Altitude: ~1,900 m → ~2,100 m
Distance: ~156 km (drive)
Cycling Distance: ~10–15 km (optional spin)
Start Elevation: ~2,200 m (Shimla)
End Elevation: ~2,100 m (Badhal)
Total Ascent: +180 m
Total Descent: –220 m

• Arrival in Shimla early morning
• Breakfast in Shimla
• Transfer to Badhal by support vehicle
• Hotel check-in and lunch
• Bicycle assembly, tuning, and inspection
• Expedition briefing covering:
• Route overview and daily stages
• High-altitude riding and hydration strategy
• Safety protocols and support logistics
• Short acclimatization ride around Badhal
• Dinner and overnight stay in Badhal

Distance: ~50–60 km
Start Elevation: ~2,100 m
End Elevation: ~2,700 m
Highest Point: Near Sarahan stretch
Total Ascent: +1,000 m
Total Descent: –400 m

• Early breakfast and ride start
• Gentle introductory ride along Sutlej River gorges
• Scenic stretches through apple orchards
• Optional detour toward Sarahan / Bhimakali Temple area
• Gradual elevation gain throughout the day
• Arrival at Spillo by afternoon
• Guesthouse stay
• Dinner and overnight stay

Distance: ~40–50 km
Start Elevation: ~2,700 m
End Elevation: ~3,650 m
Highest Point: Nako village
Total Ascent: +850 m
Total Descent: –300 m

• Breakfast and early departure
• Climb through dramatic Kinnaur Valley landscapes
• Narrow roads with steep exposed sections
• Views of Swangi Dhank and Sutlej River below
• Increasing remoteness and altitude exposure
• Arrival at Nako by afternoon
• Hotel stay near Nako Lake
• Dinner and overnight stay

Distance: ~45 km
Start Elevation: ~3,650 m
End Elevation: ~3,280 m
Highest Point: Malling Nallah section
Total Ascent: +600 m
Total Descent: –950 m

• Early breakfast and ride start
• Challenging stretch on the India–Tibet road
• Ascent toward Malling Nallah landslide zone
• Technical riding through narrow cliff sections
• Descent toward the Spiti River valley
• Arrival at Tabo by afternoon
• Visit to Tabo Monastery (optional)
• Hotel stay
• Dinner and overnight rest

Distance: ~45–50 km
Start Elevation: ~3,280 m
End Elevation: ~3,800 m
Highest Point: Dhankar region
Total Ascent: +700 m
Total Descent: –200 m

• Breakfast and departure
• Ride through Spiti’s stark high-altitude desert terrain
• Pass fossil sites and remote mud villages
• Detour toward Dhankar Monastery (hilltop fortress)
• Confluence of Spiti and Pin rivers en route
• Arrival at Kaza by late afternoon
• Hotel check-in
• Dinner and overnight stay

Distance: ~45 km
Start / End Elevation: ~3,800 m
Highest Point: Komic – ~4,586 m
Total Ascent: +500 m
Total Descent: –500 m

• Easy cycling day focused on recovery
• Route includes:
• Hikkim Post Office (highest in the world)
• Kaza → Komic Monastery (world’s highest village)
• Langza village & Buddha statue
• Short climbs with frequent stops
• Return to Kaza by afternoon
• Rest, bike maintenance, and recovery
• Overnight stay in Kaza

Distance: 61 km
Start Elevation: ~3,800 m
End Elevation: ~4,050 m
Highest Point: Chicham Bridge section
Total Ascent: +1,200 m
Total Descent: –950 m

• Early breakfast and departure
• Ride past Ki Monastery (clifftop fortress)
• Cross Chicham Bridge over deep gorge
• Long, scenic valley ride with steady climbing
• Thin air and exposed terrain
• Arrival at Losar by evening
• High-altitude homestay
• Dinner and overnight rest

Distance: ~38 km
Start Elevation: ~4,050 m
End Elevation: ~4,300 m
Highest Point: Kunzum La – 4,590 m
Total Ascent: +800 m
Total Descent: –550 m

• Summit day of the expedition
• Early start for Kunzum La crossing
• Prayer flags and shrines at the pass
• Cold, windy, and highly exposed conditions
• Descent toward Chandratal Lake
• Arrival at Chandratal campsite (weather permitting)
• Note: If conditions are unsafe, same-day transfer toward Manali as per organizer’s decision
• Overnight camping near Chandratal OR transit

Mode: Support Vehicle
Distance: ~111 km (drive)
Cycling: –
Ascent: +0 m
Descent: –0 m

• Early breakfast
• Drive toward Manali via Rohtang Pass (if open)
• Lunch treat and expedition wrap-up
• Memento / certificate ceremony
• Evening Volvo departure to Delhi
• End of Spiti Cycling Expedition