Ladakh · 5N / 6D
Leh Ladakh Motorcycle Expedition
Ride Khardung La, Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake and Chang La on a Royal Enfield Himalayan.
- Highest5,359 m
- SeasonApr – Oct
- LevelChallenging
Dates on request
From, per person₹19,999
Backpacking8 nights · 9 daysSpiti
★ 4.8 MountainBea on Google, 208 reviews
Summer Spiti Backpacking Tour
The complete Spiti circuit from Delhi: Kinnaur, Kaza, Chandratal and Manali.
₹17,999per person
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- Duration
- 8 nights, 9 days
- Distance
- 1,300+ km
- Highest point
- 4,551 m
- Season
- May – October
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Group
- Shared group in a tempo traveller or SUV, confirmed per departure
Overview
A true full-circuit Spiti trip: up through Kinnaur, across Spiti and out over Kunzum Pass and Chandratal to Manali. The group travels in a Tempo Traveller or SUV, with a trip captain throughout.
You stay in hotels, homestays and a camp at Chandratal, and visit Chitkul, Nako, Tabo, Gue, Dhankar, Hikkim, Komic, Langza, Key Monastery and Kibber.
It is the lowest-cost way to do the whole circuit with a local team that has hosted over 1,500 backpackers.
- Chitkul, the last village near the Indo-China border
- Hikkim post office and Komic, among the highest villages in the world
- Key Monastery, Kibber and the Chicham Bridge
- Gue village and its preserved mummy, Tabo and Dhankar monasteries
- Kunzum Pass and a camp night at Chandratal Lake
- Exit through Batal and the Atal Tunnel to Manali
Best time to go
May to October
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May, in season
- June, in season
- July, in season
- August, in season
- September, in season
- October, in season
- November
- December
Is this trip right for you?
Grade 3 of 5 · Moderate
- Travel style
- Backpacking
- Trip type
- Shared group circuit
- Start and finish
- Delhi to Delhi
- Group size
- Shared group in a tempo traveller or SUV, confirmed per departure
- Documents
- A government photo ID, warm layers, comfortable walking shoes, sun protection and a compact bag
Best for
Travellers who want a shared summer circuit with village stays, monasteries and a camp night at Chandratal.
Travel pace
A full circuit with long driving days, high passes and a short walk to Chandratal when the road is open.
Vehicle and support
Volvo transfers Delhi to Shimla and Manali to Delhi, then a tempo traveller or SUV for the mountains. A trip captain travels with you.
Altitude and readiness
The route crosses high-altitude Spiti and Kunzum Pass at 4,551 m. Chandratal and the passes depend on road and weather.
This trip may not suit you if
- You dislike long drives. Several days are spent mostly on the road.
- You want a private room. Triple sharing is the base price, and double sharing costs ₹3,000 more per person.
- You need guaranteed access to Chandratal. It depends on snow and road conditions.
Not sure? Ask a trip captain. We would rather tell you now than on the road.
Day-by-day itinerary
Delhi – Shimla – Sangla – Kalpa – Tabo – Kaza – Chandratal – Manali – Delhi
- 1. Shimla, about 2200 metres
- 2. Sangla, about 2680 metres
- 3. Kalpa, about 2296 metres
- 4. Tabo, about 3280 metres
- 5. Kaza, about 3650 metres
- 6. Kunzum Pass, about 4551 metres
- 7. Chandratal, about 4300 metres
- 8. Manali, about 2050 metres
| Shimla | 2200 |
|---|---|
| Sangla | 2680 |
| Kalpa | 2296 |
| Tabo | 3280 |
| Kaza | 3650 |
| Kunzum Pass | 4551 |
| Chandratal | 4300 |
| Manali | 2050 |
Altitude changes fast on these routes, which is why every itinerary builds in a rest day first.
Day 1Delhi to Shimla (overnight)~350 km · 8–10 hrs
Meet at the Delhi pickup point and board the overnight Volvo to Shimla.
- Meals
- Not included
- Stay
- Overnight journey
- Distance
- ~350 km
- Drive
- 8–10 hrs
Day 2Shimla to Sangla~220 km · 7–9 hrs
Meet the team in Shimla, then drive the Indo-Tibet highway along the Sutlej River, past Karcham Dam into the Baspa Valley.
Shimla → Rampur → Karcham → Sangla
- Meals
- Dinner
- Stay
- Hotel or homestay in Sangla
- Distance
- ~220 km
- Drive
- 7–9 hrs
Day 3Sangla to Kalpa via Chitkul~90 km · 4–5 hrs
Visit Chitkul, then drive back via Reckong Peo and Roghi to Kalpa. Evening in the village and temple.
Sangla → Chitkul → Reckong Peo → Kalpa
- Meals
- Breakfast, dinner
- Stay
- Hotel in Kalpa
- Distance
- ~90 km
- Drive
- 4–5 hrs
Day 4Kalpa to Tabo / Nako~180 km · 6–7 hrs
Follow the Sutlej upstream as the green hills turn to cold desert. Visit Nako Lake and monastery.
Kalpa → Nako → Tabo
- Meals
- Breakfast, dinner
- Stay
- Hotel or homestay in Tabo / Nako
- Distance
- ~180 km
- Drive
- 6–7 hrs
Day 5Tabo / Nako to Kaza~65 km · 3–4 hrs
Gue village and its mummy, Tabo Monastery and Dhankar Monastery on the way to Kaza.
Tabo → Gue → Dhankar → Kaza
- Meals
- Breakfast, dinner
- Stay
- Hotel or homestay in Kaza
- Distance
- ~65 km
- Drive
- 3–4 hrs
Day 6Kaza local: Hikkim, Komic, Langza~50 km · 4–5 hrs
Post a card from Hikkim, see Komic and Langza, known for fossils and its Buddha statue.
Kaza → Hikkim → Komic → Langza → Kaza
- Meals
- Breakfast, dinner
- Stay
- Hotel or homestay in Kaza
- Distance
- ~50 km
- Drive
- 4–5 hrs
Day 7Kaza to Chandratal~100 km · 6–7 hrs
Key Monastery and Kibber, then Chicham Bridge and Kunzum Pass. Short walk to Chandratal Lake and a camp night.
Kaza → Key → Kibber → Chicham → Kunzum Pass → Chandratal
- Meals
- Breakfast, dinner
- Stay
- Camp at Chandratal
- Distance
- ~100 km
- Drive
- 6–7 hrs
Day 8Chandratal to Manali, overnight to Delhi~120 km · 6–7 hrs
Drive via Batal and the Atal Tunnel to Manali, then board the Volvo to Delhi.
Chandratal → Batal → Atal Tunnel → Manali
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Stay
- Overnight journey
- Distance
- ~120 km
- Drive
- 6–7 hrs
Day 9Arrive in Delhi~500 km · 10–12 hrs
Reach Delhi in the morning. Trip ends.
- Distance
- ~500 km
- Drive
- 10–12 hrs
Dates
Tell us when you want to go
Dates you choose are preferred dates for your request. Our team confirms the current operating schedule and availability with you, and sends a written quote before any payment.
Request your datesPricing
- Tempo Traveller / SUVTriple sharing stay₹17,999 per person
- Tempo Traveller / SUVDual sharing stay (recommended for couples)₹20,999 per person
Travellers
Package total for 2 travellers
₹35,998
Plus about ₹1,800 GST (5%) where it applies. Extras such as a private room or a spare rider are quoted by our team.
- • Booking amount is ₹5,000 per seat; the rest is paid 3 days before the trip by bank transfer.
- • 5% GST is applicable on the package cost.
- • Seats are allotted first come, first served.
The price is indicative. We send a written quote for your dates that lists what is included, what is not, the payment schedule and the cancellation terms, before you pay anything.
Optional extras and what is paid separately
- Double sharing₹3,000 more per person than triple sharing
- GST5% on the package cost
- Meals not listedSnacks, drinks and meals outside the itinerary
- Personal costsShopping, tips, laundry and phone calls
What is included
- Stay6 nights in hotels, homestays and a Chandratal camp, triple sharing
- MealsDay 2 dinner, breakfast and dinner on days 3 to 7, day 8 breakfast
- TransportVolvo Delhi to Shimla and Manali to Delhi, then a tempo traveller or SUV
- CrewTrip captain, mechanical and ground support
- PermitsAll Inner Line Permits and local permissions
- SafetyFirst-aid kit, oxygen cylinders and an oximeter
Included
- 6 nights in hotels, homestays and camps on triple sharing: Sangla 1, Kalpa 1, Tabo 1, Kaza 2, Chandratal camp 1
- Volvo tickets Delhi to Shimla and Manali to Delhi
- Sightseeing and transfers by Tempo Traveller or SUV
- Meals: day 2 dinner, days 3–7 breakfast and dinner, day 8 breakfast
- Driver allowance, night charges, tolls, parking and fuel
- All Inner Line Permits and local permissions
- Trip captain, mechanical support and 24×7 customer support
- First-aid kit, oxygen cylinders and oximeter
Not included
- 5% GST
- Any travel fare not listed in inclusions
- Lunches, snacks, and all alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
- Tips, laundry, phone calls and shopping
- Costs from roadblocks, breakdowns, weather or landslides
Payment and cancellation
How payment works
- • Booking amount: ₹5,000 per seat, first come, first served.
- • Balance: 3 days before the trip by bank transfer.
- • Slot booking of ₹3,000 per person is non-refundable.
Cancellation and refunds
- • 30 days or more before departure: batch shifting allowed, booking amount non-refundable.
- • 29–21 days: 25% of trip amount charged.
- • 21–15 days: 50% of trip amount charged.
- • 14–0 days: 100% of trip amount charged (no refund).
- • The booking token is non-refundable within 45 days of departure; 50% is refundable if you cancel earlier.
- • All bookings are first come, first served and are non-transferable. Only the names on the confirmation may travel.
- • Trips can be rescheduled if you tell us at least 45 days before departure, subject to availability.
- • No batch shifting or cancellation is accepted in the last 14 days before departure.
- • Photos and videos made on our trips belong to MountainBea and may be used in advertising.
- • We may rearrange the itinerary or transport for weather, road closures or other events outside our control.
- • Disputes fall under the courts at Kullu, Himachal Pradesh.
Before you go
Where do I join the trip?
In Delhi, at the designated pickup point, for the overnight Volvo to Shimla. Your captain shares the exact point, time and bus details before departure.
Which documents should I carry?
An original government photo ID (Aadhaar, driving licence, voter ID or passport) and your confirmation. Permits are arranged for you, and the ID is needed to issue them.
How much cash should I carry?
Enough for meals that are not included, snacks, entry tickets and personal spending. In remote places cards and ATMs may not work, so withdraw cash in a town before you head out.
Will my phone work?
Mobile coverage is patchy at high altitude and in remote valleys. Tell your family your route, and expect some days with no signal.
Do I need travel or medical insurance?
Insurance is not included. Check that your own policy covers high-altitude travel, and who to call if you need help.
How should I prepare for the altitude?
Rest on the first day, drink water, avoid alcohol on arrival and ascend slowly. Carry your own altitude-sickness medicine, and tell your captain early if you feel unwell. Read our altitude guide before you go.
What if the road or weather changes?
Your captain reviews local conditions each day and explains any route or timing change before it happens. We may rearrange the itinerary or transport for weather, road closures or other events outside our control.
What do I pack?
Warm layers, sun protection, sturdy shoes, your medicines and your ID. The full checklist for this trip is further down this page, and you can tick items off as you pack.
Questions about this trip
Is the Spiti backpacking tour suitable for first-timers?
Yes. The group travels in one vehicle with a trip captain, and the itinerary gives a full day in Kaza to settle into the altitude.
Which months does this Spiti circuit run?
Departures run from late May to October. Chandratal and Kunzum Pass are usually open from June, depending on snow.
How much does a Spiti Valley tour from Delhi cost?
From ₹17,999 per person on triple sharing, or ₹20,999 on dual sharing, plus 5% GST.
Is the trip Delhi to Delhi?
Yes. You board an overnight Volvo from Delhi to Shimla and return from Manali to Delhi, both included.
Where do we stay on the summer Spiti tour?
Six nights in hotels, homestays and camps on triple sharing: Sangla 1, Kalpa 1, Tabo 1, Kaza 2 and a camp at Chandratal 1.
How do I hold a seat on the Spiti tour?
Pay the ₹5,000 per seat booking amount. Seats are first come, first served, and the balance is due 3 days before the trip by bank transfer. The ₹3,000 per person slot booking is non-refundable.
Is there a trip captain and safety equipment?
Yes. Each batch has a trip captain, mechanical support and 24x7 customer support, and carries a first-aid kit, oxygen cylinders and an oximeter.
Guides to read before you book
Reviews
Google reviews
4.8
Based on 208 reviews
Motorcycle tour
everyone was just as amazing, tbh the trip exceeded my expectations. 1. stays were amazing 2. they didn't cancel the tour despite only 3 bikes 3. ground network among the team was outstanding shoutout to aman bhai who was our marshall for the trip and also the co founder, vishal bhai for the crazy memories and ajay bhai for managing everything so well. amazing team and amazing trip always prefer a local tour agency like mountainbea instead of a more known trip organizer, they might be doing a better job at advertising but the better experience and value for money will be with the locals.
Spiti circuit, solo
I recently completed my spiti circuit solo with the MOUNTAIN BEA team.It was an amazing experience travelling with them. Experienced one of the best time. Management was nice and support was good.
Spiti Valley trip
Thank you for your expert guidance in planning our adventurous trip to Spiti Vally. Your knowledge and experience were invaluable. Your professional advice made our travel experience seamless and stress-free. We couldn’t have done it without you! Special thanks to Marshal Aman Sir, Ajay Sir and crew members.....you guys rock!!!!
Winter Spiti expedition
“I had an excellent overall experience. From the moment I arrived, the staff demonstrated professionalism, attentiveness, and genuine hospitality. The environment was clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully organized, creating a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. The service was delivered efficiently and with great care, and every step of the process was clearly explained. I truly appreciated the attention to detail and the consistent effort to ensure a positive experience. Overall, this place exceeded my expectations in both quality and service. I will definitely return and highly recommend it to anyone seeking reliability, professionalism, and outstanding customer care.” special thanks to our best traveler owners ajay sharma ji and aman sharma ji and overall crew team😎 best winter spiti expedition ever🫶
Spiti expedition
Awesome Staff, Stays and Food. Nice Guys Even in Chandrataal, the remotest village camp, nice Backup team. Easily done My Spiti Expedition with them, Cheapest Expeditors i Ever Know... Much more to say....... Thx Mountainbea Team Specially Ajay Sir, Aman sir who both are with us every time from starting till Leaving the place with the Memories of life time, and Deepak Sir who convinced Me for the Spiti Expedition and also Came specially to Meet me on Day of Starting the Tour, and is always in the Backup for the whole Group, conveing all the necessary msgs to the group, he told me they you qill love the expedition and Really He meaned the Word. Again Thx a lot Deepak Sir, Ajay Sir, Aman Sir Raman Bro and the Whole Mountainbea Team.....
Spiti Valley ride
Definitely the best tour organisers of Spiti|Ladakh|North East. I did my dream ride - Spiti Valley with them and it became the best chapter of my life. Choose them because they are the locals. They know everything because what matters on Spiti is on ground support throughout the journey. Their itinerary covers each and everything especially Shipki La Pass which most of the tour organizers avoid. They provide plenty of time for sight seeing. In short- best bikes, captain, hotels, food and hospitality. They will do justice for your package and definitely you won’t regret it.Thank you Team Mountainbea ♥️
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