Kinnaur Rana Moto Circuit
Apple orchards, sheer canyon roads, and the Tibetan border — on two wheels through Kinnaur.
Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh · 6 days · Groups of 4–8
Highlights
- →Hindustan-Tibet highway — the original Shimla-to-Tibet trade road
- →Sutlej River gorge — 1,000 ft sheer canyon walls, road carved into the cliff
- →Kinnaur Kailash visible from three different points on the route
- →Chitkul at 3,450m — the last point you can ride to before the border
- →Inner line permit territory — very low tourist vehicle count
- →Apples, apricots, and kala zeera fields on both sides of the road
Day-by-day Itinerary
Shimla → bike pickup → Narkanda
Collect bikes. Ride to Narkanda via Shimla-Hindustan Tibet highway.
Narkanda → Rampur → Reckong Peo
Sutlej gorge begins. Canyon walls close in.
Reckong Peo → Kalpa → Sangla
Morning Kinner Kailash view. Sangla Valley.
Sangla → Chitkul (last village)
Ride to the border. Snow peaks ahead. Return to Sangla.
Sangla → Nako → Spiti border
Higher and drier. Nako lake. Taste of Spiti.
Return → Shimla (long day)
Full return via Rampur.
What's included
- ✓Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 rental
- ✓All meals Day 1 dinner to Day 6 breakfast
- ✓Guesthouse and homestay accommodation
- ✓Lead rider + mechanic support
- ✓All permits including inner line
Not included
- ✗Personal travel to/from Shimla
- ✗Fuel (₹3,000 estimated)
- ✗Riding gear
- ✗Travel insurance
FAQs
Is the Kinnaur road dangerous?
It has a reputation for being narrow with cliff drops. But it's well-maintained, clearly marked, and most sections have guard walls. An experienced mountain rider handles it easily.
Logistics
Meeting point
Shimla ISBT Bus Stand, Himachal Pradesh
Trip ends
Shimla ISBT Bus Stand, Himachal Pradesh
Minimum age
21 years
Fitness required
High — canyon road riding, inner line territory
Starting from
₹28,000
per person, all inclusive
Next batch: August 2026
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