Both trips go round the Spiti circuit from Delhi and reach Kaza and Chandratal. One is on a Royal Enfield, the other in a shared vehicle, and the price, the pace and the kind of day are different.
Spiti bike trip and summer group tour side by side
Prices are per person, as of November 2026, plus 5% GST. The bike price is for two riders sharing a Himalayan 411, and the tour price is for triple sharing.
| Spiti bike trip | Summer Spiti group tour | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 9 nights, 10 days | 8 nights, 9 days |
| How you travel | Royal Enfield, in a batch of up to 15 bikes | Shared tempo traveller or SUV with a trip captain |
| Starts and ends | Delhi to Delhi | Delhi to Delhi |
| Distance | 1,300+ km | 1,300+ km |
| Highest point | Tashigang, 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | Kunzum Pass, 4,551 m |
| Season | Late May to early October | May to October |
| Difficulty (our rating) | Moderate | Moderate |
| Price from | ₹32,999 | ₹17,999 |
| Extras on the route | The Shipki La route, Tashigang, Khab Sangam | Gue, Dhankar, Key, Kibber, Hikkim, Komic, Langza |
Choose the bike trip if
- You ride and want the ride to be the trip
- You want the Shipki La route and a ride to Tashigang
- You are happy to pay more for a longer trip with a bike, fuel and mechanic included
Choose the group tour if
- You do not ride, or would rather not ride at altitude
- You want the lowest price for the full circuit
- You want the villages and monasteries around Kaza, such as Hikkim, Komic, Key and Kibber, covered in a local day
What is the same
Both trips start and end in Delhi, enter Spiti through Kinnaur, visit Chitkul and Kaza, and go to Chandratal before coming out through Batal and the Atal Tunnel to Manali. Permits and a tour or trip captain are included on both.
Bike with a friend, or take a seat in the vehicle
If your group is mixed, the bike trip lets you share a bike with a friend, or take a seat in the backup vehicle for a day. The bike trip also offers a seat in the taxi at the same price as two sharing a bike.
Questions
Is the Spiti bike trip better than the group tour?
It depends on whether you ride. The bike trip puts the road at the centre and costs more. The group tour is shorter and from ₹17,999 per person.
How much cheaper is the Spiti group tour?
The summer group tour starts at ₹17,999 and the bike trip at ₹32,999 per person, plus 5% GST, so the group tour is about ₹15,000 less.
Which Spiti trip is more comfortable?
The group tour, because you travel in a shared vehicle instead of riding every day.
Do both trips go to Chandratal?
Yes. Both include Chandratal and end the Spiti leg by coming out through Batal and the Atal Tunnel to Manali.
Can a non-rider come on the bike trip?
Yes, there is a seat in the taxi option, priced the same as two riders sharing a bike.
When can I go?
The bike trip runs from late May to early October and the group tour from May to October. June to September is the steadiest.
