Spiti Valley Circuit — Valley of theGods.
Distance
450 km
Duration
3 days
Climb
8,500 m
Spiti Valley Circuit — Valley of the Gods.
Spiti is a cold desert valley at 3,800–4,500m in the remote Trans-Himalayan region of Himachal Pradesh. Cut off by snow for six months, it preserves an ancient Tibetan Buddhist culture alongside dramatic barren landscapes. The circuit from Shimla via Kinnaur Valley to Kaza and out through Kunzum La is one of India's most challenging and rewarding motorcycle journeys.
Quick facts
SurfaceMixed
Distance450 km
Days3
Total climb8,500 m
DifficultyExpert
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3 days, 3 moods.
A suggested split across 3 days with 11 waypoints to discover along the way.
ShimlaStart · Start in Shimla, colonial hill station. Head east on NH5 toward Kinnaur.
Kinnaur ValleyScenic Point · The Sutlej River gorge narrows dramatically. The road is blasted into cliff faces barely wide enough for a truck.
Sangla ValleyScenic Point · A green side valley at 2,700m. Orchards and traditional Kinnauri wooden architecture.
Kaza (3800m)Overnight · Overnight in Kaza (3,800m) — the capital of Spiti. Well-equipped for travellers. Acclimatise here.
Key Monastery (4166m)Scenic Point · Fortress-monastery on a conical hill 4,166m. One of the finest monastery settings in the Himalayas. Resident lamas.
Kibber Village (4205m)Scenic Point · One of the world's highest permanent villages at 4,205m. Stone houses and prayer flags against brown desert ridges.
Chandratal LakePhoto Spot · The Moon Lake at 4,300m. A perfect teardrop lake in the high plateau — one of India's most beautiful alpine lakes.
Batal (3960m)Overnight · Overnight at Batal — a single dhaba (roadside restaurant) at 3,960m. Extremely basic but legendary among Spiti riders.
Kunzum La (4551m)Mountain Pass · The gateway pass between Spiti and the Lahaul Valley. Rotate a prayer wheel for safe passage. Traditional.
Rohtang Pass (3978m)Mountain Pass · Cross Rohtang again heading west. Often congested with tourists in summer.
ManaliEnd · End in Manali, completing the Spiti loop.
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