Spiti Valley: The Middle Land Monastery Circuit
Navigate unpaved cliffside tracks, thousand-year-old gompas, and treacherous river crossings through the high-altitude cold desert of Spiti. Visit the world's highest village at Komic, send mail from the highest post office in Hikkim, camp near the turquoise crescent waters of Chandratal Lake, and conquer the legendary 15,060 ft Kunzum Pass with full expedition support.
Expedition Overview
Navigate unpaved cliffside tracks, thousand-year-old gompas, and treacherous river crossings through the dramatic cold desert of Spiti Valley. This 9-day expedition traverses along the roaring Spiti and Sutlej rivers, crossing Asia's highest suspension bridge at Chicham (13,596 ft), the 1,000-year-old Tabo and Key monasteries, and the highest motorable village at Komic. Camp beneath the cosmos at the sacred crescent waters of Chandratal Lake (Moon Lake) and conquer the rocky water torrents of Chhatru on a Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 with full mechanical support.
Day-by-Day Expedition Itinerary
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Day 1: Shimla to Sangla Valley via Hindustan-Tibet Highway
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Day 2: Sangla to Kalpa via Chitkul (Last Village of India)
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Day 3: Kalpa to Tabo via Khab Confluence & Nako Lake
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Day 4: Tabo to Kaza via Dhankar Monastery & Pin Valley
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Day 5: Kaza High Villages Circuit: Key, Kibber, Chicham & Hikkim
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Day 6: Kaza to Chandratal Lake via Kunzum La (15,060 ft)
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Day 7: Chandratal to Manali via Batal, Chhatru & Rohtang Pass
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Day 8: Manali Buffer & Mountain Trails Exploration
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Day 9: Departure from Manali Basecamp
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What is Included
- Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 motorcycle + all fuel
- 8 nights boutique homestays and luxury riverside camps
- All meals (Hearty mountain breakfast and hot dinner)
- Lead Road Captain and dedicated certified technician
- Support 4x4 vehicle with luggage carriage & medical kit
- Spiti valley permits and green cess fees
What is Not Included
- Travel expenses to reach Shimla / depart Manali
- Riding gear & personal snacks
- Motorcycle refundable security deposit