tibet and India.

Stop at Tabo, home to one of the oldest continuously functioning Buddhist monasteries in the Himalayas. Founded more than a thousand years ago, its mud walls protect remarkable ancient murals.

Follow the Spiti River through a wide valley of cliffs and fluted rock to Kaza, the heart of Spiti, and settle in after a long and unforgettable day.

Today you explore Spiti at a slower pace, with a short, scenic ride around Kaza. Begin at Key Monastery, perched dramatically on a hilltop above the Spiti River, its whitewashed buildings stacked like a fortress against the mountains.

Continue to Kibber, one of the highest villages in the region, and ride on to Chicham Bridge, spanning a deep gorge high above the river.

Later, climb to Langza, known for its giant Buddha statue overlooking the valley and the marine fossils scattered across its slopes—a reminder that these mountains once lay beneath the sea. Ride on to Hikkim, home to one of the world’s highest post offices, where you can send a postcard home, and to Komic, one of the highest villages in Asia reachable by road.

Return to Kaza for a relaxed evening and rest well before tomorrow’s ride to the Moon Lake. 

Leave Kaza and ride up the Spiti Valley past Losar, the last village before the climb. The road rises steadily to Kunzum La, approximately 4,590 metres above sea level, where prayer flags and stupas mark the pass between Spiti and Lahaul, with snow peaks surrounding you on every side.

Descend to Batal, then turn onto the rough track towards Chandratal. The road is narrow, rocky and unpaved, with occasional stream crossings—pure adventure riding.

Park near the campsite and walk to Chandratal, the "Moon Lake", a crescent of impossibly clear water framed by mountains. Its colours shift from turquoise to deep blue as the light changes through the afternoon.

As night falls, the temperature drops sharply, and, weather permitting, the sky fills with stars. Tonight, sleep in a camp beneath one of the clearest skies in the Himalayas.

Wake beside the Moon Lake and prepare for one of the toughest and most memorable stretches of the tour. From Batal to Gramphu, the road follows the Chandra River through raw, wild terrain—loose rocks, boulders, slush and fast-flowing water crossings fed by melting glaciers.

This is where riding skill, patience and teamwork matter most. Take it slow, follow the Ride Marshal’s lead and soak in the glaciers and waterfalls lining the valley.

At Gramphu, rejoin the tarmac and ride past Sissu to the Atal Tunnel, emerging on the far side of the Pir Panjal into the green, forested Kullu Valley as the road winds down into Manali, where your motorcycle journey comes to an end.

In the evening, come together with your fellow riders and tour team for a farewell dinner, sharing stories of cliff roads, high passes, ancient monasteries and the incredible journey through the Middle Land. 

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and continue your onward journey at your own pace.

As you leave the mountains behind, you carry home more than photographs. You take with you the cliff roads of Kinnaur, the wooden houses of Chitkul, the ancient monasteries of Spiti, the stillness of Chandratal and the camaraderie forged along the journey.

The ride may be over, but the spirit of the mountains stays with you long after you leave the Himalayas.