The Spiti circuit is the loop around the valley: in through the Kinnaur side and out over Kunzum La to Manali, or the other way round. Our ride goes in through Sarahan, Chitkul and Kalpa, and comes out via Kaza, Chandratal and Manali.
Beyond the standard circuit, the trip adds Sarahan, Chitkul near the Indo-Tibet border, Khab Sangam where the Sutlej and Spiti rivers meet, the Shipki La route from Kalpa to Nako, and Tashigang at 15,256 ft, home of the world's highest polling station. The Shipki La route depends on permissions and weather, so carry your Aadhaar card.